MURCIA NEWS

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 21/09/2026

Region of Murcia offers free intercity transport for World Car-Free DayA 100% discount on Tuesday coincides with a wider push to expand and green the regional bus network Intercity transport across the Region of Murcia will be free on Tuesday September 22 to mark World Car-Free Day, with the regional government applying.. 21/09/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos plan for life beyond the summer seasonLocal businesses and the town hall are working on autumn events, beach services and plans to keep the coastal area active throughout the year Summer may be winding down, but businesses in La Manga and Cabo de Palos are already looking ahead to.. 21/09/2026

Cartagena Archaeological Museum reopens with a fresh look and new exhibitionAfter closing for refurbishment over the summer, the museum is ready to reopen with improved displays and a new exhibition celebrating the history of fashion After a summer spent carrying out refurbishment work, Cartagena's Enrique Escudero.. 21/09/2026

Makeover complete at the La Concha beach in the heart of Los AlcázaresThe historic Playa de la Concha is right in the centre of Los Alcázares The most traditional beach of Los Alcázares, the Playa de La Concha, has a new image to present to the public now that the Town Hall has completed an 18,000-euros project.. 21/09/2026

Dozens of fuel jerrycans found near abandoned Puerto Mayor buildings in La MangaSan Javier Local Police say the containers are tied to an ongoing pattern of fuel smuggling for drug trafficking boats San Javier Local Police discovered dozens of jerrycans full of petrol piled up near the abandoned Puerto Mayor facilities in La.. 21/09/2026

Murcia weather forecast Sept 21-24: 34°C heat and plenty of sunshine on the waySunny skies and temperatures above 30°C are forecast across much of the Region all week The Region of Murcia is set for several more days of summer-like weather despite autumn officially arriving this week, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures.. 21/09/2026

Portmán Bay clean-up delayed again over gaps in environmental studyThe Murcia Coastal Authority wants a more thorough study before the long-awaited clean-up can move forward The long-running effort to clean up Portmán Bay has hit another delay, with the Coastal Authority in the Region of Murcia refusing to.. 21/09/2026

Montessori British School's Nomad programme brings flexible online learning to families on the moveThe Nomad programme gives students structure and British educational standards wherever life takes their family Every family's situation is different. Some students travel frequently, some train at a high level, some live outside Spain, and others.. 21/09/2026

Beekeepers battle growing oriental hornet threat in Campo de CartagenaSightings are rising across Cartagena as the predatory wasp threatens local hives and crops Beekeepers in the Campo de Cartagena are raising the alarm over a growing population of oriental hornets and they’re asking the authorities to step in.. 21/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 21/09/2026

Murcia comes bottom of the class again for social servicesNew national index shows the Region still lacks its own care catalogue and spends less per person than almost anywhere else in Spain If you've ever wondered how the Region of Murcia's social care stacks up against the rest of the country, the.. 18/09/2026

Environmental tanks prevent 100,000 cubic metres of run-off entering the Mar MenorThe Campo de Cartagena tanks were around half full after Thursday’s intense rainfall Heavy rain across the Campo de Cartagena sent around 330 million litres of water into the Mar Menor on Thursday September 17, while environmental tanks captured.. 18/09/2026

Bars and restaurants in La Manga had a quieter summer, but the water sports business is boomingThe president of the local business association says it's been a good season overall, but the hospitality sector is adjusting after years of post-pandemic growth It's been a summer of two halves in La Manga and Cabo de Palos. While the nautical.. 18/09/2026

Torrential rain caused flooding and 93 incidents across the Region of MurciaCartagena was the worst-affected area, with 65 incidents reported after more than 70 litres of rain fell in an hour Cartagena bore the brunt of Thursday morning's torrential rain, with emergency services dealing with dozens of incidents across.. 18/09/2026

€132 million investment approved for Murcia-Lorca high-speed railwayAdif is installing 134 noise and environmental screens along 34.6 kilometres of the Murcia-Lorca route A major €132 million project is set to bring 134 acoustic and environmental barriers to the high-speed railway between Murcia and Lorca. The.. 18/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

15 migrants rescued after boat raises alarm off Murcia coastThe small fishing boat was intercepted around 8 kilometres from San Pedro del Pinatar A rescue operation was launched off the Murcia coast on Thursday September 17 after a boat carrying 15 undocumented migrants alerted emergency services that four.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026