MURCIA NEWS

Lorca begins Holy Jubilee Year in honour of Francis of AssisiThis year is the 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asis, who was canonized just two years after his death 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi, known in Spain as San Francisco de Asis, and as part of the Holy Jubilee celebrations.. 15/04/2026

San Javier leads the way in installing the new brown bins in the Region of MurciaThe new organic waste containers are already fully operational throughout the municipality of San Javier San Javier has become the first of the 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia to fully implement the new “brown bins”, adding the fifth.. 15/04/2026

Cartagena heads to Miami cruise fair with record passenger numbers for 2026Alongside record forecasts for 2026, Cartagena is also presenting plans for a new cruise terminal and ongoing work along the waterfront The port of Cartagena is once again in Miami to promote itself at one of the most important events in the global.. 15/04/2026

Spain-bound Brits warned to arrive early after new EU border system causes travel chaosMore than 100 easyJet passengers missed a flight home to the UK from Milan at the weekend after getting stuck in biometric queues Scenes of utter chaos unfolded at Milan's Linate airport over the weekend, where more than 100 passengers missed.. 15/04/2026

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in SpainNational Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally.. 15/04/2026

Mazarrón backs support space for cancer patients at Cartagena hospitalThe initiative aims to provide a dedicated area for patients and families facing long waits during treatment The Town Hall of Mazarrón has expressed its support for a new social and healthcare initiative at Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena.. 15/04/2026

Upcoming matches at Pinatar Arena and Enrique Roca stadium for WU23 Friendly FinalsFinal fixtures take place on April 16 and 17 across both venues, with all matches open to the public free of charge The WU23 Friendly Finals are moving into their final stage in the Region of Murcia, with the last round of matches now confirmed.. 15/04/2026

Spain braces for a potential super El Niño summerExperts give it a 61% chance of bringing hotter temperatures and more persistent heat across the country Spain could be in for an especially warm summer if a strong El Niño pattern develops, as experts are now watching closely for what they call.. 15/04/2026

May 1 Public meeting announced by Camposol Legal Platform Against BiogasThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas calls a public meeting to explain the next steps after the recently commissioned report In the wake of the technical report commissioned by the Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas into the plans submitted.. 15/04/2026

Spanish government gives green light to Los Alcázares flood prevention planThe rehabilitation of the Rambla de la Pescadería will alleviate the risk of flooding on the coast of the Mar Menor The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is celebrating what the Mayor, El alcalde de Los Alcázares, Mario Pérez Cervera.. 15/04/2026

Cartagena street shade plan brought forward ahead of the summer heatThe 'Teselas' project on Calle del Carmen promises to cut temperatures by up to 6°C Anyone who was in Cartagena last summer will probably remember being pretty uncomfortable a lot of the time. Businesses on Calle del Carmen and their customers.. 15/04/2026

Hidden tax breaks in Spain: The insurance policies that could cut your bill this yearFrom car to health cover, lesser-known deductions could help reduce your 2025 income tax return Spain’s 2025–2026 Income Tax Campaign is now underway, and while many people focus on the basics, experts say some of the most overlooked savings.. 14/04/2026

Alhama de Murcia strengthens Local Police with new vehicles and high-tech dronesThe new equipment will be used for searches, traffic incidents and monitoring hard-to-reach rural areas, including during emergencies Alhama de Murcia has added two new patrol vehicles and a set of modern drones to its Local Police force, to improve.. 14/04/2026

Spain sees wildfire damage more than double in the first quarter of 2026Almost 13,000 hectares have burned so far this year, although no major fires have been recorded Wildfires have burned 12,946.66 hectares across Spain in the first three months of 2026, more than twice the amount seen over the same period last year. The.. 14/04/2026

Scientists warn loss of key fish species leaves the Mar Menor more vulnerableThe ongoing ecological problems affecting the Mar Menor are not only visible in the water, but they are also reducing the lagoon's ability to recover on its own Researchers from the University of Murcia have found that changes in fish populations.. 14/04/2026

Los Narejos street renovation project competes for national architecture prizeThe Revamped Avenida Río Nalón was officially presented in February 2025 The renovation and re-design of Avenida Río Nalón in Los Narejos is one of the projects which have been selected to compete for the prizes awarded every.. 14/04/2026

Caser Residencial Santo Ángel residents visit local school to read to childrenThe storytelling session was designed to connect different generations within the local community Residents from Caser Residencial Santo Ángel recently took part in an intergenerational activity with pupils from the nearby CEIP Santo Á.. 14/04/2026

Corvera airport smashes passenger records with an incredible 50% surge in MarchMurcia International handled nearly 56,000 passengers in March and is now on the verge of breaking its all-time monthly record After years of struggling, Corvera airport is having a truly remarkable start to the year. The Region of Murcia International.. 14/04/2026

Three dozen streets closed in Cartagena this Saturday morning: Find out which ones and whyThe Ruta de las Fortalezas race will bring traffic cuts and parking bans across the city on April 18 Cartagena will see a long list of traffic restrictions this Saturday, April 18, as the Ruta de las Fortalezas race takes over parts of the city. The Cartagena.. 14/04/2026

Luz Casal, Lydia Bosch and a Peruvian Hamlet with Down’s Syndrome at the 2026 San Javier Festival of Theatre, Music and DanceThe 56th annual festival takes place between July 31 and August 23 The first details have been released of the 2026 International Theatre, Music and Dance festival which is being held for the 56th time this year in San Javier between 31st July and 23rd August..