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Spain refuses to deport man suspected of tourist murder in MurciaA Murcia court has ruled against extraditing the suspect to Singapore, where he would face the death penalty A Spanish judge has refused a request to deport Mitchell Ong, the man accused of murdering Singaporean tourist Audrey Fang, whose body was.. 30/05/2025

Murcia approves construction of 8,700 new homes in Corvera and Baños y MendigoThe new housing developments will go ahead following a modification to the General Urban Development Plan The construction of 8,700 new homes in the central Murcia districts of Corvera and Baños y Mendigo has taken a major step forward following.. 29/05/2025

Terra Natura Murcia increases its number of species with the arrival of four emusThese animals, originally from Australia, can now be seen at ‘La Granja de Tommy’ Terra Natura Murcia has welcomed four emus, two males and two females, who have already begun to live in ‘La Granja de Tommy’, the recently opened.. 29/05/2025

Two arrested over death of worker in Murcia gunpowder factory explosionFive people were injured and one killed when in the munitions factory incident in Javalí Viejo earlier this year Police have arrested two senior managers of the Javalí Viejo gunpowder factory in connection with the explosion that killed.. 27/05/2025

Personalised post-hospital care and recovery at Caser ResidencialCaser Residencial offers tailored post-hospital care and functional recovery programmes throughout Spain Following hospital discharge, many older adults face challenges that make recovery at home difficult. These can include physical obstacles in.. 26/05/2025

Time to upgrade to a new PC or laptop? Murcia company's advice ahead of Windows 10 end of supportMicrosoft will stop issuing security updates and support for Windows 10 from October 2025, but luckily Fixtech has the answer for all Murcia computer users As Microsoft phases out support for Windows 10, millions of users worldwide are being urged.. 26/05/2025

Corvera Airport passenger numbers rebound slightly with help from foreign visitorsThe Region of Murcia International Airport has made a modest recovery following an underwhelming 2024 The Region of Murcia International Airport, commonly known as Corvera Airport, has seen a slight uptick in passenger numbers during the first four.. 16/05/2025

Natural pest control helps Murcia fight sticky tree sapAn eco-friendly treatment is protecting 2,300 trees from aphids across the city and its surrounding districts  Murcia City Council has launched its annual biological pest control campaign to protect urban trees from the sticky problem of aphid infestations.. 13/05/2025

Murcia's Terra Natura Waterpark opens at the end of this monthAre you ready for the opening of the Waterpark and Zoo at Terra Natura Murcia this summer?   It’s almost that time of year again when the Terra Natura zoo and park in Murcia opens one of its star attractions – the Waterpark. Terra.. 13/05/2025

Terra Natura Murcia sees birth of five wild white storksThe park has established itself as a key area for the natural nesting of this species Terra Natura Murcia has confirmed the birth of five wild white storks after observing two of the three nests located in its facilities. The park, which has become.. 09/05/2025

High-speed rail derails: AVE between Murcia and Almería delayed beyond 2026Experts have confirmed that no concrete end date can be set as the major engineering works remain a long way from finished The long-awaited arrival of high-speed rail to Almería has hit another setback, as experts confirm that the AVE line.. 25/04/2025

New private urbanisation with 300 properties given planning permission behind IKEA in MurciaA new residential development in Cabezo de Torres marks the latest expansion in Murcia’s growing housing market The City Council of Murcia has given the green light to a major new housing project in Cabezo de Torres, located just behind the.. 21/04/2025

Rediscover the joy of sound with Audiomed hearing specialists in MurciaYour independent hearing centre in Murcia, offering honest and personalised hearing care   Hearing loss can creep up gradually, often without us noticing it until conversations become harder, background noise more confusing and everyday life..

First section of Murcia A-30 bypass road to be opened in MayThe rest of the road will be opened progressively between July and sometime after the summer The Ministry of Transport is thinking about opening most of the long-awaited Northwest Arc of Murcia road bit by bit, starting in May 2025 and possibly finishing.. 08/04/2025

DomusVi Murcia offers a holistic and person-centred approach in short- and long-term residential careAn innovative and person-centred approach to physical, mental, social and dietary health for the elderly at the state-of-the art DomusVi Ciudad de Murcia residence When thinking about how to take care of elderly or infirm friends and relatives there is a..

Caser Residencial smartwatch keeps the elderly connected and safe in Spain Caser Residencial’s advanced teleassistance service offers peace of mind, 24/7 security and a cutting-edge smartwatch to keep your loved ones safe wherever they are   As we age, staying independent is important, but it’s just.. 10/03/2025

The care home in Spain that is using technology to improve wellbeing for elderly expatsCaser Residencial uses innovative modern solutions to provide a better quality of life for its elder residents Technology is playing an increasingly vital role in enhancing the quality of life for elderly people, particularly those living in care.. 27/02/2025

Carlos Alcaraz set to open Tennis City in Murcia next yearMurcia city’s own native son, tennis champ Carlos Alcaraz, will be opening his own tennis centre in 2026 A state-of-the-art tennis complex is coming to Murcia, further cementing the city’s reputation as a hub for racket sports. The Carlos.. 17/02/2025

Private candidates for Pearson exams at Montessori British School MurciaTake IGCSEs, A-Levels or English certificates as a private candidate in Murcia   The Montessori British School Murcia offers an excellent opportunity for private candidates to sit Pearson Edexcel exams, including IGCSEs, A-Levels and English certificates.. 14/02/2025

Murcia will finally have paid off Corvera Airport by this time next yearThe Region of Murcia regional government will complete the final payment for Corvera Airport by January 2026   The Region of Murcia regional government has taken a significant step towards resolving the long-standing financial burden associated.. 10/02/2025