MURCIA NEWS

Frustration grows over crumbling Mazarrón road as repairs remain unfundedResidents say RM-315 is unsafe and neglected, but there’s still no date for repairs   Calls for urgent action are growing louder in Mazarrón as residents, cyclists and local officials voice concerns over the deteriorating state of.. 22/07/2025

La Manga beaches reopen after ship spill deemed harmlessWater quality tests have confirmed that there is no faecal or chemical contamination in the water, but authorities still advise caution due to choppy sea conditions The three La Manga beaches closed this Monday July 21 following a suspected sewage.. 22/07/2025

La Manga Club and Cartagena IBI frozen for another 12 monthsResidential property tax held steady as Cartagena council renews its incentives for investment and job creation Cartagena’s City Council has approved its Fiscal Ordinances for 2025-2026, confirming the freeze on the residential property tax (.. 22/07/2025

From rescued migrant to Guardia Civil in Murcia: The remarkable journey of Jean PaulOnce saved from drowning at sea by the Guardia Civil, the Cameroonian now wears the same uniform to protect others Jean Paul Bidias-Ndoe was just 15 years old when he attempted the perilous journey from Africa to Europe. In 2010, aboard a small boat.. 22/07/2025

The fateful saga of the Camposol Hospital, another victim of hubris in MurciaThe privately funded Hospital del Guadalentín facility never fully became operational and is now closed due to debts and lack of public agreements just six months after opening Three years after it was announced as the most ambitious healthcare.. 22/07/2025

Lorca students restore historic washhouse at Coy river beachThe €35,000 refurbishment has revived a key communal landmark used in Lorca for washing, bathing and social life before running water reached homes Before running water was introduced into Lorca homes, the city and its districts were dotted with.. 22/07/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long.. 21/07/2025

Swimming banned on several La Manga beaches after sewage spill from ship this MondaySeveral kilometres of shoreline in La Manga are off-limits while health checks are carried out on the water quality A sewage spill from a ship has led to the closure of several kilometres of beach along the Mediterranean side of La Manga del Mar Menor.. 21/07/2025

Maintenance day for La Torre Golf Resort rescheduledWork on the Rambla has been brought forward by one week due to scheduling changes The planned maintenance of the Rambla promenade at La Torre Golf Resort will now take place on Wednesday August 13, instead of the originally scheduled date of August.. 21/07/2025

Ryanair admits paying commission to staff who charge for oversized bagsCEO Michael O’Leary has defended the commission, saying it helps enforce baggage rules and improve boarding efficiency Ryanair has confirmed that its cabin staff receive around €1.50 each time they catch a passenger trying to board with.. 21/07/2025

Airport Buses wants your feedback: What new stops do you want to see?These are all the current stops along the way on Airport Buses’s three routes... but now they’re looking to add more! Since the Airport Buses private coach transfer service to and from Murcia Airport launched in May 2025, hundreds of passengers.. 21/07/2025

Boy, 9, one of two in ICU after boat propeller accident in La MangaThe child and his aunt were seriously injured while swimming near Ensenada del Esparto A 9-year-old boy is in a serious condition in the paediatric intensive care unit at the Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia after being struck by the propeller.. 21/07/2025

This is when the rain is forecast this week: Murcia weather July 21-24Aemet has forecast widespread rainclouds for later in the week that will bring temperatures down Murcia weather forecast, Thursday July 24   Get ready for a rollercoaster of weather this week in the Region of Murcia – from unusually.. 21/07/2025

Spain's beaches under threat from climate change and unchecked developmentGreenpeace report warns of shrinking coastlines in Andalucía, Mallorca and Catalonia A new report from Greenpeace paints a stark picture of the future for some of Spain’s most popular coastal areas, as rising sea levels, increasing tourism.. 21/07/2025

Planned power cuts in several parts of Lorca this weekTemporary morning interruptions are planned to allow for crucial electrical grid upgrades across Lorca Residents in several areas of Lorca will experience planned electricity outages this coming Wednesday July 23 and Thursday July 24 during the morning.. 21/07/2025

Normality begins to return to Torre Pacheco after a week of unrestLocal businesses report disruption but welcome signs of calm following police action and arrests After a turbulent week marked by violence, tension and xenophobic unrest, Torre Pacheco is beginning to return to normality. The town, home to 40,000 people..

Three boats abandoned in the Mar Menor as illegal activities surgeMar Menor coastal authorities are taking a much tougher line this summer against activity that could damage the lagoon Illegal boat parties and anchoring in protected areas of the Mar Menor have always been a problem, but the issue is escalating this.. 18/07/2025

Plans move ahead for new marine reserve around Cabo CopeRamonete and Puntas de Calnegre residents have been invited to share their input on the project Lorca City Council will hold a meeting with residents of Ramonete and Puntas de Calnegre next week to discuss plans for a new Marine Reserve of Fisheries.. 18/07/2025

How to sleep better in Spain's sticky summer nightsTop tips for staying cool and getting some shut-eye when it’s hot, humid and air con isn’t an option   If you’ve ever tried to sleep through a summer heatwave, in Spain or anywhere else, you’ll know it’s not just the heat..

Yecla approves new central parking spaces to ease congestionUp to 50 additional spots are planned around calles España and Hospital as part of the €88,000 investment Yecla is set to significantly expand its parking capacity with the approval of new surface parking spaces in the central-eastern.. 18/07/2025