MURCIA NEWS

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

Access to Bolnuevo coves to close as safety works beginThe five-kilometre coastal track between Bolnuevo and Cañada de Gallego affected by rain damage, will be closed for several weeks The access road to the Bolnuevo coves in Mazarrón will be closed for the next few weeks while work starts.. 16/04/2026

First dromedary remains found in Murcia uncovered at San EstebanThe discovery is being described as exceptional, while a hidden jar and other Andalusian-era remains are also adding to the picture of the site Archaeologists working at Murcia’s San Esteban site have uncovered the first dromedary remains found.. 16/04/2026

This is where the DGT has cameras to make sure you are wearing your seatbeltWearing a seatbelt is one of the easiest ways to increase road safety The European Automobile Associations (AEA) have made public a list of traffic cameras used by the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) in Spain to catch people who do not wear.. 16/04/2026

Spain opens applications for its most controversial immigration plan in historyThe plan could hand residency and work rights to half a million undocumented migrants in Spain Spain has launched one of the most talked-about and controversial immigration measures in recent memory, opening online applications today, Thursday April.. 16/04/2026

Lorca begins Holy Jubilee Year in honour of Francis of AssisiThis year is the 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asis, who was canonized just two years after his death 2026 marks the 800th anniversary of Francis of Assisi, known in Spain as San Francisco de Asis, and as part of the Holy Jubilee celebrations.. 15/04/2026

San Javier leads the way in installing the new brown bins in the Region of MurciaThe new organic waste containers are already fully operational throughout the municipality of San Javier San Javier has become the first of the 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia to fully implement the new “brown bins”, adding the fifth.. 15/04/2026

Cartagena heads to Miami cruise fair with record passenger numbers for 2026Alongside record forecasts for 2026, Cartagena is also presenting plans for a new cruise terminal and ongoing work along the waterfront The port of Cartagena is once again in Miami to promote itself at one of the most important events in the global.. 15/04/2026

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.. 15/04/2026

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.. 15/04/2026

Upcoming matches at Pinatar Arena and Enrique Roca stadium for WU23 Friendly FinalsFinal fixtures take place on April 16 and 17 across both venues, with all matches open to the public free of charge The WU23 Friendly Finals are moving into their final stage in the Region of Murcia, with the last round of matches now confirmed.. 15/04/2026

Spain braces for a potential super El Niño summerExperts give it a 61% chance of bringing hotter temperatures and more persistent heat across the country Spain could be in for an especially warm summer if a strong El Niño pattern develops, as experts are now watching closely for what they call.. 15/04/2026

May 1 Public meeting announced by Camposol Legal Platform Against BiogasThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas calls a public meeting to explain the next steps after the recently commissioned report In the wake of the technical report commissioned by the Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas into the plans submitted.. 15/04/2026

Spanish government gives green light to Los Alcázares flood prevention planThe rehabilitation of the Rambla de la Pescadería will alleviate the risk of flooding on the coast of the Mar Menor The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is celebrating what the Mayor, El alcalde de Los Alcázares, Mario Pérez Cervera.. 15/04/2026

Cartagena street shade plan brought forward ahead of the summer heatThe 'Teselas' project on Calle del Carmen promises to cut temperatures by up to 6°C Anyone who was in Cartagena last summer will probably remember being pretty uncomfortable a lot of the time. Businesses on Calle del Carmen and their customers.. 15/04/2026

Hidden tax breaks in Spain: The insurance policies that could cut your bill this yearFrom car to health cover, lesser-known deductions could help reduce your 2025 income tax return Spain’s 2025–2026 Income Tax Campaign is now underway, and while many people focus on the basics, experts say some of the most overlooked savings.. 14/04/2026

Alhama de Murcia strengthens Local Police with new vehicles and high-tech dronesThe new equipment will be used for searches, traffic incidents and monitoring hard-to-reach rural areas, including during emergencies Alhama de Murcia has added two new patrol vehicles and a set of modern drones to its Local Police force, to improve.. 14/04/2026

Spain sees wildfire damage more than double in the first quarter of 2026Almost 13,000 hectares have burned so far this year, although no major fires have been recorded Wildfires have burned 12,946.66 hectares across Spain in the first three months of 2026, more than twice the amount seen over the same period last year. The.. 14/04/2026