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WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands Thousands watched the skies only to see clouds roll in at the worst possible moment, but southern Spain gets another chance in August 2027   🌘 Murcia ha vivido un momento mágico con el eclipse solar. 🏰Desde las Fortalezas.. 13/08/2026

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are openFind out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain If you need to do a supermarket run this weekend, you’d do well to check the opening hours before heading.. 13/08/2026

Thunderstorms, hail and 40ºC heat: Murcia's weekend weather forecast August 13-16The Region faces another unsettled few days, with hail, heavy rain and strong winds possible as temperatures remain high inland   Weather alerts activated on Thursday August 13   The weather in the Region of Murcia is set to remain.. 13/08/2026

Air cooling system makes the Palacio de Guevara in Lorca an even more attractive visitThe new system also helps preserve the works of art and other treasure inside the 17-th century mansion The Palacio de Guevara, one of the most popular attractions for both visitors and locals in the city of Lorca, has now become a lot more comfortable.. 13/08/2026

Corvera Airport still 18,000 passengers short of 2019 recordMurcia International handled almost 128,000 passengers in July, but numbers remain 12% below the same month in 2019 despite more flights Corvera Airport is most certainly seeing more passengers and flights than it did a year ago, but the figures for.. 13/08/2026

New Águilas murals highlight marine biodiversity and the actor Paco RabalThe open-air venue of Plaza Antonio Cortijos showcases the diversity of species along the Águilas coastline Two new street art murals have been unveiled by the Town Hall of Águilas on the wall enclosing the open-air venue of Plaza Antonio.. 13/08/2026

August 13 Demonstration to demand 24-hour medical centre in Los AlcázaresThe residents of Los Alcázares have no 24-hour state health facility at their disposal When the municipality of Los Alcázares gained its independence from those of San Javier and Torre Pacheco in 1983 it was one of the smallest in the Region.. 13/08/2026

Storm alerts threaten eclipse view across parts of MurciaThe Northwest, Guadalentín Valley, Lorca and Águilas are all under yellow storm alerts this afternoon Storms threatening parts of the Region of Murcia this Wednesday afternoon, August 12, could spoil tonight's solar eclipse for anyone.. 12/08/2026

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areasThe Region of Murcia joined a nationwide effort that mobilised more than 13,700 volunteers Volunteers across the Region of Murcia have removed more than a tonne of litter from the Region's natural spaces as part of the tenth edition of the ".. 12/08/2026

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this OctoberFrom Friday October 17, all commercial calls must use a new 400 prefix, making telephone scams instantly identifiable and easier to block If you're fed up with unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell you something, or worse, scammers pretending.. 12/08/2026

New groundwater network aims to protect Mar Menor as nutrient-laden water pours inMore than 10 cubic hectometres of nutrient-rich water have flowed into the Mar Menor this year The Mar Menor is under growing pressure from rising groundwater and polluted run-off, and the regional government has just finished upgrading the network.. 12/08/2026

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 12/08/2026

Attacks on police officers in Murcia have doubled in a decade and unions say the system is failing the people who protect usFrom stone-throwing in San Javier to a delivery driver wielding a helmet as a weapon, officers say they are increasingly vulnerable and under-equipped   Police officers in the Region of Murcia are being attacked at twice the rate they were ten.. 12/08/2026

San Javier steps up storm preparations as September rains loomCrews are inspecting drains and storm tanks across San Javier as a precaution The mayor of San Javier, Mr Luengo, has called a coordination meeting between municipal services to get preparations under way ahead of possible torrential rain expected.. 12/08/2026

New Consum supermarket to open in Alhama de Murcia town centreThe supermarket chain already runs 53 stores across the Region of Murcia, with more on the way Consum is set to open a new supermarket in Alhama de Murcia, with more than 1,000 square metres of sales space and an expected 30 new jobs for the local.. 12/08/2026

Fix finally in sight for crumbling RM-1 dual carriageway linking Murcia to the Mar MenorYears of potholes on the San Javier dual carriageway could soon be a thing of the past Drivers who use the RM-1, the dual carriageway linking the city of Murcia with the Mar Menor lagoon via San Javier, have put up with potholes and sinking road surfaces.. 12/08/2026

Murcia-Almería high speed rail still on track, says Transport MinisterThe project forms a key part of the Mediterranean Corridor, connecting Andalucía, Murcia and the rest of Europe Spain's Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, confirmed this week that construction of the high speed.. 11/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 11/08/2026

New storm warnings for Region of Murcia after rain and hail batter NorthwestAemet has issued a new yellow warning as temperatures also climb close to 40°C across the Region   The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a fresh round of storm warnings for the Region of Murcia, just a day after heavy rain, hail.. 11/08/2026

Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 11/08/2026