LOS ALCÁZARES, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Finally, Murcia's weather takes a turn for the better: Weekly forecast February 16-19The wind is forecast to ease off, at long last, bringing sunny skies and a rise in temperatures Murcia weather forecast, Wednesday February 18   After pretty much a full month of weather warnings from the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 16/02/2026

Fire in Cabo Tiñoso brought under control after burning nearly 100 hectaresEmergency teams brought the fire under control, but not before 80 caravans had to be evacuated and two hikers rescued The forest fire that broke out on Saturday evening, February 14, in Cabo Tiñoso, Cartagena, is now under control after.. 16/02/2026

Murcia to oppose the national plan to declare European eels endangeredMurcia pushes back on eel protections to support local fishing in the Mar Menor The story of the European eel in the Mar Menor has been developing over the past few months. In January, environmental groups ANSE and WWF released 70 tagged eels back.. 16/02/2026

Los Narejos shopping centre gets a second life as the new Mar Menor Leisure CentreAfter years of neglect, the former Las Velas centre is being transformed and will reopen this summer with six cinemas, outdoor terraces and fresh energy There’s finally light at the end of the tunnel for Los Narejos’ once bustling shopping.. 16/02/2026

Murcia will reduce class sizes for children starting Primary school in SeptemberClass sizes will drop from 25 to 22, giving teachers more time to support each child from the start Starting next September 2026/2027, children in Murcia who are beginning the first year of Primary school will be in slightly smaller classes. The.. 16/02/2026

IN PHOTOS: Winds continue to cause destruction across the Region of Murcia as speeds top 100kmhHundreds of incidents have been reported this Saturday, with one man even losing his life after falling into a swollen river   The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) had warned that powerful winds would sweep across the Region this.. 14/02/2026

Rafa Nadal launches new charity golf tournament series at La Manga ClubLa Manga Club hosts the opening round of a four-stop charity golf series across Spain this year Rafa Nadal is teeing off a new charity golf series for businesses, with the first event set for February 26 and 27 at La Manga Club in Los Belones.. 13/02/2026

Work starts on the first seafront bicycle lane in Los AlcázaresThe first 490-metre phase is the first step towards a continuous coastal route that will connect the seafront with a safe and eco-friendly bike lane Work has now started in Los Alcázares on the first section of its new Paseo Marítimo.. 13/02/2026

Strong winds force Carnival cancellations and event changes across MurciaOrange weather warnings bring strong winds of up to 90 km/h, prompting councils to postpone Carnival parades and cancel outdoor events Spain's state weather agency, the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (Aemet), has issued orange alerts.. 13/02/2026

Missing Murcia woman tells of two-year captivity and abuse in countryside houseSalma, 38, escaped over a fence after 22 months of alleged beatings, rapes and threats Salma R., a 38-year-old Moroccan woman who was reported missing in Murcia in 2024, has told police she was held captive, beaten and repeatedly raped for almost two.. 13/02/2026

La Playa del Espejo in Los Alcazares to become even more accessible for everyoneNew improvements will upgrade the beach's facilities, including walkways, adapted showers, shaded areas and fully accessible information The Town Hall of Los Alcázares is set to improve and expand the accessible beach facilities.. 12/02/2026

Murcia forecast February 12-15: More weather warnings for strong wind all this weekendThe wind just won’t let up in Spain after a January that was one of the darkest and wettest in over a quarter of a century! Murcia weather warnings, Friday February 14   It seems hard to believe after so many weeks of gusty conditions.. 12/02/2026

Court investigates the death of a young English teacher in Murcia hospital Authorities have launched an inquiry following the death of a 24-year-old Filipina English teacher at Virgen de La Arrixaca Hospital A 24-year-old Filipina English teacher has died at Murcia's Virgen de La Arrixaca hospital, prompting a court.. 12/02/2026

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to 15th March at the IFEPA exhibition and show venue in Torre Pacheco, along with an..

Los Alcázares launches first-ever Easter beach lifeguard serviceRescue workers and jet skis will be deployed on two Los Alcázares beaches from March 28 to April 6 Los Alcázares is breaking with tradition by deploying lifeguards during Holy Week for the first time ever, in response to growing numbers.. 11/02/2026

Flood-prone stretch of the RM-19 finally getting the drainage it desperately needsWork on kilometre points 22-24 hopes to prevent flooding, improve safety and keep the busy motorway open during heavy rain If you live in the Mar Menor area, you'll know that as soon as it rains, this stretch of the RM-19 motorway floods, every.. 10/02/2026

How the Mar Menor recovery money is being spent: Less than a fifth used so farSome key projects have begun across the Region of Murcia, like dune restoration and flood prevention The Ministry for Ecological Transition has given an update on just how much they have spent so far of the €675 million allocated .. 10/02/2026

Worker absences drain €2.6 million a day from Murcia businessesNew report reveals staggering annual cost equivalent to 2.29% of regional GDP Companies in the Region of Murcia are losing €2.62 million every single day due to staff absenteeism, according to a new report that lays bare the scale of the problem... 10/02/2026

Passenger attacks Ryanair employee over hand luggage dispute at Palma AirportThe incident reportedly escalated quickly during check-in for a Ryanair flight to Madrid, leaving staff and passengers shaken According to local reports, a passenger at Palma de Mallorca airport got into a violent confrontation with a Ryanair employee..

Los Alcázares delivers petition with 15,000 signatures demanding 24-hour health clinicResidents in this part of the Mar Menor are aggrieved at the lack of 24/7 A&E coverage in Los Alcázares The Town Hall of Los Alcázares, acting on behalf of the local population, has delivered a petition signed by more than 15,000 people.. 09/02/2026