MURCIA NEWS

Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025

Carlos Alcaraz Tennis City in Murcia given greenlight to start buildingNew €1.14 million complex to promote grassroots sport and honour the international tennis star from El Palmar The City Council of Murcia has taken a major step towards establishing a new landmark in Spanish sport with the approval of the Carlos.. 16/06/2025

The supermarket giant that is rapidly gaining ground in MurciaThe increasingly popular chain is opening new stores in Cartagena, Murcia and Caravaca Move over Mercadona, there’s some competition in town. Valencian supermarket cooperative Consum is gaining ground in the Region of Murcia, with three new.. 16/06/2025

You wouldn't believe where Carlos Alcaraz lives: A tiny wooden hut on the border of Murcia and AlicanteA look inside the modest 90m2 wooden house where the champion tennis player prepares for greatness While tennis star Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the courts of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, away from the global spotlight he leads an.. 12/06/2025

Central Sucina gets a makeover with new cobbled pedestrian spacesA 560m2 repaving project improves accessibility and prepares for future pedestrianisation of the town The City Council of Murcia has completed a street improvement project in the centre of the hamlet of Sucina, laying new cobblestones to create.. 12/06/2025

Corvera Airport welcomes record 300,000 passengers in strong start to 2025Passenger numbers in May alone surged by 3.2% while flight operations increased by 7% in the first five months The Region of Murcia International Airport is riding a wave of steady growth, welcoming nearly 300,000 passengers during the first five.. 12/06/2025

Murcia to boost healthcare with 6,000 new summer staffThe Region will invest €35 million to ensure coverage during the busiest months of the year   Murcia will bring in more than 6,000 extra staff this summer to strengthen healthcare services across the Region. The move comes as part of a &euro.. 12/06/2025

Murcia opens summer shelters to protect the homeless from extreme heatNGOs and local authorities are working together to offer relief, cool spaces and community during the hottest months With the arrival of soaring pre-summer temperatures, the charity organisation Solidarios para el Desarrollo has taken the step of.. 11/06/2025

Airport Buses celebrates a strong start following its launchPassenger reviews for the Murcia Airport transfer service are glowing, and now operators say a broader uptake is vital to sustain the new service Three short weeks after its launch, Airport Buses is already earning high praise from passengers travelling.. 10/06/2025

easyJet adds winter flights from UK to Murcia from October: These are the airports that will connect for the 2025-26 seasonThe UK airline has decided to extend two of its popular summer routes, offering new travel option through to March UK airline easyJet has announced the introduction of winter flights between the UK and Murcia, providing a welcome boost for travellers.. 09/06/2025

Murcia approves construction of 8,700 new homes in Corvera and Baños y MendigoThe new housing developments will go ahead following a modification to the General Urban Development Plan The construction of 8,700 new homes in the central Murcia districts of Corvera and Baños y Mendigo has taken a major step forward following.. 29/05/2025

Terra Natura Murcia increases its number of species with the arrival of four emusThese animals, originally from Australia, can now be seen at ‘La Granja de Tommy’ Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed four emus, two males and two females, who have already begun to live in ‘La Granja de Tommy’, the recently opened.. 29/05/2025

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June 2025 issue of Home & Living! The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is available.. 27/05/2025

Murcia's Terra Natura Waterpark opens at the end of this monthAre you ready for the opening of the Waterpark and Zoo at Terra Natura Murcia this summer?   It’s almost that time of year again when the Terra Natura zoo and park in Murcia opens one of its star attractions – the Waterpark. Terra.. 13/05/2025

Caser Residencial expands care offering in Lorca with upgraded psychogeriatric unitAdditional funding will support modernised facilities, greater resident privacy and a focus on active ageing at the Murcia care home The Caser Residencial Alameda nursing home and centre in Lorca has announced a significant expansion of its psychogeriatric.. 07/05/2025

High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm that the AVE line.. 25/04/2025

First section of Murcia A-30 bypass road to be opened in MayThe rest of the road will be opened progressively between July and sometime after the summer The Ministry of Transport is thinking about opening most of the long-awaited Northwest Arc of Murcia road bit by bit, starting in May 2025 and possibly finishing.. 08/04/2025

Murcia will finally have paid off Corvera Airport by this time next yearThe Region of Murcia regional government will complete the final payment for Corvera Airport by January 2026   The Region of Murcia regional government has taken a significant step towards resolving the long-standing financial burden associated.. 10/02/2025