MURCIA NEWS

Homelessness becomes increasingly visible on streets and parks in CartagenaCartagena City Council has already provided support to hundreds of people this year   Homeless people sleeping in parks and public spaces have become increasingly visible across Cartagena this summer, with residents raising concerns about litter.. 01/09/2026

Two boat captains arrested after another 59 migrants land on Murcia coastThe latest arrival brings the number of migrants reaching the Cartagena coastline in the past two weeks to almost 300 Two men have been arrested after a powerful boat carrying migrants dropped 59 people off at Calblanque on the coast of the Region.. 01/09/2026

Homeless man crushed to death by rubbish truck in CartagenaThe man reportedly hid in the public bin after fleeing from police in the centre of Cartagena A man hiding inside a rubbish container in Cartagena was accidentally picked up by a garbage truck and crushed to death after the vehicle’s compaction.. 01/09/2026

Weather warnings for heavy rains and storms in parts of MurciaStorms are expected between 2pm and 8pm on Wednesday September 2 Rain and storms are set to return to the Region of Murcia this Wednesday September 2, with Aemet issuing a yellow weather alert for parts of the Northwest.   The warning covers.. 01/09/2026

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the countryMore than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several regions The summer holidays are almost over and millions of children.. 01/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 01/09/2026

La Manga – Santiago de la Ribera ferry timetable September 2026Evening sailings curtailed after dark now the main summer season is over With the end of the peak summer season in the Mar Menor and the beginning of September the ferry service which runs between La Manga and the landward shore of the lagoon in Santiago.. 01/09/2026

Santomera archaeological site reveals centuries of hidden historyNew discoveries at the Sierra de Balumba site reveal how the strategic hilltop was used from the Bronze Age through to the Andalusian period A hilltop in Santomera has been revealing its secrets this summer, with archaeologists uncovering evidence.. 01/09/2026

Self-employed in Murcia could claim up to €10,000 for hiring staffThe Region of Murcia has launched a new grant scheme to help autónomos take on permanent staff Starting a business is never easy, especially if you're beginning from scratch, don't have much experience, or are only growing gradually.. 31/08/2026

Showers early on before a dry, sunny finish: Murcia weather forecast August 31-September 3Rain and possible thunderstorms are still on the cards early in the week before skies brighten up across the Region of Murcia Weather outlook on Tuesday morning, September 1   It's been an up and down few days weather-wise across the.. 31/08/2026

Fifth migrant boat in two weeks intercepted off Murcian coastSeven Algerian migrants were intercepted after their boat was spotted near Águilas Another migrant boat was intercepted off the Region of Murcia's coast this Sunday August 30, after the Guardia Civil spotted the vessel near Cabo Cope in.. 31/08/2026

Massive expansion plan approved with thousands more homes at Hacienda del ÁlamoThe second phase of Hacienda del Álamo's expansion could bring 3,000 new homes to the resort Fuente Álamo looks set for its biggest building boom in decades, with plans now in motion for a huge expansion of the Hacienda del Á.. 31/08/2026

Health insurance costs in Spain jump 67% since the pandemicLonger waiting lists have pushed more people in Spain towards private healthcare Health insurance in Spain has become considerably more expensive since the pandemic, with premiums rising by 67.6% between July 2020 and July 2026, according to figures.. 31/08/2026

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 31/08/2026

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this yearSpain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000 hectares of land affected by wildfires since the start of the year, according.. 28/08/2026

Cartagena beaches closed after sea suddenly retreats from La Manga coastlineSwimming has been banned from La Manga to El Portús as Civil Protection monitors an unusual change in sea level The sea has suddenly pulled back by several metres along parts of the Mediterranean coastline in La Manga, prompting Cartagena City.. 28/08/2026

Murcia beer named best in its class at World Beer AwardsThe Murcia-brewed lager was created to mark the company's 60th anniversary A beer brewed in Murcia has been named the best in the world in its category, after Estrella de Levante's Reserva 60 picked up the title of best Dortmunder-style beer.. 28/08/2026

House prices are up 22% in Murcia, but most buyers aren't borrowingMore than half of homes bought in the Region were paid for without a mortgage despite the rising prices Buying a home in the Region of Murcia is becoming more expensive every week, it seems, but surprisingly new data shows that most people buying.. 28/08/2026

TKO Mystery Voice competition winner celebrates with €500 prizeAfter more than three months of clues and guesses, one TKO Radio listener finally walked away with the €500 prize After more than three months of guessing, the mystery voice on TKO Radio has finally been revealed, and Louise Denneny is the.. 28/08/2026

Rapid response from firefighters stops Bullas blaze reaching homesAcross Spain, more than 262,000 hectares have been burned by wildfires so far this year Quick action from emergency crews has stopped an agricultural fire that broke out on Thursday afternoon near Castellar Castle in the El Llano de Bullas area, Bullas.. 28/08/2026