Murcia hospital cuts breast cancer diagnosis from weeks to under an hour
A simple rethink of how tests are scheduled at the Virgen de la Arrixaca has already helped more than 250 women, and the approach is now being recognised nationally It started..

Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictions
A change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person..

Illegal 'floating petrol station' discovered at La Manga boat hire business
Guardia Civil officers seize more than 1,000 litres of petrol after finding fuel stored in a van, garage and floating chest without the required licence A La Manga boat..

Storms, hail and rain on the way: Murcia weather forecast August 20-23
Aemet is forecasting potentially strong thunderstorms, heavy showers and hail inland on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures The past few days have brought more..

Cocaine seizures in Spain have fallen sharply, but synthetic drugs are surging
New annual drug statistics show 370 tonnes seized nationwide in 2025, with ecstasy, tusi and crystal MDMA all on the rise while traditional trafficking routes face increased pressure..

Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourism
From Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine..

Two rescued loggerhead turtles return to the sea in the Region of Murcia
The turtles were rescued in Mazarrón after becoming tangled in nets, ropes and other debris and have now been returned to the Mediterranean Two loggerhead turtles have..

€5.2 million flood prevention works planned across Murcia and Alicante
Three Murcia companies have been awarded contracts to carry out preventive work across the four provinces covered by the Segura basin With heavy rain and flash flooding..

Mediterranean Sea off Murcia reaches record temperatures raising concerns over storms and marine life
The tropicalisation of the Mediterranean is changing life above and beneath the waves while making summer nights increasingly uncomfortable The Mediterranean around the..

How To Travel Around Europe By Bus: A Budget-Friendly Guide for First-Timers
Europe is home to over 40 countries, and bus travel is a great way to experience the continent. Traveling Europe by bus is a smart choice, offering a cheap, safe, and comfortable..

103,000 homes in Murcia are classed as empty, so where are they?
The latest INE figures show that one in eight homes in the Region is classified as unused, with Cartagena recording the highest number More than 103,000 homes across the..

Budget Imserso holidays go on sale for pensioners in the Region of Murcia this September
Sales for the 2026-2027 season open on September 16 for priority members across Spain and September 17 for everyone else Pensioners across the Region of Murcia and the..

Foreign cyclist, 70, killed in Torre Pacheco
The man was hit by a car on the border of Torre Pacheco and San Javier A 70-year-old man has died after being hit by a car while out cycling on the RM-F38 road, close to..

17 rescued from La Manga waters after red flags ignored
Several people were caught by strong currents over the weekend, with some rescued hundreds of metres from the shore Seventeen people had to be rescued from the sea in La..

Estacio Bridge breakdown in La Manga leaves boats stranded since Monday evening
The Estacio Bridge has been unable to open for boat traffic since 6pm on Monday, although thankfully roads remain unaffected Boats have been left unable to reach port in..

Murcia fashion firm Liwe shuts 36 more Inside stores as it battles €69 million debt
The Murcia-based company has closed 136 stores since the start of 2025 and now has around 200 Inside outlets still operating as it works to restructure its finances The..

50 heat-related deaths recorded in Murcia this summer
The estimated death toll has more than doubled in a year as Murcia experiences one of its most extreme summers on record The health impact of this summer's exceptional..

A €281 million plan to save the Mar Menor takes a completely different approach to those that came before
Rather than focusing on the lagoon itself, a new 16-year strategy targets the entire watershed that feeds it, from mountain ravines to the coastline Anyone who lives near the..

Rail works disrupt Murcia to Alicante line with buses replacing trains for over a week
More than 56,000 seats have been arranged on replacement buses as engineers upgrade the Torrellano to Crevillente stretch Anyone travelling by train between Murcia and..

Cartagena set for a busy fortnight as 11 cruise ships bring more than 22,000 passengers
Major ships including Sky Princess Britannia Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky will call at Cartagena between August 16 and 29 Cartagena is in for a particularly busy couple..

Murcia begins the week with 6 red flags as sea conditions turn rough
La Manga has a complete swimming ban while beaches in Águilas Cartagena Lorca San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar are under yellow warnings Anyone heading to the beaches..

Murcia's countryside is stealing some of the summer spotlight
Rural accommodation reached 83% occupancy in July and is expected to hit 93% in August, properties with swimming pools are already fully booked Beaches might be one of..

Corvera Airport set to pass one million passengers again in 2026
Passenger numbers are up 9% so far this year as Murcia’s airport adds new international routes and continues its recovery Corvera Airport is on course to pass the one..

Murcia is quietly becoming one of Spain's most sought-after filming destinations, and Hollywood has noticed
From Fast andFurious to The Walking Dead, the region is attracting major productions and aiming for 75 in 2026 alone Stand in the Mahoya desert near Abanilla on any given day..