Dozens of Lorca pig farms set to be legalised after years of planning uncertainty
Thirty-seven farms operating without proper permits are set to be legalised this month but 15 others will have to shut down Lorca city council is set to approve a change..

Son of Mango founder arrested as investigation into father's death deepens
Jonathan Andic has been arrested on suspicion of his father’s death and later released on €1 million bail  The death of Mango founder Isak Andic has developed from..

Murcia measles outbreak grows as eight new cases are confirmed in Alcantarilla
The latest infections bring the total number of confirmed cases linked to the outbreak to twelve as health officials continue tracing contacts Health authorities in Murcia..

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurants
Millions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially..

 Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health Ministry
Fourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike..

Murcia's Mediterranean coast under the microscope as toxic microalgae are detected
Findings form part of a Mediterranean study tracking environmental changes linked to rising sea temperatures Murcia's coastline is back in the news for environmental issues..

Improvements imminent on coast road from Mazarrón to Águilas
1.2 million euros for resurfacing and other work on the road to Ramonete and Cañada de Gallego A budget of precisely 1,210,971 euros has been agreed for plans to repair and..

Booking opens on Wednesday for June free tours of the Roman amphitheatre of Cartagena
See for yourself the progress in excavating the 2,000-year-old arena As of 9.00 on Wednesday 20th May booking is open for the free guided tours of the Roman amphitheatre in..

Hostel in Las Fuentes del Marqués almost ready to reopen after enlargement and improvement
Caravaca continues to protect, preserve and promote the beauty spot just outside the city centre Work on the hostel located in the Las Fuentes del Marqués beauty spot just..

Mercadona confirms opening date for new Cabo de Palos store
The €5.2 million supermarket will replace the existing store and include hundreds of parking spaces The new Mercadona supermarket in Cabo de Palos now has an official..

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fast
With Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going..

Terra Natura Murcia opens the water season with a new splash of excitement
Aqua Natura Murcia has unveiled Tornado, a fast new slide with special effects, a launch offer and a lively opening day     Terra Natura Murcia is getting the summer..

La Manga and Cabo de Palos rentals under pressure as summer rush sees homes book out months in advance
Estate agents report that July and August are already almost fully booked, with two-week stays now dominating the market as traditional longer summer holidays fade The..

Temperatures top 30 degrees as Murcia approaches summer heat: May 18-21 weather forecast
Maximum temperatures during the day are forecast to rise above 30ºC/86ºF almost every day from now on Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 21   It seems like..

San Pedro del Pinatar works towards 'universal accessibility' throughout the town
The local council continues work on accessibility across the town, as well as other projects such as bike lane upgrades and removal of overhead wiring The town council..

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat colonies
The new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your..

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier again
Tomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is..

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in Spain
Faster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could..

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reforms
The new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly..

Panoramic lift officially presented in Puerto de Mazarrón
Great views over the Bay of Mazarrón from this new urban facility alongside the Rihuete beach The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has finally visited the new panoramic..

Hundreds checked as San Javier seizes 55 electric scooters in new crackdown
Policía Local say dozens of scooters have already been removed for failing to meet new legal requirements Electric scooter users in San Javier are being urged to make sure..

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every day
New figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected..

Fourth measles case confirmed as Alcantarilla outbreak investigation continues
The latest case involves an adult woman linked to earlier patients, while authorities say the source of infection is still unknown Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed..

Murcia's Northwest Ring Road cuts traffic jams by more than half in first weeks
New figures show major improvements around Espinardo and the A-7 after long-awaited road fully opened in March Murcia’s long-awaited Northwest Ring Road is already making..