Lorraine WilliamsonSpanish police have arrested 24 people in Murcia over an alleged fraud involving more than €1.5 …
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Lorca’s burka-niqab debate shows how Spain’s culture wars are moving into town halls
The latest row over face-covering garments in Spain is no longer just a national talking point. …
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Spain rail safety concerns grow after crane collision in Cartagena
A passenger train collision with a crane in Cartagena (Murcia) on Thursday 22 January 2026 has …
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DANA Alice brings heavy rain to eastern Spain and Balearics
The Spanish weather agency AEMET has named its first high-impact DANA: Alice. The system is currently …
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Portmán Bay disaster: Spain’s toxic legacy resurfaces
On Murcia’s southeastern coast lies Portmán Bay, once a thriving fishing hub and postcard Mediterranean cove. …
Beachgoers at La Reya beach in Puerto de Mazarrón were startled on Thursday afternoon when a …
A shocking discovery was made by the Guardia Civil on a remote farm in Mula, located …
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Veto on Islamic festivals in Jumilla stirs controversy
The southern Spanish town of Jumilla has become the epicentre of a political controversy after a …
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Murcia targets Belgian market to grow MICE tourism sector
Murcia is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a competitive destination for international MICE tourism, …
A joint operation by the Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional has led to the arrest of …
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