Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 02/10/2026
Murcia on Red Alert as torrential rain floods streets across the RegionAEMET raises the warning as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hour, with an EsAlert sent to Mar Menor towns, Cartagena and Mazarrón What started as an orange weather warning this morning has now escalated dramatically, with the Murcia.. 02/10/2026
Lorca braces for orange alert as heavy storms head towards the regionLocal council mobilises emergency teams ahead of Friday's forecast of up to 40 litres of rain an hour Lorca's streets could see some serious water this Friday 2 October, with an orange weather warning in place across the Guadalentín Valley.. 02/10/2026
Lorca switches on one of Murcia’s biggest solar plants€335 million project will generate enough clean energy to meet the average annual needs of around 196,000 homes After 15 years of planning, changes and administrative hurdles, Lorca Solar is finally producing electricity. The photovoltaic.. 01/10/2026
Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026
Murcia weekend weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms bring cooler temperaturesAEMET has issued weather warnings for parts of the Region of Murcia as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Thursday afternoon It may be October, but temperatures will still reach 33°C in Murcia city on Thursday. However, heavy rain.. 01/10/2026
Murcia is spending €688,000 getting its roads ready for autumn rainWith drainage systems, verges and road surfaces all in the mix, the work is already under way across several key routes With autumn around the corner and the prospect of heavy rainfall returning to the Region of Murcia, the regional government has launched.. 30/09/2026
Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026
Two earthquakes recorded in Murcia during the early hoursThe earthquakes measured 3.1 and 3 and were recorded just a few hours apart Two earthquakes were recorded in the Region of Murcia during the early hours of Wednesday September 30, both in the same area south of Beniel. The first happened at 2.04.. 30/09/2026
Murcia puts itself forward to trial AI emergency services technologyPlans include AI tools for managing 112 calls, advanced geolocation systems and better warnings during floods, fires and extreme weather, particularly in rural areas The Region of Murcia has offered to become a testing ground for new technology.. 29/09/2026
COVID cases and respiratory infections spike across the Region of MurciaRespiratory infections have risen by 33% in a week, with COVID cases up 80% and flu infections also climbing COVID cases are increasing across the Region of Murcia, as respiratory infections begin to pick up with the arrival of autumn. The latest.. 28/09/2026
Lorca residents could hear sonic booms during Spanish Air Force exercisesSupersonic flights are expected during planned exercises from Monday September 28 to Thursday October 8 People living in parts of Lorca may hear unusually loud bangs over the coming days as the Spanish Air and Space Force carries out a series of military.. 25/09/2026
Murcia Region given six months to cut GP waiting timesThe regional government has been ordered to draw up a plan to reduce patient lists and improve access to family doctors, paediatricians and nurses People waiting for an appointment with their local doctor could see changes to primary care in the.. 24/09/2026
Segura basin starts new hydrological year with reservoirs more than half fullWater reserves have fallen slightly in recent weeks but remain more than half full, with 589 hm³ stored ahead of October Happy hydrological new year! I'm sure you had it marked on the calendar. In case you didn't, it starts on October.. 23/09/2026
Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in MurciaAEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperatures close to 30°C adding extra moisture to the atmosphere The Mediterranean is heading into autumn with sea temperatures.. 23/09/2026
9 Rescue missions on the beaches of Lorca this summerAll 9 of the most urgent actions were required at the popular beach of Cala de Calnegre With every passing year more and more people are heading for the unspoilt beaches of the coastline in Lorca, between the better-known areas of Mazarrón and &.. 15/09/2026
One earthquake every 36 hours: Life on top of the Region of Murcia's fault linesMore than 6,100 earthquakes have hit the Region since 1900, but most go unnoticed Archive image of the aftermath of the Lorca earthquake in May 2011 The Region of Murcia has recorded an earthquake roughly every 1.5 days since 2020, according.. 15/09/2026
Lorca celebrates its local pottery and ceramics traditionThe family of Martín Lario García has been “playing with earth, water and fire” since 1561! For millennia, ever since human occupants began to inhabit the Guadalentín valley area of what is now the Region of Murcia, Lorca..
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