MURCIA REGION

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crimeIf passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and breaking and entering were reported in Spain, the third highest figure ever. Homeowners..

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fineKnock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country (with a few minor exceptions) must carry an approved and connected V-16 emergency..

Richard Gere is coming to Murcia to light the giant Christmas treeThe Hollywood legend will flip the switch on Plaza Circular's Great Christmas Tree on November 28 Richard Gere, one of the biggest names in Hollywood cinema, is coming to Murcia city next week to light the Great Christmas Tree in Plaza Circular.. 21/11/2025

Renfe launches high-speed train tickets from Murcia for €19The offer also includes journeys on Intercity, Alvia or Avlo trains from €7 Renfe is absolutely flying out of the starting gates with a fabulous Black Friday offer which starts nice and early on November 21. High-speed AVE train tickets to and.. 21/11/2025

Listeria alert in more sliced meats: Are these products in your fridge?AESAN extends recall to more batches of Nuestra Alacena and other brands, urging caution across Spain If you have recently stocked up on sliced meats, it’s worth checking your fridge. Spain’s food safety watchdog, AESAN, has widened its alert.. 21/11/2025

Lorca cheeses win prizes at the World Cheese awards!Cheeseries in Purias and Zarcilla come home from Switzerland loaded with prizes and awards Two Lorca cheese producers have recently been awarded notable recognition at the 37th edition of the World Cheese Awards, which was held in the Swiss city of Berne.. 21/11/2025

The 'Danish Ikea' chain stealing the homeware crown in SpainThe retail giant plans to open more than 300 new stores across Spain and Portugal It looks like there’s just no stopping JYSK, the homeware giant commonly referred to as the 'cheap Ikea' or the 'Danish Ikea.' Plans are already.. 21/11/2025

A wild and wonderful Christmas adventure for kids at Terra Natura MurciaThis festive season, little explorers can enjoy a Christmas full of nature, learning and fun at Terra Natura’s magical Christmas School Christmas is coming and Terra Natura Murcia is all set to welcome its youngest adventurers to a festive experience.. 21/11/2025

Ultra-processed food consumption triples in Spain sparking major health concernsWith nearly a third of daily calories now coming from ultra-processed foods, health experts say it´s “like smoking” and urge stronger policies to protect public health   Spain’s diet is changing fast… and not for.. 21/11/2025

Molina de Segura ramps up road safety with new speed cameras in key pedestrian zones€113,000 investment targets speeding with fixed and portable cameras to protect pedestrians and reduce accidents Molina de Segura is taking a big step forward in cracking down on speeding within its urban area with the installation of new speed camera.. 21/11/2025

Cartagena's forgotten red kiosks are finally getting a rebootA long-awaited overhaul aims to modernise the city’s classic kiosks and bring them back to life Cartagena’s little red kiosks, once dotted across the city as familiar landmarks, may finally be getting the attention they have needed for decades.. 20/11/2025

Frosty mornings and mild afternoons: Murcia weather forecast November 20-23A blend of clear skies, light coastal showers and cooling temperatures with gentle winds shaping the week ahead.   The Region of Murcia  is settling into a late November pattern with crisp, frosty mornings giving way to mild and pleasant.. 20/11/2025

Why Murcia farmers are turning to pistachios as their new wonder cropThe pistachio boom highlights the latest way Region of Murcia farmers are adapting to climate challenges These days, pistachios seem to be everywhere, from fancy restaurant menus and pastry shops to supermarket shelves stacked with bags of them. They.. 20/11/2025

A runaway success for the hastily rearranged Gastromar festival in Los Alcázares!11,000 visitors consumed 19,000 tapas over the weekend in Los Alcázares This year’s Gastromar festival in Los Alcázares seemed to have the odds stacked against it being a success, as it had to be postponed from its original dates in.. 20/11/2025

Taste of Spain: 5 foodie destinations you can reach direct from the UKDiscover the rich and varied flavours of Spain beyond the summer beaches this winter When you think of Spanish food, paella, chorizo or tortilla probably spring to mind - and they’re delicious, of course. But Spanish cuisine is much more diverse.. 19/11/2025

Seafood prices set to soar in Murcia ahead of ChristmasEarly shoppers and supply shortages are driving red prawn costs sky-high in the Region Seafood markets in Murcia are already feeling the rush of the upcoming Christmas season, bringing with it price hikes and worries that the iconic red prawns may not.. 19/11/2025

Half of Spain's nurses report sexual harassment at workA new survey reveals widespread sexism, unwanted touching and sexual propositions in healthcare settings across the country More than half of nurses and physiotherapists in Spain say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to a major new study.. 19/11/2025

New hidden mercury source discovered in Mar Menor lagoon raises environmental concernsGroundwater flow releases legacy mercury, threatening to increase toxic methylmercury as climate change worsens conditions A research team led by the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC) has uncovered a new, previously overlooked source of mercury.. 19/11/2025

Murcia morgue crisis leaves families waiting days to lay loved ones to restStaff shortages halt autopsies in the region just as families face distressing delays in a country where funerals usually happen within 48 hours A serious shortage of staff has forced Murcia’s main morgue to suspend many of its usual operations.. 19/11/2025

Murcia extends bird flu lockdown to backyard chickensSo far, no outbreaks have been reported in the Region of Murcia Spain has ordered that professional livestock farms across the country confine their poultry to contain the spread of avian influenza, a highly-contagious disease which has already caused.. 19/11/2025