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
Four Iberian lynx kittens born in the wild in the Highlands of LorcaThe litter is the third ever recorded from a female released in the Region of Murcia The Highlands of Lorca have welcomed four new Iberian lynx kittens into the world, with conservationists confirming the birth of the latest litter from one of the.. 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
Lorca prepares for scorching summer as street awnings go upGround temperatures can be reduced by 15ºC under the awnings of Lorca! Although it’s still May the daytime temperatures in the Region of Murcia are reaching well into the 30s this week, and in response the Town Hall of Lorca has confirmed that.. 26/05/2026
The beaches of Lorca prepare for summer!Beach cleaning and the preparation of facilities along the coast near Calnegre The municipality of Lorca is the second largest in Spain, covering an area well in excess of 1,650 square kilometres, and while that includes the historic city itself and a.. 22/05/2026
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
Spain blocks major solar plant planned between Murcia and the Vega BajaOfficials say proposed solar complex could cause significant environmental damage across Murcia and Alicante municipalities A major solar energy project planned between Murcia and the Vega Baja has been blocked after Spain's Ministry for Ecological.. 22/05/2026
Dozens of Lorca pig farms set to be legalised after years of planning uncertaintyThirty-seven farms operating without proper permits are set to be legalised this month but 15 others will have to shut down Lorca city council is set to approve a change to the local urban plan this month that will legalise 37 pig farms that.. 20/05/2026
Murcia measles outbreak grows as eight new cases are confirmed in AlcantarillaThe latest infections bring the total number of confirmed cases linked to the outbreak to twelve as health officials continue tracing contacts Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed eight new measles cases linked to the outbreak first detected.. 20/05/2026
Improvements imminent on coast road from Mazarrón to Águilas1.2 million euros for resurfacing and other work on the road to Ramonete and Cañada de Gallego A budget of precisely 1,210,971 euros has been agreed for plans to repair and improve the old road along the coast between the municipalities of Lorca.. 19/05/2026
Fourth measles case confirmed as Alcantarilla outbreak investigation continuesThe latest case involves an adult woman linked to earlier patients, while authorities say the source of infection is still unknown Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed a fourth case of measles linked to the outbreak detected in Alcantarilla.. 15/05/2026
New nocturnal illumination for Lorca castleThe complete extent of the old defensive wall now stands out over Lorca during the hours of darkness Lorca castle has unveiled a new LED illumination system which has transformed the image of the “Fortress of the Sun” by night, shedding light.. 15/05/2026
Two more minor earthquakes recorded overnight in TotanaSmall earthquakes were recorded in the early hours, with two light tremors measuring 1.6 and 2.0 reported by Spain's National Geographic Institute Two minor earthquakes were felt during the early hours of Wednesday May 13, in Totana, according.. 13/05/2026
Iberian lynx comeback continues as 31 kittens born in Spanish breeding centresThe species was once on the brink of extinction but is now expanding into new areas of Spain Just over 20 years ago, the Iberian lynx was on the brink of extinction, with fewer than 100 animals left in the wild across the Iberian Peninsula.  .. 13/05/2026
Lorca undertakes urgent repairs on the historic Porche de San Antonio city gateThe gate dates from the Moorish rule of Lorca but was affected by torrential rain in 2025 The Town Hall of Lorca has announced an 18,000-euros emergency action to protect the Porche de San Antonio, the only remaining medieval entrance gate of its kind.. 07/05/2026