Millions across Spain set to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a century
The historic event will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower in Spain, making for an unforgettable evening Next Wednesday promises to be one of the most extraordinary..

EU brings in new AI rules to make chatbots and artificially generated content easier to spot
Businesses in Spain and the rest of the EU will have to be more open when customers are interacting with AI instead of a real person Artificial intelligence is becoming..

Murcia's pharmacies step up as safe spaces for victims of gender-based violence
A new regional agreement will see pharmacists trained to detect and respond to domestic abuse, making every pharmacy a potential lifeline Walk into almost any pharmacy in the..

Lorca hotels expecting a bumper August
The “main cultural and heritage destination in the Region of Murcia” is expecting hotel occupancy rates of over 80% It is, of course, usual for hotels in the Region of..

San Javier approves plans for 324-room La Manga hotel and new bus contract
The latest town hall meeting also approved new environmental powers and backed plans that could create dozens of jobs and bring hundreds more visitors to La Manga Plans..

Summer bus service to the lighthouse of Cabo de Palos
Services are increased on 14th and 15th August during the Cabo Pop festival As we near the middle of August the number of people flocking to the headland on which the iconic..

How to make a homemade trap for wasps using an old plastic bottle
A simple homemade trap could help keep unwanted visitors away from patios and gardens as Oriental hornets are spotted in the Region of Murcia With Oriental hornets recently..

New Caser insurance offers personalised recovery support for over-65s after an accident
Caser MiRecuperación combines insurance cover with the specialist care provided by Caser Residencial, helping older customers access practical support during their recovery..

South-facing La Torre Golf Resort apartment on the market for just €164,999
This latest listing from Simply Spanish Homes combines a prime position, modern interiors and outstanding value in one of Murcia's most popular golf resorts Priced at just..

Murcia has just had its hottest July ever
Average temperatures reached 28.5°C as the region endured two major heatwaves and exceptionally warm nights July 2026 was officially the hottest July ever recorded in the..

Woman's ex-partner arrested after allegedly killing her inside Murcia shopping centre
The 44-year-old woman was found inside a shop at Carrefour Infante on Wednesday afternoon, with her former partner arrested hours later as he allegedly tried to flee towards Granada..

San Javier's former airport prepares for space-age transformation
The old airport is being given a new purpose, with space for innovative companies, training facilities and a European Space Agency incubator Plans to transform San Javier..

Murcia weekend weather forecast Aug 6-9: More scorching heat with temperatures up to 40°C
An orange heat warning remains in force for parts of the Region as inland temperatures continue to push towards 40°C Heat alerts on Thursday August 6   There'll..

Lorca beaches protect loggerhead turtle nesting sites
The unspoilt beaches of Lorca are typical of those which attracts female loggerheads Over recent years there has been a significant return to the beaches of some parts of the..

Murcia says child protection services are at breaking point after surge in migrant arrivals
The Region warns it will struggle to take in unaccompanied children from Ceuta as boat arrivals more than double this year The Region of Murcia has warned that its child..

Up to €5,500 available as Spain opens new electric vehicle grant scheme
Applications are now open for the Auto+ Plan, with grants available for electric cars, vans, motorcycles and quadricycles purchased since January Drivers thinking about..

Cabo de Palos commemorates the forgotten shipwreck that claimed nearly 300 lives
A new monument honours the nearly 300 people who died after an Italian liner struck reefs off the Cartagena coast in 1906 Long before the Titanic became the world's most..

Archaeologists uncover more secrets beneath Murcia's San Esteban
The ongoing excavations are revealing more about life in the medieval Islamic neighbourhood of La Arrixaca, which stood here more than eight centuries ago Archaeologists..

Grape-picking for 2026 wines begins in Jumilla
The majority of Jumilla wine grapes will remain on the vine until September and October On Monday 3rd August the wine-growing area of the DOP label of Jumilla officially began..

Could Murcia's recent earthquakes trigger a larger disaster?
Researchers stress there's no cause for alarm, but they're analysing whether the tremors could have affected the fault responsible for the devastating 2011 Lorca earthquake..

One Murcia spot ranks among Spain's favourite places for a caña
A new nationwide ranking based on the opinions and experiences of thousands of people has placed the city's best-known square among the country's favourite spots to enjoy a cold..

Cartagena steps up hunt for invasive Oriental hornet after nest is found
Experts are monitoring the city after several specimens were found near the Roman Theatre and La Concepción Cartagena is stepping up efforts to stop the spread of the..

Los Alcázares presents the first designated water sports beach in the Mar Menor
Specialized facilities for learners and international competitors at the Playa de las Salinas in Los Alcázares For many years Los Alcázares has been at the forefront of water..

Four Murcia towns among the hottest places in Spain
Molina de Segura recorded Spain's second-highest temperature as four Murcia municipalities featured in the national top ten If Tuesday felt unbearably hot, the latest figures..