MURCIA NEWS

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

Yecla's grape growers optimistic for a 30-40% harvest boost after years of drought Despite ongoing challenges, vintners expect a strong recovery in grape production this year After a tough few years marked by persistent drought, the vineyards of Yecla are finally looking ahead to better times. The grape harvest for 2025 is expected.. 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

Nomophobia on the rise: Over 80% of young people in Spain struggle with mobile phone anxiety this summerWith phones constantly in our hands, young people face mounting anxiety without their mobiles, especially when routines disappear in the holidays   Have you ever noticed how the first thing you reach for in the morning, and the last thing you.. 19/08/2025

Jumilla prepares for strong grape harvest after rains despite spring hailGrowers optimistic about reaching 75 million kilos amid improved conditions After several challenging years marked by drought, Jumilla’s vineyards are looking forward to a much-needed recovery in 2025. Thanks to abundant spring rainfall, the region.. 19/08/2025

Cartagena gives green light to new bike lane linking Algameca and Calle RealCyclists in the city centre set for safer, greener connections thanks to a €135,000 upgrade   Cartagena’s cycling network is set for a welcome boost, as the City Hall has just approved a new bike lane to link Espacio Algameca with Calle.. 19/08/2025

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

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.. 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

WATCH: Lightning sparks multiple wildfires in MurciaCieza, Moratalla and Abarán become the latest casualties of Spain’s ongoing wildfire crisis           View this post on Instagram         &.. 19/08/2025

Unemployment in Lorca hits all-time lowLorca currently has the best employment figures it’s seen since 2009 At the end of July, some 3,339 people were out of work in Lorca, 252 fewer than at the end of 2024, according to the latest report from the Observatory of the State Employment.. 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

Spanish Navy marines and European crews join fight as wildfires enter ninth dayMore than 115,000 hectares burned, thousands displaced, and international support pouring in Continuing from coverage last week, Spain is now facing a ninth consecutive day of devastating wildfires that have scorched over 115,000 hectares, forced.. 18/08/2025

Eight new DGT rules every motorcyclist and cyclist in Spain needs to knowFresh safety measures aim to cut road deaths and improve coexistence between drivers and two-wheelers   Spain’s traffic authority has rolled out a series of new rules this year that will directly affect both motorcyclists and cyclists. The.. 18/08/2025

Red alerts for mid-40s temperatures: Murcia weather forecast August 18-21After a sweltering weekend, the start of a new week brings more unbearable temperatures to the Region of Murcia   Weather alerts on Monday August 18   Before the bank holiday weekend, the Region of Murcia, while still suffocatingly.. 18/08/2025

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.. 18/08/2025

Rents on the Murcian coast surge by more than 70% in four yearsFrom Mazarrón to Cartagena, soaring rents are squeezing residents out of the market Right before the summer, the Bank of Spain released a survey that showed that three out of four renters in Spain can’t hope to save for a deposit for.. 18/08/2025

Explore 1,200 years of Murcia with new guided tours this autumnMurcia City launches free themed routes to celebrate its rich history and heritage   To mark the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia’s founding, the Ayunatamiento is rolling out a special programme of guided tours this autumn. Organised by.. 18/08/2025

Revamp for N-342 to bring safer, greener driving between Murcia and AndalucíaMajor eco-friendly upgrade to vital road linking Lorca, Puerto Lumbreras and Cádiz, with improvements set to benefit residents and industry across regions   A substantial facelift is on the way for one of the key highways linking Murcia.. 18/08/2025