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Windstorm batters the Region of Murcia with more than 150 emergency incidentsFallen trees and loose structures have kept emergency services busy this Tuesday, and more strong winds are on the way for Wednesday A powerful bout of wind has swept across the Region of Murcia, triggering more than 150 incidents and keeping emergency.. 27/01/2026

Ryanair signals higher fares as bookings soar and passenger targets growBusy holiday periods and big growth plans push price outlook higher for Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair has warned that ticket prices on many routes, including popular flights to and from Spain, are now likely to rise more than it previously.. 27/01/2026

Mazarrón mayor signs new agreement with local animal charityThis new agreement will help APROAMA care for abandoned animals and raise awareness in the community Mazarrón’s mayor, Ginés Campillo, has signed a new agreement with the Mazarrón Animal Protection Association (APROAMA.. 27/01/2026

Luxury visitors splash the cash in SpainJust 3% of visitors deliver 20% of spending power Spain welcomed a record 97 million foreign tourists last year, up 3.5% since 2014, with spending leaping 6.8% to €134.71 billion. A new CaixaBank research report shows how luxury travellers, a mere.. 27/01/2026

Thousands of tyres removed from Campos del Río after decades of illegal dumpingThe regional government has cleared 456 tonnes of tyres and other waste from the La Llana area The La Llana natural area in Campos del Río, close to the Sierra de Espuña, has finally been cleaned up after nearly 20 years of illegal.. 27/01/2026

Spain's rail crisis continues as new incidents affect high-speed and commuter servicesNew faults on AVE and commuter lines add to the growing list of incidents across Spain's rail network Spain's rail crisis continues as new incidents on commuter, medium-distance and high-speed lines add to ongoing disruption across the.. 27/01/2026

More sonic booms coming to Lorca skiesAir Force training flights may rattle windows from Monday until Thursday February 5 A heads-up for Lorca residents and those nearby: expect some familiar loud bangs over the next week as Air Force and Space planes carry out tactical training over the.. 27/01/2026

Murcia weather warnings updated for this week: Orange alert for strong windsStorm Joseph arrives in Murcia with a gusty, blustery bang! We all knew it was going to be a stormy, wet and windy week with the arrival of Storm Joseph in Spain, and now the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has updated and extended its weather.. 27/01/2026

San Javier announces the dates of the 2026 air show at the FITUR fair in MadridOther key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality.. 27/01/2026

Brutal Torre Pacheco attack leaves teen traumatised and community on edgeEight under investigation for racist beating as mother speaks out on lasting impact on her son Months after racist unrest erupted in Torre Pacheco, a shocking attack on a minor during the summer of 2025 continues to reverberate. Eight men are now.. 26/01/2026

Temperatures above 20 degrees in Murcia, even as storm batters with wind and rain: Weather forecast January 26-29Another huge storm is on the way to Spain this week Murcia weather forecast, Thursday January 29   A very wet and blustery week awaits those of us in the Region of Murcia at the end of January, with near constant rain forecast and weather.. 26/01/2026

Firefighter tries to set himself on fire in central Murcia squareFirefighter restrained by police after setting himself on fire in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga A firefighter was injured on Monday morning January 26, after trying to set himself on fire in Murcia City's busy Plaza del Cardenal Belluga... 26/01/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar prepares beaches for the 2026 seasonThe coastal town is getting ready for the good weather as it plans the return of the chiringuitos San Pedro del Pinatar is already getting its beaches ready for the 2026 beach season. The town hall has just opened the tender for the installation.. 26/01/2026

Trade deal paused, but Murcia farmers still on edgeMEPs vote to send EU-South America pact to court, leaving growers in limbo ahead of protests Farmers and ranchers in the Region of Murcia are watching anxiously after MEPs in the European Parliament voted on Wednesday January 21 to challenge the EU-Mercosur.. 26/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

Caravaca promotes rural tourism at FITUR 2026Cycling, hiking, the country air and gastronomy combine to make Caravaca a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors Every 7 years the city of Caravaca de la Cruz in north-west Murcia is one of the stars of the show at the huge FITUR Tourism Fair in Madrid..

More green spaces, better cultural centres, more connected: These 13 Murcia towns will soon look very different thanks to major new EU fundingTorre Pacheco, San Pedro, Cartagena and 10 other municipalities are set to gain big from a massive €72 million investment in sustainable development The Spanish Government has given the green light to almost €72 million in funding for a.. 26/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes Berber Raids fiestas in MadridThe musical entertainment at the 2026 fiestas in Los Alcázares includes Mägo de Oz and Los Mojinos Escozíos A busy few days for the delegation from Los Alcázares at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid came to a close over the weekend..

Adamuz train tragedy: Death toll rises to 45 as search continues and families receive ongoing supportTwo more bodies recovered near the tracks in Córdoba while Spain continues to grapple with a series of serious rail accidents The Guardia Civil has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the site of the devastating train crash near..

Jumilla leads the new Murcia wine tourism strategy at FITUR in MadridThe Region of Murcia tourist board highlights the importance of Jumilla as a tourist destination On Thursday 21st January the Region of Murcia tourist board made a presentation at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid outlining new strategies relating to wine.. 23/01/2026