REGION OF MURCIA, CARTAGENA LOCAL NEWS

After 50 years, work finally begins to dismantle Puerto Mayor in La MangaThe €23.6 million project will remove more than 2,500 metres of steel structures and restore almost 98 hectares of coastline at the Caleta del Estacio After decades of arguments, court cases and an unfinished port project sitting on the Mediterranean.. 06/10/2026

Cartagena's waterfront could soon be buzzing with markets and fairsEverything from Christmas markets to food fairs are planned from Alfonso XII dock to Santa Lucía The Port of Cartagena is working on a network of waterfront spaces for food markets, trade fairs and Christmas markets, with events set to spread.. 06/10/2026

Families in Spain could get up to €220 a month for food shoppingFamilies meeting the income and social requirements can receive between €100 and €220 a month, depending on the size of their household For families struggling to keep up with the cost of the weekly shop, a government-backed food support.. 06/10/2026

New €2 million project will take Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre to the next stageThe next stage will continue archaeological work inside the ancient arena, strengthen parts of the old bullring and create new areas for visitors Work at Cartagena's Roman amphitheatre is moving towards its next stage, with the current excavation.. 06/10/2026

Corvera airport hits six million passengers as more new routes are announcedThe airport has handled more than 709,000 passengers so far in 2026, with new connections to the Netherlands and UK coming next spring More than six million passengers have now travelled through Corvera airport since it opened in January 2019.. 06/10/2026

Free tacos are on the menu in Murcia today, and all you need is a flagTaco Bell and Duolingo are teaming up across Spain for International Taco Day Taco Bell and Duolingo are teaming up to mark International Taco Day today, Tuesday October 6, and anyone in the Region of Murcia who turns up with a flag and a bit of pronunciation.. 06/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 05/10/2026

Cartagena neighbourhoods set for smart sensors tracking air, noise and movement€130,258 scheme will gather live data across the city’s northern districts and feed it into a new digital twin Residents in northern Cartagena could soon have a clearer picture of the air they breathe, the noise around them, the weather and.. 05/10/2026

Spain continues with EES as other countries request a delaySome European airports are still dealing with queues and technical problems, but Spain is continuing with its EES rollout Spain is continuing to use the EU's new biometric border system, while several other European countries are still working.. 02/10/2026

Murcia on Red Alert as torrential rain floods streets across the RegionAEMET raises the warning as up to 40 litres of rain could fall in an hour, with an EsAlert sent to Mar Menor towns, Cartagena and Mazarrón What started as an orange weather warning this morning has now escalated dramatically, with the Murcia.. 02/10/2026

Murcia survey reveals strong opposition to easing Mar Menor pollution rulesA new regional survey found that 75.6% want stronger environmental protection for the lagoon, while just 5.7% support reducing controls and penalties on agricultural businesses The future of the Mar Menor continues to be a subject of debate in.. 02/10/2026

Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them   Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026

Murcia weekend weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms bring cooler temperaturesAEMET has issued weather warnings for parts of the Region of Murcia as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected from Thursday afternoon It may be October, but temperatures will still reach 33°C in Murcia city on Thursday. However, heavy rain.. 01/10/2026

Murcia is spending €688,000 getting its roads ready for autumn rainWith drainage systems, verges and road surfaces all in the mix, the work is already under way across several key routes With autumn around the corner and the prospect of heavy rainfall returning to the Region of Murcia, the regional government has launched.. 30/09/2026

Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026

Two earthquakes recorded in Murcia during the early hoursThe earthquakes measured 3.1 and 3 and were recorded just a few hours apart Two earthquakes were recorded in the Region of Murcia during the early hours of Wednesday September 30, both in the same area south of Beniel. The first happened at 2.04.. 30/09/2026

Murcia puts itself forward to trial AI emergency services technologyPlans include AI tools for managing 112 calls, advanced geolocation systems and better warnings during floods, fires and extreme weather, particularly in rural areas The Region of Murcia has offered to become a testing ground for new technology.. 29/09/2026

Calblanque welcomes its first barn owl chicks on recordA nest box installed by volunteers has produced a landmark breeding at the regional park, alongside good news for eagle owls Calblanque has something to celebrate. For the first time since monitoring began, a pair of barn owls has bred in the Calblanque.. 28/09/2026

COVID cases and respiratory infections spike across the Region of MurciaRespiratory infections have risen by 33% in a week, with COVID cases up 80% and flu infections also climbing COVID cases are increasing across the Region of Murcia, as respiratory infections begin to pick up with the arrival of autumn. The latest.. 28/09/2026

Cartagena's street signs are getting a fresh new lookThe Ayuntamiento is planning a gradual makeover in blue and white, with a special design for the historic centre Cartagena's street name plaques are about to get a makeover. The Ayuntamiento is preparing a gradual renewal of the signs that name the.. 28/09/2026