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Murcia to invest €110m annually to tackle poverty in the RegionThe three-year plan focuses on education, jobs, housing and health, with 232 measures to support vulnerable families Times are tough for many people in Murcia, with rising living costs and economic pressures hitting households across the Region.. 30/01/2026

The Cartagena bar that invented the Café Asiático faces an uncertain futureBar Pedrín in El Albujón is looking for a new owner as the current manager prepares to retire after more than 80 years If you have lived in or around the Cartagena area, you’ll have heard of the café asiático... 30/01/2026

Read the February edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to February issue of Home & Living magazine, blending intelligent design and practical living, inspiring you to refine your surroundings, enrich your routines and enjoy the art of living well So what can you find in our latest edition.. 30/01/2026

Murcia weekend weather January 29-February 1: More strong winds forecast before the storm passesWe should see the last of the extremely strong winds this weekend, but the rain will only let up for a short time before it returns next week Murcia weather warnings, Thursday January 29   The strong winds of Tuesday and Wednesday are set.. 29/01/2026

Murcia gets ready for pine processionary caterpillar seasonPreventive measures kick off in popular forests and recreational areas across Murcia It's that time of year again when the pine processionary caterpillars start appearing in Murcia's forests. They spend most of winter building their nests.. 29/01/2026

Frenchman arrested in San Pedro del Pinatar with nearly 3kg of marijuanaStopped by the Guardia Civil, the 29-year-old was found with almost 3kg of marijuana and a toy pistol The Guardia Civil have stopped a car in San Pedro del Pinatar and seized nearly three kilos of marijuana, arresting the driver on suspicion of.. 28/01/2026

Mandatory face masks are no longer required in the Region of Murcia from ThursdayThe decision follows a continued fall in respiratory infections across the Region in recent weeks Facemasks will no longer be required in hospitals and health centres across the Region of Murcia from Thursday January 29, as the levels of respiratory.. 28/01/2026

Building licences for holiday homes on the rise in Mar MenorAuthorities report more building license approvals as tourist numbers grow and hotel options remain limited The Mar Menor area is seeing more and more building licences for holiday homes, with hundreds of applications in towns like La Manga, Santiago.. 28/01/2026

Thousands of tyres removed from Campos del Río after decades of illegal dumpingThe regional government has cleared 456 tonnes of tyres and other waste from the La Llana area The La Llana natural area in Campos del Río, close to the Sierra de Espuña, has finally been cleaned up after nearly 20 years of illegal.. 27/01/2026

San Javier announces the dates of the 2026 air show at the FITUR fair in MadridOther key dates in the diary have also been confirmed as San Javier showcases its tourist attractions Estíbaliz Masegosa, the Councillor for Tourism in the municipal council of San Javier, has described the visit of a delegation from the municipality.. 27/01/2026

New technology could help cut nitrates entering the Mar MenorThe 'Recupera' project will test cutting-edge technology to reduce harmful nitrates, protect wildlife and improve water quality Eleven companies are in the running to develop new technology that could help cut the amount of nitrates flowing.. 26/01/2026

Los Alcázares promotes Berber Raids fiestas in MadridThe musical entertainment at the 2026 fiestas in Los Alcázares includes Mägo de Oz and Los Mojinos Escozíos A busy few days for the delegation from Los Alcázares at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid came to a close over the weekend..

Los Alcázares promotes its annual LGTBIQ+ festival at FITUR in MadridEl Mar Menor Vibra con Orgullo is being held from July 9 to 12 in 2026 At the 2026 FITUR tourism fair in Madrid, which is being held from 21st to 25th January, there is a special pavilion devoted to LGTBIQ+ attractions, and on Thursday Los Alcá.. 23/01/2026

Construction to begin on the new five-star hotel and football pitches in Condado de Alhama this FebruaryThe project, led by Alhama Nature in partnership with Wyndham Hotels, is expected to start this February and the hotel is due to open in summer 2027 Construction is set to start in February 2026 on the new five-star hotel in the Condado.. 23/01/2026

Murcia headed for record tourism numbers in 2026, regional PresidentExceltur projects an 8.8% increase in tourism sales for Murcia, as the regional president reveals record visitor figures Murcia is heading into 2026 with its strongest tourism numbers ever, and regional president Fernando López Miras says.. 23/01/2026

Los Alcázares beaches receive S For Sustainability awards in MadridAll 6 of the main beaches in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos qualified for the award The main beaches of Los Alcázares have now officially received their “S for Sustainability” awards in Madrid during the annual FITUR tourism fair..

ANSE and WWF release 70 eels into the Mar MenorThe eels were tagged before release and will now be monitored as part of a long-term conservation project The idea of eels being released into the Mar Menor might not sound especially appealing, but it is an important step in protecting the species.. 23/01/2026

Terra Natura Murcia enhances animal welfare through innovative enrichment programmesFrom scents to puzzles, the park’s creative activities help animals stay active, curious and content in their natural habitats Terra Natura Murcia is taking animal care to the next level with its ongoing environmental enrichment programmes designed to..

Los Alcázares to host 7 major sailing competitions in 2026Progress is also being made to open the first dedicated water sports beach in the Mar Menor Los Alcázares was in the spotlight on the Region of Murcia stand on Thursday 22nd January as a presentation was made of water official sports events in.. 22/01/2026

Murcia coast to host 17 top regattas this yearNearly 30,000 overnight stays and €6.5 million boost on the way Picture the Mar Menor billowing with sails all year round. The Region of Murcia is gearing up for its busiest nautical season yet, hosting 17 major regattas in 2026. These include four.. 22/01/2026