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Murcia's high-speed rail link goes from strength to strength as Ouigo hits 550,000 passengersThe low-cost operator has expanded its Madrid-Murcia service by 50% since its launch in late 2024 Just under two years after low-cost rail operator Ouigo launched its Madrid-Murcia service, the French-owned company has confirmed that it has carried.. 03/04/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026

Listeria Alert: Tora smoked salmon recalled in SpainHealth authorities are telling people with Tora smoked salmon at home not to eat it after Listeria was found Spanish food safety authorities have issued a warning after Listeria monocytogenes was found in Tora brand smoked salmon. The alert was.. 03/04/2026

The cost of renting continues to rise in Murcia and is now higher than buying in some areasFour towns have now passed nine euros per square metre, with La Manga reaching over ten The latest figures from Idealista show that, on average, rents in the region went up by 9% in February compared with last year, reaching €9.10 per square.. 03/04/2026

Seve Ballesteros' 18-hole golf course in Murcia set to reopen after nearly a decadeLa Peraleja golf course is preparing to welcome players again this summer, with bookings expected to open towards the end of June A golf course in the Region of Murcia that many people had written off is now getting ready to reopen, with plans.. 03/04/2026

Enrique Roca Stadium set for exciting VIP expansion and upgradesPart of the stadium will be turned into a modern VIP area with more seats and better facilities Real Murcia's home, Enrique Roca Stadium, has been a fixture in Murcia city since it opened in 2006, but for many years it saw little investment.. 02/04/2026

Local and national bank holidays in the Region of Murcia this AprilAlongside Holy Thursday and Good Friday, towns including Ceutí, Jumilla, Murcia City, and Blanca have extra local holidays this April As today is April 1, it's a good time to take a look at the bank holiday days in the Region of Murcia.. 01/04/2026

Murcia prepares for Easter traffic as hundreds of thousands hit the roadsTraffic controls, mobile radars, drones, and helicopters will be in place across the Region on the busiest days The Region of Murcia is expecting a very busy period on its roads as the second phase of the Easter traffic operation begins. Starting.. 01/04/2026

Murcia's public debt passes €14 billion as long-term pressures continueThe region now carries debt equal to 31.2% of its economy, one of the highest levels in Spain Public debt in the Region of Murcia has climbed past €14 billion for the first time. The latest figures from the Banco de España show it reached.. 01/04/2026

Excavations at San Esteban are already uncovering important details about Medieval MurciaArchaeologists have completed the first 11 of 59 planned digs, uncovering homes, patios, wells, and even a hidden stone safe Archaeologists working at the San Esteban site in the city of Murcia are beginning to uncover how people lived in the city.. 31/03/2026

Baby airlifted to Alicante after dog attack in AbanillaThe five-month-old was bitten on the head while in his stroller, and police are now searching for the animal’s owner A five-month-old baby remains in hospital after being attacked by a dog in Abanilla last Saturday, in an incident that has left.. 31/03/2026

International families are spending more time and money in MurciaAround 357,000 families from outside Spain visit the Region of Murcia each year, staying for nearly 10 days The Región de Murcia is continuing to grow as a destination for international family tourism, with recent figures showing a steady.. 31/03/2026

62 kilometres of new hiking and cycling trails coming to Murcia's forestsCycling and walking paths, a campsite and viewpoints are all part of the plan to make Murcia's forests easier to explore  In the next few weeks, work will start in Coto Cuadros and Los Ásperos, as well as in Valle y Carrascoy. These.. 30/03/2026

FixTech brings expert computer repairs to your door across the Region of MurciaWith more 22 years of experience, FixTech offers a full range of computer repairs, sales and tech services If your computer has decided to stop cooperating, you don't have to pack it up and haul it to a shop. Alex Woods and the team at FixTech.. 30/03/2026

Eight new Murcia eateries shine with Repsol's 'Soletes'Eight local bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia have been awarded Soletes, bringing the community’s total to 112 recommended spots The Repsol Soletes, or “Little Suns”, recognise places where quality and warmth meet an affordable..

Amnesty International slams Murcia police for racist stop-and-search checksA coalition of social organisations has called for greater accountability and transparency in identity checks across the Region More than 20 social organisations gathered in Murcia city on Tuesday March 24 to mark the Day Against Racial Discrimination.. 25/03/2026

Murcia opens major new free car park by Tax Office ahead of spring festivitiesMore than 400 spaces available near Juan Carlos I, with free parking until after the Burial of the Sardine Drivers heading into Murcia now have a new option to avoid the usual hunt for a space, after the Ayuntamiento opened a large park-and-ride next.. 25/03/2026

Murcia's new El Carmen station set to open this year as key transport hubMinister Puente confirms train and bus services will fully integrate at the modern complex before the end of 2026 Passengers travelling through Murcia can expect a major change to their journeys this year, as the new El Carmen station is on track to open.. 24/03/2026

"I have Down syndrome and I am not so different from you" - a mural and a message for World Down Syndrome DayStreet art in Plaza Bohemia and a joyful flash mob in the city centre put inclusion and talent in the spotlight The plaza in front of ASSIDO’s centre in Plaza Bohemia is turning into a canvas for inclusion and creativity as part of this year&rsquo.. 23/03/2026

Free buses and parking in Murcia for Easter and Spring FestivalAyuntamiento rolls out park‑and‑ride, shuttles and free public transport to ease traffic on the busiest fiesta days The city of Murcia is preparing for Holy Week and the Spring Festival with a special mobility plan that makes it easier for residents.. 23/03/2026