The figures have reached a level not seen since 3rd June Image: Testing in Totana of staff working at the residencia Friday 10th July: 79 active cases, 61 in home isolation, 18 in hospital, 2 in..

The measure will be approved in a special session of the regional cabinet on Monday and be published in the BORM Image: Environmental agents overseeig the Calblanque bus service this weekend..

The majority are in the areas which are already known to have major outbreaks On Friday the Spanish Ministry of Health announced a huge rise in the number of new cases during the last 24 hours..

Cartagena has 12; Mazarrón, seven; Los Alcázares and Águilas, six; San Javier, five; and San Pedro, four A total of 40 beaches in six municipalities in the Region of Murcia will fly "Q..

Lorca, Archena, Cieza and Molina de Segura were also in the top 5 Click to see forecast for Friday Join the Murcia Weather Watch group on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest forecasts..

The fire in Cerro Gordo in Caravaca de la Cruz which broke out on Thursday afternoon was declared "officially extinguished" at 10:00 on Friday morning. 60 people and 1 helicopter remain..

Nobody can doubt that 28,000 deaths is a pretty good reason in itself for taking precautionary measures against Covid-19, but the rising number of new cases reported in the last few days and the number..

Active cases 76, Murcia considering compulsory wearing of mask in public, 5 illegal immigrants test positive, six escaped immigrants detained, 14 municipalities have active cases Image: Normality..

The fire broke out on Thursday afternoon It is believed that lightning could be the cause of the first major forest fire of the summer which broke out shortly after lunchtime in Caravaca de la..

There is a backlog of some 5 million vehicles which ITV centres have to wade through On Tuesday the Council of Ministers approved a three-month extension for the validity of Technical Inspection..

9th July is International Gun Destruction Day During the last year the Guardia Civíl destroyed a total of 86,566 weapons in Spain, 3,493 of which were confiscated in the Murcia region.  ..

20 workers will maintain and clean the port and urban areas this summer The concejalía de Servicios of the Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón has increased cleaning and maintenance work in the municipality..

The fire risk was high-extreme on Wednesday due to hot weather Firefighters from the Consortium for Fire Fighting and Rescue of the Region of Murcia (CEIS) and Environmental Agents extinguished..

These were spread across Molina de Segura, Abanilla and in the Sierra Minera between Cartagena and La Unión Members of the Infomur regional firefighting plan controlled three forest fires in the..

The “Sendero Azul” runs alongside the port and past the docks Cartagena council has completed signage and surfacing on a new gentle walking route which runs from the Yacht club (next to the..

Residents yet again question the logic of undertaking major roadworks in the busiest weeks of the year With temperaturas soaring into the 30s, and the narrow la Manga strip packed with holidaymakers..

Payment is only applicable Monday to Friday during July During the month of July, the ORA blue parking service in Cartagena will not be operational on Saturdays, which basically means that drivers..

The number of cases related to the Bolivian outbreak has now risen to 46 The outbreak related to the flight from Bolivia on 3rd June in which three infected people landed at Madrid Barajas airport..

Letter from British Consulate There are a few things to update you on, most importantly the introduction of the TIE.   TIE: As I’m sure many of you will have seen, on Monday the Spanish Government..

On Wednesday afternoon nine of the new arrivals escaped from the marquee in which they were being temporarily held and disappeared off into Cartagena The problem of irregular migration continues..

Andalusia was hottest place in Spain with 43 degrees It certainly felt hot yesterday and it was! Archena ended up as the regional victor on Tuesday with 38.4 degrees Celsius, followed closely..

124 new cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours The number of positive coronavirus cases in Spain confirmed during the last 24 hours has rebounded this Tuesday to 124, 46 more than on Monday.  ..

Two new Covid cases in Murcia, bringing active total to 74 The number of active case in the Murcia region has dropped from the 79 of Monday to 74, as although there are two new positives, 7 people..

4:40 means four wheels can carry as many as 40 wheels if individual cars were to be allowed to drive into the park Click for more information about the beautiful beaches in Calblanque The..

