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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

Improvements imminent on coast road from Mazarrón to Ãguilas1.2 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

Booking opens on Wednesday for June free tours of the Roman amphitheatre of CartagenaSee for yourself the progress in excavating the 2,000-year-old arena As of 9.00 on Wednesday 20th May booking is open for the free guided tours of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, where excavation is still under way as more and more of the 2,000-year.. 19/05/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026

Panoramic lift officially presented in Puerto de MazarrónGreat views over the Bay of Mazarrón from this new urban facility alongside the Rihuete beach The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has finally visited the new panoramic lift on the seafront alongside the Paya del Rihuete to inaugurate.. 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

Murcia police arrest two Irish nationals in international drug smuggling operationInvestigators in Murcia and Valencia found cocaine, heroin and marijuana hidden inside household appliances Two Irish nationals have been arrested in the south of Spain after Guardia Civil officers uncovered what investigators describe as a sophisticated.. 14/05/2026

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

Final phase begins on Sierra Espuña snow well restoration projectThe project aims to preserve one of Alhama de Murcia’s most important cultural and environmental landmarks Work is continuing on the final phase of a major restoration project at the historic snow wells of Sierra Espuña, one of the most.. 11/05/2026

Search continues for missing Mazarrón man after a house fire in La AtalayaEmergency services are searching the area around La Atalaya, after a 56-year-old man was reported missing following a house fire that destroyed part of the property Emergency crews are continuing the search for a 56-year-old man from La Atalaya.. 07/05/2026

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

Your chance to shape Alhama de Murcia's future as budget opens to public voteNeighbourhood meetings and an online platform will allow residents to put forward ideas and vote on future investment projects Residents of Alhama de Murcia once again have the chance to decide how part of the municipal budget will be spent. The.. 07/05/2026

Important progress in the fight against the Camposol biogas plantIndications that the biogas plant company may be seeking an alternative location At a public meeting held on 1st May in the local golf club the Camposol Legal Platform against Biogas has been able to give good news to the local residents who are opposing.. 07/05/2026

Defunct Camposol Hospital up for auction after lasting just six months before going bankruptThe Guadalentín Hospital was supposed to revolutionise healthcare in southwest Murcia, but it never even reached full capacity It was supposed to be a revolution in healthcare for Camposol and the wider southwest of Murcia, backed by the regional.. 06/05/2026

Balcony laundry ban returns as new rules come into force in Puerto LumbrerasUpdated ordinance introduces fines, noise controls and stricter rules on public behaviour Residents in Puerto Lumbreras are being warned that a new set of local rules will soon come into force, bringing tighter controls on everyday habits including hanging.. 06/05/2026

2.2 magnitude earthquake felt in Cieza during the early hours of the morningAnother tremor measuring 1.5 magnitude took place at 4:55am between Alhama de Murcia and Totana A mild earthquake was felt in Cieza in the early hours of Wednesday morning, May 6. The tremor, which measured 2.2 in magnitude, occurred at 1:38am.. 06/05/2026

The number of beachside Blue Flags in Ãguilas rises to 12 in 2026Águilas is now the third most decorated town in the whole of Spain! Águilas The town and municipality of Águilas has been awarded 152 of the coveted Blue Flags this year in recognition of the quality of its beaches and other summer.. 05/05/2026

New landscaped green area planned at key entrance to Lorca CastleWork is already underway to transform the unused land close to the church of San Juan A neglected patch of land in Lorca is set for a major makeover with plans to turn it into a beautiful green space right next to one of the city’s best.. 05/05/2026

This Murcia seaside town has been named Europe's best place for a boat tripÁguilas has topped a new ranking thanks to its calm Mediterranean setting, beaches and easy access to the water A little-known coastal town in the Region of Murcia has been named the best destination in Europe for a boat trip, putting Águilas.. 04/05/2026
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