MURCIA NEWS

Corvera Airport is having a flier of a year as February passenger numbers surge by nearly 25%As usual, foreign travellers are driving growth at Murcia International, growing by 24.3% compared to February 2025 Murcia’s Corvera Airport looks to be going from strength to strength, with February passenger numbers coming in at 38,224, a.. 12/03/2026

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "We are very, very, very happy," he said three times over while.. 12/03/2026

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media trackerThe government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech online with a new tool called HODIO, which stands for 'Footprint.. 12/03/2026

Rain on Saturday, but much drier overall: Murcia weekend weather forecast March 12-15There should be plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy a bit of sunshine in the next few days Murcia weather forecast, Saturday March 14   The forecast by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) for the weather in the Region of Murcia.. 12/03/2026

What would happen if a plane crashed at Corvera Airport? Emergency services carry out drill to prepare for the worst case scenarioA dramatic mock plane crash this Thursday was designed to test how emergency services in the Region of Murcia would respond if the worst really happened What looked at first glance like a serious air disaster at the Region of Murcia International.. 12/03/2026

Phase 4 of Cartagena's new look waterfront moves aheadWork on the Paseo de la Marina prepares to start as fourteen companies have submitted bids for the €7.2 million contract Cartagena is taking the next step in its project to redevelop the waterfront. Phase 4 focuses on the Paseo de la Marina.. 12/03/2026

The Region of Murcia rejects Vox proposal to ban burkas in public placesAlthough nothing will change in Murcia for now, the wider debate in Spain is far from settled The Regional Assembly of Murcia has rejected a motion by Vox to ban the wearing of the burka and niqab in all public spaces under regional jurisdiction.. 12/03/2026

Taquilla Tickets opens new office at Condado de Alhama's Al KasarSame friendly service and opening hours, just a brand new home inside the Town Hall offices at Al Kasar Taquilla Tickets has a new home inside the Ayuntamiento offies at Condado de Alhama, but customers can still expect the same friendly service that.. 12/03/2026

Aldi to expand in Murcia with new stores and 75 jobs plannedGerman discount chain deepens its presence in the region as demand for affordable groceries continues to grow The supermarket chain Aldi is stepping up its presence in the Region of Murcia, with plans to open two new stores and recruit around 75 additional.. 12/03/2026

Region of Murcia preparing measures to ease rising costs linked to Iran conflictRegional President Fernando López Miras says they are looking at tax relief and support for families and businesses in Murcia The government of the Region of Murcia is preparing its own package of measures to help ease the rise in costs.. 12/03/2026

Two starving dogs dumped from car boot in Caravaca de la CruzThe two puppies were found on the outskirts of Caravaca in a condition vets described as life-threatening Three people have been charged with crimes against animals following an investigation by the Guardia Civil in Caravaca de la Cruz, after two.. 12/03/2026

Murcia doctors announce fresh strike as health dispute deepensNew protest on March 20 adds regional pressure to national walkouts over working conditions Doctors across the Region of Murcia are preparing for another day of strike action later this month, as tensions continue between medical professionals and both.. 12/03/2026

Los Alcázares promotes the Berber Raids fiestas in AlbaceteThe fiestas take place this year during Easter Week from 2nd to 5th April The latest promotional initiative to raise awareness of the annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas in Los Alcázares, which provide a welcome contrast to the solemn Semana Santa.. 12/03/2026

Águilas plants 30 new trees to spruce up the townThe initiative also helped to provide training and jobs for unemployed people This week, Águilas’ Councillor for Gardens, Noelia Ruano, visited ‘Los Jardines’ where replanting work has been carried out thanks to the Experiential.. 12/03/2026

Terrazas de la Torre residents face brief power cuts on Wednesday March 18The Roldan interruptions are scheduled for the morning and afternoon and should last no more than 30 minutes each Residents in parts of Terrazas de la Torre should be aware that Iberdrola has scheduled two short electricity interruptions on Wednesday.. 11/03/2026

Corvera Airport announces direct flights to Venice and Lille this summerBoth routes launch on June 28 and will run twice weekly from Murcia Airport throughout the summer season Murcia’s Corvera Airport is adding two new international routes this summer, with Volotea launching direct flights to both Lille in France.. 11/03/2026

A fresh coat of sand for Cartagena's coastline before EasterFive beaches, including La Manga and Los Nietos, will be widened in time for the first holiday visitors The Cartagena Town Hall is currently working to add extra sand to five local beaches before the Easter break. Los Nietos, La Manga, Islas Menores.. 11/03/2026

Mazarrón II ship director starts work to recover 4th-century Roman ship in MallorcaThe specialist team will carefully lift the Ses Fontanelles wreck, discovered in 2019 near the Mallorcan coast On March 10, the operation to recover the Ses Fontanelles shipwreck, one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in the.. 11/03/2026

SOS Mar Menor burger wins 'Audacious' award at National Burger ChampionshipThe unusual burger created by Fran Guerrero picked up a national award for originality at the Spanish National Burger Championship A burger inspired by the Mar Menor has picked up a national award for creativity at the Spanish National Burger Championship.. 11/03/2026

San Javier's defunct airport finds another new purpose as a €12 million science centre for the Mar MenorThe OM2 Marine Species Centre will bring together universities, research institutes and 21 marine tanks under one roof in San Javier The old San Javier airport is fast becoming one of the most talked-about sites in the Region of Murcia and the latest.. 11/03/2026