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San Javier rolls out first-ever full street maintenance serviceThe new €600,000-a-year service will repair streets, paths, and road signs across the town San Javier has introduced its first-ever comprehensive street maintenance service, intended to keep streets safe and in good condition for everyone... 18/02/2026
How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026
Final stretch of Murcia's A-30 Bypass is set to open this MarchThe 7.6km final section of the North-West Bypass will complete the route, linking the A-30 and A-7 Murcia's long-awaited North-West Bypass, known locally as the Arco Noroeste, is almost ready for action. The final 7.6-kilometre section is scheduled.. 18/02/2026
February 22 Children’s tree planting campaign in Los AlcázaresYoungsters can contribute actively to environmental care in Los Alcázares! The Town Hall of Los Alcázares and the Asociación Prometeo are again backing an activity called “Crecemos Juntos” (Growing Together) in an effort to..
High-speed rail link between Lorca and Vera approved by the Spanish governmentThe €108 million project will cover 61.5 kilometres and four stations, bringing Murcia closer to Andalucía The Spanish Council of Ministers has officially authorised the contract to build the high-speed rail (AVE) line between Lorca.. 17/02/2026
Three more convictions for illegal wastewater dumping in the Mar MenorThe latest guilty verdicts follow the dumping of wastewater from unauthorised desalination plants, adding to the ongoing pollution crisis in the lagoon The conviction of three more agricultural business leaders over illegal wastewater dumping has.. 17/02/2026
Missing Murcia woman tells of 22 months of captivity and terrorEscaped victim describes beatings, threats and psychological control as neighbour recalls the night she fled A 38-year-old woman who says she was held captive for nearly two years in a rural property in San José de la Vega, Murcia, has described her..
Finally, Murcia's weather takes a turn for the better: Weekly forecast February 16-19The wind is forecast to ease off, at long last, bringing sunny skies and a rise in temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 18 After pretty much a full month of weather warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 16/02/2026
Murcia to oppose the national plan to declare European eels endangeredMurcia pushes back on eel protections to support local fishing in the Mar Menor The story of the European eel in the Mar Menor has been developing over the past few months. In January, environmental groups ANSE and WWF released 70 tagged eels back.. 16/02/2026
Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026
Murcia's public healthcare wins praise but waiting times test patients' patienceSurvey gives system 8.7 out of 10 as concerns grow over GP and specialist delays People in the Region of Murcia have given their public healthcare system a strong vote of confidence, awarding it an average score of 8.7 out of 10 in the latest Perceived.. 13/02/2026
Work starts on the first seafront bicycle lane in Los AlcázaresThe first 490-metre phase is the first step towards a continuous coastal route that will connect the seafront with a safe and eco-friendly bike lane Work has now started in Los Alcázares on the first section of its new Paseo Marítimo.. 13/02/2026
Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026
Missing Murcia woman tells of two-year captivity and abuse in countryside houseSalma, 38, escaped over a fence after 22 months of alleged beatings, rapes and threats Salma R., a 38-year-old Moroccan woman who was reported missing in Murcia in 2024, has told police she was held captive, beaten and repeatedly raped for almost two.. 13/02/2026
La Playa del Espejo in Los Alcazares to become even more accessible for everyoneNew improvements will upgrade the beach's facilities, including walkways, adapted showers, shaded areas and fully accessible information The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is set to improve and expand the accessible beach facilities.. 12/02/2026
Murcia forecast February 12-15: More weather warnings for strong wind all this weekendThe wind just won’t let up in Spain after a January that was one of the darkest and wettest in over a quarter of a century! Murcia weather warnings, Friday February 14 It seems hard to believe after so many weeks of gusty conditions.. 12/02/2026
Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court.. 12/02/2026
Work set to begin on roads to Alhama de Murcia's new train stationThe €2.9m project will add new access roads, roundabouts and better links to make getting to the station far easier After nearly a decade of requests and paperwork, plans to improve access to the future Cercanías train station in Alhama.. 11/02/2026
Well-known San Javier insurance broker arrested for selling fake policies to expatsPolice uncovered the scam that left a dozen foreign San Javier customers driving without cover after paying for car insurance A well-known insurance broker in San Javier has been arrested for allegedly scamming nearly a dozen expat clients by selling.. 10/02/2026
Flood-prone stretch of the RM-19 finally getting the drainage it desperately needsWork on kilometre points 22-24 hopes to prevent flooding, improve safety and keep the busy motorway open during heavy rain If you live in the Mar Menor area, you'll know that as soon as it rains, this stretch of the RM-19 motorway floods, every.. 10/02/2026
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