REGION OF MURCIA, LOCAL NEWS AND COMMUNITY INFO

Renfe's super sale is back with train tickets across Spain starting at €7The ten-day sale covers all major routes across Spain with upgrade options available for €3 extra Renfe is launching its mega January sale this Thursday the 8th, offering AVE tickets from €15 and Avlo tickets from their usual lowest price.. 07/01/2026

Three days of championship golf in Murcia and €2,000 in prizes: Elite Golf Tour starts soon!Limited places remain for the January 15-17 competition at Murcia’s stunning New Sierra Golf Club   Time is running out to secure your place at the first major golf tournament of 2026 in Murcia. The Elite Golf Tour kicks off next Thursday.. 07/01/2026

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?What the law says about coats, boots and heels behind the wheel As the Spanish winter chill sets in, it is tempting to bundle up in your favourite coat before hopping into the car. But hold on a minute. That bulky winter coat you are wearing could actually.. 07/01/2026

Spain proposes increasing minimum wage to €1,221 in 2026The 3.1% salary hike throughout Spain will have retroactive effects from January 1 The Spanish government has just proposed to unions and employers that the national minimum wage be raised by 3.1% in 2026, reaching €1,221 gross per month.. 07/01/2026

Murcia restaurants take steps to prevent no-shows and last-minute cancellationsRestaurants are introducing deposits and fees to encourage customers to let them know if their plans change For restaurants, especially small local restaurants, a no-show or even a last-minute cancellation can be much more than an empty table... 07/01/2026

Caser Cuidados offers professional home care services to older people in MurciaCaser Residencial’s personalised home assistance helps people remain in their own homes for as long as possible Caser Cuidados is the home care service offered by Caser Residencial designed to make daily life easier and safer for those who need.. 07/01/2026

January sales bring Murcia shoppers warmer budgets and smarter habitsWith average spending set to hit 100 euros locally, Lorca urges residents to shop local and stay savvy If you are planning a post-Christmas browse around the shops in Murcia, you are not alone. Locals are expected to spend an average of 100.34 euros each.. 07/01/2026

Six Murcian companies make Spain's top 250 retailersFrom electronics to supermarkets and cosmetics, six Murcian companies are now competing with Spain's biggest retailers People think Murcia is just a quiet farming region, but its retail sector is growing fast. Six companies from the Region.. 07/01/2026

Spain pilots cheaper train tickets for passengers willing to standThe proposal would let travellers board full trains at a reduced price rather than waiting for next service Spain could debut a new way to travel by train in 2026, standing instead of sitting in exchange for a cheaper fare. The formula, already common.. 07/01/2026

Murcia moves to 'SlowDown' tourism across the RegionThe Region of Murcia is taking part in the European 'SlowDown' project, promoting slower, more sustainable tourism The Region of Murcia is not stepping back from tourism, but it is trying to manage it more carefully. During 2025.. 07/01/2026

The trick for homeowners in Spain to pay less income tax in 2026What property owners in Spain need to know now to reduce their next Declaración de la Renta It might feel a little bit early but just like every year, the dreaded 2026 income tax return season will be upon us before we know it. Everyone wants.. 06/01/2026

What the Venezuela crisis means for the Region of MurciaOil imports aside, trade ties between Murcia and Venezuela have been shrinking for years In one of the most dramatic foreign policy moves in decades, the United States has launched an unprecedented intervention in Venezuela, which the Trump administration.. 06/01/2026

Expert hearing care across the Region of Murcia with AudiomedDiscover personalised hearing solutions, state-of-the-art diagnostics and professional care designed to help you hear clearly and confidently again When you can hear clearly again, everything changes: conversations, music and the little sounds of.. 06/01/2026

Three devices you should always unplug during storms in SpainIberdrola, the Spanish energy company, provides tips for protecting your home during a storm With one storm after another hitting Spain at the moment, Iberdrola is advising people to unplug certain electronics to protect them from power surges... 06/01/2026

Year-round beach cleaning planned for Santiago de la Ribera and La MangaA new service brings daily beach cleaning with extra help in the busiest months  The San Javier Town Council has hired a company to clean the beaches in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor all year round. The service will be flexible.. 06/01/2026

'Floating cities' set to make 2026 the best year for Cartagena PortCartagena is expecting more than 200 cruise ship calls and over 285,000 passengers, with the largest 'floating cities' bringing record numbers Cartagena described 2025 as the best cruise year ever recorded and 2026 is set to be even better.. 06/01/2026

Spain considers work bereavement leave for employees who lose a petNine million homes across Spain could benefit as experts say pet grief is as real as losing a family member Anyone who's ever lost a pet knows how hard it is o carry on as ‘normal’. That gut-wrenching grief that hits you at your desk.. 06/01/2026

Selling without moving: A growing property trend in MurciaMore homeowners are choosing to sell their property while keeping the right to live in it In the Region of Murcia, a property trend is becoming more popular: selling your home while keeping the right to live in it. This is known as ‘.. 06/01/2026

Get ready to spend: Spain's January Sales are coming and here's when they startFrom Zara to El Corte Inglés, here are the exact dates you need to bag those bargains The moment fashion lovers have been waiting for is almost here. The January sales are about to kick off throughout Spain and if you've been eyeing up.. 06/01/2026

2025 becomes the second warmest year on recordGlobally, we’re inching closer to the 1.5°C limit that scientists warn could spell disaster for the planet Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere (NASA)   As we wave goodbye to 2025, there is one record nobody.. 05/01/2026