A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under control
Around 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de..

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup final
England's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked..

Food prices across Europe are set to rise again, and this summer's extreme heat is a big part of the reason why
War in the Middle East and record temperatures are pushing costs back up, with some forecasts warning of increases of up to 9% by 2027 After a period of relative calm following..

Three Murcia restaurants named among Spain's best places to eat for under €100
Eateries in Murcia, La Manga del Mar Menor and Lo Pagán all feature among the 100 best in the country Three restaurants in the Region of Murcia have earned a place in..

New flood rules could restrict building in parts of Murcia
Cartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations New restrictions on where homes, garages..

Cartagena bars given extra terrace space for Spain's World Cup final
Bars and restaurants will be allowed to expand their terraces on Sunday as fans gather to watch Spain take on Argentina Bars and restaurants in Cartagena will be allowed..

The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affects
European citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend..

Camposol residents offered more solar street lights
Spare solar-powered lights are being offered across the Camposol urbanisation following successful installations in sectors C and D Camposol residents who are still dealing..

Passenger almost sucked from Ryanair jet after window shatters. Could it happen on a Spain flight?
The terrifying Ryanair incident has left many holidaymakers wondering whether the same thing could happen on a flight to or from Spain Image: Artistic representation of..

Murcia weather forecast July 16-19: Third heatwave on the way
Temperatures could climb past 42°C in many parts of Murcia this weekend Weather alerts for high temperatures on Thursday July 16   The Region of Murcia is in for..

Los Nietos still waiting for beach pontoons as summer rolls on
Earlier this year, plans were put foward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor Los Nietos has reached mid July without the floating pontoons..

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaign
The head of the Nautical Association of the Region of Murcia argues that decades of research into the lagoon's problems has never pointed the finger at recreational boating..

Boat carrying 50 migrants, including 15 minors, intercepted off Águilas
This is the fourth such arrival on this stretch of Murcia coast in recent weeks A boat carrying around 50 people, including 15 minors, was intercepted off the coast of Á..

Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019
The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for..

Murcia braces for hottest day of the summer with highs of 44°C
An orange warning is in force across parts of inland Murcia, where temperatures could climb to some of the highest levels seen this summer Several parts of the Region of..

Sexual offence convictions in Spain rise 14% in a year, with one in ten offenders under 18
New INE figures show a record number of people sentenced for crimes against sexual freedom in 2025, with Murcia also reaching its highest total since records began Behind every..

Spain is through to the World Cup final - could it be a Spain-England final?
Celebrations erupted across Spain as La Roja beat France 2-0 to book their place in Sunday's World Cup final, now attention turns to England's semi-final against Argentina..

International demand drives record passenger numbers at Corvera airport once again
The Region of Murcia's airport has now handled over 445,000 passengers so far this year The tide appears to be turning for the Region of Murcia International Airport as..

San Javier turns disused spaces in La Manga into shaded, green areas
New paving, trees and shaded areas aim to bring down surface temperatures as another heatwave approaches San Javier Town Council's Tourism Department has transformed three..

Cuatro Calas is being loved to death, and Murcia's regional government is finally stepping in to save it
Vehicle access controls and a caravan ban are coming to one of the region's most treasured stretches of coastline after years of environmental damage Few places in the Region..

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's future
Scientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect..

Leaked internal document warns of serious shortcomings in Murcia fire service
A leaked report signed by six senior officers claims staff shortages, ageing vehicles, outdated equipment and long response times are putting increasing pressure on Murcia's fire..

Jumilla nearer to achieving National Tourist Interest status for the August fiestas
The highlight of the annual Fiestas de la Vendimia is the Cabalgata del Vino On Friday 10th July the municipal council of Jumilla unanimously backed the report which has compiled..

Spain launches a new crackdown on drink and drug driving this week, and the numbers behind it make sobering reading
Alcohol was present in 28% of all traffic accidents in 2024, and deaths involving drunk drivers rose 9% in a single year The DGT has launched a new week-long campaign targeting..