ALCANTARILLA, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Princess Leonor awarded Gold Medal and named Adoptive Daughter of San JavierPrincess Leonor received a great reception in San Javier as they recognised her military training and the special connection with the Royal Family It's been a busy few weeks for Princess Leonor, who recently completed her parachute training.. 04/06/2026

Measles outbreak in Alcantarilla rises to 14 confirmed casesHealth authorities confirm 14 cases and say a further 29 are still under investigation as epidemiological teams search for the source of infection The current chain of infections is the largest recorded since 2010, when 96 cases were reported in.. 04/06/2026

Princess Leonor completes parachute training as her time in Murcia draws to a closePrincess Leonor has completed parachute training at Alcantarilla Air Base and received several civic honours, including the title of adopted daughter of San Javier Princess Leonor has completed her basic parachute training at the Méndez.. 03/06/2026

Major wildfire near Murcia City forces evacuations as more than 110 hectares burnFlames came within metres of homes in Los Garres as residents joined firefighters in efforts to protect properties A major wildfire broke out on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, in the protected Carrascoy-El Valle natural park near Los Garres, sending.. 03/06/2026

Murcia restaurants and bars struggle to find staff for the summer seasonEmployers warn they are being forced to recruit inexperienced workers and train them on the job to cope The hospitality sector in the Region of Murcia is heading into the summer season facing a growing shortage of qualified workers, as employers.. 27/05/2026

Police called to reports of a 'tiger' roaming rooftops in MurciaResidents in Molina de Segura contacted police after spotting what they believed was a dangerous animal roaming across rooftops Residents in the town of Molina de Segura got quite a fright this week after several people became convinced there was.. 27/05/2026

Move over Silicon Valley: A Murcia startup is at the heart of the AI boomFreepik has rebranded under the name of Murcia-based AI startup Magnific following its acquisition Two local lads from Murcia are taking the world by storm. Javi López and Emilio Nicolás founded Magnific, an AI tool that improves.. 26/05/2026

Rental prices keep climbing across Murcia and Cartagena as prices approach record levelsLatest figures show rents in Murcia are up 6.6% on last year, matching previous peak levels seen in 2025 Rental prices across the Region of Murcia continue to rise, which is bad news for those trying to save for a mortgage deposit and get onto.. 25/05/2026

Spain agrees €7 billion housing plan with €308 million earmarked for MurciaThe new State Housing Plan 2026-2030 was backed unanimously by all regional governments The Spanish Government will invest €308 million in the Region of Murcia under the State Housing Plan 2026-2030, with €35.2 million expected to be.. 22/05/2026

Murcia's Northwest Ring Road cuts traffic jams by more than half in first weeksNew figures show major improvements around Espinardo and the A-7 after long-awaited road fully opened in March Murcia’s long-awaited Northwest Ring Road is already making a noticeable difference for drivers across the metropolitan area, with new.. 15/05/2026

Fake phone number that features on The Simpsons is actually for a business in Alcantarilla, MurciaThe Murcia telecommunications company has received dozen of joke calls and messages from fans over the years The Simpsons is one of the longest-running and best-loved TV shows ever created and its writers have often been linked with eerie abilities.. 11/09/2023