MURCIA NEWS

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Spain refuses to deport man suspected of tourist murder in MurciaA Murcia court has ruled against extraditing the suspect to Singapore, where he would face the death penalty A Spanish judge has refused a request to deport Mitchell Ong, the man accused of murdering Singaporean tourist Audrey Fang, whose body was.. 30/05/2025

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

Terra Natura Murcia increases its number of species with the arrival of four emusThese animals, originally from Australia, can now be seen at ‘La Granja de Tommy’ Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed four emus, two males and two females, who have already begun to live in ‘La Granja de Tommy’, the recently opened.. 29/05/2025

British van linked to copper cable thefts worth €100,000 across Murcia, Alicante and the rest of SpainThree arrested after 45 kilometres of copper stolen from 12 solar plants across Spain   Three people have been arrested following a Guardia Civil investigation that dismantled a travelling criminal group suspected of stealing copper cable from.. 29/05/2025

Up to 37 degrees in the shade this weekend: Murcia weather forecast May 29-June 1It’s going to stay hot and dry with barely a wisp of a breeze this weekend, but temperatures may dip ever so slightly at the start of next week Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 29   It’s going to be a gorgeously sunny weekend.. 29/05/2025

Murcia's health warning: More obese kids, more anxious adults and more heart attacks than anywhere in SpainThe Region of Murcia is topping all the wrong charts, from childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyles to high rates of depression, anxiety and heart disease The Region of Murcia is facing a serious health crisis, according to the latest National Health.. 28/05/2025

Lorca prepares for scorching summer with new street awningsWith temperatures inching towards 40ºC, Lorca is extending the sun shades over more city centre streets Temperatures are tipped to hit the high-30s in Lorca this week during what’s shaping up to be one of the hottest Mays of all time. As.. 28/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025

Serious penalties in Spain for driving in the wrong directionA Murcia motorist recently drove for 20km against other traffic on the AP-7 motorway With the tourist season fast approaching, the traffic authorities in Spain are once again highlighting the dangers of reckless driving after a 74-year-old motorist.. 28/05/2025

First ever Iberian lynx cubs born in LorcaThe Murcia government claims that this is a "historic milestone" in the conservation of this species After a very shaky start, the ambitious project to reintroduce the Iberian lynx to the Lorca highlands has celebrated its biggest success.. 28/05/2025

Open-air swimming pool in Los Alcázares opens on June 1The Ola Azul pool is a popular spot to spend a relaxing summer’s day in Los Alcázares As May draws to a close the summer is beginning to heat up along the shore of the Mar Menor and good news for those in and around Los Alcázares is.. 28/05/2025

Spain to offer €100 grant for children's glasses and contact lensesNew universal aid aims to support over half a million children under 16 with vision needs   The Spanish government has announced a new €100 grant to assist families in covering the cost of glasses or contact lenses for children under the.. 27/05/2025

Read local news in your part of Murcia with our specialist resort webpagesStay informed with local updates from Murcia’s main resorts and expat areas MurciaToday.com has built up a reputation over the last 15 years for delivering trustworthy local news and useful information in English for expats, homeowners and tourists.. 27/05/2025

The futuristic 3D printing technique that one Murcia town is using to preserve its historyTwo historic Caravaca de la Cruz artefacts will be recreated to bring them home after a century in Madrid’s national museum Caravaca de la Cruz is reaching into the future to connect with its past with the help of state-of-the-art 3D scanning.. 27/05/2025