REGION OF MURCIA, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Thy Will Be Done says goodbye to beloved Frenchie BennyThe much-loved rescue dog was a familiar face to clients and became affectionately known as “Benny Woofer from Benijófar” A familiar four-legged face from the Costa Blanca business community has sadly passed away, with Thy Will.. 23/09/2026

Murcia's private hospitals among the best rated in the country, new study revealsRegion comes in third nationally, with HLA Hospital La Vega leading the way If you've ever wondered how the Region's private hospitals stack up against the rest of Spain, the answer is rather reassuring. Murcia has come in third out of all Spain.. 23/09/2026

Region of Murcia brings forward flu vaccination campaign amid early season warningPeople aged over 60, pregnant women and those with underlying health conditions can now book their vaccinations Health centres across the Region of Murcia have opened their appointment books for this year’s flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign.. 23/09/2026

WATCH! Spain launches new campaign tackling stigma and guilt around abortionThe campaign aims to challenge guilt and judgement while highlighting access to abortion through Spain’s public health system Spain’s Health Ministry has launched a new campaign aimed at challenging the stigma and guilt surrounding abortion.. 23/09/2026

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in MurciaAEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperatures close to 30°C adding extra moisture to the atmosphere The Mediterranean is heading into autumn with sea temperatures.. 23/09/2026

Win free tickets to watch La Manga Club FarmFoods Golf Tournament with Murcia Today Promoted by Champions (UK) plc, and part of the Legends Tour, La Manga Club’s biggest commercial golf event returns to the 5-star resort's iconic south course for the fifth consecutive year from November 5-8.   The start of the championship.. 22/09/2026

Cartagena cuts bike hire prices and widens who gets a discountStandard rate drops 20% from September 22, with bigger savings for seniors, students and more Getting around Cartagena by bike is about to get a fair bit cheaper. From September 22, which happens to be European Mobility Day, the city's bike rental.. 22/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Travel back in time as Los Alcázares brings its history to lifeNew technology will let visitors explore historic sites as they looked centuries ago Visitors to Los Alcázares will soon be able to step back in time and discover what some of the town’s most important historic sites looked like centuries.. 22/09/2026

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?Sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising rapidly, with forecasters watching closely to see how the unusual event develops The unusually warm Pacific is raising questions about what lies ahead for Spain, with forecasts pointing towards.. 22/09/2026

Huge bull sparks panic after jumping barrier at Murcia bullringThe 508kg animal caused chaos after twice clearing the barrier during the Feria de Murcia bullfight An enormous 508kg bull caused panic at Murcia's bullring on Sunday after jumping over the barrier and twice making its way into the narrow passageway.. 22/09/2026

San Javier plots a greener future with plan to plant thousands more treesCity aims to boost vegetation cover from 19% to 30% within twenty years, after finishing fourth out of 544 projects nationwide San Javier has set itself an ambitious target: transforming just under a fifth of the municipality's land into nearly a.. 22/09/2026

Murcia Region records one of Spain's hottest summers in 157 yearsTemperatures reached 44.2°C in the Region of Murcia as AEMET warns that autumn is also likely to be warmer than normal Murcia was right at the heart of Spain's extraordinary summer, with temperatures reaching 44.2°C on July 23 as the.. 22/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across SpainFlu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas last year, then largely faded from the headlines as spring took hold. Now.. 22/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 21/09/2026

Region of Murcia offers free intercity transport for World Car-Free DayA 100% discount on Tuesday coincides with a wider push to expand and green the regional bus network Intercity transport across the Region of Murcia will be free on Tuesday September 22 to mark World Car-Free Day, with the regional government applying.. 21/09/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos plan for life beyond the summer seasonLocal businesses and the town hall are working on autumn events, beach services and plans to keep the coastal area active throughout the year Summer may be winding down, but businesses in La Manga and Cabo de Palos are already looking ahead to.. 21/09/2026

Food shopping gets more expensive as some everyday favourites see big price risesFresh berries, citrus fruit, green vegetables and eggs have all seen sizeable price rises over the past year If your weekly food shop has been feeling a little more expensive lately, some of the latest figures from Spain's inflation data show.. 21/09/2026