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Chiqui the white rhino marks 39th birthday at Terra Natura MurciaA celebration of longevity, care and conservation at one of Spain’s top wildlife parks Terra Natura Murcia threw a special birthday party on Wednesday September 17 for ‘Chiqui’, the oldest white rhino in its care and a true favourite.. 18/09/2025
Murcia weekend weather forecast September 18-21Expect cloudy skies and falling temperatures throughout the Region of Murcia this weekend Average temperatures forecast on Sunday The beginning of this week felt like the middle of summer in most of the Region of Murcia but make no mistake.. 18/09/2025
HELP Murcia Mar Menor donates €3000 to San Javier charityThe much-needed funds will be used by Aidemar San Javier to buy equipment for their new children’s day centre With rising costs and the winter season fast approaching, support for local charities is more important than ever. This week, HELP.. 17/09/2025
Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s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
Picasso's only painted swimming pool in the world goes on the marketVilla El Martinete in Marbella offers a unique masterpiece with a €30 million price tag If the idea of swimming in a real Picasso sounds like a dream come true, Marbella may just have the place for you. Villa El Martinete, a stunning beachfront mansion.. 16/09/2025
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.. 15/09/2025
Retirement at 65 fades as Murcia workers stay in jobs longer Fewer people stop work before 65 as pension reforms push retirement later Retirement at 65 is rapidly becoming a thing of the past in the Region of Murcia. New figures show that people are working longer than ever, with the average age of retirement.. 15/09/2025
Temperatures climbing: Murcia weather forecast September 15-18The mercury will soar back into the high 30s in large parts of the Region of Murcia this week Average temperatures forecast on Wednesday September 17 Summer isn’t quite ready to loosen its grip on Spain despite the fact that we&.. 15/09/2025
Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 12/09/2025
Electricity grid collapse in Region of Murcia sparks urgent funding callRegional government warns lack of investment is crippling growth and jobs Murcia’s regional government has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a critical collapse of the electricity grid, warning that the lack of investment from.. 12/09/2025
Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025
Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025
