MURCIA NEWS

Noche de San Juan: Spain's fiery night of beach bonfires, magic and meaning, celebrated every year in JuneThe firsta of San Juan is a magical mix of bonfires, beach parties and centuries-old traditions that light up the start of summer   Imagine this: the beach at night, bonfires glowing, music pumping, people laughing, jumping over flames or..

Mar Menor and Portmán Bay once again given Black Flags for environmental harmEcologistas en Acción has highlighted pollution, mismanagement and encroachment along Spain’s coastline in its 2025 Black Flags report   The environmental organisation Ecologistas en Acción has once again raised the alarm..

Two men arrested over electrocution death of toddler at Murcia fairgroundThe Guardia Civil have detained suspects as the investigation into the tragic Alquerías accident continues Two men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil following the death of a 2-year-old girl who suffered a fatal electric shock on a fairground.. 20/06/2025

Murcia to offer new €100 tax break for pet vet billsRegional president confirms up to 30% can be claimed back on veterinary costs in next year’s tax return Pet owners in the Region of Murcia will soon be able to claim back some of their veterinary expenses on their income tax, regional president.. 20/06/2025

Explosion at Lo Pagán bar injures 16, two of them left in critical conditionThe blast near the street market in San Pedro del Pinatar caused chaos, with authorities suspecting a gas leak as the cause Sixteen people were injured on Thursday June 19 following a powerful explosion at Casa Javi, a bar situated next to the street.. 20/06/2025

Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga del Mar Menor Tourist Information Points now open for summerThe Tourist Information Points on the San Javier beachfronts are open from this June 19 until September 14 The San Javier Department of Tourism is reopening the Tourist Information Points on the beaches of the Playa de Barnuevo, Santiago de la Ribera.. 19/06/2025

Murcia tourism jobs hit record high ahead of sizzling summer seasonMore than 68,000 people now work in the sector as the region gears up for a busy summer The Region of Murcia is heading into what’s expected to be a bumper summer for tourism, with record-breaking job numbers in the hospitality and travel sectors.. 19/06/2025

Not without my dog: New guide highlights best pet-friendly getaways in SpainRover.com launches updated travel guide for holidaying with pets this summer With the summer holidays on the horizon, many dog owners across Spain are once again faced with the same challenge: finding places to stay that will welcome their four-legged.. 19/06/2025

Deadline nearly up for Mar Menor Golf Resort tourist licence voteMM2 homeowners who didn’t vote at the EGM can still vote by email, but must be quick Voting for whether to allow short-term tourist let apartments at Mar Menor Golf Resort is taking place right now on the resort, allowing homeowners to decide.. 19/06/2025

Summer solstice 2025: This Saturday is the longest day of the year as summer starts in SpainSaturday June 21 marks the start of astronomical summer in the northern hemisphere, and in Spain marks the day with the most daylight hours of the year This Saturday June 21 is the summer solstice, the moment when the sun reaches its highest point.. 19/06/2025

Firefighters stamp out 14 separate forest fires caused by lightning strikes in Murcia this WednesdayThe first was declared at 7.51pm in Las Moratillas de Yecla Firefighters in the Region of Murcia were called out to put out no fewer than 14 different forest fires in the evening of this Wednesday June 18, all of them caused by lightning strikes. &.. 19/06/2025

Storms and hail in the north, sun and heat for the south: Murcia weekend weather forecast June 19-22This weekend’s weather forecast is for rainy, stormy and windy conditions up in the northern mountains of Murcia, but everyone else should have a nice time of it Murcia weather forecast, Thursday June 19   The weather alerts continue.. 19/06/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

Spain urged to adapt as drought pressures growA new OECD report says water scarcity is now a structural crisis in Spain, and not enough is being done to prepare for the effects...   Drought is no longer just a short-term problem in Spain. It is now a long-lasting threat to the country&rsquo.. 18/06/2025

Cartagena pledges €1.5 million for summer beach improvements to distract from chiringuito chaosThe City Council has announced record investment and upgrades to its coastal facilities, largely in response to the delays to opening beach bars which have frustrated locals and tourists Cartagena City Council is going to pour €1.5 million into.. 18/06/2025

Carrots and spuds shoot up in price as Spanish shoppers feel the pinchSome basic foods in Spain rose sharply in June while olive oil and rice dropped in price   Spanish consumers are still seeing confusing price shifts at the checkout, with carrots, potatoes and iceberg lettuce among the products that rose.. 18/06/2025

Baroque façade of Caravaca Town Hall building restored after decades hidden behind cementThe building’s 18th-century façade had been covered up for years, but has now been revealed in all its splendour The rear façade of Caravaca de la Cruz’s Town Hall has been restored to its original 18th-century Baroque style.. 17/06/2025

Renfe introduces +Renfe&tú contactless card on Cartagena-Los Nietos Cercanías lineA new rechargeable smart card aims to streamline train access and offer flexible ticketing options Renfe has launched its ‘+Renfe&tú’ contactless card service on the Cartagena-Los Nietos cercanías line, effective from.. 17/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada mayor reveals latest expectation for AP-7 tunnel reopening dateRepairs after the fatal accident in May are now predicted to be finished by last week of June A reopening date for the southbound carriageway tunnel of the AP-7 in Pilar de la Horadada, which has been closed for repairs following a fatal truck.. 17/06/2025

Mercadona opens brand new store in the Region of MurciaThe state-of-the-art Totana supermarket will replace an old Mercadona, which the company says failed to meet standards Mercadona unveiled its newest supermarket in the Murcia town of Totana on Monday June 16. The new store, located on Calle Hondales.. 17/06/2025