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Flu epidemic escalates in Murcia Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia The flu epidemic which was officially declared by the regional health authorities in Murcia earlier in the week continues to escalate and there are now between 400.. 17/01/2020

Bonfires banned in the city of Murcia as air pollution protocol is activated Residents in the regional capital are urged to use public transport For the third time in as many weeks the Town Hall of the city of Murcia has activated its Level 2 air contamination protocol on Friday 17th January, as the PL10 particle level.. 17/01/2020

Normal service resumed after fire at Alicante-Elche airport Flights are no longer being diverted to the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera Normal service has almost been resumed on Friday morning at the airport of Alicante-Elche following the fire which caused the evacuation of the terminal.. 17/01/2020

Abandoned pony rescued from main road in Murcia The animal is in care while efforts are made to trace its owner The Zoonosis Centre just outside the city of Murcia is used to taking in abandoned pets, mostly dogs and cats, and indeed its resources are stretched to the limit as the number of strays.. 16/01/2020

Frustration in Isla Plana as the neighbours association bar is still closed after 14 months No sign as yet of bids being invited for a new management contract Frustration is growing among residents of Isla Plana, in the municipality of Cartagena, as It is now fourteen months since the popular neighbours’ association bar was closed.. 16/01/2020

Murcia government upbeat as Corvera airport celebrates its first year of passenger flights Some expectations have been exceeded but the fact remains that passenger numbers are significantly lower than in the last year at Murcia-San Javier Wednesday 15th January marked the anniversary of the first commercial passenger flights to land and.. 16/01/2020

Revised departures board at Corvera airport on Thursday as Alicante-Elche remains closed The terminal building fire at Alicante adds new routes to the departures board at Corvera With dozens of domestic and international flights re-routed on Thursday following the fire which forced the closure of the terminal building at Alicante-Elche.. 16/01/2020

List of flights diverted to Corvera airport on Thursday by fire at Alicante-Elche Passenger numbers at Corvera boosted the terminal fire in Alicante Passenger numbers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera received an unexpected boost on Wednesday 15th January, the anniversary of the first commercial flights.. 16/01/2020

Alicante-Elche airport closed by fire in the terminal building Dozens of flights cancelled or diverted to Murcia and Valencia on Wednesday and Thursday Alicante-Elche will not re-open until at least 14.00 on Thursday Air traffic at Alicante-Elche airport, the fifth busiest in Spain and the gateway to the.. 16/01/2020

SOS Mar Menor proposes the creation of a Regional Park to protect the lagoon The platform group is critical of the regional government’s “insufficient” draft legislation With the proposed Mar Menor protection law drawn up by the regional government of Murcia now open to amendments, suggestions and additions.. 15/01/2020

Antique porcelain thieves arrested in Mula in Operation Fragile! Almost 400 porcelain pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries were recovered by the Guardia Civil Two men aged 60 and 52, both with extensive previous criminal records, have been arrested by the Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia after an investigation.. 15/01/2020

165 new homes to be built in the Isla del Fraile resort just outside Águilas Confidence grows in the residential tourism sector in south-west Murcia While residential and tourist accommodation construction looks set to grind to a halt in the area of the Mar Menor, where the regional government of Murcia has included a 5-year.. 15/01/2020

The first new pharmacies in a decade are to be added to the list in the Region of Murcia 12 new chemists will bring the total up to 581, ten per cent open 24 hours a day Pharmacies are one of the things which we tend to take for granted, knowing with near certainty that they will remain open and in the same place year after year with.. 15/01/2020

Former employee arrested for theft at Los Alcázares hotel The thief knew the location of a master key to the rooms and struck while the hotel was closed after gota fría flooding A man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia in connection with a theft which took place at a hotel.. 15/01/2020

7 top sailing teams booked in for training in the Mar Menor this winter The Alinghi team which has won the America’s Cup twice arrives in Lo Pagán this week The ideal conditions for sailing in the Mar Menor during the winter have led to as many as seven élite teams planning training and practice trips.. 14/01/2020

