MURCIA NEWS

Man left paraplegic after balcony collapse at La Manga hotelThe victim, aged 43, was in the hotel pool when part of a ninth-floor balcony collapsed into the swimming area, causing catastrophic spinal injuries A 43-year-old man has been left paraplegic following the balcony collapse at a hotel in La Manga.. 17/06/2026

VIDEO! Off-duty Guardia Civil officers save mum and puppy from certain death in Murcia canalThe pair are now in the care of animal rescuer Martina Díaz, who is asking the public to help choose their names and follow their recovery     A mother dog and her young puppy are safe today thanks to the actions of two off.. 17/06/2026

New park-and-ride car facility planned at entrance to Caravaca's historic centreThe new facility will include bicycle parking, accessible spaces and a rest area for visitors, pilgrims and residents Work is underway on a new park-and-ride facility in Caravaca de la Cruz that will create around 50 parking spaces close to one of.. 17/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026

San Javier unveils plans for a revamped Santiago de la Ribera promenadeThe €8.3 million project would reshape the seafront with relocated beach bars, new facilities and improved public spaces The Santiago de la Ribera seafront promenade is set for significant changes under plans submitted by San Javier Town Hall.. 16/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

Condado de Alhama residents warned of high wildfire riskThe warning comes as local officials report large areas of dry vegetation close to residential properties, with additional concerns raised about discarded glass Residents in Condado de Alhama's Jardines II community have been issued a strong.. 16/06/2026

Murcia is about to get a bumper set of coach routes connecting it to the rest of SpainTravelling to and from Murcia by bus will get a whole lot easier... in a couple of years Spain’s central government has just announced it will launch a series of new official cross-country bus routes, a move which will give a major boost to.. 16/06/2026

New locations announced for Águilas blood donation driveThe Regional Blood Donation Centre announces a permanent move from Casa del Mar to Águilas Norte and Sur health centres starting this July The Regional Blood Donation Centre has announced a change of venue for its regular blood donation.. 16/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 16/06/2026

Rain and storms bring temperatures down... but only a bit: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 15-18There first couple of days of this week could see some summer storms arrive, but it will still be hot Murcia weather forecast, Monday June 15   There will be some rain for the Region of Murcia at the start of this week, according to the.. 15/06/2026

Roman archaeological discovery delays Lorca high-speed rail works one year onA year after a late-Roman cemetery was uncovered, experts are still working to carefully extract remains, meaning there is currently no completion date for the multi-million-pound high-speed rail project It has been a year since the start of the.. 15/06/2026

Eligible foreign residents only have until June 30 to apply for Spain's regularisation processHeniam & Associates can help eligible applicants gather evidence, prepare documents and submit their application before the deadline closes Time is running out for foreign nationals who may qualify for Spain's extraordinary regularisation.. 15/06/2026

More restaurants in Lorca join scheme to support coeliac dinersFollowing strong results from its first phase, the coeliac-friendly initiative in Lorca is expanding to cover more local businesses Anyone who's coeliac and living in Spain will know how tricky it can still be to find places to eat out safely.. 15/06/2026

Man injured after 9th-floor balcony collapses into hotel pool at La MangaThe man, believed to be around 50, was treated at the scene and transferred to hospital after the balcony fell from a height into the pool of a La Manga hotel complex A man has been injured and rushed to the hospital after a balcony collapsed at.. 15/06/2026

Cartagena rolls out extra lifeguard posts across its beaches ahead of peak summerSeveral new beaches in Cartagena will get lifeguard services right through until mid-October Lifeguard cover on beaches in the municipality of Cartagena has been in place since June 1, with posts already open in Mar de Cristal, Cala Cortina, San Gin.. 15/06/2026

Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhereHundreds of hectares have burned across the country, with emergency crews working flat out in Murcia, Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia Thirteen wildfires broke out across Spain over the weekend, burning hundreds of hectares and forcing evacuations.. 15/06/2026

Twelve dead across Spain after deadly weekend on beaches and riversA run of tragic incidents over three days has left families across Spain in mourning, with victims ranging in age from 12 to 80 It's been a tragic few days on Spain's coasts, with twelve people losing their lives to drowning over the course.. 15/06/2026

New Wine Horses mural to be unveiled in CaravacaThe image recreates a photo of the Wine Horses fiestas taken in the 1940s In many towns throughout the Region of Murcia the local councils are adding “urban art” to the walls of buildings, replacing the unsightly graffiti which some individuals.. 15/06/2026

Your rights as an air passenger in Europe could be about to get significantly weakerConsumer groups across Europe are pushing back against proposed EU reforms that would cut compensation for delays and cancellations and make it easier for airlines to avoid paying out If you travel by air regularly, this is worth paying attention to... 15/06/2026