REGION OF MURCIA, LOCAL NEWS MURCIA CITY

Murcia's local police to patrol on electric scooters to tackle e-scooter misuseTwelve officers will use specially equipped e-scooters to monitor bike lanes and smaller streets to educate riders on the rules Murcia's local police have started a new unit that patrols on electric scooters. The team has 12 officers and four.. 24/02/2026

Corvera named Best Airport in Europe for fourth year runningThe Region of Murcia International Airport took home the prize in the 2 million passengers category Murcia’s Corvera airport has once again been named the best small airport in Europe, picking up the title for the fourth year in a row.  .. 24/02/2026

Love was in the air at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel International Unit this Valentine's DayResidents of the International Unit celebrated with a special meal, heartfelt letters and shared memories   This Valentine’s Day was marked with warmth and affection at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel, where residents and day centre.. 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

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

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

PHOTO GALLERY: Carnival celebrations bring colour and joy to Caser ResidencialResidents and staff came together for a vibrant, memory-filled Carnival celebration recently   Carnival 2026 has been celebrated in style at Caser Residencial, with a lively party full of colour, joy and festive spirit.   Residents.. 20/02/2026

Terra Natura Murcia says goodbye to Fabila, the brown bear who became a park legendThe 34 year old female, one of the zoo’s best loved residents, helped raise awareness of endangered brown bears in Spain   Visitors and staff at Terra Natura Murcia are mourning the loss of one of the park’s most recognisable animals.. 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

Final stretch of Murcia's A-30 Bypass is set to open this MarchThe 7.6km final section of the North-West Bypass will complete the route, linking the A-30 and A-7 Murcia's long-awaited North-West Bypass, known locally as the Arco Noroeste, is almost ready for action. The final 7.6-kilometre section is scheduled.. 18/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of 22 months of captivity and terrorEscaped victim describes beatings, threats and psychological control as neighbour recalls the night she fled A 38-year-old woman who says she was held captive for nearly two years in a rural property in San José de la Vega, Murcia, has described her..

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

Discover Murcia's latest historical attraction: An underground car park with views of the medieval city wallA new glass enclosure reveals Murcia’s 12th‑century La Muralla del Sol while protecting it for future generations Visitors parking in the Glorieta de España in Murcia might soon find themselves face‑to‑face with a stunning piece of.. 16/02/2026

Corvera Airport kicks off 2026 with passenger numbers up more than a quarterMurcia International Airport is celebrating an impressive 26.7% jump in January travellers Corvera Airport has started the year with some really encouraging news, recording a 26.7% increase in passenger numbers for January compared to the same.. 13/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of two-year captivity and abuse in countryside houseSalma, 38, escaped over a fence after 22 months of alleged beatings, rapes and threats Salma R., a 38-year-old Moroccan woman who was reported missing in Murcia in 2024, has told police she was held captive, beaten and repeatedly raped for almost two.. 13/02/2026

Murcia's streetside oranges: 640 tons collected but not for eatingAyuntamiento gathers bitter fruit from 15,000 trees to tidy up the city Ever strolled through Murcia's streets and wondered about all those vibrant orange trees lining the pavements? The Ayuntamiento is on the case, planning to harvest up to 640 tons.. 13/02/2026

Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court.. 12/02/2026

Work set to begin on roads to Alhama de Murcia's new train stationThe €2.9m project will add new access roads, roundabouts and better links to make getting to the station far easier After nearly a decade of requests and paperwork, plans to improve access to the future Cercanías train station in Alhama.. 11/02/2026