MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Cartagena hospital fire prompts camera surveillance and facade review amid negligence claimsHealth Minister announces tobacco crackdown and safety upgrades after suspected cigarette start Health authorities in Murcia are taking tough new steps to prevent fires in hospitals after a blaze at Santa Lucía University General Hospital in Cartagena.. 05/12/2025

Cartagena's Via Verde to be revamped for safer, smoother walking and cyclingPotholes repaired, new signage and rest areas planned on the old railway route Cartagena’s much-loved Via Verde (Green Way) is in for a welcome upgrade, with plans to make it safer, smoother and more enjoyable for walkers and cyclists. The Ayuntamiento.. 05/12/2025

3-bedroom ground floor apartment on Roda Golf Resort for €199,999 with Simply Spanish HomesA stylish and spacious home on one of the Costa Cálida’s most sought-after golf resorts There’s something instantly welcoming about this bright and modern 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom ground floor apartment on the exclusive Roda Golf Resort, available..

Lock in the best energy rates now: Spanish Energy has your winter savings coveredAs the chill sets in and evenings draw longer, smart homeowners are turning to Spanish Energy to snag the top electricity and gas deals before year's end. If you're like most of us expats settled in Spain, the dropping temperatures mean one thing.. 04/12/2025

Torre Pacheco prepares to install smart pedestrian crossings on busy Roldán streetsThe new mobility project aims to make walking around Roldán safer and more appealing for residents and visitors Torre Pacheco Town Council is moving ahead with plans to transform several intersections in Roldán by installing new smart.. 03/12/2025

Christmas charity toy drive returns to Los AlcázaresThe annual “No child without a toy” campaign returns to support local Los Alcázares families in need Los Alcázares has brought back one of its most cherished festive traditions with the relaunch of its Christmas toy collection.. 03/12/2025

The deadline to pay non-resident property taxes in Spain is the end of this yearHomeowners who live abroad but own property in Spain need to be sure they have paid their requisite taxes before December 31, 2025 For anyone who owns property in Spain yet lives abroad for most of the year, the tax responsibilities can sometimes.. 03/12/2025

Spain celebrates International Day of People with Disabilities on December 3Spain will join the rest of the world to spotlight disability rights, inclusion and accessibility for all The International Day of People with disabilities is a day to raise awareness about disability rights and to highlight the difficulties they.. 02/12/2025

Eight countries compete for the 46th Spanish Navy Trophy in Santiago de la RiberaSixty‑six Snipe dinghies will battle it out over three days in the waters off San Javier  This weekend, Santiago de la Ribera will once again play host to one of the most important dinghy sailing events in Spain and beyond. From December 6.. 02/12/2025

The luckiest little town in Murcia for El GordoSan Pedro del Pinatar’s winning streak keeps shining as Murcia racks up Christmas Lottery prizes If you are the sort of person who buys a Christmas Lottery ticket every year, you might want to pay a bit more attention to San Pedro del Pinatar. In.. 02/12/2025

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025

Murcia photo of the month December 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   Members from LADCC were certainly moving and shaking it this month with a competition title of ‘Movement and/or Action’ for them.. 01/12/2025

Cartagena's S-81 submarine returns home after first NATO missionThe Cartagena-made submarine was on a fact-finding mission of the Mediterranean   Cartagena’s pride and joy, the S-81 Isaac Peral submarine, returned home after completing its first international operational mission with NATO. The S.. 01/12/2025

Santa Lucía Hospital had polyurethane cladding in its walls, like in fatal Valencia tower fireA day after the fire, health services have returned to normal in the Cartagena hospital, although investigations are turning up potentially worrying safety factors Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena is returning to normal activity following this..

HELP Murcia Mar Menor delivers essential supplies to mothers and children in needBaby clothes, nappies and handknitted cardigans were kindly donated to the REDMADRE charity in Cartagena HELP Murcia Mar Menor has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting vulnerable members of the community, this time by reaching out.. 28/11/2025

Read the December edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the December issue of Home & Living!   This edition is full of inspiring ideas for Christmas, including festive decor, party wear, how to ‘dress’ your table for Christmas lunch, hairstyles, recipes and so much more..... &.. 27/11/2025

IN PHOTOS: What Santa Lucía Hospital looks like now The Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Murcia was the site of a large fire on Wednesday November 26 Much of Block 5 of the hospital was affected 113 patients across four floors had to be evacuated Investigators.. 27/11/2025

December entertainment and activities at La Palmera Bar & Grill, Los UrrutiasThere is more live entertainment and great food to enjoy this month at La Palmera in Los Urrutias Just because it’s approaching Christmas, doesn’t mean to say there’s nothing going on in Estrella de Mar, Los Urrutias. In fact.. 26/11/2025

Plaza Movilidad and Flamingo Holidays join forces in new location to serve you betterFind all your trusted mobility scooters, aids, and e-scooters. Now at Pilar de la Horadada Calle Concejas Emilio Tarraja 43 If you’ve ever relied on Plaza Movilidad for mobility scooters, wheelchairs, walkers or e-scooters in San Pedro del Pinatar.. 26/11/2025

El Valle coffee morning raises thousands for MABS cancer charityThe El Valle Ladies’ group have raised over €2,500 for charity The El Valle Golf Resort community has once again shown what can be achieved when creativity, compassion and teamwork come together. The latest El Valle Ladies’ Coffee.. 26/11/2025