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Sports

Raieste Murcia's great season: the team's chemistry is admirable

The Estonian men's basketball team is preparing for the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, with Sander Raieste performing well in his new club in Spain.

Feb 25 • 16:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British woman, 42, killed in terrifying Murcia lorry crash in front of her family

A 42-year-old British woman was tragically killed in a lorry crash in Murcia, Spain, witnessed by her family, who also suffered injuries.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Curro Torres will coach a Spanish third division club

Curro Torres, who led FCI Levadia to victory in the Estonian football championship, is set to become the head coach of Real Murcia in Spain's third division.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Kevin Punter comes to the rescue of Barça against UCAM Murcia

Kevin Punter's outstanding performance led FC Barcelona to a narrow victory over UCAM Murcia, securing their place in the Copa del Rey semifinals.

Feb 20 • 22:14 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The miracle of Kevin Punter quells the rebellion of Murcia

Kevin Punter's unexpected return from injury was pivotal in helping his team defeat UCAM Murcia.

Feb 20 • 22:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Will Clyburn: “Basketball is instinct, I’m better when I go off-script”

Will Clyburn reflects on his career and playing style before facing UCAM Murcia in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Devontae Cacok, an NBA champion in Murcia: "Many people doubted me. That motivates me. I just want to prove them wrong"

Devontae Cacok reflects on his unexpected journey to becoming an NBA champion, now playing for UCAM Murcia, and aims to prove his doubters wrong as he prepares for an upcoming match against FC Barcelona.

Feb 19 • 23:18 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A hundred people support Salma, the woman who escaped from her captor in Murcia: 'If they touch one of us, they touch us all'

A hundred people gathered in Murcia to support Salma, a Moroccan woman who escaped from her captor after nearly two years of abuse, highlighting issues of institutional racism and gender-based violence.

Feb 19 • 19:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A mayor of Murcia accuses a councilor with cancer of politically using the illness: 'His attitude is a disgrace'

The mayor of San Javier in the Murcia region, José Miguel Luengo, has accused Podemos councilor Matías Cantabella of exploiting his cancer diagnosis for political gain, leading to Luengo announcing a lawsuit against Podemos for insults made on social media.

Feb 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Spain's 'ghost islands' deliberately cut off from the mainland to keep tourists out

Spain's 'ghost islands' in the Mar Menor lagoon are intentionally isolated to preserve their natural environment and limit tourist access.

Feb 18 • 10:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

José Fuertes, the CEO of Grupo Fuertes and son of the founder of ElPozo, has passed away

José Fuertes, CEO of Grupo Fuertes and son of ElPozo's founder, has died at the age of 89.

Feb 18 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Paprika matters: a guide to buying and using the spice that does it all in Spain

The article provides a comprehensive guide on the various types of paprika available in Spain, emphasizing their unique qualities and uses in Spanish cuisine.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Juan, the man who helped Salma after 22 months of threats and torture in Murcia: 'I was terrified'

A man named Juan helped his friend Salma, who escaped after enduring 22 months of threats and torture in Murcia.

Feb 17 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake registered with epicenter in Tabernas felt in Almería, Granada, Jaén and Murcia

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck Tabernas, Spain, early on December 16, being felt widely across several provinces but with no reported damage or injuries.

Feb 16 • 07:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The regional financing system barely covers the expenditure on basic services

Spain's regional financing system only provided 99.6% coverage for the essential services expenditure in 2023, with Murcia and Valencia experiencing the lowest levels.

Feb 16 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Salma's ordeal in the house of horrors in Murcia: 'I had told him where I planned to bury her'

The article details the harrowing story of Salma, who was held captive for 22 months by her partner, Alberto S. M., in Murcia, Spain, and the upcoming legal proceedings against him.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The kidnapper of Salma, the woman held for 22 months, is brought before the judiciary

The kidnapper of Salma, who had been held captive for 22 months, has been brought before the judicial system in Spain, along with an accomplice accused of aiding in her captivity.

Feb 13 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Two years kidnapped by her own boyfriend: the story of beatings and rapes of Salma, whom her family considered missing

Salma, a Moroccan woman, was kidnapped by her boyfriend for nearly two years, during which her family believed she was missing.

