Murcia tops the national table as Spain's most bilingual region for schoolchildrenNew government figures show the region is streets ahead of the rest of the country when it comes to language learning in schools If you live in Murcia and your children, grandchildren or even neighbours' children seem remarkably comfortable switching.. 09/06/2026

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026

Can your dog travel in the front seat in Spain? Here's what the law actually saysThe rules around travelling with dogs in cars in Spain are more complicated than you might think If you regularly travel with your dog in the car, it's worth knowing exactly where Spain's traffic regulations stand on the subject, because the.. 09/06/2026

Los Alcázares, Águilas and Murcia city top the Region's crime rate tableThe Region of Murcia recorded nearly 19,000 offences in the first three months of 2026 but its crime rate still sits below the national average Crime in the Region of Murcia rose by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last.. 09/06/2026

Murcia's beaches and marinas scoop 98 quality and sustainability flags this yearThe Region is now among Spain's leaders for coastal tourism certifications despite having a shorter coastline than many rivals The Region of Murcia has picked up 50 Q Flags for Tourist Quality and 48 S Flags for Tourist Sustainability across its.. 09/06/2026

Murcia emerges as one of Spain's top performers for tourist spending in early 2026New research shows the region recorded the second highest growth in visitor spending in Spain in early 2026 Tourist spending in the Region of Murcia grew faster than almost anywhere else in Spain in the first four months of 2026. According to a new report.. 09/06/2026

Supermarket and shopping centre opening hours in the Region of Murcia this June 9Many shopping centres and major stores are opening their doors this Tuesday, which celebrates Día de la Región de Murcia Tuesday June 9 is the Día de la Región de Murcia, one of the Region's most important public holidays.. 08/06/2026

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

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

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

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