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Controversy grows over solar farm in protected Mar Menor zone near La Manga ClubWork has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor is once again at the centre of controversy after a group called the Platform.. 06/05/2026
Murcia leads Spain as resale property prices rise by 23%New data shows Murcia leading the national housing market, outpacing all other regions in year-on-year price growth According to new data released by Spanish property portal idealista, the price of resale properties in Spain rose by 16.9% year-.. 06/05/2026
€8.5 million housing development approved near Cartagena Port187 homes are planned in the Santa Lucía area of Cartagena and are part of a major investment, which includes the waterfront and public services The Cartagena Council has approved plans for a major new residential development in Santa Luc.. 06/05/2026
2.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Cieza during the early hours of the morningAnother tremor measuring 1.5 magnitude took place at 4:55am between Alhama de Murcia and Totana A mild earthquake was felt in Cieza in the early hours of Wednesday morning, May 6. The tremor, which measured 2.2 in magnitude, occurred at 1:38am.. 06/05/2026
Spain wants to ban octopus farming due to their superior intelligenceSpain opens the door to a pioneering law against the breeding and sale of octopuses The long-running debate on animal welfare has moved beyond the usual confines of dogs and cats, extending now into the depths of the ocean. Spain has become a focal.. 06/05/2026
Murcia basks in the fourth warmest April since records beganThe average daytime temperature in the Region of Murcia during the month was 22.8ºC According to the experts at the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), most of Spain can look forward to higher than usual temperatures over the next couple of.. 06/05/2026
Record 41 Blue Flags for the Region of Murcia in 2026Águilas is now the third most decorated town in the whole of Spain with Cartagena hot on its heels Murcia has had its best ever year for Blue Flag awards, with 41 flags heading to the Region for 2026, five more than last year. A total of 33.. 05/05/2026
Save up to 50% on fuel with these top tips from the DGT SpainRising oil prices in Spain mean it's time to start driving smarter and these new habits could save you a fortune With Brent crude oil creeping towards $96 a barrel amid ongoing instability in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.. 05/05/2026
Caser Residencial invests in future care professionals in MurciaThe company was present at the Training Day on Caring for People with Care Needs and a university jobs fair recently, to help bring more qualified young people into the care sector The popular care home in Murcia, Caser Residencial Santo Á.. 05/05/2026
Spain supermarket savings: 3 simple changes that can drastically cut your billFrom shopping lists to store brands, a few simple changes can cut costs by up to 40% in supermarkets across Spain Spain’s supermarket prices have been creeping up for a while now and it’s something most households are feeling at the checkout.. 05/05/2026
Spain is set for hotter than usual May to July, according to expertsEarly summer could feel warmer than normal in Spain, but plenty of rain is still on the cards To say it’s been an unsettled and unpredictable start to the year is something of an understatement. Spain welcomed 2026 with a barrage of storms that.. 05/05/2026
'Superrats' resistant to poison are on the rise across the Region of MurciaA genetic mutation discovered in 2023 is making traditional rodent control treatments increasingly ineffective in many parts of Spain If the word 'superrat' conjures up images of some giant mutant creature, the reality is slightly less dramatic.. 05/05/2026
One year after Spain's historic blackout, Murcia is leading the way on solar self-sufficiencyJoin the solar revolution and make the switch with expert guidance across the south of Spain from Ecocorp Solar Tuesday April 28 marked the one-year anniversary of the blackout, when the lights went out across Spain for twelve hours, leaving millions.. 04/05/2026
Environmental groups raise the alarm over growing plastic pollution on Mar Menor beachesThe environmental group Pacto por el Mar Menor raised concerns about agricultural plastic especially and its impact on marine life in the lagoon Pacto por el Mar Menor is an environmental platform run by residents, scientists and campaigners.. 04/05/2026
The rain just won't go away: Murcia weekly weather forecast May 4-7Dark clouds and showers are forecast for Murcia this week along with sunny spells and mild temperatures The Spanish have a saying: ‘Hasta el quince de mayo, no te quites el sayo’. It basically means to say don’t put away your.. 04/05/2026
Could your local pharmacy run short? Why painkillers may become harder to find in MurciaSupply concerns emerge for everyday painkillers as pharmacies monitor stock levels closely Residents in the Region of Murcia are being warned that ongoing global tensions could soon start affecting something far closer to home, the availability of everyday.. 04/05/2026
