MURCIA NEWS

Used oil gets a second life in Murcia as thousands of tonnes are turned into new lubricantThe recycling process returned enough new lubricant to fill the crankcases of 960,000 cars Ever wondered what happens to the oil drained from your car or machinery once it’s no longer any good?   In the Region of Murcia, much of it.. 14/09/2026

12,000 signatures call for the return of the Cartagena-Madrid train serviceThe service was suspended more than four years ago, with campaigners now calling on the Government to set a firm date for the return of passenger trains A campaign to restore the direct train between Cartagena and Madrid has now reached the Spanish.. 14/09/2026

More than 4,000 wild animals received help at El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre last yearThe Murcia facility has taken care of more than 34,000 animals since 2019 The El Valle Wildlife Recovery Centre treated 4,393 animals during 2025, an increase of 1,287 on the previous year and a rise of more than 41%. The centre has now treated more.. 14/09/2026

Jumilla's famous Monastrell and a booming UK market bring good news for Murcia grapesWine grape production is forecast to rise by 15.9% in 2026, while Murcia’s table grape exports to Britain have jumped 109% The 2026 grape harvest in the Region of Murcia is expected to make a strong recovery, with around 50,000 tonnes of grapes.. 14/09/2026

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50Bookings open from Monday September 14, with Murcia and Valencia applicants getting their turn later in the week Spain's popular Imserso holiday scheme is getting ready to open for the 2026-27 season, with bookings starting this week and hundreds.. 14/09/2026

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest statusThe Fiesta de la Vendimia already attracts large crowds of visitors to the Cabalgata del Vino and other wine-related celebrations The annual Fiesta de la Vendimia in Jumilla, which combines a celebration of the start of the grape-picking season with various.. 14/09/2026

New international flight announced for Corvera airport from March 2027The new flight will operate three times a week from March 30, giving passengers another direct option for European travel Murcia's regional president Fernando López Miras has announced a new direct flight connection from the Region of.. 14/09/2026

Need a break? These are the Murcia public holidays still to come in 2026October and December bring the final public holidays of the year, including two four-day breaks There are still a few good opportunities to put your feet up before 2026 comes to an end, with four public holidays remaining in the Region of Murcia&#.. 14/09/2026

Murcia football stadium now among the 15 largest in Spain576 new seats see the Enrique Roca or Nueva Condomina climb the rankings of Spanish football venues Real Murcia may not have the best football team in Spain – in fact, they certainly don’t! – but their home stadium, the Estadio Enrique.. 14/09/2026

Seventy drivers a day are being fined in Murcia for having an out-of-date ITVThe numbers are falling slightly, but expired vehicle inspections remain the second most common traffic violation in the region If your ITV (Spanish MOT test) is overdue and you're hoping nobody will notice, the figures suggest otherwise. An average.. 14/09/2026

Sunshine and summer heat continue this week: Murcia weather forecast September 14-17Hot conditions will continue across the Region before a cooler breeze and more cloud arrive later in the week Temperatures forecast on Tuesday afternoon   The Region of Murcia is set for another mostly settled spell of weather this week.. 14/09/2026

New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcelsAnother charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein, Temu, AliExpress and other online marketplaces are facing another change.. 11/09/2026

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

House prices in Spain keep climbing as homes become 36% more expensive in three yearsThe latest figures show that Spain’s property boom is losing a little momentum, but prices are still rising at double-digit rates Spain’s house prices continued to climb sharply during the second quarter of 2026, with properties costing.. 11/09/2026

These stores and shopping centres are open this September 13 in the Region of MurciaHere’s where you can shop in the Region of Murcia this Sunday despite it being a normal rest day September can be an expensive month, particularly for families getting children ready to go back to school. Books, uniforms, shoes, bags and school.. 11/09/2026

Two new green filters will tackle nitrate pollution around the Mar MenorThe facilities in El Albujón and Los Alcázares will treat up to 1.5 million cubic metres of groundwater each year The government has approved the first two green filters planned as part of the project to protect the Mar Menor, with the.. 11/09/2026

La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding highThe race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as cycling destinations La Vuelta a España 2026 has moved on, but its two stages through Alicante and the Region of Murcia.. 11/09/2026

Murcia's bus strike left passengers stranded and confused on day one, with the Romería showdown still to comeLong waits, no information at stops and a dispute over 100% minimum services on Tuesday's pilgrimage day are keeping the pressure on The strike had been coming for some time, and yesterday it arrived. Thursday was the first of four planned strike.. 11/09/2026

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Cartagena is backing its nativity scene makers with €22,000 in grants ahead of the 2026 Christmas seasonFive local associations have been awarded funding through a competitive process, with the Cartagena Nativity Scene Association taking the largest share It might only be September, but Cartagena is already thinking about Christmas. The Ayuntamiento has.. 11/09/2026