REGION OF MURCIA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Murcia hospital cuts breast cancer diagnosis from weeks to under an hourA simple rethink of how tests are scheduled at the Virgen de la Arrixaca has already helped more than 250 women, and the approach is now being recognised nationally It started with a two-minute wait. Radiologists at the Virgen de la Arrixaca Hospital.. 20/08/2026

Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictionsA change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person´s registered sex does not wipe out a previous conviction for gender violence.. 20/08/2026

Illegal 'floating petrol station' discovered at La Manga boat hire businessGuardia Civil officers seize more than 1,000 litres of petrol after finding fuel stored in a van, garage and floating chest without the required licence A La Manga boat and jet ski hire business has been caught storing more than 1,000 litres of.. 20/08/2026

Storms, hail and rain on the way: Murcia weather forecast August 20-23Aemet is forecasting potentially strong thunderstorms, heavy showers and hail inland on Thursday, followed by a drop in temperatures The past few days have brought more hot and humid weather to the Region of Murcia, with the humidity making the.. 20/08/2026

Cocaine seizures in Spain have fallen sharply, but synthetic drugs are surgingNew annual drug statistics show 370 tonnes seized nationwide in 2025, with ecstasy, tusi and crystal MDMA all on the rise while traditional trafficking routes face increased pressure Spain's security forces seized 370 tonnes of drugs in 2025, according.. 20/08/2026

Spain's Mediterranean coast is quietly becoming a major destination for swinger tourismFrom Murcia and Alicante to the Costa del Sol and beyond, liberal leisure is growing fast along southern Spain's coastline this summer Spain has long been known for its sunshine, beaches and relaxed attitude to life, but there's another kind of.. 19/08/2026

€5.2 million flood prevention works planned across Murcia and AlicanteThree Murcia companies have been awarded contracts to carry out preventive work across the four provinces covered by the Segura basin With heavy rain and flash flooding capable of causing serious problems across south-east Spain, more than €5.. 19/08/2026

Mediterranean Sea off Murcia reaches record temperatures raising concerns over storms and marine lifeThe tropicalisation of the Mediterranean is changing life above and beneath the waves while making summer nights increasingly uncomfortable The Mediterranean around the Region of Murcia has reached record temperatures this summer, with the unusually.. 19/08/2026

103,000 homes in Murcia are classed as empty, so where are they?The latest INE figures show that one in eight homes in the Region is classified as unused, with Cartagena recording the highest number More than 103,000 homes across the Region of Murcia are classed as empty, according to figures from Spain'.. 19/08/2026

Budget Imserso holidays go on sale for pensioners in the Region of Murcia this SeptemberSales for the 2026-2027 season open on September 16 for priority members across Spain and September 17 for everyone else Pensioners across the Region of Murcia and the rest of Spain will soon be able to get their hands on this year's Imserso trips.. 19/08/2026

17 rescued from La Manga waters after red flags ignoredSeveral people were caught by strong currents over the weekend, with some rescued hundreds of metres from the shore Seventeen people had to be rescued from the sea in La Manga on Sunday August 16 after entering areas marked with red flags warning.. 18/08/2026

Estacio Bridge breakdown in La Manga leaves boats stranded since Monday eveningThe Estacio Bridge has been unable to open for boat traffic since 6pm on Monday, although thankfully roads remain unaffected Boats have been left unable to reach port in La Manga after the Estacio Bridge broke down on Monday evening, August 17, preventing.. 18/08/2026

Murcia fashion firm Liwe shuts 36 more Inside stores as it battles €69 million debtThe Murcia-based company has closed 136 stores since the start of 2025 and now has around 200 Inside outlets still operating as it works to restructure its finances The Murcia-based company behind fashion chain Inside has closed another 36 shops.. 18/08/2026

50 heat-related deaths recorded in Murcia this summerThe estimated death toll has more than doubled in a year as Murcia experiences one of its most extreme summers on record The health impact of this summer's exceptional heat is becoming increasingly clear, with 50 deaths in the Region of Murcia.. 18/08/2026

Cartagena set for a busy fortnight as 11 cruise ships bring more than 22,000 passengersMajor ships including Sky Princess Britannia Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky will call at Cartagena between August 16 and 29 Cartagena is in for a particularly busy couple of weeks, with 11 cruise ships scheduled to call at the port between Sunday August.. 17/08/2026

Murcia's countryside is stealing some of the summer spotlightRural accommodation reached 83% occupancy in July and is expected to hit 93% in August, properties with swimming pools are already fully booked Beaches might be one of Murcia's biggest attractions, but this summer there's another part of.. 17/08/2026

Corvera Airport set to pass one million passengers again in 2026Passenger numbers are up 9% so far this year as Murcia’s airport adds new international routes and continues its recovery Corvera Airport is on course to pass the one million passenger mark for just the second time ever as traffic continues.. 17/08/2026

Murcia is quietly becoming one of Spain's most sought-after filming destinations, and Hollywood has noticedFrom Fast & Furious to The Walking Dead, the region is attracting major productions and aiming for 75 in 2026 alone Stand in the Mahoya desert near Abanilla on any given day and you might find yourself on the border between Mexico and the United States.. 17/08/2026

Montessori British School Murcia celebrates 100% pass rate in 2026 International A Level examsOutstanding results highlight the school’s focus on individual talents interests and personalised learning Montessori British School Murcia is celebrating another impressive set of results after its students achieved a 100% pass rate in the.. 17/08/2026

Murcia weather forecast August 17-20: Heat builds before rain and storms returnTemperatures are set to climb towards 40°C inland but there’s a strong chance of rain in several parts of the Region mid-week Weather alerts for high temperatures on Tuesday August 18   The Region of Murcia is heading into another.. 17/08/2026