Woman's ex-partner arrested after allegedly killing her inside Murcia shopping centreThe 44-year-old woman was found inside a shop at Carrefour Infante on Wednesday afternoon, with her former partner arrested hours later as he allegedly tried to flee towards Granada A man has been arrested after allegedly killing his former partner.. 06/08/2026
San Javier's former airport prepares for space-age transformationThe old airport is being given a new purpose, with space for innovative companies, training facilities and a European Space Agency incubator Plans to transform San Javier's former airport into an aerospace and satellite technology centre are.. 06/08/2026
Archaeologists uncover more secrets beneath Murcia's San EstebanThe ongoing excavations are revealing more about life in the medieval Islamic neighbourhood of La Arrixaca, which stood here more than eight centuries ago Archaeologists working at Murcia's San Esteban site have uncovered more evidence of what.. 05/08/2026
Four Murcia towns among the hottest places in SpainMolina de Segura recorded Spain's second-highest temperature as four Murcia municipalities featured in the national top ten If Tuesday felt unbearably hot, the latest figures show it wasn't just your imagination. Four municipalities in.. 05/08/2026
Busy summer exposes hospitality staffing crisis across the Costa CálidaWith hotels and restaurants enjoying a strong tourist season, employers say finding qualified workers has become one of the industry's biggest challenges The Region of Murcia is in the middle of another busy summer, with hotels and restaurants.. 04/08/2026
Mystery over 24 cats found abandoned in pet carriers near CartagenaThe animals were found crammed into pet carriers inside a derelict building near La Asomada and are now receiving veterinary care Twenty-four cats abandoned in pet carriers near Cartagena have been rescued, with most already settling into foster.. 04/08/2026
World Cup 2030 could bring six international teams to MurciaNew training facilities, hotels and investment are helping the Region of Murcia prepare for what could become one of its biggest sporting opportunities yet The Region of Murcia is preparing to welcome some of the world's top football teams.. 03/08/2026
Major road repairs costing €25 million approved across the Region of MurciaThe four-year programme will cover the RM-15 motorway and dozens of regional roads across 15 Murcia municipalities Drivers across the Region of Murcia can expect improvements to the RM-15 motorway and dozens of regional roads after the government.. 30/07/2026
Heat-related deaths in Murcia already surpass last summer's totalHealth experts say prolonged periods of extreme heat are worsening existing illnesses, with older people accounting for most of the estimated deaths Extreme temperatures have already been linked to more deaths in the Region of Murcia this summer.. 29/07/2026
Ireland announced as La Mar de Músicas guest country for 2027The internationally acclaimed Cartagena festival will celebrate Irish music, literature, film and the arts after revealing its next guest country during the closing night of this year's event Ireland will be the focus of Cartagena's La.. 28/07/2026
Murcia's homes are getting smaller, but prices continue to climbThe average new-build home is 25 square metres smaller than it was a decade ago, but buyers are often paying just as much, if not more Buying a home in Murcia is becoming increasingly difficult, and not just because prices continue to rise. New.. 27/07/2026
Scorching heat, violent storms, freak winds and wildfire strike Murcia and AlicanteA red heat warning was followed by more than 100 lightning strikes, muddy rain, damaging winds and wildfire that threatened homes The Region of Murcia and neighbouring Alicante Province experienced one of the most unusual days of weather so far.. 24/07/2026
Wildfire stabilised after residents evacuated from Camposol and Mazarrón Country ClubHundreds of emergency personnel worked through the night to stop the fire spreading towards nearby homes A major wildfire that forced precautionary evacuations in parts of Camposol, El Saladillo and Mazarrón Country Club has now been stabilised.. 24/07/2026
Extreme wildfire risk sees Murcia close forests and tighten restrictionsEmergency restrictions will remain in place until the weekend, with access to some forest areas closed and limits imposed on machinery, vehicles and any activities that could spark a fire With another couple of days of extreme heat on the way.. 21/07/2026
Sierra Espuña shuts its roads for the solar eclipse but Alhama has a plan BThe Alhama de Murcia council is closing access roads on August 12 and setting up an official viewing spot near Condado de Alhama instead The mountain range that dominates Alhama de Murcia's skyline will be off limits on the day Spain gets to experience.. 09/07/2026
Murcia school calendar 2026-2027: Key term dates and holidays confirmedThe regional government has finalised the official academic calendar, including everything from nursery start dates to local bank holidays and saints' days The regional government has officially announced the school calendar for the upcoming.. 12/06/2026
What is Bimi, the Asian 'super veg' taking over Murcia's fields?The Region now supplies most of Europe's demand thanks to its climate and farming expertise Bimi is a hybrid vegetable that combines broccoli and Chinese kale. In recent years, it has moved from being a relatively unknown crop to something.. 24/04/2026
Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026