Track Renfe trains live from your phone
New website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long..

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar Menor
The OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast..

Los Alcázares to complete final phase of seafront lighting upgrade
The final 16 traditional streetlights near Paseo de la Concha will be replaced with energy-efficient LEDs to finish the town's modernization plan Los Alcázares is getting..

Murcia's historic Cine Rex purchased by betting and entertainment group
After being closed since 2019 and years of protests and petitions, Cine Rex has been bought by Grupo Orenes The historic Cine Rex in central Murcia is finally moving forward..

Floating solar power transforms irrigation in the Campo de Cartagena
Spain's largest irrigation solar plant serves 9,500+ farmers and cuts €350,000 from bills Spain's largest floating solar plant owned by an irrigation community has launched..

La Azohía, Cartagena and Cabo de Palos in a national TV documentary on Sunday!
Beautiful aerial shots of the Cartagena coastline and the historic city itself The La 2 channel of Spain’s national televisión broadcaster RTVE is showing a documentary..

Corvera Airport is having a flier of a year as February passenger numbers surge by nearly 25%
As usual, foreign travellers are driving growth at Murcia International, growing by 24.3% compared to February 2025 Murcia’s Corvera Airport looks to be going from strength..

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!
Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "..

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media tracker
The government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech..

Rain on Saturday, but much drier overall: Murcia weekend weather forecast March 12-15
There should be plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy a bit of sunshine in the next few days Murcia weather forecast, Saturday March 14   The forecast by..

What would happen if a plane crashed at Corvera Airport? Emergency services carry out drill to prepare for the worst case scenario
A dramatic mock plane crash this Thursday was designed to test how emergency services in the Region of Murcia would respond if the worst really happened What looked at..

Phase 4 of Cartagena's new look waterfront moves ahead
Work on the Paseo de la Marina prepares to start as fourteen companies have submitted bids for the €7.2 million contract Cartagena is taking the next step in its project..

The Region of Murcia rejects Vox proposal to ban burkas in public places
Although nothing will change in Murcia for now, the wider debate in Spain is far from settled The Regional Assembly of Murcia has rejected a motion by Vox to ban the wearing..

Taquilla Tickets opens new office at Condado de Alhama's Al Kasar
Same friendly service and opening hours, just a brand new home inside the Town Hall offices at Al Kasar Taquilla Tickets has a new home inside the Ayuntamiento offies at..

Aldi to expand in Murcia with new stores and 75 jobs planned
German discount chain deepens its presence in the region as demand for affordable groceries continues to grow The supermarket chain Aldi is stepping up its presence in the..

Region of Murcia preparing measures to ease rising costs linked to Iran conflict
Regional President Fernando López Miras says they are looking at tax relief and support for families and businesses in Murcia The government of the Region of Murcia is..

Two starving dogs dumped from car boot in Caravaca de la Cruz
The two puppies were found on the outskirts of Caravaca in a condition vets described as life-threatening Three people have been charged with crimes against animals following..

Murcia doctors announce fresh strike as health dispute deepens
New protest on March 20 adds regional pressure to national walkouts over working conditions Doctors across the Region of Murcia are preparing for another day of strike action..

Los Alcázares promotes the Berber Raids fiestas in Albacete
The fiestas take place this year during Easter Week from 2nd to 5th April The latest promotional initiative to raise awareness of the annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas in..

Águilas plants 30 new trees to spruce up the town
The initiative also helped to provide training and jobs for unemployed people This week, Águilas’ Councillor for Gardens, Noelia Ruano, visited ‘Los Jardines’ where..

Terrazas de la Torre residents face brief power cuts on Wednesday March 18
The Roldan interruptions are scheduled for the morning and afternoon and should last no more than 30 minutes each Residents in parts of Terrazas de la Torre should be aware..

Corvera Airport announces direct flights to Venice and Lille this summer
Both routes launch on June 28 and will run twice weekly from Murcia Airport throughout the summer season Murcia’s Corvera Airport is adding two new international routes..

A fresh coat of sand for Cartagena's coastline before Easter
Five beaches, including La Manga and Los Nietos, will be widened in time for the first holiday visitors The Cartagena Town Hall is currently working to add extra sand to..

Mazarrón II ship director starts work to recover 4th-century Roman ship in Mallorca
The specialist team will carefully lift the Ses Fontanelles wreck, discovered in 2019 near the Mallorcan coast On March 10, the operation to recover the Ses Fontanelles..