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Murcia towns crack top 100 for Spain's hottest property hotspotsMurcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it.. 27/02/2026

Murcia police rescue 27 tiny puppies intended for the black marketDozens of dogs, cats and birds were found crammed into the boot of a car in La Alberca A lucky break during a routine traffic patrol on Wednesday February 25 led to the rescue of more than 20 little puppies and other pets intended for sale on the.. 27/02/2026

Living better starts here: Altaona, Europe's first residential longevity concept in Murcia These are the different options for wellbeing and longevity at Altaona’s various property types Imagine waking up to silence, light and open space, with Murcia city centre just ten minutes away and the Mediterranean coast within twenty. For.. 26/02/2026

Murcia to launch AI chatbot to answer tourists' burning questionsThe multilingual virtual tour guide should be up and running in Murcia city by summer If you’ve ever stood in the middle of Murcia city squinting at your phone and wondering where on earth the cathedral is, help could soon be at hand and it.. 25/02/2026

Campervans are taking over Murcia's shopping centre car parksThe campervan debate divides opinion everywhere in Spain, but in Murcia it's becoming impossible to ignore What was once a straightforward place to leave your car at Murcia's Thader shopping centre has transformed into something resembling.. 25/02/2026

Murcia's local police to patrol on electric scooters to tackle e-scooter misuseTwelve officers will use specially equipped e-scooters to monitor bike lanes and smaller streets to educate riders on the rules Murcia's local police have started a new unit that patrols on electric scooters. The team has 12 officers and four.. 24/02/2026

Corvera named Best Airport in Europe for fourth year runningThe Region of Murcia International Airport took home the prize in the 2 million passengers category Murcia’s Corvera airport has once again been named the best small airport in Europe, picking up the title for the fourth year in a row.  .. 24/02/2026

Love was in the air at Caser Residencial's International Units this Valentine's DayResidents of the International Units celebrated with a special meal, heartfelt letters and shared memories   This Valentine’s Day was marked with warmth and affection at Caser Residencial Santo Ángel in Murcia and Caser Residencial.. 24/02/2026

Murcia drivers lost two days and six hours to traffic jams in 2025TomTom reveals steady 30% congestion and Friday rush-hour nightmares Ever found yourself glaring at a sea of brake lights on Espinardo interchange wondering if you'll ever get home? You're not alone. Last year, Murcia drivers wasted two days.. 23/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026

PHOTO GALLERY: Carnival celebrations bring colour and joy to Caser ResidencialResidents and staff came together for a vibrant, memory-filled Carnival celebration recently   Carnival 2026 has been celebrated in style at Caser Residencial, with a lively party full of colour, joy and festive spirit.   Residents.. 20/02/2026

Terra Natura Murcia says goodbye to Fabila, the brown bear who became a park legendThe 34 year old female, one of the zoo’s best loved residents, helped raise awareness of endangered brown bears in Spain   Visitors and staff at Terra Natura Murcia are mourning the loss of one of the park’s most recognisable animals.. 19/02/2026

How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026

Final stretch of Murcia's A-30 Bypass is set to open this MarchThe 7.6km final section of the North-West Bypass will complete the route, linking the A-30 and A-7 Murcia's long-awaited North-West Bypass, known locally as the Arco Noroeste, is almost ready for action. The final 7.6-kilometre section is scheduled.. 18/02/2026

Public parking in Murcia is now as expensive as MadridDrivers could pay a staggering €300 more a year depending on where they park in Murcia Anyone who regularly drives into Murcia city centre will know that finding a space can test even the calmest of drivers, and you can pretty mush forget about.. 17/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of 22 months of captivity and terrorEscaped victim describes beatings, threats and psychological control as neighbour recalls the night she fled A 38-year-old woman who says she was held captive for nearly two years in a rural property in San José de la Vega, Murcia, has described her..

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026