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Torre Pacheco road from Mar Menor Golf Resort to airport reopens but disruption continuesThe carretera RM-313 Variante Norte is back open after two years, but ADIF has closed traffic on the Puente de El Pasico due to high-speed rail works After two years of closures, the Variante Norte (RM-313) in Torre Pacheco is finally back in use.. 24/02/2026
Murcia drivers lost two days and six hours to traffic jams in 2025TomTom reveals steady 30% congestion and Friday rush-hour nightmares Ever found yourself glaring at a sea of brake lights on Espinardo interchange wondering if you'll ever get home? You're not alone. Last year, Murcia drivers wasted two days.. 23/02/2026
5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026
Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026
More than 100 illegal immigrants land on Murcia coast in a wave of overnight arrivalsBoats came ashore at San Pedro del Pinatar, Águilas and Cartagena, with at least 17 children among those on board More than 100 migrants reached the coastline of the Region of Murcia between Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, with five.. 23/02/2026
Cartagena Port gets high-tech X-ray van for cruise passenger checksElectric vehicle boosts security and sustainability with sharper scans and zero emissions Cartagena Port Authority is gearing up with a new electric van fitted with cutting-edge X-ray tech to scan cruise passengers' luggage more efficiently and securely.. 23/02/2026
Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026
Murcia steps up wild boar controls as 20,000 culled each yearEight new trap cages added amid swine fever concerns and growing urban incursions Wild boar wandering into housing estates, rooting through farmland and appearing on local roads are no longer rare sights in parts of the Region of Murcia. Now, authorities.. 23/02/2026
How oysters are being used in the Mar Menor as water temperatures riseThese native flat oysters help clean the water and support the Mar Menor's ecosystem Scientists are continuing to study how native flat oysters (Ostrea edulis) can play a part in restoring the Mar Menor. These oysters are natural water filters.. 20/02/2026
Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026
Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new camerasThe hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at the Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía in Cartagena, caused by.. 19/02/2026
How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026
Alhama de Murcia moves forward with plans for a new residential care homeThe tender process is due to start for a second centre that could provide about 100 new places in the area The local council in Alhama de Murcia is starting the tender process for a new residential care home for seniors. A project that the local.. 18/02/2026
High-speed rail link between Lorca and Vera approved by the Spanish governmentThe €108 million project will cover 61.5 kilometres and four stations, bringing Murcia closer to Andalucía The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially authorised the contract to build the high-speed rail (AVE) line between Lorca.. 17/02/2026
Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026
New open water swimming lanes planned for two Cartagena beaches this summerBoats and jet skis will be banned from the 500 metre training lanes in Cabo de Palos and La Azohía Swimmers in Cartagena can look forward to dedicated sea swimming lanes for the first time, with two marked channels planned for Levante Beach.. 17/02/2026
Fire in Cabo Tiñoso brought under control after burning nearly 100 hectaresEmergency teams brought the fire under control, but not before 80 caravans had to be evacuated and two hikers rescued The forest fire that broke out on Saturday evening, February 14, in Cabo Tiñoso, Cartagena, is now under control after.. 16/02/2026
Murcia to oppose the national plan to declare European eels endangeredMurcia pushes back on eel protections to support local fishing in the Mar Menor The story of the European eel in the Mar Menor has been developing over the past few months. In January, environmental groups ANSE and WWF released 70 tagged eels back.. 16/02/2026
Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026
Murcia's public healthcare wins praise but waiting times test patients' patienceSurvey gives system 8.7 out of 10 as concerns grow over GP and specialist delays People in the Region of Murcia have given their public healthcare system a strong vote of confidence, awarding it an average score of 8.7 out of 10 in the latest Perceived.. 13/02/2026Live Articles : 54For more articles select a Page or Next.
