Spain investigates mystery deaths of four whales off Murcia coast
The protected marine area off the Murcia coast is home to one of the Mediterranean's most important populations of Cuvier's beaked whales Spanish authorities are continuing..

Firefighters tackle blaze at spooky former Sierra Espuña sanatorium
A blaze near the abandoned building was brought under control within minutes thanks to a swift emergency response Emergency crews acted quickly last Wednesday night to..

Large dogs can now travel on more trains across Spain from July 21
Dogs weighing up to 40kg will be allowed on most Renfe services, giving pet owners far more flexibility when travelling around Spain Travelling around Spain with a larger..

Extreme heat warnings as temperatures soar past 43ºC: Murcia weather forecast July 20-23
Aemet has activated orange alerts across the Region of Murcia as temperatures climb towards Thursday's peak The Region of Murcia will spend much of this week under official..

Extreme heat pushes back reopening of Cartagonova bridge for another week
The closure has been extended by another week after extreme heat and technical challenges delayed work, with additional roadworks in the Alameda de San Antón area continuing..

Police scramble to a packed La Manga beach after a 'suspicious package' washed up ashore
Bathers watched on as officers and lifeguards moved in to secure the mystery haul. The Guardia Civil was poised to investigate. There was just one problem It had all the hallmarks..

Spain are world champions again, but Argentina made sure the final will be remembered for all the wrong reasons too
Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory over ten-man Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as ugly scenes after the final whistle overshadowed a landmark night..

New Blue Trail named in the Jumilla mountains of Santa Ana
The Botanic Trail of Santa Ana is a route in the picturesque pine forests of northern Murcia The Region of Murcia already boasts 32 entries in the catalogue of 194 “Blue..

New statue in the centre of Cartagena in honour of fictional character Capitán Alatriste
A homage to writer Arturo Pérez-Reverte and the soldiers who fought in Spain’s Golden Age On Friday 17th July the city of Cartagena added to its already impressive catalogue..

A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under control
Around 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de..

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup final
England's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked..

Food prices across Europe are set to rise again, and this summer's extreme heat is a big part of the reason why
War in the Middle East and record temperatures are pushing costs back up, with some forecasts warning of increases of up to 9% by 2027 After a period of relative calm following..

Three Murcia restaurants named among Spain's best places to eat for under €100
Eateries in Murcia, La Manga del Mar Menor and Lo Pagán all feature among the 100 best in the country Three restaurants in the Region of Murcia have earned a place in..

New flood rules could restrict building in parts of Murcia
Cartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations New restrictions on where homes, garages..

Cartagena bars given extra terrace space for Spain's World Cup final
Bars and restaurants will be allowed to expand their terraces on Sunday as fans gather to watch Spain take on Argentina Bars and restaurants in Cartagena will be allowed..

The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affects
European citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend..

Camposol residents offered more solar street lights
Spare solar-powered lights are being offered across the Camposol urbanisation following successful installations in sectors C and D Camposol residents who are still dealing..

Passenger almost sucked from Ryanair jet after window shatters. Could it happen on a Spain flight?
The terrifying Ryanair incident has left many holidaymakers wondering whether the same thing could happen on a flight to or from Spain Image: Artistic representation of..

Murcia weather forecast July 16-19: Third heatwave on the way
Temperatures could climb past 42°C in many parts of Murcia this weekend Weather alerts for high temperatures on Thursday July 16   The Region of Murcia is in for..

Los Nietos still waiting for beach pontoons as summer rolls on
Earlier this year, plans were put foward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor Los Nietos has reached mid July without the floating pontoons..

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaign
The head of the Nautical Association of the Region of Murcia argues that decades of research into the lagoon's problems has never pointed the finger at recreational boating..

Boat carrying 50 migrants, including 15 minors, intercepted off Águilas
This is the fourth such arrival on this stretch of Murcia coast in recent weeks A boat carrying around 50 people, including 15 minors, was intercepted off the coast of Á..

Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019
The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for..

Murcia braces for hottest day of the summer with highs of 44°C
An orange warning is in force across parts of inland Murcia, where temperatures could climb to some of the highest levels seen this summer Several parts of the Region of..