MURCIA NEWS

Brutal Torre Pacheco attack leaves teen traumatised and community on edgeEight under investigation for racist beating as mother speaks out on lasting impact on her son Months after racist unrest erupted in Torre Pacheco, a shocking attack on a minor during the summer of 2025 continues to reverberate. Eight men are now.. 26/01/2026

Temperatures above 20 degrees in Murcia, even as storm batters with wind and rain: Weather forecast January 26-29Another huge storm is on the way to Spain this week Murcia weather forecast, Thursday January 29   A very wet and blustery week awaits those of us in the Region of Murcia at the end of January, with near constant rain forecast and weather.. 26/01/2026

Firefighter tries to set himself on fire in central Murcia squareFirefighter restrained by police after setting himself on fire in Plaza del Cardenal Belluga A firefighter was injured on Monday morning January 26, after trying to set himself on fire in Murcia City's busy Plaza del Cardenal Belluga... 26/01/2026

San Pedro del Pinatar prepares beaches for the 2026 seasonThe coastal town is getting ready for the good weather as it plans the return of the chiringuitos San Pedro del Pinatar is already getting its beaches ready for the 2026 beach season. The town hall has just opened the tender for the installation.. 26/01/2026

Trade deal paused, but Murcia farmers still on edgeMEPs vote to send EU-South America pact to court, leaving growers in limbo ahead of protests Farmers and ranchers in the Region of Murcia are watching anxiously after MEPs in the European Parliament voted on Wednesday January 21 to challenge the EU-Mercosur.. 26/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

San Javier moves ahead with plans for new floodable parkA €2.3 million project aims to protect against flooding while transforming a neglected urban area into a vibrant green space San Javier’s Ayuntamiento has begun preparing an ambitious plan to turn the Rambla de Cobatillas into a floodable.. 26/01/2026

Caravaca promotes rural tourism at FITUR 2026Cycling, hiking, the country air and gastronomy combine to make Caravaca a wonderful place to enjoy the great outdoors Every 7 years the city of Caravaca de la Cruz in north-west Murcia is one of the stars of the show at the huge FITUR Tourism Fair in Madrid..

More green spaces, better cultural centres, more connected: These 13 Murcia towns will soon look very different thanks to major new EU fundingTorre Pacheco, San Pedro, Cartagena and 10 other municipalities are set to gain big from a massive €72 million investment in sustainable development The Spanish Government has given the green light to almost €72 million in funding for a.. 26/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes Berber Raids fiestas in MadridThe musical entertainment at the 2026 fiestas in Los Alcázares includes Mägo de Oz and Los Mojinos Escozíos A busy few days for the delegation from Los Alcázares at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid came to a close over the weekend..

Adamuz train tragedy: Death toll rises to 45 as search continues and families receive ongoing supportTwo more bodies recovered near the tracks in Córdoba while Spain continues to grapple with a series of serious rail accidents The Guardia Civil has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the site of the devastating train crash near..

Jumilla leads the new Murcia wine tourism strategy at FITUR in MadridThe Region of Murcia tourist board highlights the importance of Jumilla as a tourist destination On Thursday 21st January the Region of Murcia tourist board made a presentation at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid outlining new strategies relating to wine.. 23/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes its annual LGTBIQ+ festival at FITUR in MadridEl Mar Menor Vibra con Orgullo is being held from July 9 to 12 in 2026 At the 2026 FITUR tourism fair in Madrid, which is being held from 21st to 25th January, there is a special pavilion devoted to LGTBIQ+ attractions, and on Thursday Los Alcá.. 23/01/2026

Construction to begin on the new five-star hotel and football pitches in Condado de Alhama this FebruaryThe project, led by Alhama Nature in partnership with Wyndham Hotels, is expected to start this February and the hotel is due to open in summer 2027 Construction is set to start in February 2026 on the new five-star hotel in the Condado.. 23/01/2026

Murcia headed for record tourism numbers in 2026, regional PresidentExceltur projects an 8.8% increase in tourism sales for Murcia, as the regional president reveals record visitor figures Murcia is heading into 2026 with its strongest tourism numbers ever, and regional president Fernando López Miras says.. 23/01/2026

Doctors' strike threat returns as talks stall and February action confirmedAfter hopes of a breakthrough before Christmas, medical unions now set out a fresh timetable of nationwide strikes and protests For a brief moment before Christmas, it looked as though Spain’s long-running dispute between doctors and the Ministry.. 23/01/2026

Los Alcázares beaches receive S For Sustainability awards in MadridAll 6 of the main beaches in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos qualified for the award The main beaches of Los Alcázares have now officially received their “S for Sustainability” awards in Madrid during the annual FITUR tourism fair..

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorThe eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in protecting the species.. 23/01/2026

Cartagena railway accident: Six people slightly injured after passenger train collides with craneThe accident caused a brief closure of the line while saftey checks were carried out, but authorities assure there is no further danger now A passenger train operated by FEVE, Spain’s narrow-gauge railway network, collided with a crane this.. 22/01/2026

Parks and gardens service tackles annual processionary caterpillar threat in ÁguilasThe pine processionary caterpillar poses a serious risk, especially to curious children and animals Águilas town hall is carrying out its annual monitoring and control campaign against the Mediterranean pine processionary caterpillar, a pest.. 22/01/2026