Feb 12 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Four arrested in Murcia for detaining a woman missing since 2024

Four men have been arrested in Murcia, one of whom is accused of detaining a woman who has been missing since April 2024, with three others arrested for aiding and abetting.

Feb 12 • 13:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A woman kidnapped in Murcia manages to escape after two years missing

A woman who had been kidnapped for nearly two years in Murcia has escaped and prompted the arrest of four men connected to her captivity.

Feb 12 • 13:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Investigated as reckless homicide the death of the cyclist involved in an accident right at the border between Murcia and Alicante

The death of a cyclist in an accident on the border between the Spanish regions of Murcia and Alicante is being investigated as reckless homicide.

Feb 10 • 16:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Investigating the Death of a Cyclist as Involuntary Homicide at the Boundary Between the Provinces of Murcia and Alicante

Authorities are investigating the death of a cyclist in an accident near the boundary of Murcia and Alicante as a case of involuntary homicide due to complications in emergency response.

Feb 10 • 11:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Chess Analysis | A Gem from Lorca

Pablo Guirado, one of the brightest sub-12 chess talents from Spain, showcased his great skills at a traditional chess tournament in Murcia.

Feb 10 • 10:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

VIDEO: Raieste Shined in Spain with a Powerful Dunk, Many National Team Players Scored Heavily Abroad

Estonian basketball player Sander Raieste excelled in Spain, leading his team to a significant victory by scoring heavily this weekend.

Feb 8 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The perfect excursion for the end of February: in Murcia and the Segura River bed

The article highlights the unique charm of the Murcia region at the end of February, showcasing a stunning natural landscape full of blooming fruit trees along the Segura River.

Feb 7 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Raieste and Murcia Overpowered the Suuroru Club

In the FIBA Europe Cup, Estonia's Sander Raieste and Kasper Suuroru faced off, with Raieste's team Murcia defeating Suuroru's club with a score of 92-66, marking their fifth consecutive win.

Feb 4 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Workers of the private healthcare sector in Murcia: "With salaries frozen for 15 years, making ends meet is an obstacle course"

Private healthcare workers in Murcia express frustration over 15 years of frozen salaries, making it difficult to sustain their livelihoods.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Perfect Excursion for the End of February: The Route of the Water Wheels in Vega Alta del Segura

The article highlights a perfect excursion opportunity at the end of February to explore the water wheels along the Segura River in Abarán, Murcia, while also enjoying the beautiful peach blossom.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Epstein tried to reform his 'islands of horrors' with a Murcian architect

Jeffrey Epstein sought to refresh the image of his private islands by collaborating with a prestigious Spanish architectural firm and explored real estate investments in Spain during the crisis.

Feb 4 • 03:25 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

Investigate two more possible assaults by the surgeon accused of attacking a sedated patient in Murcia

A surgeon accused of assaulting a sedated patient during an operation in Murcia may have attacked other patients, according to testimonies suggesting unusual behavior.

Jan 16 • 09:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Investigating two more possible violations by the surgeon accused of assaulting a patient while operating in Murcia

A surgeon in Murcia, already accused of sexually assaulting a patient during surgery, faces additional allegations from two more patients who reported genital pain post-operation and a nurse reporting anomalous behavior.

Jan 16 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Police Free 65 Exploited Foreign Workers on a Farm in Murcia

The National Police have freed 65 foreign workers from a Murcia farm where they were subjected to 24-hour workdays and living in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions, leading to the arrest of five individuals for operating a labor exploitation network.

Jan 15 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Catalonia, Valencia, and Murcia are the communities that gain the most per capita with the new financing model

The report highlights how Catalonia, Valencia, and Murcia benefit significantly per capita from the new funding model, while criticizing the ad hoc measures designed for the Generalitat.

Jan 14 • 17:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Marco Rubio comes from Murcia (and from Seville, Valencia, Alicante and the Canary Islands): the 18 Spanish surnames, from García to Carrión, of the 'viceroy of Venezuela'

The article discusses Marco Rubio's Spanish roots and the historical context of the establishment of the Captaincy General of Venezuela in 1777.

