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Cartagena welcomes two giant cruise ships and a luxury yacht in triple port callThree vessels with a capacity for almost 10,000 passengers visit Cartagena in just one day Cartagena had one of its busiest cruise days of the year with the arrival of three very different vessels that brought thousands of visitors to the city... 14/10/2026

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep risingThe latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September, adding to the pressure on household budgets as the colder months approach.. 14/10/2026

Spanish electricity bills could change again in NovemberThe changes come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices back into the spotlight Households across Spain could see a change in their electricity bills from November, with the Government planning to cut two taxes on electricity.. 14/10/2026

Why the Murcia Region is so important to migrating birds travelling between Europe and AfricaA new scientific atlas reveals how the Mar Menor and San Pedro del Pinatar salt lakes connect birds travelling between Europe, the Mediterranean and Africa Every year, thousands of birds pass through the Region of Murcia on journeys that can take.. 14/10/2026

Corvera Airport keeps climbing, with passenger numbers up 7.2% this yearMore than 820,000 travellers have passed through the Murcia terminal so far in 2026, with September flights also on the rise Murcia’s international airport is having a genuinely strong year. Corvera Airport (AIRM) welcomed 822,036 passengers between.. 13/10/2026

Where does your town actually end? Murcia launches a fix for 19th century border confusionNew working group will help councils pin down boundaries that haven’t been properly checked in over a century Ever wondered exactly where your municipality ends and the next one starts? It’s a trickier question than you might think, and the.. 13/10/2026

Murcia loses more than 400 traditional butchers and fishmongers in a decadeIndependent food shops are fighting back as supermarket shopping and rising costs put family businesses under growing pressure Traditional butchers and fishmongers are becoming an increasingly rare sight across the Region of Murcia, with more than 400.. 13/10/2026

National Day parade in Madrid overshadowed by boos, Ceuta crisis and looming electionPedro Sánchez faced familiar jeers as the King and Queen presided over a ceremony marking Spain’s biggest political moment in years Madrid’s streets filled with crowds, horses and aircraft on Monday October 12 for Spain’s.. 13/10/2026

How Murcia celebrated Spain's October 12 national holidayCrowds gathered for the celebrations in Plaza Cardenal Belluga in central Murcia for the military parade and the Guardia Civil's annual celebrations Crowds gathered in central Murcia on Monday October 12 to watch the Guardia Civil's annual.. 13/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast October 12-15: Sunshine returns as temperatures reach 30°CMuch of the Region can expect sunshine and highs close to 30°C before cloud and the chance of rain increase later in the week Weather outlook on Thursday October 15   The Region of Murcia is set for a warm and largely sunny start to.. 12/10/2026

Red Cross crews answer more than 300 maritime alerts in Murcia this yearVolunteer teams have carried out 268 effective services along the Region’s coastline and Mar Menor Red Cross maritime rescue teams in the Region of Murcia have responded to 321 activations between January and September 2026, according to the latest.. 12/10/2026

Region of Murcia's favourite brands revealed from burgers to beerMcDonald's and Mercadona lead a new survey of Murcian shoppers McDonald's has been named the favourite fast-food brand in the Region of Murcia, while Mercadona is the supermarket people prefer for the weekly shop, according to the Top Brands.. 12/10/2026

More than 300,000 journeys expected on Murcia roads this long weekendThe DGT expects the busiest periods on Friday and Monday, with extra traffic patrols planned across the region's main roads More than 300,000 vehicle journeys are expected across the Region of Murcia over the October 12 long weekend, with drivers.. 09/10/2026

The Region of Murcia's historic windmills get extra protection under new plansCartagena has by far the largest share of the windmills included in the region-wide heritage changes More than 200 historic windmills across the Region of Murcia will have clearly defined protected areas around them, to preserve both the buildings.. 09/10/2026

Respiratory infections stay above epidemic levels for a second week, as bronchiolitis climbs in young childrenISCIII data shows the national rate edging up again, while RSV cases keep rising steadily in under fives Respiratory infections in Spain have now stayed above the epidemic threshold for a second consecutive week, following on from the first crossing reported.. 09/10/2026

Which Sundays and public holidays will shops be open in the Region of Murcia in 2027?The regional government has approved 16 dates for shops and supermarkets to open, including several Sundays in the run-up to Christmas Shops and supermarkets across the Region of Murcia will be allowed to open on 16 Sundays and public holidays.. 09/10/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor donates €2,000 to San Javier foundationFundación RafaPuede uses a 3D printer to make aids for everyday tasks HELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €2,000 to Fundación RafaPuede, a San Javier charity that uses 3D printing to create practical aids for people who need a little.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Which supermarkets are open in Spain on Monday October 12?Find out which major supermarket chains are opening on Spain’s National Day and where to check your local store October 12 is a public holiday across Spain, but that does not necessarily mean shoppers will be faced with a wall of closed supermarket.. 08/10/2026

Murcia public transport strikes again on October 8 after talks collapseBuses across the Region face disruption as workers reject the employers' stance Public transport workers across the Region of Murcia are on strike again today, Thursday October 8, after another round of talks at the Labour Mediation and Arbitration.. 08/10/2026