Los Alcázares moves closer to new elderly care home
140-bed residence on track for 2027 after council approves next steps Great news for many older residents in Los Alcázares. The Ayuntamiento's Local Governing Board has given..

Camposol volunteers spruce up A Sector in community clean-up
The Camposol gardening group cleared weeds and trimmed trees around local streets The volunteer gardening group has stepped up once again and given A Sector on Camposol..

Spanish banks on track for best mortgage year since 2008 as borrowing hits €74 billion
Housing prices across Spain have soared to record highs but demand still shows no sign of slowing down Spanish banks are gearing up for their strongest year of mortgage..

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under 16s
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under 16s from accessing social..

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirm
Phishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of..

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know
Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential..

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax data
Cybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation..

Cartagena connects the city centre to Algameca with a new bike lane
The lane is part of the 'Faro a Faro' plan and takes Cartagena a step closer to a continuous cycling route along the coast Cyclists in Cartagena can now travel directly..

The Teatro Thuillier reopens in Caravaca de la Cruz this weekend
The historic theatre was built in the heart of Caravaca in 1843 Work has now been completed on the restoration and upgrading of the historic Teatro Thuillier in Caravaca de..

Over 2,000 illegal holiday lets in Murcia flagged for removal from Airbnb and Booking
Government steps up action as platforms are told to take down unregistered tourist accommodation The Spanish government has stepped up its crackdown on illegal holiday rentals..

Murcia hotels smash tourism records with over 1.5 million visitors in 2025
More visitors chose to stay in hotels in 2025, as privately rented tourist apartments saw a decline Hotels across the Region of Murcia ended 2025 with their strongest results..

Car thieves turn their attention to Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon
Police warn thefts from vehicles are rising sharply as the mandatory device becomes a new target Spain’s new V16 emergency beacon, now compulsory for drivers, is fast becoming..

Rain, rain, rain: Murcia weekly weather forecast February 2-5
Here’s how much it’s going to rain this week in Murcia… Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 4   It’s forecast to be a very wet week ahead for the..

Murcia's nature reserves see visitor boom in 2025
Over 68,000 people explore parks through guided activities and centres Protected natural areas across the Region of Murcia welcomed more than 68,000 visitors in 2025, marking..

Mazarrón panto group raises €1,400 for charity with hilarious jokes and ugly sisters
Cloud 9 Drama Group's Cinderella had audiences in stitches at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia A pantomime performance in Murcia has raised more than €1,400 for local..

VIDEO: How Murcia celebrated Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open win
Watch as the people of Murcia packed local venues and gathered around big screens to celebrate Carlitos' incredible win Murcia turned out in force to support Carlos Alcaraz..

Access to Sierra Espuña restricted to help protect nesting golden eagles
Popular Alhama de Murcia hiking routes will be closed until June 30 to reduce disturbance in sensitive nesting zones Access to parts of the Sierra Espuña Regional Park..

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar Menor
The European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to..

San Javier steps up battle against red palm weevil
New €160,000 contract to protect palm trees with low impact treatments San Javier is launching a new offensive to protect its palm trees from the red palm weevil, one of..

Register your electric scooter with the DGT Spain today to avoid fines of up to €800
New rules across Spain now require all personal mobility vehicles to be officially registered and insured Electric scooter owners in Spain are being warned to register..

New mural embellishes public garden in the heart of Caravaca
The work by Carlos Callizo blends in perfectly with the vegetation in Los Huertos del Vicario A new mural painting by Murcia artist Carlos Callizo has been created in the public..

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Novak Djokovic to win Australian Open final
The 22-year-old Spaniard completes his Grand Slam collection and becomes the youngest player in history to win all four majors Carlos Alcaraz has written his name into tennis..

Confidence in trains shaken after Adamuz tragedy, new survey finds
Many travellers still trust rail, but growing numbers worry the network is under too much strain In the days after the deadly train derailment near Adamuz, many people across..

Murcia to invest €110m annually to tackle poverty in the Region
The three-year plan focuses on education, jobs, housing and health, with 232 measures to support vulnerable families Times are tough for many people in Murcia, with rising..