MURCIA NEWS

Cartagena bus station set for major makeover after 30 yearsGround floor redesign and possible university use planned as the city modernises a key transport hub Cartagena’s bus station is preparing for a significant overhaul more than three decades after it first opened, with a renovation project aimed at.. 16/03/2026

Murcia weekly weather forecast March 16-19: Sunny and dryThe weather in Murcia this week is expected to be calm and bright with mild temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Thursday March 19   The Region of Murcia is in for a week with dry weather conditions and plenty of sunny skies, with some.. 16/03/2026

The low-cost chains quietly spreading across Spain’s high streetsFrom bargain furniture to discounted fashion and beauty, a growing wave of budget retailers is reshaping the Spanish high street Spain’s retail landscape is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of low-cost chains that many shoppers may.. 16/03/2026

Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping passengers..

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar MenorThe OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most talked-about sites in the Region of Murcia and the latest announcement..

Buying a home now cheaper than renting in Murcia, but saving the deposit remains the biggest hurdleMonthly mortgage payments are 27% lower than rent in the city, yet buyers still need more than €50,000 upfront For many people living in the Region of Murcia, owning a home can now cost less each month than renting one. But despite that apparent.. 13/03/2026

Los Alcázares to complete final phase of seafront lighting upgradeThe final 16 traditional streetlights near Paseo de la Concha will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs to finish the town's modernization plan Los Alcázares is getting ready to finish up the modernization of its seafront promenade.. 13/03/2026

Murcia's historic Cine Rex purchased by betting and entertainment groupAfter being closed since 2019 and years of protests and petitions, Cine Rex has been bought by Grupo Orenes The historic Cine Rex in central Murcia is finally moving forward after years of uncertainty. Grupo Orenes has bought the iconic building.. 13/03/2026

Floating solar power transforms irrigation in the Campo de CartagenaSpain's largest irrigation solar plant serves 9,500+ farmers and cuts €350,000 from bills Spain's largest floating solar plant owned by an irrigation community has launched on the Cola reservoir in Campo de Cartagena. Inaugurated Thursday.. 13/03/2026

La Azohía, Cartagena and Cabo de Palos in a national TV documentary on Sunday!Beautiful aerial shots of the Cartagena coastline and the historic city itself The La 2 channel of Spain’s national televisión broadcaster RTVE is showing a documentary on Sunday morning on the city of Cartagena and the coastline of the large.. 13/03/2026

Corvera Airport is having a flier of a year as February passenger numbers surge by nearly 25%As usual, foreign travellers are driving growth at Murcia International, growing by 24.3% compared to February 2025 Murcia’s Corvera Airport looks to be going from strength to strength, with February passenger numbers coming in at 38,224, a.. 12/03/2026

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "We are very, very, very happy," he said three times over while.. 12/03/2026

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media trackerThe government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech online with a new tool called HODIO, which stands for 'Footprint.. 12/03/2026

What would happen if a plane crashed at Corvera Airport? Emergency services carry out drill to prepare for the worst case scenarioA dramatic mock plane crash this Thursday was designed to test how emergency services in the Region of Murcia would respond if the worst really happened What looked at first glance like a serious air disaster at the Region of Murcia International.. 12/03/2026

Phase 4 of Cartagena's new look waterfront moves aheadWork on the Paseo de la Marina prepares to start as fourteen companies have submitted bids for the €7.2 million contract Cartagena is taking the next step in its project to redevelop the waterfront. Phase 4 focuses on the Paseo de la Marina.. 12/03/2026

The Region of Murcia rejects Vox proposal to ban burkas in public placesAlthough nothing will change in Murcia for now, the wider debate in Spain is far from settled The Regional Assembly of Murcia has rejected a motion by Vox to ban the wearing of the burka and niqab in all public spaces under regional jurisdiction.. 12/03/2026

Taquilla Tickets opens new office at Condado de Alhama's Al KasarSame friendly service and opening hours, just a brand new home inside the Town Hall offices at Al Kasar Taquilla Tickets has a new home inside the Ayuntamiento offies at Condado de Alhama, but customers can still expect the same friendly service that.. 12/03/2026

Aldi to expand in Murcia with new stores and 75 jobs plannedGerman discount chain deepens its presence in the region as demand for affordable groceries continues to grow The supermarket chain Aldi is stepping up its presence in the Region of Murcia, with plans to open two new stores and recruit around 75 additional.. 12/03/2026

Region of Murcia preparing measures to ease rising costs linked to Iran conflictRegional President Fernando López Miras says they are looking at tax relief and support for families and businesses in Murcia The government of the Region of Murcia is preparing its own package of measures to help ease the rise in costs.. 12/03/2026

Two starving dogs dumped from car boot in Caravaca de la CruzThe two puppies were found on the outskirts of Caravaca in a condition vets described as life-threatening Three people have been charged with crimes against animals following an investigation by the Guardia Civil in Caravaca de la Cruz, after two.. 12/03/2026