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Two elderly swimmers die on Murcia beaches in just one dayBoth incidents occurred this Sunday, with efforts to resuscitate the victims proving unsuccessful Two elderly swimmers lost their lives on Sunday June 22 in separate incidents on beaches in the Region of Murcia, prompting renewed concern over beach.. 24/06/2025
Changes afoot as Corvera Airport finalises biometric border controls for UK and non-EU passengersFacial recognition and fingerprint scanners to replace passport stamps from October The Region of Murcia’s International Airport in Corvera finishing the set-up of its new biometric border control system for non-EU travellers from October.. 23/06/2025
Drought kills 1.3 million trees in Murcia and triggers pest alertsNearly 30,000 hectares have been affected across the Region of Murcia as officials prepare a three-year plan to protect forests The Region of Murcia is witnessing an environmental crisis in slow motion. Severe drought over the past two years.. 23/06/2025
Silent disappearance: Weasels face extinction in MurciaWith only 44 sightings a year across Spain, not a single weasel has been recorded in the Region of Murcia The common weasel, the world’s smallest carnivore, may be silently vanishing from the Region of Murcia. Once a shy but resilient part of.. 23/06/2025
Heat alerts issued and calima on the way: Murcia weekly weather forecast June 23-26Get ready for temperatures of 38ºC or more in Murcia this week! Murcia weather forecast, Tuesday June 24 The lightning storms seem to be done for now in Murcia, which is just as well since last week they caused no fewer than.. 23/06/2025
New beach playgrounds coming to San PedroFlamingo and sealife-themed children’s apparatus will be installed at north and south ends of Playa Villananitos San Pedro del Pinatar is getting two new children’s playgrounds installed on Playa de Villananitos. The council says.. 23/06/2025
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..
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
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
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
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
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
Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025
Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17 Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025
Corvera Airport welcomes symbolic 1,200th flight in celebration of the 1,200th anniversary of Murcia cityIn a fortuitous coincidence, the Ryanair arrival from Birmingham marked a unique tribute to the city’s historic milestone A routine Ryanair flight took on special significance this morning as Murcia welcomed flight number 1,200 from Birmingham.. 16/06/2025
San Javier overhauls La Manga housing and infrastructure as tourism boomsAn ambitious plan has been launched to modernise and improve infrastructure in one of Murcia’s most popular coastal destinations La Manga del Mar Menor, the slender strip of land that separates the Mediterranean from Europe's largest saltwater.. 16/06/2025
All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you. The good..
From Los Alcázares to Scotland: Two scooterists are finally finishing their epic charity missionSupport the brave duo riding 3,500 kilometres from Murcia to the UK and back, all in aid of two fantastic causes Paul and Julie are about to embark on an epic journey that's been five years in the making. The pair are riding a classic Lambretta.. 13/06/2025
Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025
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