MURCIA NEWS

Spain-bound Brits warned to arrive early after new EU border system causes travel chaosMore than 100 easyJet passengers missed a flight home to the UK from Milan at the weekend after getting stuck in biometric queues Scenes of utter chaos unfolded at Milan's Linate airport over the weekend, where more than 100 passengers missed.. 17/04/2026

Fuel costs are pushing more drivers towards electric carsRising petrol and diesel prices are making electric motoring look far more attractive in Spain The latest surge in fuel prices across Spain, is giving electric cars a stronger sales pitch. With petrol and diesel becoming much more expensive, the cost.. 17/04/2026

Foreign buyers drive Spain's property boom as demand stays strongMurcia and Andalucía among regions seeing sustained international interest Foreign buyers continue to play a major role in Spain’s property market, with demand from overseas remaining strong across many parts of the country. Latest figures.. 17/04/2026

Spain's holiday season under threat as airlines warn they could run out of jet fuel within weeksRyanair is warning of potential supply disruptions across Spain in May and June unless the Iran conflict ends soon Spain's summer tourism season is facing a potentially serious threat. The ongoing war in Iran is causing real alarm among airlines.. 17/04/2026

One of Murcia's seaside towns nominated as among the best beach destinations in SpainNational Geographic readers have shortlisted the town alongside some of Spain's most popular coastal destinations As temperatures start to rise and the first warm, spring-like days get people thinking about beach trips again, attention naturally.. 17/04/2026

Iberian lynx back from the brink of extinction with 2,401 now roaming Spain and PortugalFrom Andalucia and Murcia to Portugal, the lynx is back and spreading fast across the Iberian Peninsula Twenty years ago, the Iberian lynx was considered the most endangered wild cat on the planet, with fewer than 100 individuals surviving in the.. 17/04/2026

Street lighting for the Caravaca-Cehegín greenway287,000 people used the walk in 2025 between visitors, locals, walkers and cyclists The Greenway of North-West of Murcia is currently being improved in several ways, and after the re-surfacing of a 28-kilometre stretch it has now been confirmed that the.. 17/04/2026

New solar panels on the seafront auditorium in ÁguilasÁguilas Town Hall continues to prioritize sustainability and efficiency The Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos Infanta Doña Elena on the seafront in Águilas may look like one of the most modern buildings in the town, but it has now.. 17/04/2026

Makeover for Jumilla tourist officeBoth the interior and the exterior of the tourist office in Jumilla have been updated in the name of efficiency and presentation Work has been completed to update and renovate the facilities and appearance of the tourist office in Jumilla, with the aim.. 17/04/2026

Cartagena gives green light to replace ageing La Isleta bridge in La MangaThe project will replace the old crossing to the La Isleta Yacht Club with a safer, modern design Plans to rebuild the La Isleta Bridge in La Manga are finally moving forward after Cartagena City Council approved the conditions needed to begin the.. 17/04/2026

Mar Menor ferry service now operates on FridaysThe service operates between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday The ferry service between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga has been extended to include crossings on Fridays. The.. 17/04/2026

Hope and long queues as Spain's migrant regularisation beginsFirst day brings uncertainty, urgency and the human stories behind the headlines Spain’s new immigration regularisation process has begun with a mix of hope, confusion and long queues, as thousands of people across the country rushed to start their.. 17/04/2026

Águilas plants trees across town to improve public spaces and create jobsThe latest green drive across Águilas aims to improve daily life for residents while supporting local employment A fresh wave of tree planting is underway in Águilas as the town council pushes ahead with plans to improve green spaces.. 17/04/2026

Camposol B Clean volunteers roll up their sleeves for another big tidy-upWork has focused on the rambla along C/Sierra de la Torrecilla, and more work is planned in the coming weeks For the past three weeks, the Camposol B Clean volunteer group has been working along Calle Sierra de la Torrecilla, focusing on the area.. 17/04/2026

Self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia will now get paid sick leaveThe new scheme means Murcia autónomos won’t have to pay contributions during their first two months off work Self-employed workers in the Region of Murcia are set to get a welcome bit of breathing space when it comes to sick leave, thanks.. 17/04/2026

Spain to launch 400 prefix to help spot spam business callsThe new rule aims to make commercial calls easier to spot and cut the risk of phone scams From October, all business calls in Spain will have to use the new 400 prefix, under regulations introduced by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public.. 17/04/2026

Stress testing: Dozens of lorries park on new Alhama de Murcia AVE bridge to test its durabilityLorry load tests on the Murcia-Almería line check the strength of a new viaduct as work continues on the Mediterranean Corridor Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente shared some striking images of load testing on a high-speed.. 17/04/2026

Illegal Botox clinic raided in Pilar de la Horadada as police smash cosmetic treatment networkThe Costa Blanca premises was among three shut down in Spain-wide illegal Botox and filler crackdown A clandestine cosmetic clinic and an illegal drug storage facility in Pilar de la Horadada were among the targets of a major Guardia Civil operation.. 16/04/2026

Murcia weekend weather forecast April 16-19: The summer starts here!Things are hotting up in Murcia, where temperatures will soon break the 30ºC/86ºF mark We’re still two months away from the start of official summertime in Spain, but already, with the current spell of sunny weather, temperatures are.. 16/04/2026

Mar Menor balnearios remain closed for repairs but expected to reopen for summerThe platforms were closed earlier this year after routine inspections picked up clear signs of wear and tear that made them dangerous to use The pantalanes or balnearios, which can be translated as floating walkways or bathing platforms, that are.. 16/04/2026