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Murcia to oppose the national plan to declare European eels endangeredMurcia pushes back on eel protections to support local fishing in the Mar Menor The story of the European eel in the Mar Menor has been developing over the past few months. In January, environmental groups ANSE and WWF released 70 tagged eels back.. 16/02/2026

Los Narejos shopping centre gets a second life as the new Mar Menor Leisure CentreAfter years of neglect, the former Las Velas centre is being transformed and will reopen this summer with six cinemas, outdoor terraces and fresh energy There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for Los Narejos’ once bustling shopping.. 16/02/2026

Rafa Nadal launches new charity golf tournament series at La Manga ClubLa Manga Club hosts the opening round of a four-stop charity golf series across Spain this year Rafa Nadal is teeing off a new charity golf series for businesses, with the first event set for February 26 and 27 at La Manga Club in Los Belones.. 13/02/2026

Work starts on the first seafront bicycle lane in Los AlcázaresThe first 490-metre phase is the first step towards a continuous coastal route that will connect the seafront with a safe and eco-friendly bike lane Work has now started in Los Alcázares on the first section of its new Paseo Marítimo.. 13/02/2026

Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026

La Playa del Espejo in Los Alcazares to become even more accessible for everyoneNew improvements will upgrade the beach's facilities, including walkways, adapted showers, shaded areas and fully accessible information The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is set to improve and expand the accessible beach facilities.. 12/02/2026

Portmán Bay regeneration project is back on trackLa Unión residents may finally get their historic port back after decades of contamination The Spanish government has lifted its suspension on the major project to clean up Portmán Bay in La Unión, raising hopes that the contaminated.. 11/02/2026

Well-known San Javier insurance broker arrested for selling fake policies to expatsPolice uncovered the scam that left a dozen foreign San Javier customers driving without cover after paying for car insurance A well-known insurance broker in San Javier has been arrested for allegedly scamming nearly a dozen expat clients by selling.. 10/02/2026

How the Mar Menor recovery money is being spent: Less than a fifth used so farSome key projects have begun across the Region of Murcia, like dune restoration and flood prevention The Ministry for Ecological Transition has given an update on just how much they have spent so far of the €675 million allocated .. 10/02/2026

Work begins to save the dunes in six areas of La Manga del Mar MenorSix dune areas will be restored with native plants and invasive species removed to protect the coast Nature has scored an important win in the dunes of La Manga as the battle over this undeveloped stretch of coast continues. Work has begun.. 05/02/2026

The eclipse is coming: August 12, 2026 will change the sky over MurciaAstronomy Tours are organising boat trips to watch the rare celestial event from the Mediterranean There are moments when the sky stops being background decoration and becomes the main event. August 12, 2026 is one of those moments.   On.. 05/02/2026

Dog found in bin after brutal beating in Torre PachecoTwo people under investigation by Guardia Civil for alleged animal abuse in Murcia town Two people in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, are under investigation after a badly injured dog was found dumped in a rubbish container. The Guardia Civil states that the animal.. 05/02/2026

Los Alcázares moves closer to new elderly care home140-bed residence on track for 2027 after council approves next steps Great news for many older residents in Los Alcázares. The Ayuntamiento's Local Governing Board has given the green light to process plans for a new senior citizens' residence.. 03/02/2026

Cartagena connects the city centre to Algameca with a new bike laneThe lane is part of the 'Faro a Faro' plan and takes Cartagena a step closer to a continuous cycling route along the coast Cyclists in Cartagena can now travel directly from the Espacio Algameca area to Calle Real in the city centre without.. 03/02/2026

Spain steps in to protect the eels of the Mar MenorThe European eel is critically endangered, with numbers dropping fast, the government is stepping in with stricter fishing limits The Spanish government is planning to declare the European eel an endangered species. This way, they can protect the.. 02/02/2026

San Javier steps up battle against red palm weevilNew €160,000 contract to protect palm trees with low impact treatments San Javier is launching a new offensive to protect its palm trees from the red palm weevil, one of the biggest threats to ornamental palms in south eastern Spain. The Ayuntamiento.. 02/02/2026

Brutal Torre Pacheco attack leaves teen traumatised and community on edgeEight under investigation for racist beating as mother speaks out on lasting impact on her son Months after racist unrest erupted in Torre Pacheco, a shocking attack on a minor during the summer of 2025 continues to reverberate. Eight men are now.. 26/01/2026

San Javier moves ahead with plans for new floodable parkA €2.3 million project aims to protect against flooding while transforming a neglected urban area into a vibrant green space San Javier’s Ayuntamiento has begun preparing an ambitious plan to turn the Rambla de Cobatillas into a floodable.. 26/01/2026

Buying or selling a home in Spain? Save yourself from costly problems with the help of the expertsMake the real estate conveyancing process simple and stress-free Murcia’s property market has never been more inviting for expats seeking quality of life, affordability and sunshine, but buying or selling your home in Murcia involves a.. 19/12/2025

Cabo de Palos favourite Café Bar Yemanjá is closing for the winter break on December 9Café Bar Yemanjá will be open again come March The customer favourite of all foodies in the know in Cabo de Palos, Café Bar Yemanjá, is once again shutting its doors for a bit of a winter break this December, to reopen in March.. 01/12/2025