REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Region of Murcia to welcome 16 new hotels in the next three yearsThis substantial investment in tourism will add more than 700 hotel beds across the Region Tourism in the Region of Murcia is gearing up for a major boost. After a few years of slower growth, new investment is set to bring 16 additional hotels and.. 22/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 22/08/2025

VIDEO: Fire erupts on the Cedacero mountain in CartagenaThe fire has split into multiple fronts, with some areas now threatening the surrounding scrubland   Incendio en montes prelitorales de Cartagena (RdM) Cuesta del Cedacero, carretera comarcal que llega a las playas de La Azohia 🔥 pic.twitter.. 22/08/2025

Murcia steps up fire prevention as forests face drought and pest outbreaksNew monitoring points, track upgrades and pest control measures will be introduced to reduce wildfire danger Spain is bravely enduring one of the worst wildfire seasons in living memory and hardly a corner of the country has been left untouched. The.. 22/08/2025

Águilas is installing touch-feely models of local sights for the benefit of the visually impairedThe typhlological models reflect the commitment of Águilas to inclusive tourism Among the raft of measures approved by the Town Hall of Águilas to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism in the municipality is an initiative to create typhlological.. 22/08/2025

Another Murcia town faces backlash over claims of Islamic banLas Torres de Cotillas mayor insists there’s no problem with the Muslim community Far-right political party Vox appears to be continuing its crusade against the Muslim community, this time sparking controversy in Las Torres de Cotillas in the Region.. 22/08/2025

Spain surprises with its entrepreneurial spirit, beating global business heavyweightsAgainst stereotypes, Spain ranks fifth worldwide for grit and drive to succeed When you think of Spain, images of lazy afternoons, siestas, and the infamous “mañana” attitude might spring to mind. But there’s a surprising side.. 21/08/2025

Spain’s worst wildfire season in decades leaves scars for people, land and firefightersNearly 400,000 hectares have already burned, firefighters push through exhausting conditions, and dozens face arrest for arson or negligence Spain is enduring the worst wildfire season of the century, with around twenty serious fires still active across.. 21/08/2025

Dozens of new apartments and tourism businesses spring up in MurciaMore visitors, more hotels and more investment mark a record-breaking year for the Region of Murcia The tourism industry in the Region of Murcia is positively booming with more new businesses, more people employed and more holidaymakers than ever.. 21/08/2025

Showers and even some thunderstorms: Murcia weather forecast August 21-24Temperatures across the Region of Murcia have thankfully dropped a few degrees Weather outlook on Friday afternoon   Following almost two weeks of unbearably high temperatures, the weather changed noticeably on Wednesday August 20 with.. 21/08/2025

Spain's anti-scam plan blocks 48 million fraudulent callsGovernment crackdown sees sharp rise in blocked calls and texts since June Spain’s campaign against phone scams is proving to be a major success, with millions of fraudulent calls and messages now being stopped before they reach the public. &.. 20/08/2025

UK law slashes porn site views - could Spain be next?The United Kingdom has implemented a measure to prevent minors under 18 from accessing pornographic content The United Kingdom has just rolled out a tough new rule aimed at keeping children away from online pornography. At the end of July, the country.. 20/08/2025

Number of illegal immigrants arriving in Murcia cut in halfDespite this, 80% of migrant boats still manage to dock in the Region of Murcia The number of irregular migrants reaching the coast of Murcia has been cut in half this summer, although most of the small boats or pateras that set out still manage to.. 20/08/2025

Spain to declare fire-ravaged areas emergency zones with state aid pledgedPresident of Spanish government announces Council of Ministers will designate affected territories and calls for State Pact to tackle climate crisis Emergency zones to aid fire-hit areas President Pedro Sánchez has announced that during.. 20/08/2025

Region of Murcia attracts nearly €3 billion in investment with 94 projects underwayPlans include creation of 2,710 jobs and draw mainly from companies new to the region Murcia is currently buzzing with investment activity as the region’s economic development arm, “Invest in Murcia,” advances 94 business projects that.. 19/08/2025

Planned power cuts across the Region of Murcia this weekBetween August 19 and 22, Iberdrola will interrupt power supply on dozens of streets throughout the Region of Murcia It’s a very good thing that the red heat alerts have been lifted as thousands of homes throughout the Region of Murcia may have.. 19/08/2025

Mayor of Águilas Mari Carmen Moreno resignsMari Carmen Moreno announces her resignation from the mayor's office and puts an end to her life in active politics After 24 years dedicated to public life and politics, ten of them as a councillor in Águilas, Mayor Mari Carmen Moreno.. 19/08/2025

What Spanish citizens can do if they lose their passport at the airportSpain’s Guardia Civil can issue a travel permit so those with Spanish nationality don’t miss their flight Losing a passport or ID at the airport is every traveller’s nightmare. The panic usually sets in right away, with many.. 19/08/2025

Jumilla reports another successful Fiestas and feria season in 2025Political controversy could not distract locals and visitors from the festive atmosphere in Jumilla during the Fiestas de la Vendimia The Town Hall of Jumilla, represented by Councillor Asunción Navarro, reports that the Fiestas and annual fair.. 19/08/2025

24-hour tourist information office planned in Los NarejosA combination of staffing and IT will offer a 24-hour service in this popular area of Los Alcázares Approval has been given in Los Alcázares for plans to create a new tourist office in Avenida Río Nalón in Los Narejos, where.. 19/08/2025