MURCIA NEWS

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

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.. 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

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June 2025 issue of Home & Living! The Home & Living Magazine, previously known as the Costa Calida Chronicle, has been supplying useful local information of interest to a loyal readership base for all that time. It is available.. 27/05/2025

Stream: The horror movie filmed in Yecla which is wowing festivals in the UK and USAA locally made thriller has become Yecla’s first film to premiere internationally on Amazon Prime Video   A chilling new horror film called Stream, shot and produced in the northern Murcia town of Yecla, has taken the international festival.. 27/05/2025

Service dogs now permitted in all public and private spaces in SpainGuide dogs will be allowed on all public transport in Spain, even planes, without extra fees or charges A year and a half after the proposal was originally made as part of Spain’s revolutionary Animal Welfare Law, the Council of Ministers has.. 27/05/2025

Two arrested over death of worker in Murcia gunpowder factory explosionFive people were injured and one killed when in the munitions factory incident in Javalí Viejo earlier this year Police have arrested two senior managers of the Javalí Viejo gunpowder factory in connection with the explosion that killed.. 27/05/2025

Renfe slashes train prices across Spain, but the super sale ends soonThe ‘Superprecios’ sale offers rail travel throughout Spain for as little as €9 Spain’s main rail company Renfe is back with its enormously popular ‘Superprecios’ mega sale to get your summer of travel off to a great.. 27/05/2025

Unprecedented discovery at archaeological site in JumillaExcavation at the Cerro del Tío Pimenton finds largest collection of terracotta figures so far in Iberian Peninsula An archaeological dig at the Cerro del Tío Pimenton hill in Jumilla has unearthed a collection of about 10 terracotta.. 26/05/2025

Record haul of ecstasy from boat in the Region of MurciaGuardia Civil seize 100,000 pills and arrest captain intercepted off coast of Mazarrón The drugs found on board the boat The Guardia Civil have seized more than 100,000 ecstasy pills from a boat off the coast of Mazarrón... 26/05/2025

No truth to claims that 16 countries warn against travel to SpainA fake report is circulating that the UK, United States and other governments are advising against Spanish holidays In the last few days, messages have begun circulating on social media claiming that 16 countries, including the UK, the United States.. 26/05/2025

Cartagena council seals 81 illegal homes at Villas Caravaning campsite in La MangaThe municipal action has been justified by a legal ruling that comes following years of safety concerns at Villas Caravaning The City Council of Cartagena will move forward this Monday, May 26, with the sealing of 81 prefabricated homes and communal.. 26/05/2025

Health insurance for your peace of mind  Tranquillity is a very precious and valued feeling by everyone, as it allows you to enjoy life without stress or worries. And there is no greater peace of mind than knowing that your health is protected against possible unforeseen events, both present..