REGION OF MURCIA, LOCAL NEWS MURCIA CITY

Russian hackers among possible suspects in Beniel Town Hall cyberattackThe Beniel Town Hall in Murcia systems were shut down as a precaution following a suspected cybersecurity breach It's not every day that a small town in the Region of Murcia finds itself linked to possible Russian hackers. But that is.. 20/01/2026

Fake pet scam in Murcia dismantled by the Guardia CivilOver 120 victims across Spain, including Murcia, fell prey to a gang selling pets that didn't exist The Guardia Civil has taken down a criminal gang that scammed more than 120 people through fake online pet ads. The operation, called &lsquo.. 19/01/2026

Region of Murcia loses almost half of bank branches in ten years as access gap widensMore than 390 bank offices have disappeared across the Region since 2015, leaving some towns with no branches at all and growing concern for older residents Something as everyday as withdrawing cash or paying a bill is becoming increasingly difficult.. 19/01/2026

Murcia and Andalucía face major shortages in residential care places for elderly peopleHigh occupancy in residential care highlights the need for more facilities, while services like Caser Residencial offer alternatives for seniors The Region of Murcia and Andalucía are both struggling to provide enough care home places for their.. 16/01/2026

International visitors drive tourism in MurciaData from Exceltur shows that Murcia's tourism sector is set to grow by 8.8% in 2026 Tourism in the Region of Murcia is set to build on a successful 2025. Local businesses are expecting an 8.8% increase in tourism sales in 2026, the second.. 14/01/2026

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

Cold homes and hard choices for thousands across the Region of MurciaOne in five residents struggle to heat their homes as energy poverty tightens its grip As winter takes hold, thousands of people across the Region of Murcia are facing the same stark dilemma each day: whether to spend what little money they have on heating.. 14/01/2026

Corvera airport ends 2025 on a high as passenger numbers continue to climbInternational travel drives growth at Region of Murcia International Airport despite domestic dip The Region of Murcia International Airport at Corvera has closed 2025 with just under one million passengers, rounding off a year of steady growth and.. 13/01/2026

Murcia cuts red tape to speed up housing constructionThe new law will combine all housing approval steps into a single process, cutting years off construction times The Regional Government of Murcia is taking steps to make building new homes faster and simpler. President Fernando López Miras.. 13/01/2026

Your place in the sun and your place underground? Bunkers on the rise in MurciaA giant billboard in the centre of Murcia is turning heads, signalling the rise of private bunkers Murcia is popular for its year-round sunshine and beautiful beaches, making it the perfect place for a second home. But what about a home a little.. 13/01/2026

Corvera Airport spends €125,000 a year keeping animals off the runwayThe new contract covers everything from birds and wild boar to stray dogs and cats at Murcia's international airport Aena has renewed its contract to keep animals away from the Region of Murcia International Airport at Corvera, ensuring planes.. 13/01/2026

Lorca's roads battered by rains are getting a swift fixAyuntamiento commits €80,000 to pothole repairs, debris clearance and resurfacing in rural districts Recent heavy rains have damaged roads across Lorca, but the Ayuntamiento is addressing the issues promptly. Councillor for Rural Districts Á.. 13/01/2026

30,000-year-old rock shelter in Murcia unveils ancient human lifeIntact Paleolithic site in Santomera yields sharp stone tools and extinct animal bones from Homo sapiens times Imagine digging just 20 minutes from Murcia and hitting a time capsule from 30,000 years ago. That's exactly what's happened at the.. 12/01/2026

President Sánchez's new funding rules will give an extra €1 billion to Murcia in 2027The revised system for budgeting and financing autonomous communities in Spain is designed to be fairer and will benefit the Region of Murcia more than any other The Spanish Government has proposed a new system for funding Spain’s regions.. 12/01/2026

Murcia's tourism boom brings higher spending, steadier jobs and little strain on daily lifeNew figures show visitors are spending more than ever while growth remains balanced across the region Foreign visitors to the Region of Murcia are not just coming in greater numbers, they are also spending more, and doing so in a way that is reshaping.. 09/01/2026

Spectacular wingsuit flight over Castillo de Monteagudo in MurciaAustrian pilot Lukas Loibl flies past the iconic hilltop castle near Murcia, reaching speeds of over 200kmh A spectacular wingsuit flight over Castillo de Monteagudo, a hilltop castle about 5 kilometres northeast of Murcia city, recently drew plenty.. 09/01/2026

Murcia hospitals at full stretch as post-holiday pressures mountEmergency rooms crowded despite falling flu numbers, with ministers warning of potential post-Christmas spike Hospitals across the Region of Murcia faced a challenging Wednesday this week, with nearly 100 patients left waiting for beds. The hardest hit.. 08/01/2026

Murcia breaks records in its best year yet for tourismMurcia city welcomed more visitors than ever, filled more hotel rooms and saw record overnight stays boost revenue Murcia capital city has long been one of Spain’s undiscovered cities. Maybe that’s why it has managed to keep its.. 08/01/2026

Worrying report shows air pollution in Murcia and Cartagena still above new EU limitsEcologistas en Acción report highlights Murcia and Cartagena among Spain's worst for NO₂ pollution Murcia and Cartagena are lagging behind when it comes to air quality improvements, according to a new analysis by environmental group.. 08/01/2026

Caser Cuidados offers professional home care services to older people in MurciaCaser Residencial’s personalised home assistance helps people remain in their own homes for as long as possible Caser Cuidados is the home care service offered by Caser Residencial designed to make daily life easier and safer for those who need.. 07/01/2026