The royal couple visited an agricultural co-operative and the Murcian Institute of Biosanitary Research The King and Queen of Spain visited the Murcia Region on Tuesday as part of a nationwide..

It’s believed that two are still at large although the number could be higher Police are searching for at least two illegal immigrants who came ashore Tuesday morning on Playa de la Chapineta..

Three years ago branches broke without warning on the monumental ficus tree in Plaza Santo Domingo Murcia City Council is undertaking a “health check” on 700 specimen trees and the nearly 120..

On Sunday morning one of the patients climbed out of the window of the Santa Lucia hoispital in Cartagena and escaped The Lorca councillor for health, José Ángel Ponce, has requested an explanation..

Underwater seabed inspection brigades are to clean Carrión and Manzanares beaches Los Alcázares town council is coming under increasing pressure from local businesses to get three of its principal..

This could so easily have become a dangerous forest fire in a heavily forested part of the region Rapid intervention by environmental agents and a forestry patrol in the area of Los Royos in Caravaca..

Just 0.4 of a degree separated Calasparra, Alhama de Murcia, Murcia City, Caravaca and Molina de Segura These temperatures are considered average for July so the Murcia Region had no temperature..

3 new cases in the last 24 hours and one recovery 79 active cases, 66 of which are in domestic quarantine (an increase of 3), and 13 in hospital (one less than yesterday), 2 in intensive care (..

Drones have become as essential for vigilance services as being able to swim is for lifeguards 5 new qualified and licensed drone pilots are now ready and willing to join the ranks of Protecció..

All summer fiestas have also been cancelled The municipality of Mula has cancelled all summer fiestas in the outlying districts of the municipality as well as the main fiestas patronales in honour..

The ferry has been closed since March due to the Covid virus Although several of the normal boat trip operators in the Mar Menor and Mazarrón have cancelled services this year the regular ferry..

The tortuga boba was sighted on the playa de Eurovosa in La Manga In the early hours of Saturday morning a large adult female loggerhead turtle came ashore on the beach of Eurovasa in La Manga..

It's summertime and the BBQ is calling, but if there's a fire DON¨T grab the nearest bottle of something fizzy and pour it over the flames....... Small fire extinguishers can be purchased in many..

Green-fingered murcians have certainly been busy during lockdown! Police have uncovered yet another marijuana plantation, this time in Mula, hidden inside an industrial unit in the El Arreaque..

The Region of Murcia, the second lowest seroprevalence in Spain,and the lowest on the mainland The idea of being able to gain herd immunity against the Covid virus in Spain is gradually being shown..

The operator says that flight cancellations are making it impossible to run a service and cover their costs.   Just days after publishing the new timetables for golf resort services from Corvera..

This is ready to go and can be implimented “within hours” Image: Military Emergencies Unit at work On Monday the Murcian regional government held a meeting of the regional Covid Monitoring..

Two new outbreaks are in Cartagena and Murcia; one from an incoming flight On Monday following a meeting of the regional Covid Monitoring Committee, the regional Minister of Health Manuel Villegas..

Several media worldwide said that La Marina in Alicante province had been locked down, not A Marina in Galicia! At the weekend two areas of Spain announced that they would be re-confining residents..

The 25 year old, who climbed out of a 4th floor window in the hospital using bedsheets, was found in the Escombreras industrial area The Covid-positive illegal migrant who escaped from the fourth..

This is one of the 108 illegal migrants who arrived in Cartagena last weekend in a small boat and was hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19. The last week has been a difficult one for..

Just four hours notice was given for people to move in and out of the comarca before barriers were erected and movement prohibited On June 21st the state of emergency in Spain concluded, permitting..

Migrant transit centres are temporarily closed so the Spanish government has no mechanism by which to repatriate those reaching Spanish soil illegally in small boats During the state of alarm decreed..

The prestigious multi-ownership club will welcome owners and visitors again through out the summer After over 30 years offering the very best in self-catering accommodation within La Manga Club..

