Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 26/09/2025

Elysium Properties presents stunning villa in La Manga Club now open to new offersRare opportunity from Elysium Properties to own a luxurious 5-bedroom villa with private pool and guest apartment If you’ve been dreaming of owning a luxury home in the exclusive La Manga Club, here’s fantastic news from Elysium Properties.. 26/09/2025

Cloudy but warming up: Murcia weather forecast September 25-28The storm forecast to hit parts of Spain at the weekend should miss the Region of Murcia Average temperatures expected on Saturday   Hurricane Gabrielle, currently sitting way out in the Atlantic, is expected to begin heading towards Spain.. 25/09/2025

This is how you can 'travel' to the moon with NASA's Artemis II missionNASA has invited the public to have their names travel aboard the Orion spacecraft on the first crewed Artemis II mission NASA is offering an extraordinary opportunity for anyone who has ever dreamed of space travel, even if getting there in person.. 24/09/2025

Housing prices in Murcia reach highest level since 2012Both sales and rental markets continue to rise, with coastal areas driving growth in the Region of Murcia Housing demand across the Region of Murcia shows no signs of slowing down, with prices continuing to climb steadily. The Ministry of Housing.. 24/09/2025

Two out of ten road deaths in Murcia involve pedestriansIn the last decade, 3,500 pedestrians have been killed in traffic accidents across Spain Pedestrians remain one of the most vulnerable groups on Spanish roads and in the Region of Murcia the figures are especially sobering. Almost two out of every.. 24/09/2025

Region of Murcia climbs to number two spot in modest Spanish building boomHousing demand and tourism investment are driving a surge that secures Murcia one of the top positions in Spain’s building sector The Region of Murcia is proving once again that construction is one of its key economic engines. New figures from.. 24/09/2025

Spain will offer free condoms to younger people as STI cases riseThe Ministry of Health in Spain is also working to ensure that abortion is guaranteed within the National Health System After more than three years of discussions, Spain’s Minister for Health Mónica García announced on Monday September.. 23/09/2025

Step into September: Five scenic Murcia hikes to try this monthExplore the Region of Murcia’s history, nature and a little bit of stargazing with these unforgettable trails   Bolvonegro Trail: Beauty and history in one walk First up is the Bolvonegro Trail, a roughly 6-kilometre walk through.. 22/09/2025

Storm warnings this week: Murcia weather forecast September 22-25Parts of Cartagena and Mazarrón can expect heavy downpours, with showers likely in the rest of the Region of Murcia Storm warnings in Murcia on Tuesday September 23   The skies opened in parts of the Region of Murcia over the weekend.. 22/09/2025

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 19/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 19/09/2025

Spain faces record wildfire devastation with more than 340,000 hectares scorchedThousands of fires, including many large blazes, have damaged forests, farmland, and countryside across the country As Spain nears the close of one of its toughest wildfire seasons in recent memory, the scale of destruction is staggering. By September.. 19/09/2025

Spain announces historic €13 billion investment in country's airportsMadrid, Barcelona and Alicante airports will receive a huge cash injection, but Murcia’s Corvera is left out AENA, the airport operator under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a massive investment of almost €13 billion between 2027.. 19/09/2025

Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

New regional road plan promises safer, greener journeys across MurciaGovernment to review over 2,700 kilometres of roads and map out improvements for the future The Region of Murcia’s roads are set for some careful attention over the coming years, as the Ministry of Public Works has just awarded the contract for.. 17/09/2025

Almost 30 Murcia towns will provide and for affordable housingAcross the Region of Murcia, land will be made available for the development of 1,820 subsidised homes Last year, the construction of affordable housing across the Region of Murcia virtually ground to a halt, due to rising costs and a lack of subsidies.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Wildfire forces closure of road between La Unión and PortmánFlames started in pine woodland near house and spread rapidly A wildfire scare in Portmán forced the closure of the road to La Unión on Monday afternoon, near the municipal border with Cartagena. Shortly after 2.30pm, several.. 16/09/2025