Murcia moves to protect health staff as attacks hit record highNew cameras, panic buttons and stricter rules aim to curb violence in hospitals and clinics across the region During 2024, a total of 778 healthcare workers suffered some type of assault in the Region of Murcia. This is a 27% rise compared to the previous.. 24/10/2025
Enjoy October's last hurrah: Murcia weekend weather forecast October 23-26Bright skies, rising temperatures and a cooler finish Mild autumn weather continues in the Region of Murcia this weekend, with warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and just a hint of wind – ideal for getting outdoors before the clocks go back.. 23/10/2025
Ozone pollution in Murcia hits highest level in eight yearsEnvironmental group warns that all residents in the region have breathed air classed as harmful to health during 2025 Ozone pollution across the Region of Murcia has reached its highest level since 2017, according to a new report published by Ecologists.. 22/10/2025
Several roads on Murcia motorway renamed as Ministry begins major updateWork started last night to rename roads surrounding the city, with changes expected over the next two months The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has begun work to rename several major roads around Murcia as part of a plan to integrate new.. 15/10/2025
Second victim in Lorca double murder was allegedly involved in drug dealingGuardia Civil are investigating whether body in car boot was connected to shooting of Italian alleged mobster on same day nearby The Guardia Civil has identified the second fatality in the double murder case in Lorca, whose body was discovered.. 14/10/2025
Second lynx litter born as part of the Lorca highlands reintroduction projectThe three adorable kittens were born to Tahúlla, a lynx released in the Region of Murcia in 2023 For a project that’s had more ups and downs than the Lorca highlands themselves, the European Life LynxConnect programme in the Region of.. 14/10/2025
Lorca's magnificent Excolegiata de San Patricio gets essential façade restorationOne of the Region of Murcia's finest baroque masterpieces has been carefully treated to prevent damage to its historic stonework Of all the historic and monumental buildings that grace the city of Lorca, perhaps none is more important than the.. 09/10/2025
Lorca issues over 1,000 fines as scooter rules tightenSafety campaign leads to surge in penalties as authorities enforce electric scooter laws The Ayuntamiento of Lorca has stepped up enforcement of local rules on electric scooters, issuing more than 400 fines so far this year and 1,027 in total since the.. 09/10/2025
Distractions now cause over a third of fatal road accidents in MurciaNew traffic crackdown targets dangerous driver behaviours to save lives Distracted driving has emerged as a leading cause of fatal accidents on roads in the Region of Murcia, responsible for 37% of deaths so far this year. This marks a worrying rise from.. 07/10/2025
Molina secures top spot as Murcia’s richest town with San Javier climbing fastIncome figures reveal shifting fortunes across the Region of Murcia’s municipalities Molina de Segura is once again the richest municipality in the Region of Murcia, with an average gross income of €32,691 for 2023. This marks its third consecutive.. 06/10/2025
Cervantes Avenue reopens in Lorca after three-month closureAyuntamiento confirms another shutdown in 2026 but with new diversion routes to reduce disruption Cervantes Avenue in Lorca reopened to traffic on Tuesday September 30, after being closed for three months while Adif continued work to bury the high-speed.. 01/10/2025
Campoder unveils 178km of scenic trails with hands-on exhibition through MurciaEight towns invite residents and visitors to explore the region’s wild side If you fancy stretching your legs or hopping on a bike through some of Murcia’s prettiest corners, there’s something new to try. The Campoder Trail Network has.. 19/09/2025
New shops opening at Parque Almenara in the coming weeksThe Lorca shopping centre is on course for some new arrivals very soon Parque Almenara in Lorca is experiencing a new wave of commercial growth, with five more businesses preparing to open in the coming weeks. The shopping centre, which has steadily.. 06/06/2025
Lorca tourist office to re-open in the Palacio de GuevaraThe refurbished palace welcomes back Lorca tourist office After the long refurbishment and restoration of the monumental Palacio de Guevara in Lorca the tourist office will be moving back to the building, offering services not only to those visiting the.. 31/08/2023
4 historic monuments and heritage sites in Murcia at risk of disappearingThe state of ruin of the structures has prompted their inclusion on the Red Heritage List Four architectural buildings in the Region of Murcia are very different from each other in terms of time period and design, but they share one common trait:.. 18/02/2022
Lorca unveils spectacular new rural walking route in Zarzadilla de TotanaMagnificent views over the countryside in the north of the municipality of Lorca The Town Hall of Lorca has unveiled a new and spectacular fully signposted walking route in the north of the vast municipality (the second largest in Spain), leading from the..
Illegally modified electric scooters cause more road accidentsYoung riders in the Region of Murcia are modifying their scooters to go faster, and they are becoming more fashionable amongst drug dealers Police sources in Murcia have reported that more people are trying to pimp their eco-friendly ride, tricking.. 04/01/2022