Up to 40 per cent of tap water in Murcia this year will come from desalination plants Restrictions on the Tajo-Segura water supply canal divide opinion in the governing PSOE party With the new Spanish government seemingly determined to limit the amount of water transferred from the headwaters of the Tajo in the centre of the country.. 14/01/2020

Multifunctional field borders encourage biodiversity in Mazarrón An initiative seeks to support pollinating insects and reduce soil erosion on farmland in Murcia The naturalists’ association ANSE has been collaborating in Mazarrón with a group called “Setos Multifuncionales para Agricultura.. 14/01/2020

Beaches and coves in Cabo de Palos to be included in marine reserve The existing reserve will be extended to include coves and beaches where fishing will be limited It has been announced by the regional government that the marine reserve of Cabo de Palos and Islas Hormigas is to be extended from its current area.. 14/01/2020

Green algae cleared from the Mar Menor in Lo Pagán Workers arrived quickly to remove the vegetation but fears over the health of the lagoon remain Following the accelerated deterioration of the marine environment in the Mar Menor which occurred in the aftermath of the flooding caused by the destructive.. 14/01/2020

Air quality alert in Murcia as 12 face fines for lighting bonfires and burning cuttings The lighting of bonfires to burn garden waste requires a licence from the regional government As often happens in the city of Murcia the stable, cold weather which settled over the regional capital during the weekend brought with it a significant.. 14/01/2020

2,000-year-old statue of Venus to return home to Bullas after over a century The Venus of Bullas was discovered in 1867 at the Roman Villa de los Cantos In November 2019 there was disappointment in Bullas when it emerged that a 2,000-year-old sculpture of the goddess Venus which was found on 3rd May 1867 at the Roman villa.. 14/01/2020

1,000 marijuana plants confiscated from hydroponic plantation in Lorca warehouse The plantation was in an attic which could only be accessed by a lift A man has been arrested in the municipality of Lorca after an investigation by the local police in conjunction with the Policía Nacional resulted in the discovery of an.. 14/01/2020

Mobile recycling park brought into service in Águilas Initially the vehicle will serve residents in the town centre and Calabardina In its continuing efforts to keep Águilas at the forefront of environmentally friendly measures in the Region of Murcia the Town Hall has this week brought into.. 14/01/2020

Flu epidemic declared by Murcia government as hospital resources are reinforced Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia Following reports last week that A&E units in hospitals in the Region of Murcia, particularly at Santa Lucía in Cartagena, were suffering overcrowding due.. 13/01/2020

80,000 euros for restoration of historic fortress in Cartagena The 19th century castle of Despeñaperros stands on one of the five hills of Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena is reactivating plans to restore and clean up the ruined fortress of Despeñaperros, which stands on the hill opposite the.. 13/01/2020

Mass meningitis vaccination campaign for 110,000 Murcia teenagers All 12- to 18-year-olds are to receive the vaccine against meningitis A, C, W and Y The Department of Health in the regional government of Murcia has announced a mass campaign to vaccinate the entire population aged between 12 and 18 against meningitis.. 13/01/2020

High-speed rail tunnel into the centre of Murcia progressing well The first AVE trains are likely to arrive in Murcia in 2021 No exact date has yet been set for the first AVE high-speed rail services connecting the city of Murcia to the network of services in Spain, but with work progressing steadily on the tunnel.. 13/01/2020

Another gladiator chamber found at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena Excavation work prior to the reinforcement of the amphitheatre and bull ring walls As excavation continues at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, a large part of which lies beneath the 19th century bullring, archaeologists have found various fragments.. 13/01/2020

Over 1.1 million passengers in Corvera in the first year of flights at the new airport The total for 2019 is 160,000 lower than the year before at Murcia-San Javier Two days before the first anniversary of the arrival of the first passengers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera it is reported by Aena that passenger.. 13/01/2020

