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Murcia salaries among the lowest in Spain and struggle to keep up with rising pricesAverage pay reached €1,772 a month in 2025, but workers in the Region lost 1.2% of their purchasing power as prices rose faster than wages Workers in the Region of Murcia may have seen their salaries increase a bit last year, but rising prices.. 17/09/2026
Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026
Orange storm warnings lead to school closures: Murcia weather forecast September 17-20Fourteen municipalities across the Region have suspended classes as AEMET warns of intense rainfall on Thursday Weather alerts on Thursday September 17 Autumn may not officially arrive until September 23, but the weather in the Region.. 17/09/2026
Remains of 2,500-year-old tower discovered near Alhama de MurciaThe structure at Cabezo de la Fuente del Murtal is unique in the western Mediterranean and sheds light on life in southern Spain 500 years before the birth of Christ Just when we think we know everything it’s possible to know about the history.. 17/09/2026
Man found dead with gunshot wound at his home in ÁguilasThe victim was still alive when emergency services arrived but could not be saved A 49-year-old man has died after being found with a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Águilas. The man's son discovered him seriously.. 17/09/2026
Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026
Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026
Three Murcia restaurants shortlisted for Spain's top new restaurant awardThe three restaurants are among 41 restaurants shortlisted for the 2025 TheFork Awards Three restaurants from the Region of Murcia have been shortlisted for a national award celebrating some of Spain's best new restaurants. Pepe Juan Barra.. 16/09/2026
Storm warnings in the Murcia Region as temperatures drop by up to 10 degreesYellow weather warnings are in place for storms and heavy rain, while temperatures could fall by up to 10 degrees in parts of the Region within 24 hours After days of late-summer heat,the Region of Murcia is about to see a change in the weather.. 16/09/2026
Electric car uptake in Murcia is growing at more than double the national rateNew figures show a 71% jump in registrations during August alone, with nearly three in ten new cars now either fully electric or plug-in hybrid Something is shifting on Murcia's roads. New figures from the Institute of Automotive Studies show that.. 16/09/2026
Inflation in Spain hits highest level in three years as fuel prices skyrocketThe Region of Murcia matches the national rate while Andalucía stays slightly below The cost of living in Spain has taken another turn for the worse, with inflation climbing to 4.3% in August and reaching its highest level since February 2023.. 16/09/2026
Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026
Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 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
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Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler monthsThe maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn, and thousands of households across Spain who rely on butane canisters.. 15/09/2026