A few helpful hints for visitors travelling to Spain this summer and concerned about Covid regulations here Although Spain is open for tourist visitors this summer, there is no escaping the fact..

How to book on the Interbus routes at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera The bus or coach services linking the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera to the coastal..

Zero income from international tourism in Spain for the second consecutive month The cost of the Covid crisis continues to rise and in financial terms one of the sectors hardest hit is that of..

70 firefighters and environmental agents worked on the ground with 3 helicopters in the air to extinguish the blaze With temperatures climbing into the high 30’s today and the hillsides covered..

Nationally Spain experienced the biggest June increase in unemployment since 2008 June concluded with 1,761 more unemployed in the Region of Murcia, a rise of 22.98% when compared to the same month..

The INE confirms an unprecedented drop since the statistical analysis began half a century ago The National Statistics Institute (INE) confirmed on Tuesday that the Spanish economy slumped by an..

The municipalities of the Mar Menor, see little option other than to take on the cleaning of sediment from the shorelines of the beaches. The long-standing arguments about who is responsible for..

The man was seen floating unconscious in the water by pleasure boaters Tragedy struck on the first day of the bathing season when a 50 year old man died in the Mediterranean off the Águilas coastline..

Salinity remains low but the transparency and turbidity have improved The regional Minister for Water and Agriculture, Antonio Luengo, presented the latest water analyses relating to the physical..

The council says it will not open beaches until it is sure that debris has been fully removed following the Gota Fría last September Image: Mari Luz@mluz All other beaches were flying green..

Aena has contracted 650 further personnel to ensure traveller safety in Spanish airports The Official State Gazette (BOE), has today (1st July) published details of the system of checks on international..

Shorter “Staycations” are on the menu for Spanish families this summer On Friday 3rd July “Operation Summer” begins on Spanish roads, the first Friday in July traditionally the day on which..

The “pozos de nieve” supplied ice to the cities and towns of the region prior to the invention of the fridge! As the region swelters in 35 degree heat we take it for granted that the freezer..

The charity has its main office in Los Alcázares but offers help to residents all around the Mar Menor in a multitude of ways. The HELP Murcia Mar Menor office in Los Alcazares will be re-opening..

Although fears about the possibility of imported Covid cases continues, the economic situation within the tourist sector requires an injection of tourist cash A welcome sight for the tourist sector..

The airline is examining its options but may need to shed one third of its workforce The problems for the travel and tourism sector are only just beginning as Covid looks set to be with us for..

15 camouflaged vans join the DGT traffic armoury for this summer and three of the new drones can automaticallty issue fines in the same way as a speed camera Normally the first weekend in July..

From Wednesday around 1,000 flights daily will resume with new safety measures in place Ryanair Reminds Passengers Of New Health Measures As It Prepares Big Ramp-Up Of Flights From 1st July  ..

This includes clothing, shoes, household goods and food etc. Those who enjoy shopping in street markets will be relieved to hear that Alhama de Murcia is re-opening its street market on Tuesday..

The sports centre is located at Avenida Joaquin Blume 5 in Los Alcázares, Telephone 968 58 32 40. Re-opening on 1st July after a full renovation and with full safety measures in place. Click..

These are in Corvera, Murcia Parque, El Palmar, Puente Tocinos, Rincón de Seca, La Ñora, Aljucer, Sangonera la Verde, Sangonera la Seca, El Raal and Alquerías. The municipal summer swimming..

The museum will be closed for five months The Arqua, Spain’s national underwater archaeology museum in the port of Cartagena, is to close its doors to visitors for a further five months due to..

Loggerheads could again lay eggs in the Region of Murcia this year It's turtle season! Last year a precious clutch of eggs laid by a loggerhead turtle hatched here in the Region of Murcia, the..

In total, there are fourteen set holidays in the Region of Murcia In 2021 there will be five “puentes” or weekends preceded or followed by a bank holiday, giving workers the chance to enjoy..

Plan Renove (Plan PIVE) was used very successfully to support the auto sector during the economic crisis and was also extended to encourage the purchase of more energy efficient electrical domestic..

El Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Lorca can be visited on the same morning as a trip to the Lorca Visitor Centre and castle The Museo Arqueológico Municipal de Lorca is located just around the..

Analysts say this is hardly surprising and expect prices to fall further this year in the wake of the crisis House prices in the Autonomous Communities of Spain which showed the highest incidence..

Pre-booking via the internet is highly recommended as capacity has been reduced in order to guarantee social distancing On Monday the Terra Natura Murcia wildlife park opened its waterpark for..

Location: Paseo ‘Agustín Herrerín’ in the Puerto de Mazarrón Sculptural art in the open air has arrived in the Puerto de Mazarrón and can be visited until 6th October.   Juan Mé..

Flights to Alicante resume in July and to Corvera airport in August 2020 Originally Jet2 had planned to resume flights from 1st July but this has now been re-scheduled for 15th July and has..

Join the Mar Menor group on Facebook for info about Los Alcázares, San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar, Torre Pacheco, La Unión and Cartagena and keep up to date with all the latest news and events..

As a temporary measure the picnic areas have been cordoned off completely due to the impossibility of disinfecting them NB: The regional fire service put out a note this morning reminding the public..

Minimal services are being offered for the duration of the coronavirus crisis The 2,500 offices of Correos, the Spanish post office, are to open for only three hours a day and the number of staff..

A rise of over 3,431 cases over the last 24 hours as the death toll rises by 169 The latest official figures produced by the Spanish government show that the number of confirmed cases of Covid-..

Credit is made available to businesses to improve liquidity and temporary redundancies are given greater flexibility The Spanish cabinet has approved a second package of economic measures designed..

81 donkeys and 37 dogs need food now The media is full of news about how the coronacrisis is going to affect our bank balances, the long-term economic effects for business, how much our pensions..

ERTEs are likely to affect millions of employees in Spain during a prolonged coronavirus crisis As it becomes ever clearer that the coronavirus crisis in Spain and the strict measures imposed by..

The latest updates according to official sources throughout Spain NOTE: This page will be updated as new information becomes available The latest information regarding the number of coronavirus..

Recommended precautions to reduce the risk of infection include frequent hand washing but not the use of facemasks The Covid-19 coronavirus which is rapidly spreading from China, where the current..

Glitter is back on the menu in Águilas this year As normal, the Carnival peñas in Águilas put on a  fabulous display for 2020, with a completely new set of costumes and dance routines...

Can they chase me in the UK? Are my UK assets under threat? They could be if you don’t act to solve the problem… Over the last few weeks the staff at EU Property Solutions have noticed a significant..

No fully effective vaccine has been developed but jabs are a sound investment in your dog’s health The hazards to the health of pet dogs are rather different in Mediterranean coastal areas of..

Accounts are not being blocked because of anything to do with Brexit; account holders must re-affirm their identity every 2 years regardless of nationality Recently some readers have been expressing..

The problems faced by the Mar Menor are caused by a complex combination of factors, making easy solutions equally difficult to find Anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs in the..

The UK leaves the European Union after 47 years at 23.00 on Friday Brexit is finally upon us and at midnight on Friday (mainland Spanish time) the UK will cease to be a member of the European Union..

Image: cars washed into the Mar Menor during the storm of September 2019 Aemet warn that events like Storm Gloria are becoming less exceptional Following the third instance of widespread flooding..

Those who are resident in Spain MUST change their licences UPDATE: The following is based on information confirmed by the DGT in mid-January 2019. However, on 29th January the British Embassy in..

Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2020! National, regional and local holidays in all 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia Although the official list of public holidays..

Three days of torrential storms which will live in the memory for many years Those whose familiarity with the Region of Murcia and the rest of south-eastern Spain goes back years have learnt never..

Flooding has been exacerbated by the change in land use over the last millennium While it is important not to underestimate the intensity of the Gota Fría storm which has caused widespread flooding..

Up to date information about major road incidents and closures across Spain Click for link A very useful information point for road users during major weather incidents is the Spanish Government..