Bouncing back: Jumilla swimming pool getting ready for summer, rebuilding after fire
Jumilla’s popular summer pool complex has undergone a €66,000 makeover after fire damage left fencing and trees destroyed Jumilla’s open-air municipal summer swimming..

Cartagena cracks down on dog poop with fines of up to €1,500
Officials in Cartagena are handing out bags and water bottles as part of a new push to keep the streets clean Cartagena City Council has launched a new campaign aimed at..

Two more minor earthquakes recorded overnight in Totana
Small earthquakes were recorded in the early hours, with two light tremors measuring 1.6 and 2.0 reported by Spain's National Geographic Institute Two minor earthquakes..

Cartagena rolls out beach improvements ahead of the summer
Assisted bathing service to launch at Cabo de Palos for the first time, and a dog washing station is planned as Cartagena prepares for the summer The Levante beach in Cabo..

Pilar de la Horadada murder probe after man allegedly killed friend and dumped his body
The suspect allegedly tried to make the killing look like a hit-and-run after a violent argument at his Costa Blanca home A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Pilar de..

The little-known airport fee many travellers still miss
What departure taxes are, where you may be asked to pay them separately and how to avoid a last-minute shock Most travellers assume the price on their ticket is the final amount..

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reforms
The new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly..

Major fire breaks out at La Manga beachside restaurant
Emergency services received more than 20 calls after flames tore through the restaurant beside Isla del Ciervo in La Manga A fire broke out at around 8.28am at a restaurant..

Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centres
The species was once on the brink of extinction but is now expanding into new areas of Spain Just over 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction, with..

Corvera Airport records double-digit growth in flights during April
The Region of Murcia International Airport welcomed more than 97,000 passengers in the first four months of 2026 Murcia International Airport in Corvera continued its strong..

Spain's wildfire season off to worrying start as burned land more than doubles
More than 16,000 hectares have already gone up in flames across Spain by the end of April Spain has already seen more than 16,300 hectares destroyed by wildfires in the first..

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in Spain
Faster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could..

Brand new bridge in Torre Pacheco hits trouble days after opening
Drivers are being warned to slow down after a section of road near the IFEPA roundabout began to sink Residents in Torre Pacheco are already voicing frustration after the..

End in sight for La Manga's abandoned Puerto Mayor marina as €23.5m demolition moves ahead
The long-stalled development, abandoned since 2005 after decades of planning disputes, will now be dismantled over 18 months The Ministry for the Ecological Transition (..

Murcia investigates local measles outbreak as several cases are confirmed in Alcantarilla
Health authorities have launched contact tracing measures after three cases were confirmed, including an unvaccinated 11-month-old baby The Regional Ministry of Health..

Diesel sales continue to decline in Murcia as drivers switch to electric and hybrid models
New data shows registrations of diesel vehicles fall by almost 40% as stricter environmental rules and rising fuel costs drive buyers towards electric alternatives Diesel..

Espacio Mediterráneo turns a telephone into a bridge between generations
Generational Intelligence brings older voices and life lessons into Cartagena’s shopping centre Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena has been sharing a thoughtful social initiative..

Man arrested in Jumilla for illegal hare poaching using hunting dogs
The man had previously been investigated for similar offences in Albacete A man from Jumilla has been investigated after being caught allegedly poaching hares during the..

Big step forward for El Alba resort as 1,050-home development nears next construction phase
Located between Roldán and Torre Pacheco, the up-and-coming resort now features a beach-style pool and paddle tennis courts The long-awaited El Alba Mediterranean Resort..

Nearly 18,000 cruise passengers arriving in Cartagena with seven cruise ships due in six days
Cartagena prepares for one of its busiest cruise weeks of the year with AIDACosma, Disney Dream and Queen Anne among arrivals The port of Cartagena is getting ready for..

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in Spain
Fraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they..

Mayor of Murcia José Ballesta dies in office aged 67
The long-serving mayor and former university rector remained in office until his death after a battle with cancer José Ballesta Germán, the mayor of Murcia city, has..

Murcia weekly weather forecast May 11-14
We will enjoy much brighter and drier conditions this week, with only a slight chance of rain In comparison with last week, the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) is forecasting..

VIDEO: Hantavirus cruise ship begins disembarking passengers in Spain
All those who have got off the ship have been transferred to hospitals in their home countries for monitoring La Guardia Civil ha participado en el traslado de los ocupantes..