La Manga receives a fresh burst of colour as fiestas get underway
New greenery and festive decorations have been installed as Plaza Bohemia enjoys five days of music, food and family entertainment La Manga del Mar Menor is getting a fresh..

Murcia salaries among the lowest in Spain and struggle to keep up with rising prices
Average pay reached €1,772 a month in 2025, but workers in the Region lost 1.2% of their purchasing power as prices rose faster than wages Workers in the Region of Murcia..

Murals unveiled in Águilas to celebrate the centenary of actor Paco Rabal
The stage and cinema actor, born in Custa de Gos, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year Various events and activities are taking place in Águilas this year dedicated..

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across Spain
Torrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away..

Orange storm warnings lead to school closures: Murcia weather forecast September 17-20
Fourteen municipalities across the Region have suspended classes as AEMET warns of intense rainfall on Thursday Weather alerts on Thursday September 17   Autumn..

Remains of 2,500-year-old tower discovered near Alhama de Murcia
The structure at Cabezo de la Fuente del Murtal is unique in the western Mediterranean and sheds light on life in southern Spain 500 years before the birth of Christ Just..

Cartagena bus drivers plan fresh strike over alleged unpaid rest days
UGT says staff are at breaking point as it calls for action over pay, overcrowding and digital tickets Cartagena’s city buses could face fresh disruption next week after..

Man found dead with gunshot wound at his home in Águilas
The victim was still alive when emergency services arrived but could not be saved A 49-year-old man has died after being found with a gunshot wound to the head at his home..

RED ALERT ACTIVATED IN SOUTHERN MURCIA FOR TORRENTIAL RAIN
As of 10.25 on Thursday the authorities in the Region of Murcia upgraded the current state of alert for heavy storms and torrential rain to RED status, urging extreme precaution..

Cartagena gets ready to welcome 120,000 cruise passengers as huge autumn season gets underway
It’s looking like October will be the busiest month with 39 ships scheduled to call at the port of Cartagena Cartagena is gearing up for a bumper autumn cruise season..

Terra Natura Murcia wraps up its most successful summer on record
132,000 visitors, a brand-new ride and nearly 20 years of history: the Murcia park is in excellent shape heading into autumn It's been quite a summer for Terra Natura Murcia..

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon
The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon..

Corvera airport traffic jumps 8.4% with international travel leading the way
Murcia International Airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers between January and August Corvera airport has handled more than 700,000 passengers in the first eight..

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2
The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging..

Three Murcia restaurants shortlisted for Spain's top new restaurant award
The three restaurants are among 41 restaurants shortlisted for the 2025 TheFork Awards Three restaurants from the Region of Murcia have been shortlisted for a national award..

The sky's the limit as the future of drone technology descends on San Javier
The former San Javier airport is hosting 74 companies and more than 2,000 industry professionals for two days of drone technology and live demonstrations San Javier's former..

Submissions now welcome for the annual Autumn Salon art exhibition in Águilas
Local artists display their work at the Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal The Casa de la Cultura Francisco Rabal in Águilas is once again hosting its annual “Salón de..

Here's your chance to EAT the Roman Theatre in Cartagena!
Cartagena's famous monument has been recreated in chocolate, giving visitors a very tasty new souvenir to take home Fancy taking a bite out of one of Cartagena's most famous..

Storm warnings in the Murcia Region as temperatures drop by up to 10 degrees
Yellow weather warnings are in place for storms and heavy rain, while temperatures could fall by up to 10 degrees in parts of the Region within 24 hours After days of late..

Electric car uptake in Murcia is growing at more than double the national rate
New figures show a 71% jump in registrations during August alone, with nearly three in ten new cars now either fully electric or plug-in hybrid Something is shifting on Murcia..

Inflation in Spain hits highest level in three years as fuel prices skyrocket
The Region of Murcia matches the national rate while Andalucía stays slightly below The cost of living in Spain has taken another turn for the worse, with inflation climbing..

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport fees
Aena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only..

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growing
More than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with..

9 Rescue missions on the beaches of Lorca this summer
All 9 of the most urgent actions were required at the popular beach of Cala de Calnegre With every passing year more and more people are heading for the unspoilt beaches of..