Cabo de Palos lighthouse makeover begins with new viewpoints and improved access
Major €467,000 project aims to make one of Murcia’s most iconic coastal spots safer, greener and easier to enjoy Work has officially begun to transform the area around..

Murcia's Carlos Alcaraz named World Sportsman of the Year at the 2026 Laureus Awards
The tennis prodigy from El Palmar was awarded for the 2025 season, which saw him return to world number one and win both Roland Garros and the US Open Carlos Alcaraz was..

Get paid to recycle: Spain is finally introducing its long-awaited deposit return scheme
The 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..

Summer artisan market confirmed for Plaza Bohemia in La Manga
Thirty 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..

Three dead and two survivors rescued from drifting migrant boat off Cartagena coast
Authorities 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..

Spain sees early surge in measles cases as experts warn of spring spread risk
Over 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..

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..

Spain petrol station workers announce strike during busy May bank holiday
Drivers 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..

Child abductions in Spain rise sharply over the last decade
Official 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..

Murcia holds massive land reserves but housing bottleneck remains despite thousands of planned homes
Study 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..

What happens when local elderly care home residents plant trees in their neighbourhood
Caser 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..

Murcia's environmental agents step up patrols with 791 complaints in 2025
More 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..

Murcia weekly weather forecast April 20-23: The early summer temperatures continue
It’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..

Fuente Álamo to transform the ill-fated La Torrica racetrack site into a new public park
After 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..

Corvera passenger numbers up 35% but still chasing San Javier's best-ever figures
International 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..

Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this April
From 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..

Spain-bound Brits warned to arrive early after new EU border system causes travel chaos
More 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..

Fuel costs are pushing more drivers towards electric cars
Rising 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..

Foreign buyers drive Spain's property boom as demand stays strong
Murcia 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..

Spain's holiday season under threat as airlines warn they could run out of jet fuel within weeks
Ryanair 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..

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in Spain
National 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..

Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction with 2,401 now roaming Spain and Portugal
From 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..

Street lighting for the Caravaca-Cehegín greenway
287,000 people used the walk in 2025 between visitors, locals, walkers and cyclists The Greenway of North-West of Murcia is currently being improved in several ways, and after..

New solar panels on the seafront auditorium in Águilas
Águilas Town Hall continues to prioritize sustainability and efficiency The Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas may look like..