MURCIA NEWS

Corvera Airport kicks off 2026 with passenger numbers up more than a quarterMurcia International Airport is celebrating an impressive 26.7% jump in January travellers Corvera Airport has started the year with some really encouraging news, recording a 26.7% increase in passenger numbers for January compared to the same.. 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

Murcia's streetside oranges: 640 tons collected but not for eatingAyuntamiento gathers bitter fruit from 15,000 trees to tidy up the city Ever strolled through Murcia's streets and wondered about all those vibrant orange trees lining the pavements? The Ayuntamiento is on the case, planning to harvest up to 640 tons.. 13/02/2026

Tour of Murcia cycle race in many parts of the Region on Friday and SaturdayA bonus for sports fans but beware road closures as the race passes through! Cycling’s Tour of Murcia event takes place this year on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February, with two stages of 175 and 178 km taking riders to a wide range of towns and..

Work on fourth lane for Cartagena motorway progresses despite delaysThe Cartagena to Alcantarilla stretch will get an extra lane but completion is now delayed until summer 2027 Plans to add a fourth lane to a busy section of the A-30 motorway from southern Murcia towards Cartagena have moved forward with the appointment.. 11/02/2026

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

Norwegian man stabbed at Murcia bus station discharged from hospitalThe 37-year-old has left the hospital after emergency surgery, while the suspect remains in custody without bail The Norwegian man who was seriously stabbed at Murcia's San Andrés bus station in an attack linked to his slot machine winnings.. 04/02/2026

VIDEO: How Murcia celebrated Carlos Alcaraz's Australian Open winWatch as the people of Murcia packed local venues and gathered around big screens to celebrate Carlitos' incredible win Murcia turned out in force to support Carlos Alcaraz as he made tennis history at the Australian Open. As the 22-year.. 02/02/2026

Murcia tops regional pollution levels as nitrogen dioxide and fine particles remain highCampaigners say traffic is the main cause and call for stronger action to protect public health Air pollution continues to be a serious problem in Murcia, with the city leading the region in nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter, according to a.. 30/01/2026

Attacker jailed for stabbing Norwegian man at Murcia bus station over slot machine winningsA 20-year-old has been sent to prison for attacking a Norwegian man with a machete outside Murcia's San Andrés bus station A young attacker has been jailed after stabbing a Norwegian man outside San Andrés bus station in Murcia.. 30/01/2026

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..

Murcia and Andalucía face major shortages in residential care places for elderly peopleHigh occupancy in residential care highlights the need for more facilities, while services like Caser Residencial offer alternatives for seniors The Region of Murcia and Andalucía are both struggling to provide enough care home places for their.. 16/01/2026

Nearly 40 beaches, museums and walking routes across Murcia to become more accessibleMore than €1 million will be invested to improve access to some of the most important cultural, historic and natural sites across the region Winter in the Region of Murcia is a great time to get out and about. The weather is perfect for walking.. 14/01/2026

Earthquake to blame for Murcia road closure near Atalayas shopping centreThe Avenida Miguel Induráin in Murcia city is currently closed for emergency sewer repairs An emergency repair operation is under way on Avenida Miguel Induráin in Murcia capital after serious damage was detected in one of the city&rsquo.. 23/12/2025

Discover La Murta, Murcia's tiniest village with a big heartA peaceful hamlet of just 97 residents, surrounded by almond trees, pine forests and starry skies Nestled in the Sierra de Carrascoy, only 20 kilometres from Murcia city, La Murta is the smallest town in the region with just 97 inhabitants recorded in.. 21/10/2025

DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia adapts daily routines to protect residents from the worst of the heatNo effort is being spared in the prevention of dehydration among DomusVi residents All over Spain this summer, and particularly during what has so far been a blistering month of August, most of us have been adapting our daily routines in order to avoid the..

Never too late to learn: Caser Residencial brings digital skills to older adultsInnovative Applícate project helps residents in Lorca and Murcia gain confidence with technology   Technology isn’t only for the young. It can be a powerful way to connect, learn and feel empowered at any stage of life. Last .. 12/08/2025

MGP urgently needs more homes to sell in top Murcia golf resortsBuyers are lining up for properties on Mar Menor, La Torre and Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resorts If you own a home on the prestigious Mar Menor Golf Resort, La Torre Golf Resort or Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort and are thinking about selling, now is.. 07/08/2025

Temporary respite breaks offer elderly residents professional and personal support at DomusVi Ciudad de MurciaDomusVi Ciudad de Murcia, a home from home with wellbeing guaranteed from the very first day Caring for an elderly relative, neighbour or friend is a great test of the dedication of those upon whom the duty falls, and often they become so engrossed with the..

Innovation and technological in care for the elderly at DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence in MurciaVirtual reality goggles replace pharmacological therapy in stimulating the minds and emotions of the elderly DomusVi is one of the largest care providers for the elderly in Spain, and in all of its hundreds of residences and day care centres, including..