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72 solar lights planned for bike lane linking Santiago de la Ribera and San Javier AirportSan Javier Town Hall says the new lighting will make the cycle route safer for cyclists travelling between Santiago de la Ribera and Los Alcázares The San Javier Town Hall has announced plans to install around 72 solar-powered street lights.. 10/03/2026

What we can expect from the weather in Murcia this week: Forecast for March 9-12Here’s what expert meteorologists predict for the week ahead in Murcia Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday March 10   After a weekend in which there was snow in the northern Murcia countryside, as well as hail, landslides and flooding.. 09/03/2026

Murcia's secondary school teachers must have a higher level of English from next yearFrom the 2026-2027 school year, secondary school teachers who want to teach in bilingual classes in Murcia will need to reach a C1 English certificate Starting next school year, secondary school teachers in Murcia will have to reach the C1 level.. 09/03/2026

Tickets are being snapped up for the Fan Futura festival in Los Alcázares this July!The Gen Z music festival takes place at the Parque del Gonio in Los Alcázares in late July There’s still plenty of time to go before this year’s Fan Futura music festival in Los Alcázares, which is being held on 24th and 25th.. 09/03/2026

A century of change: The journey of Spanish women at workAs International Women’s Day approaches, the evolution of women’s working lives in Spain reveals how resilience, reform and education reshaped the country’s workforce. As Spain prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March.. 06/03/2026

Murcia joins the call for greater control over its coastal landLocal authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating.. 06/03/2026

Murcia tops Spain for profitable businesses, but US trade fears growEight in ten firms make money as region eyes Trump tariff risks Great news for Murcia's entrepreneurs: the Region leads Spain with 79% of companies turning a profit in 2023 - that's eight out of every ten succeeding. Unicaja's latest '.. 06/03/2026

Saharan dust pushes Murcia's air quality to dangerous levelsLorca records the worst air quality in the region as tiny dust particles reach up to three times the safe limit Murcia is struggling with very poor air quality this week as Saharan dust sweeps across the region. Every monitoring station is showing.. 05/03/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 05/03/2026

Lo Pagán's Esplanade and new bike lane feature in €5 million makeover for San Pedro del PinatarOver the next three years, 25 projects will improve the streets, public spaces, sports facilities and services in the town The San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall has revealed a major plan to improve Lo Pagán, with 25 projects and more.. 05/03/2026

San Javier pulls the plug on El Mirador Biogas Plant following mounting community pressureThe town hall points to technical issues and a lack of local support as residents celebrate a hard-won victory After years of debate and months of intense local pressure, the proposed biogas plant in El Mirador will not go ahead, at least for now.. 04/03/2026

San Javier's old airport chosen as a new European Space Agency hubFrom abandoned runway to space industry launchpad, San Javier's old airport is being transformed into something remarkable San Javier has been selected as one of the new headquarters for a Business Incubation Centre run by the European Space Agency.. 03/03/2026

La Cárcel Vieja in Murcia set to reopen as restoration work finally wraps upAfter years of restoration, Murcia's 'old prison' will reopen on March 26 with extra exhibition space, better accessibility, and a newly opened courtyard Murcia's La Cárcel Vieja or old prison, is finally ready to open its.. 03/03/2026

Why this year's spring pollen season in Murcia could be tougher than usual: Everything you need to knowAfter weeks of rain followed by warmer weather, experts are warning of higher pollen counts and more intense symptoms for allergy sufferers Murcia is known as the 'Garden of Spain'. There are lots of parks, green spaces, and Murcia is surrounded.. 03/03/2026

Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 02/03/2026

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026

Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026

Torre Pacheco road from Mar Menor Golf Resort to airport reopens but disruption continuesThe carretera RM-313 Variante Norte is back open after two years, but ADIF has closed traffic on the Puente de El Pasico due to high-speed rail works After two years of closures, the Variante Norte (RM-313) in Torre Pacheco is finally back in use.. 24/02/2026

Former San Javier hospital reassigned for use as large hotelThe prime frontline building in Santiago de la Ribera can now be used again for its original purpose The regional government of Murcia has reassigned the building in Santiago de la Ribera in which the Hospital de Los Arcos was located for use in the tourism.. 23/02/2026