MURCIA NEWS

Spain backs new €27.6m investment to expand Escombreras basin in CartagenaThe Cartagena facility is now Spain’s fourth largest port and second for liquid bulk cargo Spain’s Council of Ministers is set to approve a €27.6 million expansion of the Escombreras basin at the Port of Cartagena this Tuesday June.. 23/06/2026

Cartagena hospital now lets parents stay with their child right up until the moment of anaesthesiaSanta Lucía Hospital has launched a pioneering scheme that clinical studies show reduces anxiety, speeds up recovery and brings real peace of mind to families Anyone who has watched a young child being taken into an operating theatre will know.. 23/06/2026

Tourists give Murcia a big thumbs up in recent international surveyNew Turespaña data shows 96% of international visitors report being satisfied or very satisfied with their stay in the Region According to the latest Turespaña survey of international tourists, satisfaction levels in the Region of.. 23/06/2026

Six beautiful Spanish islands you can visit this summer without catching a flightFrom Murcia to Galicia, these island getaways offer crystal-clear waters, history and spectacular scenery Isla del Fraile / Wikipedia   When people think of island holidays in Spain, the Balearics and Canaries usually come to mind first.. 23/06/2026

Water cut threat leaves hundreds of Villas Caravaning residents facing fresh uncertaintyA water tank is being prepared at the La Manga site as a contingency plan if supplies are disconnected Residents at Villas Caravaning in La Manga are facing a new crisis after being warned that their water supply could be cut off next month unless.. 23/06/2026

Lighting improved at the site of the medieval synagogue in Lorca castleLorca continues to invest in the historical significance of the Fortress of the Sun The remains of the medieval synagogue which stood within the confines of Lorca castle until the expulsion of the Jews (along with the Moors) from Spain in the late 15th.. 23/06/2026

Another major supermarket eyes Cabo de Palos locationNew businesses are lining up for a spot in the Los Dunas commercial centre A second supermarket could soon be heading to Cabo de Palos, adding to the wave of commercial development already transforming the Las Dunas shopping centre.   The.. 23/06/2026

Murcia forest firefighters threaten strike ahead of peak fire seasonUnion representatives say daily three-hour walkouts could begin later this month after talks with the regional government failed to produce a breakthrough The labour dispute involving Murcia's forest firefighters has entered a critical stage.. 23/06/2026

Workplace accidents in Murcia have soared by more than 120%Prosecutors, unions and the regional government have met to address a worrying rise in occupational injuries and fatalities across the region Thirty-seven people died in workplace accidents in the Region of Murcia in 2025, and the number of non-fatal.. 23/06/2026

Cabo de Palos launches shuttle bus and rental bikes to tackle summer parking problemsA shuttle service linking the park-and-ride facility with the lighthouse will begin operating from June 26 Visitors heading to Cabo de Palos this summer will have new ways to get around, as local authorities introduce a shuttle bus service and expand.. 23/06/2026

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you that an unpaid traffic fine has doubled because you missed the payment deadline.. 22/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Cartagena introduces smart sensors to track visitor numbers in key city streetsSensors in Cartagena city centre will anonymously track visitor movement to help manage crowds and improve safety Cartagena has installed five new pedestrian flow sensors across some of its busiest tourist spots in the historic centre as part of a.. 22/06/2026

Body of missing swimmer recovered after three-day search in ÁguilasEmergency teams recovered the body close to the spot where a young swimmer disappeared after calling for help during an incident off the coast of Águilas last Thursday   The body of a young man who went missing at sea last Thursday.. 22/06/2026

Murcia wildfire brought under control after burning 18 hectares along the River SeguraMore than 50 firefighters, supported by aerial units and civil protection teams, were deployed as the fire spread across both banks of the river Firefighters have brought a major fire under control after it broke out on Saturday June 20 along the.. 22/06/2026

Mazarrón unveils new birdwatching hides at Moreras wetlandsOfficials hope the new facilities will help bring year-round visitors to the Bolnuevo coastline Mazarrón has expanded its nature tourism with the opening of two new birdwatching observatories at the Moreras wetlands in Bolnuevo.  .. 22/06/2026

Scorching temperatures continue all week: Murcia weather forecast June 22-25The Region of Murcia looks set for another run of sweltering days and tropical nights Average temperatures expected on Tuesday June 23   The Region of Murcia is facing another spell of intense summer weather, with temperatures expected.. 22/06/2026

Over-52s on unemployment benefits in Spain are three times less likely to find work than other jobseekersA Bank of Spain study reveals how the design of the benefit itself may be discouraging people from returning to employment If in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for other unemployed.. 22/06/2026

Calblanque beach in the running to be crowned Spain's best After finishing seventh last year, the Cartagena cove is hoping to climb the rankings and claim the top spot One of the Region of Murcia's most spectacular stretches of coastline has earned national recognition after being named among the.. 22/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 19/06/2026