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Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 02/03/2026

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

Iberia introduces new baggage surcharge of up to €140 for irregular itemsAirline says passengers could face extra fees on top of standard luggage charges depending on route and destination Passengers flying with Iberia, to and from Spain, are being warned about a new surcharge that could add as much as €140 to the cost.. 26/02/2026

Playa Honda's storm tank is protecting the Mar Menor and preventing floodingThe €5.6 million storm tank holds 8,200 cubic metres of rainwater and even has a community space with a playground In Playa Honda, people are noticing a real difference when heavy rain arrives. The facility, which has been operational for.. 25/02/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar invests €123,000 to protect fragile coastal dunesThis new project will restore dunes, reduce erosion and protect wildlife across three local beaches Work is now in progress to restore the dune areas at La Llana, El Mojón and Torre Derribada, all within the beautiful natural surroundings.. 25/02/2026

Ikea planning store in Cartagena is closing its doorsCompact design space in Espacio Mediterráneo to shut in March Ikea is closing its small planning store in the Espacio Mediterráneo shopping centre in Cartagena next month. Opened in 2022, this 75-square-metre outlet on the first floor was.. 24/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures riseThese native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play a part in restoring the Mar Menor. These oysters are natural water filters.. 20/02/2026

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026

Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new camerasThe hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at the Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía in Cartagena, caused by.. 19/02/2026

San Javier rolls out first-ever full street maintenance serviceThe new €600,000-a-year service will repair streets, paths, and road signs across the town San Javier has introduced its first-ever comprehensive street maintenance service, intended to keep streets safe and in good condition for everyone... 18/02/2026

How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026

Parking woes worsen as Murcia garage prices climbGarages in the Region are now 7% more expensive than last year, with averages close to 10,000 euros despite still being among the cheapest in Spain Parking has long been a headache in the Region of Murcia and, with on-street and public car parks getting.. 18/02/2026

Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026

New open water swimming lanes planned for two Cartagena beaches this summerBoats and jet skis will be banned from the 500 metre training lanes in Cabo de Palos and La Azohía Swimmers in Cartagena can look forward to dedicated sea swimming lanes for the first time, with two marked channels planned for Levante Beach.. 17/02/2026

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026

Murcia's public healthcare wins praise but waiting times test patients' patienceSurvey gives system 8.7 out of 10 as concerns grow over GP and specialist delays People in the Region of Murcia have given their public healthcare system a strong vote of confidence, awarding it an average score of 8.7 out of 10 in the latest Perceived.. 13/02/2026