Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekend
A brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year..

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simple
New Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one..

Cartagena's waterfront is getting a major electrical upgrade, and it is about much more than just the wiring
The Port Authority is investing nearly €850,000 to modernise ageing infrastructure and prepare the seafront for future growth If you have walked along Cartagena's Paseo Alfonso..

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begun
With 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with..

Calasparra's famous cave gets full WiFi coverage in a first for Spain
The Cueva del Puerto is now being used as a model for sustainable tourism thanks to new monitoring and safety systems The Cueva del Puerto in Calasparra has been recognised..

Heatwave and calima bring soaring temperatures to Murcia this weekend: June 18-21 weather forecast
The rise in temperatures will be aided by a cloud of Saharan dust that settles over the Region this Saturday and Sunday Surprise, surprise, it’s going to be a hot one..

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report back
A Mar Menor conservation group is asking swimmers and snorkellers to help track beach and water conditions this summer The Mar Menor eco- group Por Un Mar Vivo has launched..

La Manga businesses call for blue zone parking and tougher action in Plaza Bohemia
Traders and residents say summer chaos needs clearer parking rules, shuttle links and improved road safety Business owners in La Manga are calling for regulated blue zone..

Murcia's economy expected to grow faster than the Spanish average in 2026
Growth is expected to reach 2.5% in 2026, driven mainly by strong household spending, according to BBVA Research According to forecasts from BBVA Research, Murcia's economy..

Wildfire alarms residents and beachgoers in La Azohía
Suspicion abounds as to the cause of the fire in the palm grove of San Ginés La Azohía is a village which normally doesn’t hit the headlines very often, but at approximately..

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retirees
Pensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel..

Have your say now! Residents invited to vote in Alhama's 2026-2027 Participatory Budget
You can choose from 60 proposals covering investments, activities and community programmes as the latest phase of voting gets underway Alhama de Murcia Town Council has..

Seven stork chicks hatch at Terra Natura Murcia
The park confirms the birth of seven wild white stork chicks, adding a new boost to its biodiversity role Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed some very special new arrivals this..

Nearly 3km of copper cable stolen from Corvera airport
Eleven people have been arrested for robbing cables from roads serving Murcia International Airport Eleven men have been arrested following the theft of almost three kilometres..

Four new pieces go on display at the archaeological museum of Lorca
Items dated at between 4500 and 500 years old are on display at the MUAL museum in Lorca The archaeological museum of the city of Lorca is an excellent establishment, beautifully..

Man left paraplegic after balcony collapse at La Manga hotel
The victim, aged 43, was in the hotel pool when part of a ninth-floor balcony collapsed into the swimming area, causing catastrophic spinal injuries A 43-year-old man has..

VIDEO! Off-duty Guardia Civil officers save mum and puppy from certain death in Murcia canal
The pair are now in the care of animal rescuer Martina Díaz, who is asking the public to help choose their names and follow their recovery     A mother dog and..

New park-and-ride car facility planned at entrance to Caravaca's historic centre
The new facility will include bicycle parking, accessible spaces and a rest area for visitors, pilgrims and residents Work is underway on a new park-and-ride facility in..

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of June
The so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to..

San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenade
The €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade..

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical research
The government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis..

Condado de Alhama residents warned of high wildfire risk
The warning comes as local officials report large areas of dry vegetation close to residential properties, with additional concerns raised about discarded glass Residents..

Murcia is about to get a bumper set of coach routes connecting it to the rest of Spain
Travelling to and from Murcia by bus will get a whole lot easier... in a couple of years Spain’s central government has just announced it will launch a series of new..

New locations announced for Águilas blood donation drive
The Regional Blood Donation Centre announces a permanent move from Casa del Mar to Águilas Norte and Sur health centres starting this July The Regional Blood Donation..