MURCIA NEWS

A hundred firefighters bring Mazarrón weekend wildfire under controlAround 20 residents and holidaymakers in Bolnuevo had to be moved to safety Life in Mazarrón has returned to normal after a forest fire that broke out in the Sierra de Las Moreras on Saturday July 11 was declared extinguished by around midday.. 17/07/2026

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup finalEngland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked their place in Sunday's final in New York with one of the great comeback.. 17/07/2026

Three Murcia restaurants named among Spain's best places to eat for under €100Eateries in Murcia, La Manga del Mar Menor and Lo Pagán all feature among the 100 best in the country Three restaurants in the Region of Murcia have earned a place in a new guide highlighting the 100 best places to eat in Spain for less than.. 17/07/2026

New flood rules could restrict building in parts of MurciaCartagena, Lorca, Molina de Segura and parts of the Mar Menor area could be among the most affected by proposed new regulations New restrictions on where homes, garages and other buildings can be constructed could soon affect some of the most flood.. 17/07/2026

Cartagena bars given extra terrace space for Spain's World Cup finalBars and restaurants will be allowed to expand their terraces on Sunday as fans gather to watch Spain take on Argentina Bars and restaurants in Cartagena will be allowed to temporarily expand their terraces this Sunday July 19 as Spain prepares to.. 17/07/2026

The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affectsEuropean citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend to non-EU residents For EU citizens, the prospect of crossing into another.. 17/07/2026

Camposol residents offered more solar street lightsSpare solar-powered lights are being offered across the Camposol urbanisation following successful installations in sectors C and D Camposol residents who are still dealing with dark streets and faulty lamp posts may now have an opportunity to get.. 17/07/2026

Passenger almost sucked from Ryanair jet after window shatters. Could it happen on a Spain flight?The terrifying Ryanair incident has left many holidaymakers wondering whether the same thing could happen on a flight to or from Spain Image: Artistic representation of the damage   A passenger was nearly sucked from a Ryanair plane after.. 17/07/2026

Murcia weather forecast July 16-19: Third heatwave on the wayTemperatures could climb past 42°C in many parts of Murcia this weekend Weather alerts for high temperatures on Thursday July 16   The Region of Murcia is in for another stretch of scorching hot weather over the next few days, with.. 16/07/2026

Los Nietos still waiting for beach pontoons as summer rolls onEarlier this year, plans were put foward to install floating pontoons on five beaches along the Mar Menor Los Nietos has reached mid July without the floating pontoons and access ramps that usually make its beaches accessible for swimmers, and residents.. 16/07/2026

The jet ski industry hits back at the Mar Menor ban campaignThe head of the Nautical Association of the Region of Murcia argues that decades of research into the lagoon's problems has never pointed the finger at recreational boating The Mar Menor has been at the centre of environmental concern for years. The.. 16/07/2026

Boat carrying 50 migrants, including 15 minors, intercepted off ÁguilasThis is the fourth such arrival on this stretch of Murcia coast in recent weeks A boat carrying around 50 people, including 15 minors, was intercepted off the coast of Águilas early on Wednesday morning, July 15. The group came ashore at playa.. 16/07/2026

Nearly 300 loggerhead turtles returned to the sea from Murcia's coastline since 2019The Region of Murcia is becoming one of the Mediterranean's most important breeding areas for loggerhead turtles Murcia has become one of the most important places for the vulnerable loggerhead turtles to nest in the western Mediterranean.. 15/07/2026

Murcia braces for hottest day of the summer with highs of 44°CAn orange warning is in force across parts of inland Murcia, where temperatures could climb to some of the highest levels seen this summer Several parts of the Region of Murcia are facing what could be the hottest day of the summer so far, with temperatures.. 15/07/2026

Sexual offence convictions in Spain rise 14% in a year, with one in ten offenders under 18New INE figures show a record number of people sentenced for crimes against sexual freedom in 2025, with Murcia also reaching its highest total since records began Behind every conviction statistic is a victim, and the figures published this week by Spain.. 15/07/2026

Spain is through to the World Cup final - could it be a Spain-England final?Celebrations erupted across Spain as La Roja beat France 2-0 to book their place in Sunday's World Cup final, now attention turns to England's semi-final against Argentina Spain is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after beating.. 15/07/2026

International demand drives record passenger numbers at Corvera airport once againThe Region of Murcia's airport has now handled over 445,000 passengers so far this year The tide appears to be turning for the Region of Murcia International Airport as Corvera has officially closed out the first half of 2026 having handled 447.. 15/07/2026

San Javier turns disused spaces in La Manga into shaded, green areasNew paving, trees and shaded areas aim to bring down surface temperatures as another heatwave approaches San Javier Town Council's Tourism Department has transformed three previously unused plots in La Manga, giving them a new lease of life while.. 15/07/2026

Cuatro Calas is being loved to death, and Murcia's regional government is finally stepping in to save itVehicle access controls and a caravan ban are coming to one of the region's most treasured stretches of coastline after years of environmental damage Few places in the Region of Murcia are as quietly spectacular as Cuatro Calas, the four beautiful.. 14/07/2026

International scientists gather at the Mar Menor to help predict the Mediterranean's futureScientists and researchers from Spain, the United States, Ireland and Cyprus are working alongside the Technical University of Cartagena on the Living Lab project to help protect Mediterranean coastlines from environmental issues The Mar Menor.. 14/07/2026