Spain’s Murcia Region has lowest cancer death rates, figures reveal
MURCIA is the region with the lowest death rate associated with cancer, new figures have revealed. Although 2,765 people died as a result of the
AMAZING VIDEO: Spanish architect strips off to test Europe’s largest overhanging pool, in Murcia
A SPANISH city will soon have the largest cantilevered swimming pool in Europe, the second largest in the world. The Murcia pool is part of
Costa Calida cops chase fake fundraisers out of town in high-speed pursuit
A ROMANIAN family posing as fundraisers for a deaf-and-dumb charity, have been detained after fleeing from Cabo de Palos, on the Mar Menor peninsula. One
Costa Calida mayor slams €80m flood defence budget as being less than a third of what’s needed in Spanish Mar Menor town
A COSTA CALIDA mayor has pointed out that although the regional government of Murcia is supporting an €80m plan to prevent flood damage in Los
Flu epidemic admissions increase by 50% in Spain’s Murcia region, with 700 new cases reported daily.
THIS winter’s epidemic of influenza in the region of Murcia continues to spread, with higher numbers than ever being reported. Regional health authorities admit to
American sisters urged to declare rape accusations before a judge in Spain’s Murcia as suspects prepare to file false accusation claims
A MURCIA judge has pleaded for three American sisters to declare before a judge their claims that they were raped by three Afghan men on
Olive Press reader captures dramatic pictures of van “exploding into flames” on motorway in Spain’s Murcia.
OLIVE PRESS reader, Pauline McGonigle, sent us these dramatic pictures of a vehicle catching fire on the RM19 motorway between San Javier and Murcia, today.
Murcia’s flu epidemic now raging through Spain
HAVING reached epidemic levels in the Murcia region earlier this week, the outbreak of influenza has spread throughout the country. Health ministers in the region
Children and elderly warned as air pollution reaches record levels in Spain’s Murcia
MURCIA city has been forced to introduce special measures after its air pollution levels rose to new heights. The San Basilio measuring station saw record
Spain’s Murcia region enjoys it’s warmest December this millennium
THE MURCIA region has just enjoyed its warmest December since 1995. Figures from the State Meteorological Agency (SMA) show that the average temperature last month
Manhunt after THREE young American sisters raped and sexually assaulted in savage New Years Eve attack in Spain’s Murcia
A MANHUNT is underway for three men accused of raping and sexually assaulting three American sisters in southern Spain. The shocking assault is said to
WATCH: Dramatic moment boy, 4, saved from choking to death by police officer in southern Spain
THIS is the moment a quick thinking Policia Nacional agent saved a boy from choking this week. CCTV footage shows a woman – the boy’s
‘CRITICAL CONDITION’: Child in coma with alcohol poisoning after passing out from booze session near Murcia railway line
The youngster was attended by Policia Local officers and two ambulances before being rushed to the University General Hospital
Spain’s far right Vox party wins most votes in Murcia at Spanish General Election
Turnout at the general election, which was narrowly won by the PSOE, was only 73.53%, three percentage points down from the April elections
Snow falling in Spain’s Mallorca, while Costa del Sol, Balearics, Murcia and Costa Blanca on weather alert for 120 km/h wind and six-metre waves
ON Spain’s election day, the first snow of the year has been reported in Mallorca, while much of the country has weather warnings in place.
NEW store stocking thousands of Tesco products opens in Spain’s Murcia
There are 7,500 lines on offer, including many from Tesco’s ‘Finest’ range
Six charged with fraud and falsification of documents after expat received three traffic violations for car unknowingly purchased and insured in her name
A BAND of criminals that fraudulently purchased cars in the name of unknowing expats has fallen after a police sting led to the arrests of
WATCH: British expats and Spaniards protest after 3 million fish found dead in Spain’s Mar Menor catastrophe
Local fishermen also wore black, in memory of the fish that perished in the shallow waters
WATCH: Gota fria has left Mar Menor in environmental crisis after THREE TONNES of dead fish pulled from waters in Spain’s Murcia
Thousands of fish and crustaceans have died after suffocating due to the change in the water's properties following last month's flooding
PICTURED: Andalucian soldiers killed in Air Force plane crash in Spain’s Murcia just WEEKS after fellow pilot died same way
The two soldiers were taking part in a training flight, before an engine fault saw the pair attempt to land on La Manga
BREAKING: Military plane carrying two people crashes into sea off Spain’s Murcia
It comes just three weeks after Air Force pilot Marin Nuñez died in the same area after his plane crashed
STORMY SKIES: Yellow weather warnings issued for Spain’s Andalucia, Murcia and Costa Blanca
MALAGA is among five Andalucian provinces that have been placed on yellow alert for storms today. Cadiz, Almeria, Jaen and Granada all have warnings in
Manhunt launched after dog KILLED by ‘poisoned’ food at popular dog beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with four other pets ill
Whilst police investigate who may be responsible, council workers are combing the area and the neighbouring beaches of Cobaticas and Playa Gachero for further traces
Pilot killed in fighter jet crash off Spain’s Murcia
The air plane had been filmed by onlookers as it hit the water at high speed near La Manga
BRICKS AND MORTARS: Police in Spain issue warning after British expat finds unexploded bombs in basement
It comes as four more discarded ordinances were discovered next to a Marbella golf course
Elderly British hiker dies in cliff fall after getting separated from group in southern Spain
An investigation is now underway and the results of a post-mortem are expected today
