January sales bring Murcia shoppers warmer budgets and smarter habitsWith average spending set to hit 100 euros locally, Lorca urges residents to shop local and stay savvy If you are planning a post-Christmas browse around the shops in Murcia, you are not alone. Locals are expected to spend an average of 100.34 euros each.. 07/01/2026
Six Murcian companies make Spain's top 250 retailersFrom electronics to supermarkets and cosmetics, six Murcian companies are now competing with Spain's biggest retailers People think Murcia is just a quiet farming region, but its retail sector is growing fast. Six companies from the Region.. 07/01/2026
Murcia moves to 'SlowDown' tourism across the RegionThe Region of Murcia is taking part in the European 'SlowDown' project, promoting slower, more sustainable tourism The Region of Murcia is not stepping back from tourism, but it is trying to manage it more carefully. During 2025.. 07/01/2026
Three devices you should always unplug during storms in SpainIberdrola, the Spanish energy company, provides tips for protecting your home during a storm With one storm after another hitting Spain at the moment, Iberdrola is advising people to unplug certain electronics to protect them from power surges... 06/01/2026
Expansion approved for Thader Shopping Centre and Commercial Park, MurciaThader shopping centre and commercial park is set to get bigger, with more shops, restaurants, leisure spots, and plenty of new parking The Thader shopping centre and commercial park in north of Murcia city is set to grow, with plans approved.. 05/01/2026
1.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lorca awake on Christmas DayA 1.9 magnitude earthquake was felt early on Christmas morning, but caused no injuries or damage to the city Usually, it's children shaking you awake on Christmas morning. But in Lorca this year, the culprit was a small earthquake.. 26/12/2025
Building licence delays add pressure to Murcia's housing marketLong waiting times for planning approvals are slowing new housing and pushing prices higher across the Region Delays in granting building licences are increasingly holding up new housing across the Region of Murcia. Meanwhile, demand for homes.. 26/12/2025
Record numbers for Griffon Vultures in the Murcia RegionThree young Griffon Vultures were released in Lorca as the population in Murcia hits its highest numbers ever Good news for birds isn’t something you often hear about around Christmas, considering the star of the Christmas dinner. But.. 24/12/2025
Judge rules health service must pay up over manhood surgery surpriseMurcia patient awarded €20,000 for inadequate details on Peyronie's procedure A Murcia court has ruled that the Murcian Health Service must pay a patient €20,000 because doctors failed to properly warn him about key risks before surgery.. 19/12/2025
Camposol Today Facebook group reaches 3,000 membersIt’s a good start, but actually the website itself offers stronger news coverage and better value for local advertisers CamposolToday.com has recently passed an encouraging milestone, with its dedicated Facebook group Camposol Today news, events.. 06/12/2025
Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de GuevaraThe refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting the.. 31/08/2023
4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022
Lorca unveils spectacular new rural walking route in Zarzadilla de TotanaMagnificent views over the countryside in the north of the municipality of Lorca The Town Hall of Lorca has unveiled a new and spectacular fully signposted walking route in the north of the vast municipality (the second largest in Spain), leading from the..
Illegally modified electric scooters cause more road accidentsYoung riders in the Region of Murcia are modifying their scooters to go faster, and they are becoming more fashionable amongst drug dealers Police sources in Murcia have reported that more people are trying to pimp their eco-friendly ride, tricking.. 04/01/2022