German drug-trafficking fugitive arrested in Cartagena
The man was part of an international drug trafficking network suspected of smuggling narcotics from Spain The Guardia Civil has arrested two fugitives wanted by German..

Works contracted awarded to reopen the path to Mula castle
Progress continues to be made towards reopening the Castillo de los Vélez to the public Little by little, the Town Hall of Mula is progressing towards the aim of making the..

New loggerhead turtle hatchlings emerge at Calblanque
The newly hatched turtles have taken the total born on the Region's coast over the past three summers up to 184 Forty more loggerhead turtles have hatched at Calblanque..

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..

Murcia weather forecast August 24-27: Temperatures head back towards 37°C this week
Monday could bring a thunderstorm, but the rest of the week is expected to be hot, dry and increasingly settled across Murcia Weather outlook on Monday August 24  ..

Luz Casal brings the house down in San Javier
A triumphant final evening of the annual Theatre, Music and Dance festival in San Javier The 56th edition of the annual Theatre, Music and Dance festival in San Javier closed..

Spain's next big show is coming with a partial lunar eclipse on August 28
The Moon will be almost completely swallowed by Earth’s shadow during the early hours of Friday, with the best views in western Spain A spectacular partial lunar eclipse..

Cabo de Palos residents protest against Blue Trail plans
The Town Hall of Cartagena defends a project to “re-naturalize” the southern coast of Cabo de Palos The Town Hall of Cartagena is once again being forced to realize that..

Inflation pushes up Murcia food prices as eggs rise by 60%
Eggs have risen by 60.5% since 2022, while lamb, beef, coffee and cocoa have also seen substantial price increases across the Region Anyone doing the weekly food shop in..

Retirees in Spain get new options to work and receive part of their pension
From August 28, certain retirees in Spain will be able to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension Spain is making it easier for people who have..

La Manga's troublesome drawbridge puts tunnel plan back in the spotlight
The Estacio bridge has broken down three times this summer, raising fresh concerns about traffic, boats and access to northern La Manga The latest breakdown of La Manga..

Asian hornets are spreading across Spain, and experts say they are here to stay
Asian hornets are spreading into new areas of Spain, putting bees and other ecosystems under growing pressure The spread of Asian hornets across Spain is proving difficult..

Spanish pensions are worth more relative to salaries than they were a decade ago
Murcia retirees receive an average of €1,420 a month, and the gap between working income and pension has narrowed significantly in recent years   If you're retired in..

A trip back 25 years ago: 15 things that didn’t exist yet
From the euro and the AVE to YouTube and the iPhone, a look back at how different life was in Spain in 2001 It’s hard to believe now, but 2001 really was a different world..

Increased safety measures for the autumn at the beach of Matalentisco in Águilas
A safety channel has been created for swimmers caught out by undertow As soon as children go back to school and their parents return to work in September the beaches of Spain..

Why more Europeans are choosing Murcia as their permanent home, not just a holiday destination
Foreign buyers now account for more than 21% of home sales in the region, drawn by quality of life, climate, connectivity and property prices that other Mediterranean destinations..

Power outage in several areas of southern Lorca August 25 to 28
The temporary power outage will take place in the morning for network improvements and maintenance in Purias, Fontanares, Morata and Torrecilla. Lorca City Council has reported..

Murcia hospital cuts breast cancer diagnosis from weeks to under an hour
A simple rethink of how tests are scheduled at the Virgen de la Arrixaca has already helped more than 250 women, and the approach is now being recognised nationally It started..

Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictions
A change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person..

Illegal 'floating petrol station' discovered at La Manga boat hire business
Guardia Civil officers seize more than 1,000 litres of petrol after finding fuel stored in a van, garage and floating chest without the required licence A La Manga boat..

Storms, hail and rain on the way: Murcia weather forecast August 20-23
Aemet is forecasting potentially strong thunderstorms, heavy showers and hail inland on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures The past few days have brought more..

Cocaine seizures in Spain have fallen sharply, but synthetic drugs are surging
New annual drug statistics show 370 tonnes seized nationwide in 2025, with ecstasy, tusi and crystal MDMA all on the rise while traditional trafficking routes face increased pressure..

Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourism
From Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine..

Two rescued loggerhead turtles return to the sea in the Region of Murcia
The turtles were rescued in Mazarrón after becoming tangled in nets, ropes and other debris and have now been returned to the Mediterranean Two loggerhead turtles have..