New cancer support centre opens in Cartagena
Ayuntamiento and regional leaders celebrate expanded care for patients and families Cartagena now has a dedicated new headquarters for the Spanish Association Against Cancer..

Spain to hand over 17,000 rural properties to aspiring young farmers
The 'Tierra Joven' platform has been launched to help the younger generation in Spain access property and tackle the depopulation crisis The Spanish government is preparing..

Murcia weekend weather forecast January 15-18: Temperatures drop as rain and storms return
Get ready for a wet and chilly weekend in Murcia, with the chance of thunderstorms Murcia minimum and maximum temperatures, Sunday January 18   It’s been a pleasant..

Government weighs up stripping Julio Iglesias of arts medal as pressure grows over allegations
Ministers consider next steps as institutions across Spain review honours linked to the singer The Spanish government is considering whether to withdraw Julio Iglesias’s..

€2.8 Million investment to restore the Río Mula and reduce flood risk
The CHS is restoring the Río Mula river from La Cierva reservoir to the Segura River to improve drainage and the riverbanks Restoration of the Río Mula river has begun..

New Spanish V-16 emergency beacon sparks pacemaker safety fears
Doctors warn drivers in Spain with pacemakers to keep emergency beacons away from their chest Spain has introduced plenty of laws that has expats rolling their eyes but..

48,000 euros for improvements to popular Lorca hiking path
The Cejo de los Enamorados route takes walkers into the mountains west of Lorca The hiking path of the Cejo de los Enamorados, in the mountains to the west of the city of Lorca..

Pre-registration now open for the gruelling Ruta de las Fortalezas run in Cartagena
The 53-kilometre course visits castles, fortresses, gun batteries and old city walls belonging to the military history of Cartagena The initial pre-registration opens on Thursday..

High-end shoplifting gang arrested in San Javier raid with £3,000 and €7,000 in cash
Seven Chilean nationals were arrested after the Guardia Civil seized cash, phones, clothing and jewellery Seven people were arrested in San Javier on Thursday January..

Cartagena's dogs get a new park by the stadium
Ayuntamiento opens new play area for pets and promises more dedicated dog spaces in Santa Ana and Cabo de Palos Cartagena’s four-legged residents have another reason to wag..

Jumilla to promote wine tourism at the FITUR fair in Madrid
The Region of Murcia will be presenting a new Wine Tourism initiative at the largest annual tourism fair in the world FITUR, the largest annual tourism fair in the world is..

Thousands of Murcia holiday rentals blocked from Airbnb and Booking
One in three applications for holiday rental licences in the Region of Murcia has been turned down More than two thousand holiday homes across the Region of Murcia have..

Spain crowned best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025
A near perfect score put Spain ahead of 63 rival countries for remote working Spain has officially been crowned the best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025..

Spain's best and worst airports for delays revealed in 2025 rankings
Millions of passengers were hit by delays and cancellations across Spain last year As another year gets underway, attention is once again turning to how well Europe’s..

Murcia's enchanted snail: A tiny new species from a legendary spring
University researchers uncover Robustiella incantata, first stygobiont snail unique to Region of Murcia Researchers at the University of Murcia have found a brand new snail..

Dozens of Indian and Nepalese migrants rescued from 24-hour working days on Murcia farm
Five people were arrested after 65 migrants were forced to work around the clock in Ulea The National Police have rescued 65 foreign workers, mostly from India and Nepal..

International visitors drive tourism in Murcia
Data from Exceltur shows that Murcia's tourism sector is set to grow by 8.8% in 2026 Tourism in the Region of Murcia is set to build on a successful 2025. Local businesses..

Alhama de Murcia offers free parking to shoppers until the end of February
Shoppers can park in the centre of Alhama for up to two hours free during the winter sales Alhama de Murcia Town Council is rolling out a new initiative aimed at supporting..

Dogs and their humans unite for a pawsome cause in Los Alcázares
CANpanadas charity event raises nearly €800 to support local animal rescues On Sunday January 11, Los Alcázares buzzed with tail-wags and good cheer as the first-ever CANpanadas..

Plans move forward for new desalination plants on the Alicante and Murcia coasts
The Torrevieja and Águilas facilities should increase the water supply in southern Spain Another step forward has been taken towards building two new desalination plants..

Does using car heating waste fuel in Spain? A mechanic has the answer
The science behind why warming up your car during the Spanish winter doesn’t hit your wallet Just as motorists wonder how much blasting the air conditioning during the..

Camposol collision leads to legal action for drunk driving
A driver is facing court after a crash in Camposol Sector D, that caused serious damage to a house Mazarrón police have taken legal action against a driver suspected..

Spain drafts emergency plan to protect dolphins, turtles and birds caught in Murcia fishing nets
Conservationists agree that fishermen in the Region of Murcia are generally “very good” at releasing trapped animals Spain is drawing up emergency rules to stop dolphins..

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessible
More than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia..