REGION OF MURCIA, CARTAGENA LOCAL NEWS

Common mistakes when choosing health insurance and how to avoid them Choosing health insurance is one of the most important decisions for ensuring wellbeing and peace of mind. However, many people make mistakes when taking out a policy that can result in less security when facing unforeseen circumstances.  .. 08/05/2026

Cartagena bus station makeover to begin within weeks as major revamp gets green lightTravellers can expect easier access, new facilities and a fresh look as the long-awaited renovation moves ahead this year Cartagena’s ageing bus station is finally set for a major facelift, with work expected to begin within the next month after.. 08/05/2026

Major oil spill emergency drill held off Cartagena coastMore than 250 emergency responders took part in a major coastal drill at Cala Reona to test how authorities would handle a large fuel spill at sea Murcia's coastline was the setting for a large-scale emergency exercise to prepare for one of.. 08/05/2026

VIDEO! Chaos on Murcia coast as 125 litres of rain flood streets in Los AlcázaresFlooded roads, hail and school evacuations were reported as the storm swept across the Mar Menor area   The Region of Murcia’s coastline has already taken a battering as violent storms sweep in on Thursday May 7, with torrential rain.. 07/05/2026

Los Alcázares launches week-long speed crackdown for driversThe campaign will run from May 8 to 15 on roads where excessive speeding has repeatedly been detected Drivers in Los Alcázares are being warned to ease off the accelerator this week as the council launches a new speed control campaign across.. 07/05/2026

Search continues for missing Mazarrón man after a house fire in La AtalayaEmergency services are searching the area around La Atalaya, after a 56-year-old man was reported missing following a house fire that destroyed part of the property Emergency crews are continuing the search for a 56-year-old man from La Atalaya.. 07/05/2026

Primark plans fresh new look for Cartagena store in €85 million investment pushThe retailer’s latest plan will update 11 Spanish stores and bring new openings across Portugal Primark is giving its Cartagena store a makeover as part of a wider €85 million investment plan across Spain and Portugal. The retailer says the.. 07/05/2026

Controversy grows over solar farm in protected Mar Menor zone near La Manga ClubWork has resumed on two 10-hectare solar farms near the Mar Menor following a court ruling that found the projects met regional environmental requirements The Mar Menor is once again at the centre of controversy after a group called the Platform.. 06/05/2026

Murcia leads Spain as resale property prices rise by 23%New data shows Murcia leading the national housing market, outpacing all other regions in year-on-year price growth According to new data released by Spanish property portal idealista, the price of resale properties in Spain rose by 16.9% year-.. 06/05/2026

€8.5 million housing development approved near Cartagena Port187 homes are planned in the Santa Lucía area of Cartagena and are part of a major investment, which includes the waterfront and public services The Cartagena Council has approved plans for a major new residential development in Santa Luc.. 06/05/2026

Why scientists are trying to bring back the Mediterranean Prawn to the Mar MenorThe University of Murcia is leading a €450,000 research project to achieve the first captive breeding of the Mediterranean prawn The Mediterranean prawn has traditionally had real economic and cultural importance in the Mar Menor area. They.. 06/05/2026

New LED lighting brings a fresh look to the Los Alcázares seafront while cutting energy costsThe 240 new lights will cut the town's energy use by over 46% and save Los Alcázares around €3,200 a year The seafront in Los Alcázares has a noticeably fresher look these days, with 240 new LED street lights now installed along.. 06/05/2026

How HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been making a difference across the RegionFrom nappies in Cartagena to a special walker for a little boy with a rare condition, here's what the charity has been up to lately Founded in 2002, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has been quietly getting on with the business of supporting those in need.. 06/05/2026

Record 41 Blue Flags for the Region of Murcia in 2026Águilas is now the third most decorated town in the whole of Spain with Cartagena hot on its heels Murcia has had its best ever year for Blue Flag awards, with 41 flags heading to the Region for 2026, five more than last year. A total of 33.. 05/05/2026

Caser Residencial invests in future care professionals in MurciaThe company was present at the Training Day on Caring for People with Care Needs and a university jobs fair recently, to help bring more qualified young people into the care sector   The popular care home in Murcia, Caser Residencial Santo Á.. 05/05/2026

Environmental groups raise the alarm over growing plastic pollution on Mar Menor beachesThe environmental group Pacto por el Mar Menor raised concerns about agricultural plastic especially and its impact on marine life in the lagoon Pacto por el Mar Menor is an environmental platform run by residents, scientists and campaigners.. 04/05/2026

Sinkhole prompts emergency works on El Portús seafront to stop erosion and protect homesFollowing storm damage, erosion at El Portús has continued to worsen, leading to a sinkhole and prompting emergency works along the seafront The local council in Cartagena is moving forward with emergency repairs in El Portús, where.. 01/05/2026

Torre Pacheco opens new bridge on the RM-F51 road for vehicles and pedestriansThe new road and bridge restore a key transport route while construction progresses on the Murcia-Cartagena train line A new road bridge has been opened in Torre Pacheco as part of ongoing work on the high-speed AVE railway line between Murcia and.. 30/04/2026

Calnegre moves to limit tourist pressure with €330,000 protection planThe new measures aim to reduce overcrowding and protect one of Murcia’s most fragile coastal areas The unspoilt coves of the Murcian coast have long been a quiet favourite among locals, but in recent summers, places like Calnegre in Lorca have.. 29/04/2026

The hidden side of pet ownership: Murcia and Cartagena face growing dog waste challengeThousands of dogs bring daily joy to their owners, but managing the scale of waste is becoming a serious urban issue For many people across Murcia and Cartagena, walking the dog is one of the simple pleasures of daily life. It is routine, familiar and.. 29/04/2026