SAN JAVIER, ALL MURCIA NEWS

Emergency warnings issued to phones in Granada as southwest Spain put on weather warningSevere rain alerts and emergency messages have spread across Andalucía as Storm Emilia approaches Murcia and Valencia Spain weather warnings, Sunday December 14   Emergency warning messages have been sent to thousands of mobile phones.. 13/12/2025

Man arrested for public exposure and aggressive behaviour in Santiago de la RiberaA man caused disturbances at a pharmacy and a nearby park, exposing himself in public and threatening officers A man was arrested on Monday December 8 in Santiago de la Ribera, San Javier, after causing disturbances at a pharmacy and later in a.. 12/12/2025

Snap a selfie at San Javier Library's Christmas TreeThe library's annual tree made from stacked books is back, along with surprise giveaways and special activities 'Tis the season to be reading, and to celebrate the library in San Javier has set up its annual Christmas tree made.. 12/12/2025

A season of kindness: HELP Murcia Mar Menor and the community give backWith Christmas approaching, HELP Murcia Mar Menor has shared and received support that will make a real difference to families across the Region In the run-up to Christmas, which is a time when many families feel the strain more than ever, HELP Murcia.. 12/12/2025

Mar Menor begins showing early signs of recoveryNew IEO findings point to the first modest recovery of native seagrass since the 2016 collapse The poor old Mar Menor may finally be turning a corner. A new report from the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) shows the first.. 12/12/2025

San Javier Airport's forgotten planes up for auction A Cessna Skyhawk and Piper Navajo, abandoned for years at San Javier Airport, are now being offered at auction by Aena A rare opportunity is up for grabs at San Javier Airport but it is also a bittersweet reminder of the former glory days of the.. 11/12/2025

Rain all weekend long: Murcia weather forecast December 11-14It won’t be getting as cold as previously thought, but it will be much wetter, with more to come next week   Murcia weather forecast, afternoon of Sunday December 14   It’s going to be a sopping wet weekend in the southwest.. 11/12/2025

Warm December weather triggers more migrant boats arriving in MurciaUnseasonably calm seas are extending the crossing season as more boats reach Cartagena For the second week in a row, unusually warm weather along Spain’s south-eastern coastline is driving a fresh spike in small boats attempting the journey from.. 11/12/2025

San Javier's festive double delight: Playmobil and crochet Nativities light up the museumOver 2,000 plastic figures and 200 handmade yarn scenes bring Christmas magic to life until 6 January San Javier brings Christmas to life in miniature this year with two very different, but equally charming, Nativity scenes at its museum. If you enjoy a festive..

La Manga transport stays affordable with €421,000 budget boost for 2026Discounts maintained on key bus lines while culture and sports get extra funding Great news for La Manga and Cabo de Palos residents: the La Manga Consortium's Board has approved a healthy €421,000 budget for 2026, up 4.71% from last year. This.. 09/12/2025

Cartagena hospital fire prompts camera surveillance and facade review amid negligence claimsHealth Minister announces tobacco crackdown and safety upgrades after suspected cigarette start Health authorities in Murcia are taking tough new steps to prevent fires in hospitals after a blaze at Santa Lucía University General Hospital in Cartagena.. 05/12/2025

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats Are you planning to move to Spain and looking for a health insurance policy specifically designed for expats? We understand that such an abundance of information can be overwhelming, particularly when you wish to make a decision as quickly as possible.. 02/12/2025

Santa Lucía Hospital had polyurethane cladding in its walls, like in fatal Valencia tower fireA day after the fire, health services have returned to normal in the Cartagena hospital, although investigations are turning up potentially worrying safety factors Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena is returning to normal activity following this..

IN PHOTOS: What Santa Lucía Hospital looks like now The Santa Lucía Hospital in Cartagena, Murcia was the site of a large fire on Wednesday November 26 Much of Block 5 of the hospital was affected 113 patients across four floors had to be evacuated Investigators.. 27/11/2025

It's nearly December but San Javier is already tackling summer heat in La MangaNative trees and shade structures to cool public spaces and combat heat island effect Even though December is rapidly approaching and many of us are starting to wrap up warm in the colder weather and think about the Christmas festivities, San Javier.. 25/11/2025

Seafood prices set to soar in Murcia ahead of ChristmasEarly shoppers and supply shortages are driving red prawn costs sky-high in the Region Seafood markets in Murcia are already feeling the rush of the upcoming Christmas season, bringing with it price hikes and worries that the iconic red prawns may not.. 19/11/2025

Child poverty in Murcia hits alarming highs, affecting over 122,000 youngsters Four in ten children are at risk of social exclusion, the highest rate in Spain and a clear call for urgent action Child poverty continues to rise unchecked in the Region of Murcia, with more than 122,000 children now living below the poverty line... 14/11/2025

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 04/11/2025

Murcia to give €200 to help young people get their driving licenceThe regional government is aiming to support over 2,500 young people via the €514,000 initiative Young people in the Region of Murcia can now apply for financial aid to help them obtain their driving licence, thanks to a new €514,000 initiative.. 04/11/2025

Region of Murcia public holiday calendar 2026 released already: These are the 12 national and regional festivos next yearIn addition to these dates, there will also be two local holidays which will be decided by each municipality in the Region Each year, the Region of Murcia has over a dozen public bank holidays for the various fiestas dotted throughout the calendar.. 29/10/2025