MURCIA NEWS

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Cartagena's waterfront is getting a major electrical upgrade, and it is about much more than just the wiringThe Port Authority is investing nearly €850,000 to modernise ageing infrastructure and prepare the seafront for future growth If you have walked along Cartagena's Paseo Alfonso XII recently, you will have seen a waterfront that is very much in.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Calasparra's famous cave gets full WiFi coverage in a first for SpainThe Cueva del Puerto is now being used as a model for sustainable tourism thanks to new monitoring and safety systems The Cueva del Puerto in Calasparra has been recognised by the Region of Murcia as one of its tourism success stories, with officials.. 18/06/2026

Heatwave and calima bring soaring temperatures to Murcia this weekend: June 18-21 weather forecastThe rise in temperatures will be aided by a cloud of Saharan dust that settles over the Region this Saturday and Sunday Surprise, surprise, it’s going to be a hot one for the Region of Murcia this weekend, with the State Meteorological Agency.. 18/06/2026

How clean is your beach? Mar Menor association wants you to report backA Mar Menor conservation group is asking swimmers and snorkellers to help track beach and water conditions this summer The Mar Menor eco- group Por Un Mar Vivo has launched its community science campaign 'We want to know your beach' for.. 18/06/2026

La Manga businesses call for blue zone parking and tougher action in Plaza BohemiaTraders and residents say summer chaos needs clearer parking rules, shuttle links and improved road safety Business owners in La Manga are calling for regulated blue zone parking to be extended into the area as pressure builds every summer on available.. 18/06/2026

Murcia's economy expected to grow faster than the Spanish average in 2026Growth is expected to reach 2.5% in 2026, driven mainly by strong household spending, according to BBVA Research According to forecasts from BBVA Research, Murcia's economy is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2026, slightly above the national average.. 18/06/2026

Wildfire alarms residents and beachgoers in La AzohíaSuspicion abounds as to the cause of the fire in the palm grove of San Ginés La Azohía is a village which normally doesn’t hit the headlines very often, but at approximately 16.00 in the afternoon of Wednesday 17th June it attracted.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Have your say now! Residents invited to vote in Alhama's 2026-2027 Participatory BudgetYou can choose from 60 proposals covering investments, activities and community programmes as the latest phase of voting gets underway Alhama de Murcia Town Council has opened the voting phase of its 2026-2027 Participatory Budget, giving residents.. 18/06/2026

Seven stork chicks hatch at Terra Natura MurciaThe park confirms the birth of seven wild white stork chicks, adding a new boost to its biodiversity role Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed some very special new arrivals this spring, with seven wild white stork chicks hatching in its facilities... 18/06/2026

Nearly 3km of copper cable stolen from Corvera airportEleven people have been arrested for robbing cables from roads serving Murcia International Airport Eleven men have been arrested following the theft of almost three kilometres of copper cable from the public lighting system serving Corvera Airport.. 17/06/2026

Four new pieces go on display at the archaeological museum of LorcaItems dated at between 4500 and 500 years old are on display at the MUAL museum in Lorca The archaeological museum of the city of Lorca is an excellent establishment, beautifully laid out and full of items of interest which have come to light in the area.. 17/06/2026

Man left paraplegic after balcony collapse at La Manga hotelThe victim, aged 43, was in the hotel pool when part of a ninth-floor balcony collapsed into the swimming area, causing catastrophic spinal injuries A 43-year-old man has been left paraplegic following the balcony collapse at a hotel in La Manga.. 17/06/2026

VIDEO! Off-duty Guardia Civil officers save mum and puppy from certain death in Murcia canalThe pair are now in the care of animal rescuer Martina Díaz, who is asking the public to help choose their names and follow their recovery     A mother dog and her young puppy are safe today thanks to the actions of two off.. 17/06/2026

New park-and-ride car facility planned at entrance to Caravaca's historic centreThe new facility will include bicycle parking, accessible spaces and a rest area for visitors, pilgrims and residents Work is underway on a new park-and-ride facility in Caravaca de la Cruz that will create around 50 parking spaces close to one of.. 17/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026

San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenadeThe €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade is set for significant changes under plans submitted by San Javier Town Hall.. 16/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026