Murcia's secondary school teachers must have a higher level of English from next yearFrom the 2026-2027 school year, secondary school teachers who want to teach in bilingual classes in Murcia will need to reach a C1 English certificate Starting next school year, secondary school teachers in Murcia will have to reach the C1 level.. 09/03/2026
Park for free while you shop in Alhama de MurciaNew ayuntamiento scheme offers up to 4 hours gratis in Plaza de la Constitución lot If you need to head to the shops in Alhama de Murcia, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. The local ayuntamiento is re-launching a their campaign giving up.. 09/03/2026
Landslides and flooding cause road closures across parts of Murcia due to the rainEmergency services have reported rockfalls, flooding and difficult driving conditions in several municipalities following this weekend’s storms The rain in the Region of Murcia over this weekend has brought hazardous driving conditions to several.. 08/03/2026
La Cárcel Vieja in Murcia set to reopen as restoration work finally wraps upAfter years of restoration, Murcia's 'old prison' will reopen on March 26 with extra exhibition space, better accessibility, and a newly opened courtyard Murcia's La Cárcel Vieja or old prison, is finally ready to open its.. 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
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
More than 100 families in Alhama slash property tax bills with solar panel discountAccording to Alhama de Murcia Town Council, households can save more than €700 through green tax incentives More than 100 families in Alhama de Murcia are already paying less property tax thanks to a generous solar panel incentive introduced.. 26/02/2026
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
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
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
Murcia's nature reserves see visitor boom in 2025Over 68,000 people explore parks through guided activities and centres Protected natural areas across the Region of Murcia welcomed more than 68,000 visitors in 2025, marking a steady rise in people enjoying these special spots. That's according to.. 02/02/2026
Mazarrón panto group raises €1,400 for charity with hilarious jokes and ugly sistersCloud 9 Drama Group's Cinderella had audiences in stitches at La Molata near Alhama de Murcia A pantomime performance in Murcia has raised more than €1,400 for local charities while keeping audiences in stitches with cheeky humour and plenty.. 02/02/2026
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
New Murcia Hospital to accept medical insurance from international companiesThe Guadalentín Hospital will treat all foreign nationals with medical insurance from international companies The Region of Murcia’s Guadalentín Hospital, located within the Camposol urbanisation metres from the RM-3 motorway.. 27/09/2024