Cartagena announces ten days of traffic restrictions for Carthaginians and Romans Festival
A full rundown of the road closures and parking bans in place across Cartagena for the ten-day Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas Cartagena is bracing for ten days of traffic..

Los Urrutias residents call for sunken yacht to be removed
The sailing boat has been lying just 20 metres from the shore for more than a week, blocking a passage residents created to reach the Mar Menor For some residents of Los..

Murcia recorded 160% more heat-related deaths this summer than last year, the highest toll in the region's history
57 people died from heat-associated causes in the region between June and August, as July brought record temperatures and relentless tropical nights   The summer of 2026..

Murcia weather forecast September 10-13: Calmer skies return after floods and storms
The Region of Murcia is set for a run of settled weather from Thursday, with just a chance of an early morning shower on the coast This Wednesday September 9 brought a..

Storms leave flooding and disruption across Spain
A 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense..

Lorca hotels report record visitor numbers in August
The tourist office was busy last month as Spanish and non-Spanish visitors enjoyed the history, the culture and the beaches of Lorca The efforts being made by the Town Hall..

Spain rolls out new road markings to protect motorcyclists on dangerous curves
New circular markings already used abroad are being rolled out across Spain's most dangerous bends Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is rolling out a new type..

Los Alcázares Mayor speaks out against the proposed reform of the Mar Menor Protection Law
Mario Pérez Cervera says stricter rewards and incentives for good practice should be in place for farmers Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcázares, has added his..

Why the Mar Menor law is being changed and why so many people are angry
Opponents fear weaker penalties for farmers could make it harder to protect Spain’s largest saltwater lagoon The controversial reform of Murcia’s Mar Menor protection..

Murcia's buses and trams are on strike again, and this time the timing couldn't be worse
Four days of action across the region coincide with the Murcia Fair, with reduced services and a heated row over the Fuensanta Pilgrimage If you're relying on public transport..

Autumn breaks, winter sun and trips home: Getting to Corvera Airport made easy
From Torrevieja and La Zenia to La Manga, Mazarrón and Mojácar, Airport Buses offers convenient connections to Murcia International Airport The suitcases might only just..

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable reading
Only four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more..

Murcia pupils sent home on the first day of school because classrooms hit 32 degrees
Parents are demanding "classrooms, not saunas" as the back-to-school heat crisis exposes the gap between government promises and reality The new school year in the..

Eight out of ten new self-employed workers in Murcia over the past four years have been foreign nationals
New figures show foreign entrepreneurs are driving almost all of the region's self-employment growth, while Spanish registrations have barely moved Something quietly significant..

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in October
Doctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could..

UK air traffic control problem caused hours of chaos at Alicante airport yesterday, but flights are back on track
A technical issue at British terminals triggered cancellations and delays across routes to and from England and Ireland, with the Manchester flight pushed back by three hours..

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026
Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme..

San Javier road closures as new Cuatro Picos roundabout works begin
The Ayuntamiento has set out alternative routes for traffic travelling between San Javier and Santiago de la Ribera, which will also impact bus routes  Traffic around..

Murcia recorded the second-highest rise in road deaths this summer as Spain's overall toll climbs to 240
Twelve people died on the region's roads in July and August, eight more than last year, as Interior Minister calls it "a bad summer" for road safety Spain's roads..

Murcia opens its first 5-star hotel this week
The 70-room Royal Hideaway hotel will open during the Murcia Fair Murcia is about to get something the city has never had before: its first five-star hotel.   The..

More than 8% of working time lost to absenteeism in Murcia
Murcia's absenteeism rate is well above the national figure of 7.62%, according to new figures More than 8% of working time was lost to absenteeism in the Region of Murcia..

Orange alert for Cartagena with torrential rain and storms forecast on Wednesday
The alert will run from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, while residents and drivers are being urged to take extra care as torrential rain could cause flooding..

More than 2,200 new homes planned to ease shortage in the Region of Murcia
The programme will include homes in Murcia, Alcantarilla, El Palmar, Churra, Lo Pagán, Santiago de la Ribera and Águilas More than 2,200 new homes are set to be developed..

Los Alcázares announces new flood guidance as weather warnings are issued
Parents are being asked not to travel to schools to collect children during orange or red alerts, while residents are warned about flooded roads and garages Los Alcázares..