MURCIA REGION

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

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

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

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

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

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