60 miles of major roads repainted across the Region of MurciaKey routes in Alhama, Totana, Mazarrón, Fuente Álamo, Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including airport access roads, have been upgraded to improve safety and visibility Nearly 60 miles (100 kilometres) of high-capacity roads across.. 04/03/2026

Traffic diversions and disruptions on the A-7 road in Murcia between now and MayMajor work on the new train line is underway in the area over the next two months, meaning road closures and alternative routes Traffic diversions and temporary closures will come into force on the A-7 autovía in Totana from this Thursday March.. 04/03/2026

Why this year's spring pollen season in Murcia could be tougher than usual: Everything you need to knowAfter weeks of rain followed by warmer weather, experts are warning of higher pollen counts and more intense symptoms for allergy sufferers Murcia is known as the 'Garden of Spain'. There are lots of parks, green spaces, and Murcia is surrounded.. 03/03/2026

Murcia remains Spain's most car dependent regionMore than 70% of people in Murcia rely on their car every day, and public transport still lags behind the rest of Spain One of the most frustrating things about living in Murcia is just how isolated it feels. Even within the region, getting from.. 02/03/2026

Construction begins on a new retaining wall at Águilas Castle to protect homes from falling rocksWork on the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas will improve safety for nearby homes and pedestrians Work has started on a new protective wall along the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas, in a project intended.. 02/03/2026

This is where the DGT's newest speed camera is in the Region of MurciaThe DGT has installed 33 new speed cameras across Spain, which go live across Spain this week This week, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) activated 33 new speed cameras across 11 regions, including both fixed and average speed check (tramo.. 02/03/2026

Baa-ckup arrives to help fight forest fires in rural Murcia!It's sheep to the rescue in Murcia as the government turns to our woolly friends to help reduce wildfire risk, protect forests and support rural communities Disclaimer: Not real depiction of firefighting sheep A new plan in the Region.. 27/02/2026

Restoration work continues at the church of San Juan in Lorca1.8 million euros to re-open the church to the public 90 years after its closure Work continues in Lorca to restore and re-purpose the historic church of San Juan, which stands at one of the highest points in the current city on the lower slopes of the.. 26/02/2026

5G high-speed internet coming to a town near you as Murcia expands coverageThanks to recent rollouts by MasOrange, Telefónica, and Vodafone, rural towns are finally getting high-speed internet Telecoms in the Region of Murcia are moving fast, and 5G is no longer just for the cities. Thanks to recent rollouts by.. 23/02/2026

Protected birds at risk as dangerous power lines in Murcia remain unsafe after crucial deadlineA year-long deadline to adapt dangerous high-voltage lines has passed, and around 50 owners still haven't submitted safety plans The regional government has been pushing for safer power lines across Murcia to protect local wildlife, but many.. 23/02/2026

Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak with a win at the Doha ATP 500The 22-year-old World No.1 from El Palmar in Murcia extended his unbeaten start to the year, beating Arthur Fils to claim his ninth ATP 500 title Not long after becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam, Carlos Alcaraz added.. 23/02/2026

Murcia steps up wild boar controls as 20,000 culled each yearEight new trap cages added amid swine fever concerns and growing urban incursions Wild boar wandering into housing estates, rooting through farmland and appearing on local roads are no longer rare sights in parts of the Region of Murcia. Now, authorities.. 23/02/2026

Totana rally back on track as Sierra Espuña Park boundaries changeA small area around La Santa has been removed from the park to let the pilgrimage and rally continue Murcia’s Regional Assembly has approved a law changing the boundaries of Sierra Espuña Regional Park. The adjustment removes a small.. 20/02/2026

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026

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

Alhama de Murcia moves forward with plans for a new residential care homeThe tender process is due to start for a second centre that could provide about 100 new places in the area The local council in Alhama de Murcia is starting the tender process for a new residential care home for seniors. A project that the local.. 18/02/2026

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

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

Camposol Biogas Platform meets Regional MP to discuss proposed Biogas plant and request update on the rambla sagaThe Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas met with a member of the Regional parliament to voice their concerns about the proposed Biogas plant near the Camposol urbanisation The Camposol Legal Platform Against Biogas represented by President .. 11/02/2026

Life imitates art at Caser ResidencialResidents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living.. 06/02/2026