Cartagena cruise season heads for record-breaking autumn with 93 ships due
October will be the busiest month of 2026 with 39 cruise ships scheduled to call at the Murcia port Cartagena is heading into its busiest period of the cruise season, with..

Murcia rejects first three euthanasia requests involving patients with mental illness
Only 16 of the 27 euthanasia requests made in the Region of Murcia since 2021 have been approved The first three euthanasia requests in the Region of Murcia involving patients..

Spain welcomes record 11.5 million international tourists in July
Spain has already welcomed 58.1 million international tourists this year, putting the country on course to pass 100 million Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international..

Murcia welcomes record number of international tourists in July
More than 162,000 foreign visitors arrived in the Region during July, with tourists staying an average of 12.1 days The Region of Murcia has recorded a big increase in..

Hybrid and electric vehicles fuel strong growth in Murcia car market
Alternative-energy vehicles now account for the clear majority of new car registrations across the Region of Murcia Drivers in the Region of Murcia are increasingly turning..

24-hour tourist information service opens in Los Narejos
Digital screens as well as friendly staff as Los Alcázares embraces sustainable technology The tourist office in Los Narejos, in the municipality of Los Alcázares, has reopened..

Superdumbo opens its first Molina de Segura supermarket as Murcia expansion continues
The 1,836m² sales floor forms part of the company’s continued expansion across the Region of Murcia and Alicante Superdumbo has continued its expansion across the Region..

Mercadona returns to winter hours in Spain
More than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed..

Homelessness becomes increasingly visible on streets and parks in Cartagena
Cartagena City Council has already provided support to hundreds of people this year   Homeless people sleeping in parks and public spaces have become increasingly visible..

Two boat captains arrested after another 59 migrants land on Murcia coast
The latest arrival brings the number of migrants reaching the Cartagena coastline in the past two weeks to almost 300 Two men have been arrested after a powerful boat carrying..

Homeless man crushed to death by rubbish truck in Cartagena
The man reportedly hid in the public bin after fleeing from police in the centre of Cartagena A man hiding inside a rubbish container in Cartagena was accidentally picked..

Weather warnings for heavy rains and storms in parts of Murcia
Storms are expected between 2pm and 8pm on Wednesday September 2 Rain and storms are set to return to the Region of Murcia this Wednesday September 2, with Aemet issuing..

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the country
More than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several..

The legend of Tomir in Caravaca de la Cruz
A sleeping giant protects the city of Caravaca against invaders! The legend of the giant Tomir was first recounted by chronicler Manuel Guerrero Torres and tells the story..

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deaths
Health experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of..

La Manga – Santiago de la Ribera ferry timetable September 2026
Evening sailings curtailed after dark now the main summer season is over With the end of the peak summer season in the Mar Menor and the beginning of September the ferry service..

Santomera archaeological site reveals centuries of hidden history
New discoveries at the Sierra de Balumba site reveal how the strategic hilltop was used from the Bronze Age through to the Andalusian period A hilltop in Santomera has..

Self-employed in Murcia could claim up to €10,000 for hiring staff
The Region of Murcia has launched a new grant scheme to help autónomos take on permanent staff Starting a business is never easy, especially if you're beginning from scratch..

Showers early on before a dry, sunny finish: Murcia weather forecast August 31-September 3
Rain and possible thunderstorms are still on the cards early in the week before skies brighten up across the Region of Murcia Weather outlook on Tuesday morning, September..

Fifth migrant boat in two weeks intercepted off Murcian coast
Seven Algerian migrants were intercepted after their boat was spotted near Águilas Another migrant boat was intercepted off the Region of Murcia's coast this Sunday August..

Massive expansion plan approved with thousands more homes at Hacienda del Álamo
The second phase of Hacienda del Álamo's expansion could bring 3,000 new homes to the resort Fuente Álamo looks set for its biggest building boom in decades, with plans..

Health insurance costs in Spain jump 67% since the pandemic
Longer waiting lists have pushed more people in Spain towards private healthcare Health insurance in Spain has become considerably more expensive since the pandemic, with..

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discount
The diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre..

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this year
Spain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000..