Normality begins to return to Torre Pacheco after a week of unrest
Local businesses report disruption but welcome signs of calm following police action and arrests After a turbulent week marked by violence, tension and xenophobic unrest..

Fire near Puerto de Mazarrón forces homes to be evacuated this Friday
The blaze has spread from a rubbish dump to forest land A large fire has broken out near Puerto de Mazarrón this Friday afternoon, July 18, sending a thick column of black..

Three boats abandoned in the Mar Menor as illegal activities surge
Mar Menor coastal authorities are taking a much tougher line this summer against activity that could damage the lagoon Illegal boat parties and anchoring in protected areas..

Plans move ahead for new marine reserve around Cabo Cope
Ramonete and Puntas de Calnegre residents have been invited to share their input on the project Lorca City Council will hold a meeting with residents of Ramonete and Puntas..

How to sleep better in Spain's sticky summer nights
Top tips for staying cool and getting some shut-eye when it’s hot, humid and air con isn’t an option   If you’ve ever tried to sleep through a summer heatwave, in..

Yecla approves new central parking spaces to ease congestion
Up to 50 additional spots are planned around calles España and Hospital as part of the €88,000 investment Yecla is set to significantly expand its parking capacity with..

Villas Caravaning beach reopened to swimmers
The water had been off limits earlier in the week due to the presence of E. coli The Civil Protection Service of the City Council of Cartagena reopened the beach of Villas..

Águilas gets a new bike lane connecting the railway bridge to the seafront
The EU-funded project has transformed the degraded urban space into an accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists Águilas is getting more bike-friendly with a brand..

Olive oil prices crash by 46 per cent but not all Spanish food costs are cooling down
Spain's ‘liquid gold’ has fallen 48% from its peak as grocery inflation drops to more manageable levels Remember when buying olive oil felt like a luxury purchase?..

Corvera Airport continues the upgrades with new toilets for ostomy patients
The Region of Murcia International Airport has put in brand-new loos adapted for people with ostomy bags Regional travel hub the Murcia International Airport in Corvera..

Murcia braced for another 40-degree heatwave this weekend: Weather forecast July 17-20
Take care of yourself and look out for others, especially the elderly or vulnerable, during heatwaves The weather forecast for this weekend in the Region of Murcia is for..

Rents in Spain can be hiked up by 2.10 per cent this month
The latest rent increase limit applies to contracts signed after Spain's housing law came into effect in May 2023 Millions of renters across Spain are facing potential..

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish Police
With thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all..

Forecasters warn temperatures in Murcia will reach up to 41 degrees this week
The Aemet has issued warnings for the Altiplano, Northwest and Vega del Segura area This Thursday July 16 the thermometers in the Region of Murcia will reach up to just..

Red flag raised to stop swimmers going in the water at Villas Caravaning beach after E. coli detected
The closure is motivated by the results of a water sample taken on July 14 indicating the presence of unhealthy levels of bacteria The red flag which denotes that going..

Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdown
Sixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain   A major criminal network behind..

'Spectacular' lighting overhaul for Lorca castle
New LEDs will use much less electricity and will be adjustable for different occasions Lorca council is going to spend over €300,000 to renovate the ornamental lighting..

Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold again
With strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees..

Mazarrón council begins clearing Camposol green waste areas after possible arson attacks
A firefighters’ report has stated that the recent fires could be the work of arsonists The Camposol green waste disposal area on B Sector has begun to be cleared, in..

Cartagena to be flooded with cruise passengers this Thursday
Three liners with 9,000 tourists on board are due to stop over in the city’s port The cruise liner season for Cartagena will hit its peak this Thursday July 17 with the..

More arrests and unrest in Torre Pacheco as disturbances continue
The street violence is still ongoing in the Mar Menor town, albeit on a smaller scale now The situation continues to be tense in Torre Pacheco, where far-right agitators..

Corvera Airport continues to climb with steady passenger growth in 2025
Between January and June, passenger numbers rose by 1.7% at the Region of Murcia International Airport The Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera is continuing..

Excitement growing in Jumilla ahead of the start of the annual fiestas on August 8
Musical entertainment in Jumilla includes the Sonovin festival and free concerts by Maestro Espada, Medina Azahara, Daviles de Novelda and El Consorcio The official poster..

Food and fuel shoot up in price across Spain due to the conflict in Israel
Inflation in Spain rose far more sharply last month than experts had initially predicted The conflict in the Middle East was always going to have a knock-on effect in western..