4 deaths over the weekend on the roads of Murcia Two of the fatal accidents took place in the municipality of Molina de Segura The weekend just ended was a tragic one on the roads of Murcia with four people losing their lives in accidents in Molina de Segura, Los Alcázares and Santomera... 13/01/2020

Pet owners beware as the pine processionary caterpillar season begins in Murcia The distinctive caterpillars pose a serious threat to curious animals and even small children The time of year has arrived where dog and cat owners begin to peer anxiously at pine trees and pay special attention to the ground near them as the processionary.. 13/01/2020

182-year-old windmill restored to working condition in Torre Pacheco The Molino del Tío Facorro is known to have been standing at least since 1838 Work has almost been completed in Torre Pacheco on the windmill known as “El Tío Facorro", with 48,000 euros having been spent on returning the.. 13/01/2020

Online booking for seats at the main 2020 Carnival parades in Águilas Secure a guaranteed vantage point for the most spectacular Carnival parades in the Costa Cálida As the start of the spectacular Carnival celebrations in Águilas approaches the Town Hall and the Federación de Peñas have.. 10/01/2020

Murcia president identifies the Mar Menor as the top priority for 2020 Differences of opinion in the Murcia coalition government delay the implementation of the new protection law Fernando López Miras, the president of the regional government of Murcia, spoke on Thursday about the tasks and challenges which.. 10/01/2020

Improvements at Mazarrón beaches as thoughts turn to the summer of 2020 An important step towards boosting year-round tourism in the Costa Cálida The beaches close to the town centre of Puerto de Mazarrón are the subject of a special plan of action which has been drawn up by the departments of Services.. 10/01/2020

Murcia police warn of increase in car break-ins Molbile phone thefts have also become more frequent in recent weeks The Policía Local in the city and municipality of Murcia are warning members of the public that there has been a significant increase lately of thefts from motor vehicles.. 10/01/2020

A&E units struggle to cope in Cartagena as the annual flu epidemic begins Understaffing blamed as patients await beds in corridors at the Santa Lucía hospital The onset of colder weather over the latter part of the festive season and its continuation during the first ten days of January are bringing about the first.. 10/01/2020

Trouble on the tracks as coaches replace trains between Murcia and Cartagena Travellers on the rail Murcia-Águilas line refused to pay in protest at delays on Wednesday The year has begun poorly for rail travellers in the Region of Murcia with trains being badly disrupted on the main Murcia-Cartagena line, coaches.. 09/01/2020

Ticket office at Cieza railway station saved by the Teruel Existe political party Keeping offices open at rural stations was one of the conditions for forming the new national government! On 1st January the ticket office at the railway station in Cieza, in northern central Murcia, closed down, meaning that in order to travel locals.. 09/01/2020

Murcia government to spend 2 million euros on promoting tourism in the Mar Menor The aim is to offset the effects of Brexit water quality issues in the lagoon The regional government of Murcia is to set aside 2 million euros to promote tourism in and around the Mar Menor, it has been announced, in an effort to offset the downturn.. 09/01/2020

Teenage driver clocked at 200 km/h in Caravaca A 19-year-old faces a lengthy ban just 5 months after getting his licence A 19-year-old man is under investigation by the Guardia Civil after the car he was driving was clocked at 199 km/h on the RM-730 between Caravaca de la Cruz and La Puebla de.. 09/01/2020

Murcia house prices rose by 4.3 per cent in 2019, says property portal A survey of second-hand homes points to the third sharpest price rise in Spain in the Costa Cálida Figures published this week by the Spanish property portal pisos.com indicate that the average price of second-hand housing in the Region of.. 09/01/2020

Mazarrón police catch burglars red handed The men were caught robbing a property in Puerto de Mazarrón The Policía Local in Mazarrón arrested two men on Tuesday after they were caught red-handed robbing a home in the Bahía area of Puerto de Mazarrón, following.. 08/01/2020

