MURCIA MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 05/06/2026

Los Alcázares steps up its mosquito control as summer arrivesResidents are asked to do their bit too as treatments get under way across the municipality Los Alcázares Town Hall has stepped up its mosquito control programme across the municipality, targeting both the common mosquito and the tiger mosquito.. 05/06/2026

June 9 is Día de la Region de Murcia: What's on and where to goConcerts, free museums, great food and a royal appearance make this one of the most celebrated days on the Murcia calendar Tuesday June 9 is a public holiday right across the Region of Murcia, celebrating ‘El Día de la Región de.. 05/06/2026

Another businessman convicted over Mar Menor pollution as the Topillo case rolls onA San Pedro del Pinatar farm manager has admitted to illegally dumping nitrate-laden water into the lagoon Another agricultural businessman has been convicted in connection with the pollution of the Mar Menor lagoon, the latest in a growing line of cases.. 05/06/2026

Murcia boosts beach safety with 81 monitored beaches this summerCopla Plan will deploy nearly 300 staff and 140 surveillance points across the region’s coastline Murcia is stepping up beach safety this summer, with the Copla Plan set to monitor 81 beaches across the region’s eight coastal municipalities.. 05/06/2026

Sonic booms expected as military exercises take place over LorcaThe Town Hall has issued an alert ahead of Air and Space Force drills linked to training out of Albacete Air Base The Air and Space Force has warned the public about military training flights over the Lorca area that could lead to sonic booms being.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Caravaca de la Cruz is opening its swimming pools early for the second year runningA packed summer sports programme is also on the way with activities for all ages and a range of free outdoor sessions Caravaca de la Cruz is getting its swimming season under way earlier than usual this year, with the municipal pools in the town centre.. 05/06/2026

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San JavierPrincess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training.. 04/06/2026

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can helpBritish expats and holiday home owners across Spain are switching to a smarter energy deal and the process couldn't be simpler Moving to Spain or buying a holiday home here is a dream come true for thousands of British expats. But if there'.. 04/06/2026

Measles outbreak in Alcantarilla rises to 14 confirmed casesHealth authorities confirm 14 cases and say a further 29 are still under investigation as epidemiological teams search for the source of infection The current chain of infections is the largest recorded since 2010, when 96 cases were reported in.. 04/06/2026

Murcia weekend weather forecast June 4-7A warm and largely settled weekend awaits the Region, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 30s and barely a cloud in the sky After a pleasantly sunny start to June, the good weather is set to continue right through the weekend and into early next week.. 04/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026

Cartagena's new electric bike scheme is heading to the coast this summerLa Manga and Cabo de Palos join the network in July and fares start from just €0.02 a minute Cartagena has launched its own municipal electric bicycle hire service, with 120 bikes already available across the city centre and plans to expand to.. 04/06/2026

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a closePrincess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess Leonor has completed her basic parachute training at the Méndez.. 03/06/2026

Murcia once again reports the highest property price increase in SpainLatest data shows second-hand properties in the Murcia Region continue to rise far above the national average Second-hand property prices in the Region of Murcia have risen more than anywhere else in Spain over the past year, according to the latest.. 03/06/2026

Corvera Airport gears up for its biggest summer yet with 20 routes across seven countriesNew flights to Venice and Lille headline a busy few months for the Region of Murcia International Airport As we get stuck into June, Corvera Airport is about to get a whole lot busier. The Region of Murcia's international terminal is set to add.. 03/06/2026

Major wildfire near Murcia City forces evacuations as more than 110 hectares burnFlames came within metres of homes in Los Garres as residents joined firefighters in efforts to protect properties A major wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, in the protected Carrascoy-El Valle natural park near Los Garres, sending.. 03/06/2026

Immigrants place less strain on Murcia healthcare system, new study findsMinistry report shows foreign-born residents are generally healthier, have fewer chronic illnesses and use fewer medical resources For months, immigration has been at the centre of political debate in Spain, with concerns often raised about the pressure.. 03/06/2026