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Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

Millions in Spain exposed to air pollution above new EU limitsReport finds 33 million people exposed to air pollution, which is the leading environmental cause of premature death in Spain Around 33 million people in Spain, roughly two out of every three residents, were exposed in 2025 to air pollution levels.. 23/06/2026

Lighting improved at the site of the medieval synagogue in Lorca castleLorca continues to invest in the historical significance of the Fortress of the Sun The remains of the medieval synagogue which stood within the confines of Lorca castle until the expulsion of the Jews (along with the Moors) from Spain in the late 15th.. 23/06/2026

Murcia forest firefighters threaten strike ahead of peak fire seasonUnion representatives say daily three-hour walkouts could begin later this month after talks with the regional government failed to produce a breakthrough The labour dispute involving Murcia's forest firefighters has entered a critical stage.. 23/06/2026

Workplace accidents in Murcia have soared by more than 120%Prosecutors, unions and the regional government have met to address a worrying rise in occupational injuries and fatalities across the region Thirty-seven people died in workplace accidents in the Region of Murcia in 2025, and the number of non-fatal.. 23/06/2026

Murcia wildfire brought under control after burning 18 hectares along the River SeguraMore than 50 firefighters, supported by aerial units and civil protection teams, were deployed as the fire spread across both banks of the river Firefighters have brought a major fire under control after it broke out on Saturday June 20 along the.. 22/06/2026

King Felipe VI and Princess Leonor take their first flight together in MurciaAs Princess Leonor's military training in San Javier comes to an end, she takes to the skies with her father, King Felipe, for a special joint flight King Felipe VI and Leonor, Princess of Asturias have shared a training flight together for.. 19/06/2026

Murcia has spent €20 million protecting its forests from drought, and there is a 15-year plan to do much moreNearly 12,000 hectares of forest have already been treated since 2025, with hundreds of personnel working daily to prevent decline and reduce fire risk If you have ever driven through the Region of Murcia and admired its pine-covered hillsides, it is.. 19/06/2026

Murcia's economy expected to grow faster than the Spanish average in 2026Growth is expected to reach 2.5% in 2026, driven mainly by strong household spending, according to BBVA Research According to forecasts from BBVA Research, Murcia's economy is expected to grow by 2.5% in 2026, slightly above the national average.. 18/06/2026

Four new pieces go on display at the archaeological museum of LorcaItems dated at between 4500 and 500 years old are on display at the MUAL museum in Lorca The archaeological museum of the city of Lorca is an excellent establishment, beautifully laid out and full of items of interest which have come to light in the area.. 17/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

Condado de Alhama residents warned of high wildfire riskThe warning comes as local officials report large areas of dry vegetation close to residential properties, with additional concerns raised about discarded glass Residents in Condado de Alhama's Jardines II community have been issued a strong.. 16/06/2026

Roman archaeological discovery delays Lorca high-speed rail works one year onA year after a late-Roman cemetery was uncovered, experts are still working to carefully extract remains, meaning there is currently no completion date for the multi-million-pound high-speed rail project It has been a year since the start of the.. 15/06/2026

More restaurants in Lorca join scheme to support coeliac dinersFollowing strong results from its first phase, the coeliac-friendly initiative in Lorca is expanding to cover more local businesses Anyone who's coeliac and living in Spain will know how tricky it can still be to find places to eat out safely.. 15/06/2026

Man injured after 9th-floor balcony collapses into hotel pool at La MangaThe man, believed to be around 50, was treated at the scene and transferred to hospital after the balcony fell from a height into the pool of a La Manga hotel complex A man has been injured and rushed to the hospital after a balcony collapsed at.. 15/06/2026

Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhereHundreds of hectares have burned across the country, with emergency crews working flat out in Murcia, Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia Thirteen wildfires broke out across Spain over the weekend, burning hundreds of hectares and forcing evacuations.. 15/06/2026

Bureaucratic red tape delays reopening of popular Tentegorra poolsThe scheduled reopening of the Rafael de la Cerda Park is postponed indefinitely, as a missing signature prevents the municipality from legally taking over the site from the MCT The reopening of the swimming pools at the Rafael de la Cerda Park.. 12/06/2026

Murcia school calendar 2026-2027: Key term dates and holidays confirmedThe regional government has finalised the official academic calendar, including everything from nursery start dates to local bank holidays and saints' days The regional government has officially announced the school calendar for the upcoming.. 12/06/2026

Murcia urgently needs blood donors as reserves run critically low ahead of World Blood Donor DayThe Region is launching two weeks of special blood drives from today, with O negative at a critical level and supplies of B negative enough for just two to three days If you have ever thought about giving blood but kept putting it off, now really is the.. 11/06/2026

Murcia hotel revenues fall despite rise in tourist numbersRevPAR falls 7.2% on the Costa Cálida in the first four months of the year, placing the region among the worst performers in Spain despite rising visitor numbers Average room revenue across hotels on the Costa Cálida has fallen by.. 11/06/2026

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