MURCIA NEWS

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-awaited..

VIDEOS: Summer storm batters northwest Murcia with hail, flooding and emergency evacuationsHeavy downpours and icy roads caused widespread disruption in Caravaca, Calasparra, Moratalla and other towns this Thursday A sudden summer storm swept across the Region of Murcia on Thursday July 24, lashing the north of the Region with torrential.. 25/07/2025

Litter of greyhound puppies rescued from remote Murcia cavePolice believe abandoned mother had been left with collar by previous owner Three malnourished greyhound puppies have been rescued from a remote cave in the mountains near Santomera, thanks to a joint operation involving the Guardia Civil, local police.. 25/07/2025

Los Nietos residents plan protest march in Cartagena to call for fairer treatmentResidents are demanding long-promised and much-needed improvements from Cartagena City Council, which they accuse of ignoring and forgetting them The residents of Los Nietos are preparing to march through Cartagena on Thursday July 31 in protest at.. 25/07/2025

Controversy surrounds new biogas and biomethane plant projects in Mazarrón and LorcaEcologists have raised the alarm over the plans, while authorities are weighing feasibility and the impact of these facilities Plans to construct new biogas and biomethane plants in the southwest of the Region of Murcia have come under fire from environmental.. 25/07/2025

Street closures in Los Alcázares 25-29 JulyRoad traffic is disrupted in Los Narejos over the weekend during the Fan Futura festival The Town Hall of Los Alcázares has issued the following statement regarding streets which are to be closed to motor traffic over the weekend during the Fan.. 25/07/2025

Powerful rainstorms bring a drop in temperatures: Murcia weekend weather forecast July 24-27This Thursday night is forecast to be very stormy, windy and rainy, but the rest of the weekend should be nice Murcia weather forecast, Thursday July 24   Brace yourselves for a full day of stormy weather and heavy rain as the State Meteorological.. 24/07/2025

New life for Cartagena's Galeras Mountain in major green projectCartagena Council plans to reforest Galeras with native trees and restore historic sites using European funding   Cartagena’s Galeras Mountain is set for a green transformation, as the local council prepares a major reforestation and restoration.. 24/07/2025

Endangered species spotted swimming in Condado de Alhama lakeTwo breeding pairs of White-headed Duck have been found in the improved lake environment Two pairs of the endangered White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) have been spotted with eight ducklings each in the lake at Condado de Alhama Golf Resort.. 24/07/2025

Improvements rolling out across Jumilla: New bins, CCTV and a revamped playgroundThe Town Council has just approved better waste services, a rebuilt children’s park and new security measures around Jumilla There are lots of positive changes happening in Jumilla right now as the Council moves forward with several new projects.. 24/07/2025

Spain will start relocating migrant minors from Canary Islands in SeptemberThe Region of Murcia will take in 133 unaccompanied children despite the recent unrest The Spanish government has taken an important step toward moving unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded areas like the Canary Islands and Ceuta.. 24/07/2025

Mar Menor at risk of algae bloom as oxygen levels plummetScientists warn that "there is a high risk" of marine life dying in the Mar Menor if conditions don’t improve The Mar Menor is once again in environmental trouble and summer is only halfway through. Scientists monitoring the saltwater.. 24/07/2025

Antidepressant shortages surge this summer in Murcia despite healthcare boostAntidepressants now top the list of out of stock medicines, with supply problems four times higher than a month ago   Murcia’s summer healthcare plan aimed to bring in an impressive 6,000 extra staff, including around 2,000 nurses and 200.. 23/07/2025

Torre Pacheco transforms old medical centre into multi-cultural community centreThe new cultural centre is designed to encourage connection in a town rich with different backgrounds Following an unfortunate and unprecedented period of violence, tension and xenophobic unrest, Torre Pacheco is taking meaningful steps to strengthen.. 23/07/2025

Twelve wildfires break out in a single day as Spain's summer blaze crisis deepensAndalucía hit hardest as experts warn rainy spring followed by intense heat and wind is fuelling fast-spreading fires   Spain braces for another dangerous fire season Spain is facing a fresh wave of summer wildfires as hot, dry and.. 23/07/2025

Historic water tanks in Lorca to become sustainable urban parkLorca’s Santa María neighbourhood will benefit from a green space transformation and rainwater reuse system The City Council of Lorca has announced an ambitious plan to transform the disused water tanks in the Santa María neighbourhood.. 23/07/2025

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