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More rain forecast for the entire week: Murcia weather forecast December 15-18Stay safe out there and don’t travel on the roads when there are weather alerts active unless absolutely unavoidable Murcia weather forecast, Monday December 15   There were dramatic last-minute warnings of heavy rain issued by the.. 15/12/2025

Burglaries in Murcia homes and businesses declineCashless trend and alarms reduce break-ins as violent robberies increase Burglaries at businesses and homes in the Region of Murcia have been falling over the last decade. Figures from the Interior Ministry's Crime Report indicate a significant drop.. 15/12/2025

Emergency warnings issued to phones in Granada as southwest Spain put on weather warningSevere rain alerts and emergency messages have spread across Andalucía as Storm Emilia approaches Murcia and Valencia Spain weather warnings, Sunday December 14   Emergency warning messages have been sent to thousands of mobile phones.. 13/12/2025

Murcia residential golf resorts are back in a big way, but is it all good news?It's the culmination of a dream for the Region, and a luxury living project that began 20 years ago, but property prices have risen close to pre-financial crash levels Twenty years ago, the Region of Murcia was riding high on a wave of golf resort..

Spain's public health leans heavily on private handsMinistry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public healthcare is delivered. Three out of every ten public hospitals are now..

Mar Menor begins showing early signs of recoveryNew IEO findings point to the first modest recovery of native seagrass since the 2016 collapse The poor old Mar Menor may finally be turning a corner. A new report from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) shows the first.. 12/12/2025

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for raising the national minimum wage (SMI) next year. The first proposal involves.. 11/12/2025

San Javier Airport's forgotten planes up for auction A Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Navajo, abandoned for years at San Javier Airport, are now being offered at auction by Aena A rare opportunity is up for grabs at San Javier Airport but it is also a bittersweet reminder of the former glory days of the.. 11/12/2025

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - SpainA warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News Today a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team also sends heartfelt.. 11/12/2025

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bendsThe N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain roads and coastal bends, but one stretch in the middle of the country.. 11/12/2025

Flu cases in Murcia skyrocket by 248.8% in a weekThe Region of Murcia is suffering through the worst flu epidemic in years Flu cases in the Region of Murcia shot up by 248.8% during the first week of December, reaching 180 cases per 100,000 people, according to the latest report from the Acute Respiratory.. 10/12/2025

From drains to drives: Spanish scientists turn sewage into battery powerNew research in Córdoba uses wastewater sludge to make cleaner, cheaper batteries for electric cars What we usually flush away could one day help power our cars. A team at the University of Córdoba has found a way to turn municipal sewage.. 10/12/2025

Flu cases explode across Spain two weeks before ChristmasCases triple in Andalucía and increase by an incredible 248% in the Region of Murcia Spain has been hit by another massive surge in flu cases at the worst possible time. With just two weeks to go until Christmas, when families and friends.. 10/12/2025

New housing initiative insures landlords in Spain against non-paying tenantsThe long-awaited measure will offer homeowners in Spain more protection against rent defaults For years, landlords in Spain have watched their rights being eroded, caught between tenants who stop paying rent and squatters who move into empty properties.. 09/12/2025

EU signs off tougher migration rules despite Spanish objectionsNew return directive allows faster deportations and offshore detention centres, prompting concern from Madrid The European Union has approved a major tightening of its migration policy, clearing the way for faster deportations and the creation of detention.. 09/12/2025

Christmas is all around in San Pedro del PinatarThousands gathered in the town centre as San Pedro del Pinatar celebrated the start of the festive season in style Christmas spirit arrived in San Pedro del Pinatar on December 5 when thousands gathered in the Plaza de la Constitución to.. 09/12/2025

La Manga transport stays affordable with €421,000 budget boost for 2026Discounts maintained on key bus lines while culture and sports get extra funding Great news for La Manga and Cabo de Palos residents: the La Manga Consortium's Board has approved a healthy €421,000 budget for 2026, up 4.71% from last year. This.. 09/12/2025

Can I test my new V-16 beacon at home without alerting the emergency services?The V-26 light will replace emergency triangles across Spain from January 1, 2026 Now that January 1 is just around the corner and V-16 beacon lights will replace the old triangles as the only legal way to indicate a road emergency or breakdown, many.. 08/12/2025

These are the supermarkets and shops open in Murcia on Monday December 8Most businesses in the Region of Murcia will remain closed on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception The December long weekend is one of the most anticipated of the year since it combines two different holidays, meaning most people can combine them.. 08/12/2025

Murcia health services face collapse as doctors' strike goes aheadMinimum services have been guaranteed in Region of Murcia emergency departments, the flu still threatens to overwhelm hospitals Doctors in the Region of Murcia, along with the rest of Spain, are moving ahead with their planned strike action this week.. 08/12/2025