Five babies in Murcia affected by contaminated Nestlé formula milk
Four babies needed hospital treatment, while similar cases have appeared across the UK, Belgium, Denmark and France Five babies in Murcia are suspected to have fallen ill..

Flood-prone stretch of the RM-19 finally getting the drainage it desperately needs
Work on kilometre points 22-24 hopes to prevent flooding, improve safety and keep the busy motorway open during heavy rain If you live in the Mar Menor area, you'll know..

More Murcia towns move to start capture and cull of wild boars that stray too close to urban centres
The animals are causing havoc in Totana, Blanca, Cehegín and Cartagena The Ministry of Environment has given the go-ahead for wild boar population control in built-up..

How the Mar Menor recovery money is being spent: Less than a fifth used so far
Some key projects have begun across the Region of Murcia, like dune restoration and flood prevention The Ministry for Ecological Transition has given an update on just..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessed
The December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That..

Worker absences drain €2.6 million a day from Murcia businesses
New report reveals staggering annual cost equivalent to 2.29% of regional GDP Companies in the Region of Murcia are losing €2.62 million every single day due to staff absenteeism..

Spanish rail strikes called off after unions reach €1.8 billion deal
Hundreds of trains across Spain were delayed or stopped running altogether Spain's planned three-day rail strike has been called off after unions reached what they're calling..

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of Guinness
The British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever..

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takings
Shorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector..

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..

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..