Cuatro Calas is being loved to death, and Murcia's regional government is finally stepping in to save it
Vehicle access controls and a caravan ban are coming to one of the region's most treasured stretches of coastline after years of environmental damage Few places in the Region..

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's future
Scientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect..

Leaked internal document warns of serious shortcomings in Murcia fire service
A leaked report signed by six senior officers claims staff shortages, ageing vehicles, outdated equipment and long response times are putting increasing pressure on Murcia's fire..

Jumilla nearer to achieving National Tourist Interest status for the August fiestas
The highlight of the annual Fiestas de la Vendimia is the Cabalgata del Vino On Friday 10th July the municipal council of Jumilla unanimously backed the report which has compiled..

Spain launches a new crackdown on drink and drug driving this week, and the numbers behind it make sobering reading
Alcohol was present in 28% of all traffic accidents in 2024, and deaths involving drunk drivers rose 9% in a single year The DGT has launched a new week-long campaign targeting..

Murcia just crossed a major milestone: More than half its energy now comes from the sun
For the first time ever, renewable sources generated over 50% of the region's electricity in June, with solar power equivalent to three nuclear plants already installed For..

Cartagena completes long-awaited repairs to El Portús seafront promenade
Work on the damaged seafront has been completed just as the Cartagena summer season gets fully underway The repair work on the El Portús seafront promenade in Cartagena..

Alhama de Murcia launches brown bin service for organic waste
Households across Alhama can apply for a 15% discount on their waste collection fee Alhama de Murcia Town Council has rolled out a new brown bin service, installing 70 bio-..

Yes, the Spanish Christmas Lottery is already on sale and yes, it really is only July
With 162 days to go until the December 22 draw, tickets are already flying and this year's adverts are already turning heads People always say Christmas comes earlier every..

Cartagena is giving its ancient ficus trees a daily soaking to help them survive the summer heat
The Ayuntamiento has launched a special operation to protect the city's parks, gardens and most treasured trees during the hottest months of the year If you've ever sat in..

Bin charges in Murcia could soon depend on how much rubbish YOU produce
The regional government wants to improve recycling rates by encouraging councils to introduce bin charges based on the amount of waste households produce, rather than a fixed..

Could the Region of Murcia see the return of the monk seal after 50 years?
Experts say the coastline around Cabo de Palos still has everything a returning colony would need Half a century ago the Mediterranean monk seal was still a familiar sight..

Another heatwave builds for Murcia: Weekly weather forecast July 13-16
Monday starts hot but manageable, before temperatures surge back towards 42ºC by midweek The Region of Murcia has barely drawn breath since the extraordinary heatwave..

Summer of 2026 in Spain set to be the most expensive on record for cooling your home
Households across Spain are feeling the pinch as air conditioning use collides with record electricity prices Staying cool this summer is costing Spanish households more..

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..

Spain's wildfires have already burned through more than 50,000 hectares this year, nearly 40% of the entire EU total
With multiple blazes still active across Catalonia, Cádiz and Huelva, the scale of the crisis is growing by the day Spain is burning, and the numbers are stark. Wildfires..

New EU travel permit for Brits pushed back again
The €20 pre-travel authorisation for non-EU visitors is now unlikely to launch before 2027 For months, British travellers heading to Spain and other EU countries have been..

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of living
The OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one..

How to choose the best health insurance according to your lifestyle
Choosing suitable health insurance is a key decision to ensure wellbeing. For this reason, it is important to check that the chosen policy meets personal needs, fits your..

Sailboat carrying seven children found drifting in the Mar Menor in the dead of night
The vessel had lost all battery power, leaving it without lights, engine or any way to contact the Murcia rescue services A sailboat carrying nine people, seven of them..

Pilar de la Horadada extends free summer bus hours across the municipality
Fully accessible buses connect Mil Palmeras with Pinar de Campoverde throughout the summer months Pilar de la Horadada's free bus service is running longer hours this summer..

Finnish adventurer's solar boat sails 6,000km to anchor off Mazarrón
The Helios 11, built by hand in plywood and fiberglass, ran the entire journey to Murcia without a drop of fuel Mazarrón had an unusual visitor this week, and it certainly..

July 24 Free guided visit to the palaeontological site of Cueva Victoria in Cartagena – REGISTRATION ON 13th JULY
The cave may have been inhabited by the first humans to enter Europe from Africa! For palaeontologists the Cueva Victoria, close to the RM-12 motorway leading to La Manga..

Walking and hiking paths in Águilas improved with new signposting
The Town Hall of Águilas encourages healthy exercise among both locals and visitors! The town council of Águilas is always commendably quick on opportunities to increase..