MURCIA NEWS

Get paid to recycle: Spain is finally introducing its long-awaited deposit return schemeThe new deposit and return scheme for drinks cans and plastic bottles will be rolled out across Spain in November Spain is finally catching up with much of Europe by introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, and not before time.. 21/04/2026

Summer artisan market confirmed for Plaza Bohemia in La MangaThirty stalls have been approved and the market will focus entirely on handmade crafts and jewellery during the summer months The Cartagena City Council has approved a plan to turn its iconic Plaza Bohemia in La Manga into a dedicated artisan market.. 21/04/2026

Three dead and two survivors rescued from drifting migrant boat off Cartagena coastAuthorities are investigating whether more dead bodies may have been tossed in the sea after the vessel was found adrift for up to 20 days The dangers of crossing the Mediterranean have once again come into sharp focus after a small migrant boat carrying.. 21/04/2026

Spain sees early surge in measles cases as experts warn of spring spread riskOver 100 infections already recorded this year, with vaccination key to preventing further outbreaks Spain has reported 101 measles cases in the first two months of 2026, making it the second most affected country in the EU so far this year. &.. 21/04/2026

Could Spain's Mediterranean coast face powerful tsunamis in the future?Research from Murcia highlights ancient tsunami evidence at Cape Cope and warns that rising sea levels and coastal development could increase future risk Research conducted in the Region of Murcia suggests that a future tsunami along the Mediterranean.. 21/04/2026

Spain petrol station workers announce strike during busy May bank holidayDrivers across Spain could be stuck with empty tanks on key dates over the long weekend Drivers heading off for the May bank holiday in Spain could face disruption at petrol stations after unions confirmed strike action that will hit both the start.. 21/04/2026

Child abductions in Spain rise sharply over the last decadeOfficial figures show a 73% increase, with 2023 recording the highest number of cases Child abductions in Spain have risen by around 73% over the last 10 years, according to the annual missing persons report produced by the National Centre for Missing.. 20/04/2026

Murcia holds massive land reserves but housing bottleneck remains despite thousands of planned homesStudy reveals over 350,000 potential homes but only a small fraction ready for construction as demand continues to rise The Region of Murcia is sitting on one of the largest housing development potentials in Spain, with enough land identified to theoretically.. 20/04/2026

What happens when local elderly care home residents plant trees in their neighbourhoodCaser Residencial Santo Ángel has joined a city-wide initiative that is blending environmental action with community spirit   A few weeks ago, residents of the elderly care and nursing home Caser Residencial Santo Ángel stepped outside.. 20/04/2026

Murcia's environmental agents step up patrols with 791 complaints in 2025More than 22,700 actions were carried out across the region, from wildlife rescues to fire prevention The Region of Murcia’s environmental agents filed 791 complaints for damage to natural heritage in 2025, according to the regional government&rsquo.. 20/04/2026

Murcia weekly weather forecast April 20-23: The early summer temperatures continueIt’s going to continue to get up to around 30ºC or even hotter this week, too Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday April 22   Those summerlike temperatures that the Region of Murcia has been enjoying this weekend are due to continue.. 20/04/2026

Fuente Álamo to transform the ill-fated La Torrica racetrack site into a new public parkAfter years of legal delays and issues with illegal raves, the council is repurposing the abandoned circuit into a nature reserve The old La Torrica racetrack site on the outskirts of Fuente Álamo is finally moving onto a new chapter. After.. 20/04/2026

Corvera passenger numbers up 35% but still chasing San Javier's best-ever figuresInternational routes are driving real growth but Corvera still has some catching up to do The official figures are in and there’s genuine cause for optimism at the Region of Murcia International Airport. Corvera handled 131,956 passengers in.. 20/04/2026

Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this AprilFrom April 22, UK residents will no longer be able to rely on EU-issued passports when travelling to Europe with their pets If you regularly travel between the UK and Spain with your dog, cat or ferret, there’s an important update coming into.. 20/04/2026

Spain-bound Brits warned to arrive early after new EU border system causes travel chaosMore than 100 easyJet passengers missed a flight home to the UK from Milan at the weekend after getting stuck in biometric queues Scenes of utter chaos unfolded at Milan's Linate airport over the weekend, where more than 100 passengers missed.. 17/04/2026

Fuel costs are pushing more drivers towards electric carsRising petrol and diesel prices are making electric motoring look far more attractive in Spain The latest surge in fuel prices across Spain, is giving electric cars a stronger sales pitch. With petrol and diesel becoming much more expensive, the cost.. 17/04/2026

Foreign buyers drive Spain's property boom as demand stays strongMurcia and Andalucía among regions seeing sustained international interest Foreign buyers continue to play a major role in Spain’s property market, with demand from overseas remaining strong across many parts of the country. Latest figures.. 17/04/2026

Spain's holiday season under threat as airlines warn they could run out of jet fuel within weeksRyanair is warning of potential supply disruptions across Spain in May and June unless the Iran conflict ends soon Spain's summer tourism season is facing a potentially serious threat. The ongoing war in Iran is causing real alarm among airlines.. 17/04/2026

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in SpainNational Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally.. 17/04/2026

Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction with 2,401 now roaming Spain and PortugalFrom Andalucia and Murcia to Portugal, the lynx is back and spreading fast across the Iberian Peninsula Twenty years ago, the Iberian lynx was considered the most endangered wild cat on the planet, with fewer than 100 individuals surviving in the.. 17/04/2026