MURCIA REGION

Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleepHere’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands go back to 2am, officially ending summer time and ushering in winter.. 20/10/2026

Murcia ozone pollution reaches its second-highest level since 2017More than 300,000 people have been exposed to air pollution above the EU’s new health target, as campaigners warn of the risks and demand action More than 300,000 people in the Region of Murcia have breathed air containing ozone pollution above.. 20/10/2026

Immigration is vital to Spain’s growth, says former ECB chiefLuis de Guindos tells business leaders in Murcia that population growth has driven two-thirds of recent economic expansion Immigration has been essential to Spain’s recent economic growth, according to former Economy Minister and former European.. 19/10/2026

Thinking of buying or renting in Murcia? Here is what the different parts of the city actually offerFrom the walkable historic centre to spacious outlying villages and new developments in the north, Murcia has more variety than many people realise Murcia city does not get nearly as much attention as the Costa Cálida when people talk about living.. 19/10/2026

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 19/10/2026

Murcia weather forecast October 19-22: Yellow weather warnings as rain continues after weekend stormsAEMET warns of further heavy showers in parts of the Region on Monday after a weekend of flooding, with temperatures set to climb back to 26°C from Tuesday The Region of Murcia is facing another day of unsettled weather on Monday October 19.. 19/10/2026

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 19/10/2026

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 16/10/2026

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29 new routes of its 2027 schedule on sale on Friday October 9.   Alicante.. 16/10/2026

Spain's 2027 holiday calendar: When to plan your next long weekendThe new calendar offers several three-day breaks and a chance to enjoy five days off in December, depending on where you live Anyone hoping to get next year’s holidays organised can start planning, with Spain’s 2027 work calendar now published.. 16/10/2026

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.. 16/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with anyone interested in learning more about its health insurance products.  .. 16/10/2026

Yellow weather alert issued for the Murcia Region as storms approachAemet warns of heavy showers and a sharp drop in temperatures, with up to 20 litres of rain per square metre possible in an hour on Saturday The Region of Murcia is facing a wet and much cooler weekend, with Aemet issuing a yellow weather alert.. 16/10/2026

Murcia photo of the month October 2026Here’s the October image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) Those of us old enough may recall that there were times when photographs were only black and white. Colour didn’t start to become..

Murcia weather forecast October 15-18: Thunderstorms and a drop in temperaturesThe Region of Murcia faces a change in the weather this weekend, with thunderstorms and potentially heavy showers expected before temperatures fall sharply After a warm start to the week, with temperatures reaching close to 30°C in some areas.. 15/10/2026

Murcia economy to keep growing faster than the national averageThe Region of Murcia is forecast to create around 12,000 jobs a year for the next three years, with construction and services leading the way The Region of Murcia is expected to keep growing faster than the national average over the next three.. 15/10/2026

Segura water reserves fall below half capacity as autumn beginsThe basin holds 557 hm³ of water, but is in a much better position than a year ago, with heavy rain forecast this weekend Water levels in the Segura basin have fallen below half their total capacity for the first time in 2026, as the.. 15/10/2026

Climber rescued from the rock face of Peñas BlancasNumb hands prevented the man from reaching the top of the sheer rock face between Isla Plana and La Azohía An intrepid climber was rescued by firefighters of the Town Hall of Cartagena after nightfall on 14th October after he found himself unable.. 15/10/2026

Restoration continues to progress well at the Teatro Guerra in LorcaThe historic theatre in the centre of Lorca will once again be the oldest theatre in use in Murcia when it reopens Restoration work is still ongoing at the historic Teatro Guerra in Lorca but another step forward has been made with the imminent beginning.. 15/10/2026