Public and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia 2020 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 seldom contains any surprises, it always arouses.. 08/01/2020

Winter sales now on throughout Murcia and the rest of Spain Murcianos are expected to spend over 100 euros each this year With the departure of the Three Kings to their homes in the Orient the winter sales season starts in Spain, and as shoppers flocked to the major stores and malls on Tuesday 7th January.. 08/01/2020

Mucho marijuana found on the outskirts of MurciaPolice intercepted 14 kilos of ripe marijuana heads as they were being harvested 14 kilos of marijuana, 18,000 euros in cash as well as vehicles, phones and cultivation equipment have been seized by police in a raid on a drug cultivation.. 08/01/2020

Critics demand stricter Mar Menor protection legislation from the Murcia government The government prepares to implement a ban on fertilizers within 500 metres of the lagoon Over the festive season the regional government of Murcia at last proposed its draft legislation to protect the marine environment of the Mar Menor, outlining.. 08/01/2020

Flights to and from the Murcia airport in Corvera during 2020 Seats are available on services to and from 22 destinations The UK dominates flight schedules but Luton and East Midlands seem to have been dropped As the new year begins there are plenty of fingers crossed regarding the Region of Murcia International.. 08/01/2020

Two arrested after at least 10 burglaries in Los Nietos The two men broke into unoccupied holiday homes on the shore of the Mar Menor Two men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of burglaries in Los Nietos on the shore of the Mar Menor and face charges of breaking and.. 08/01/2020

337 Algerian migrants detained off the Costa Cálida already in 2020 Two more migrant boats were intercepted off Cabo de Palos on Tuesday The steady flow of unauthorized Algerian migrants who have been detained along the coastline of Murcia while attempting to cross the Mediterranean into EU territory continued on.. 08/01/2020

Christmas brought falls in unemployment to Murcia and most of Spain The jobless total in Murcia has fallen by over 3 per cent in the last year The seasonal nature of the job market in Spain is almost always responsible for a fall in the number of people out of work in this country during December as extra staff are.. 07/01/2020

2.8 per cent increase in Murcia property values last year, say Tinsa Property in the Costa Cálida remains among the most affordable in Spain The leading Spanish property valuation firm Tinsa has published its summary of market trends for the final quarter of 2019, reporting a slightly less significant rise.. 07/01/2020

Alicante-Catalunya motorway is now toll-free after 48 years Charges remain in place on the AP-7 ghost motorway between Cartagena and Águilas On 1st January the toll barriers on the AP-7 motorway were finally raised for the last time as the road became free for all motorists between Alicante and Tarragona.. 07/01/2020

New wave of Algerian migrants crossing the Mediterranean to Murcia Over 300 unauthorized migrants stretch internment centre capacity to the limit 2019 came to an end with there having been fewer unauthorized migrants intercepted along the coast of Murcia as they attempted to cross the Mediterranean from Africa into.. 07/01/2020

Winter 2019-20 discounts of up to 35 per cent on holiday rentals in the Costa Cálida with Resort Choice Fantastic offers for winter sunseekers in the Costa Cálida! During the winter of 2019-20 Resort Choice are offering a range of attractive discounts on property rentals in the Costa Cálida for bookings of 7 nights or more, with reductions.. 26/11/2019

New technology changes the way we see the Roman world of CartagenaVirtual reality goggles and tablets with augmented 3-D images bring Carthago Nova to life Modern technology is changing the way in which we are able to view our world and in Cartagena the latest technology is now being used to bring the past to.. 22/11/2019

Sabores y Sabores; free recipes for sustainable fish consumption here in the Murcia RegionRecipes from Águilas, Mazarrón, Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar featuring sustainable fish species The Asociación Columbares is a non-profit making organisation which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all.. 22/11/2019

4,000 episodes of flooding on the east coast of Spain in the last 1,000 years 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 in Murcia and Alicante over the last few.. 17/09/2019