Jan 11 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Firefighters in Murcia on the brink of collapse: "We fill the breathing equipment with expired compressors"

The Murcia Firefighting and Rescue Consortium is struggling due to a lack of planning and public investment, relying instead on the dedication of its firefighters, who claim the service has been deliberately weakened by the regional government.

Jan 10 • 21:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Madrid, Aragón, Murcia and Castilla y León will take the financing model to the Constitutional Court if it is enacted

Several autonomous communities governed by the PP are considering taking the new regional financing system to the Constitutional Court, which was announced by the minister amid reactions from various political factions.

Jan 9 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A 30-year-old woman rescued after getting stuck on a zip line 30 meters high in Murcia

A 30-year-old woman was successfully rescued after becoming stuck on a zip line 30 meters above the ground in Murcia.

Jan 9 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The vicious circle of the least productive region: Murcia survives among precarious employment and school dropout

Murcia struggles with low productivity, precarious employment, and high school dropout rates, contributing to its economic stagnation.

Jan 6 • 05:01 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The flare, the trendy Molotov cocktail in nightclubs: "They must be banned"

The article discusses the dangerous trend of using flares in nightclubs, particularly following a deadly fire in a Murcia nightclub that claimed 13 lives, prompting calls for a ban on such devices.

Jan 3 • 04:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How nightlife in Spain changed after the Murcia fire in 2023: led lights instead of flares and a manual of good practices

Following the tragic fire incident in Murcia that resulted in 13 fatalities, Spain has implemented new regulations for nightlife venues, including the use of LED lights instead of flares and a guide for best practices.

Jan 2 • 19:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A new cut to the Tajo-Segura makes Valencia and Murcia rearm: the Water Table, technical reports, and 'anomalies' detected in the Alto Tajo

A new regulation increases ecological flow requirements from the Tajo River, impacting farmers in Valencia and Murcia who rely on water from the Tajo-Segura transfer.

Dec 31 • 20:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

Campazzo and Feliz consolidate Real Madrid's lead in Murcia

Facundo Campazzo and Andrés Feliz helped Real Madrid secure their eleventh consecutive victory in the ACB League with a win over UCAM in Murcia, solidifying their position as the League leader.

Dec 31 • 00:02 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Madrid acts like a champion

Real Madrid, led by Campazzo, defeats UCAM Murcia and continues their winning streak in the league.

Dec 30 • 23:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Real Madrid wins in Murcia and finishes 2025 at the top of the ACB table

Real Madrid secured a win against UCAM Murcia to end 2025 in first place in the ACB league.

Dec 30 • 22:31 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Sports

Battle for leadership in Murcia

UCAM Murcia faces Real Madrid in a live broadcast of the ACB basketball league match today.

Dec 30 • 21:06 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

The recao or del conde: the perfect Murcian dessert to sweeten Christmas

This article highlights the importance of sweets like tortas de recao in Murcian Christmas traditions, emphasizing their role in festive celebrations.

Dec 30 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Summarizing instead of Dividing: López Miras Closes the Year with a Call to 'Build Bridges Where Others Raise Walls'

The President of the Region of Murcia, Fernando López Miras, concluded 2025 by urging citizens to avoid normalizing polarization and instead seek understanding and solutions.

Dec 30 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Three minors investigated for manipulating images of classmates using artificial intelligence in Murcia

Three underage males in Cartagena, Murcia, are being investigated for allegedly creating and distributing manipulated images of their female schoolmates using artificial intelligence applications.

Dec 30 • 13:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The surgeon accused of raping a patient in Murcia claimed he was wearing too many clothes and that he moves because of his circulation problems

A plastic surgeon in Murcia accused of raping a patient during a liposuction procedure has been ordered to remain in provisional prison without bail after denying the allegations in court.

Dec 30 • 12:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The judge investigating the fire at the nightclubs in Murcia opens the door for the first time to investigate the Town Hall

The judge investigating the nightclub fire in Murcia, which killed 13 people on October 1, 2023, has for the first time considered a probe into the Town Hall's potential administrative wrongdoing.

Dec 30 • 11:47 UTC

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