German discount chain deepens its presence in the region as demand for affordable groceries continues to grow The supermarket chain Aldi is stepping up its presence in the Region of Murcia, with plans to open two new stores and recruit around 75 additional employees this year as part of its ongoing..

Regional President Fernando López Miras says they are looking at tax relief and support for families and businesses in Murcia The government of the Region of Murcia is preparing its own package of measures to help ease the rise in costs linked to the conflict in Iran. Regional president Fernando..

The initiative also helped to provide training and jobs for unemployed people This week, Águilas’ Councillor for Gardens, Noelia Ruano, visited ‘Los Jardines’ where replanting work has been carried out thanks to the Experiential Programme ‘New life for the old municipal rubbish tip and..

Águilas' first Women's Race brought families and friends together to celebrate women and equality in the town Around 400 people took part in Águilas' first Women's Race, coming together to celebrate International Women's Day. The event was organised by Club Nintai and it was included in the..

Environmental rules and unclear benefits mean Mazarrón's Isla de Adentro stays in private hands A small island off Mazarrón will remain privately owned after an offer to hand it over to the town hall hit a dead end. The island, known as Isla de Mazarrón, is also called Isla de Adentro or Isla..

From 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 in English to teach in bilingual classes. The change..

Local authorities are pushing for more say over coastal permits, property boundaries, and development decisions The debate over how Spain's coastline should be managed has reignited as the Ministry for Ecological Transition works on updating the General Coastal Regulation. The changes are designed..

Major work on the new train line is underway in the area over the next two months, meaning road closures and alternative routes Traffic diversions and temporary closures will come into force on the A-7 autovía in Totana from this Thursday March 5 as work progresses on the high-speed rail line..

After weeks of rain followed by warmer weather, experts are warning of higher pollen counts and more intense symptoms for allergy sufferers Murcia is known as the 'Garden of Spain'. There are lots of parks, green spaces, and Murcia is surrounded by pine forests and farmland. This is great, especially..

More 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 city to city can be difficult. The statistics confirm..

Work on the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas will improve safety for nearby homes and pedestrians Work has started on a new protective wall along the hillside of Castillo San Juan de las Águilas, in a project intended to keep both homes and pedestrians safe from falling rocks. The..

The 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) cameras, and one of them is on a road in Murcia..

Murcia, Cartagena, Molina de Segura and San Javier lead regional surge in buyer demand If you have been following Spain's push to ease the housing crisis with a €23 billion fund, here's some more evidence of the demand driving it: four Murcia towns have cracked Spain's top 100 most sought-after..

Residents step into the spotlight, becoming the stars of famous paintings as part of this new project Caser Residencial is bringing a touch of creativity and fun to everyday life for its residents. The latest project turns famous paintings into living art, with residents themselves becoming the stars..

Ryanair is keeping eight international routes from Murcia this summer, with 48 weekly flights and expected passenger growth of 12% For now, Murcia has stayed on the right side of Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary. The always interesting Irish airline has confirmed that Murcia International Airport (..

More 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 and hiking, with cooler temperatures but still..

Go bare by the sea at these peaceful Costa Cálida coves You may have done it already, or maybe you’re just curious, but at some point most people have wondered what it would be like to spend a day at the beach with nothing but the sea breeze and sunshine.   For many in the Region of..

From La Manga to Águilas the Region of Murcia boasts some of the finest dive sites in Europe Much is made these days of the need to create and promote “green tourism”, but the regional tourist board of Murcia is campaigning to attract visitors by promoting “blue tourism” during 2022...