Passenger attacks Ryanair employee over hand luggage dispute at Palma Airport
The incident reportedly escalated quickly during check-in for a Ryanair flight to Madrid, leaving staff and passengers shaken According to local reports, a passenger at..

3-day train drivers' strike kicks off in Spain
Railway unions have launched nationwide action this week to demand improved safety measures following the two fatal rail accidents in January A three-day strike by train..

Still windy, but much drier with temps up to 26: Murcia weekly weather forecast February 9-12
It’s not that it won’t rain at all this week, because it will, but the weather will be noticeably more pleasant than in the last two weeks Murcia weather forecast..

Investigation under way after four whales stranded along the Murcia and Almería coasts in one day
Scientists have ruled out infectious causes and are examining possible links to naval activity An investigation is under way into the deaths of four Cuvier’s beaked whales..

Los Alcázares delivers petition with 15,000 signatures demanding 24-hour health clinic
Residents in this part of the Mar Menor are aggrieved at the lack of 24/7 A&E coverage in Los Alcázares The Town Hall of Los Alcázares, acting on behalf of the local..

Los Alcázares announces three free spring concerts in the 2026 Intermezzo cycle
Schubert, Bach, Arriaga and Cassadó are among the composers featured at the Town Hall of Los Alcázares The 2026 “Intermezzo” series of free classical chamber music concerts..

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16s
Spanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under-16s from accessing social..

Over 186,000 patients in Murcia to get a new doctor as more strikes are announced
The latest round of family doctor transfers will affect tens of thousands, as local doctors protest over staffing shortages and working conditions More than 186,000 patients..

Murcia sets new safety rules for Policía Local equipment
Decree allows Tasers, long guns and defibrillators in updated kit for officers Policía Local forces across the Region of Murcia are set for a major update in the tools and..

New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellers
Biometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves..

Half of Murcia households cannot afford a financial shock
New survey shows 32.5% of residents at risk of poverty or social exclusion For many families in the Region of Murcia, a broken washing machine or an unexpected car repair is..

Condado de Alhama repaints Al-Kasar shopping centre carpark this week
Al-Kasar carpark will be repainted on February 10, so residents will need to move their cars in advance Just a heads up for everyone at Condado de Alhama: Al-Kasar will..

Cancer diagnoses in Murcia rising fast with one new case every hour
Health officials warn numbers are climbing steadily as prevention and early detection remain key Cancer is now being diagnosed at a rate of roughly one case every hour in the..

The patron of San Javier prepares for a trip to Murcia
Restoration work will be carried out on the figure of San Francisco Javier The carved figure of San Francisco Javier, patron of the municipality of San Javier, will be undertaking..

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal records
New draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is..

Ryanair confirms Corvera Airport safe from cuts: UK and Ireland summer 2026 routes announced
Ryanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right..

Work begins to save the dunes in six areas of La Manga del Mar Menor
Six dune areas will be restored with native plants and invasive species removed to protect the coast Nature has scored an important win in the dunes of La Manga as the..

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really shows
On World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in..

The eclipse is coming: August 12, 2026 will change the sky over Murcia
Astronomy Tours are organising boat trips to watch the rare celestial event from the Mediterranean There are moments when the sky stops being background decoration and..

Dog found in bin after brutal beating in Torre Pacheco
Two people under investigation by Guardia Civil for alleged animal abuse in Murcia town Two people in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, are under investigation after a badly injured dog..

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alerts
The Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain..

Murcia court keeps surgeon in custody as judges cite risk of repeat offences
Appeal rejected after new complainants come forward in ongoing investigation A court in Murcia has ruled that the surgeon accused of raping a sedated patient during cosmetic..

Warning for Murcia dog owners as dangerous processionary caterpillars arrive early
Region of Murcia vets are urging immediate action if pets come into contact with the toxic pests The pine processionary caterpillar has started descending from trees across..

New Lidl to open at Mandarache in Cartagena
German supermarket chain adds Mandarache store as part of nationwide expansion Lidl is set to open a new supermarket in Cartagena’s Mandarache Shopping Centre on Friday February..