Video Gota Fría September 2019 Los Alcazares debris and cars washed up against bridge Ramblas flow downhill and disgorge into the sea or Mar Menor. This video shows the after effects of the volume of water pouring down into Los Alcázares. See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 14/09/2019

Video Murcia Gota Fria 2019. Waste, plastics and agricultural debris washed into the Mar Menor. Millions of litres of water flowed down into the Mediterranean and Mar Menor from inland areas of the region during the Gota Fría, gathering agricultural materials, mud and debris as they went. Although huge quantities of mud and debris.. 14/09/2019

Ripped off?????How to complain about car hire companies via Spanish consumer complaints officesThe advice applies to all Spanish airports and any car hire company although the specific complaints we received related to Corvera airport in Murcia This summer has seen a large number of dissatisfied customers airing their views on social media.. 11/09/2019

Check you are on the Padrón and that you have renewed within the last 5 years as no-deal Brexit looks increasingly likely Padrón and voting rights for UK nationals will change significantly with Brexit This week developments in the UK could indicate that the country is heading for a no-deal Brexit, in which case all of us living and working in Spain will find.. 30/08/2019

Bus routes and taxi information from Corvera airport Last updated April 10th 2019. CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport: Click here for fully licensed airport parking.. 10/04/2019

Prostate cancer tests in Spain are quick and inexpensive at many dispensing chemistsPharmacies in Spain which offer “Análisis Clínicos” can perform PSA tests There has been a sudden rise in the level of awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in the UK following the news that Stephen Fry is currently.. 04/03/2018

Corvera AIRM airport: Your questions answered The Region of Murcia is “taking off for the future” with the new International Airport says Murcia president The opening of the international airport at Corvera will create jobs and boost regional businesses On Saturday the regional.. 26/02/2018

Important security alert: Protecting your system against the latest cyber threats, Spectre and Meltdown Just what are Spectre and Meltdown, the latest cyber threats, and how can you protect your device? Recently, two new cyber threats, known as Spectre and Meltdown, were brought to light by cyber security researchers, who described them as the most serious..

Understanding water and the drought in Murcia and the Segura basinWhere our water comes from, what it is used for, and why there isn’t enough In late 2017 the Region of Murcia and the rest of the Segura basin are facing one of the most serious droughts in recent history, with water supplies to agriculture already.. 24/11/2017

Catalan independence: basic explanation of the Catalan referendum situationWhy has there been so much trouble in Catalunya and what are the issues? A "Spanish politics for beginners" guide to the Catalan separatist situation The events of the last few days in Catalunya have hit the headlines not only in Spain.. 06/10/2017

Reminder: depositing rubbish in the bin before 9pm is illegal in many areas Bin abuse can lead to nasty fines It’s hot, it’s August and the higher temperatures inevitably lead to fresh fruit and veg going off quickly if damaged and the rubbish bins emitting an unpleasant odour. Year-round residents will be aware..

Brexit interview with the British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley answers questions about how Brexit will affect British nationals with an interest in Spain During the latter part of the week, British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, visited the Region of Murcia, taking time from his busy schedule.. 15/07/2016

Its a steal: how easily thieves can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

Dog owners beware: stephanotis pods can kill dogs Urgent warning for dog owners Be aware that the seed pods of the Stephanotis plant, also known as Madagascar Jasmine, are lethal for dogs. This is a stunning plant with waxy green leaves and a beautiful white flower which gives off a gorgeous sweet.. 30/05/2015

Murcia desperate for blood donations: but they don´t want British blood It’s all down to Mad Cow Disease The annual outbreak of flu has not only pressurized Accident and Emergency Services this last few weeks, but has also created a problem for the Region of Murcia blood banks, as many habitual donors have not.. 18/02/2015

Beware fraudsters. 8 things your bank will never ask you to do Fraud is on the increase, particularly on the internet so be aware of potential scams Fraud hurts and there’s nothing worse than being ripped off by an unscrupulous conman. Although the internet is one of the most useful tools for rapid communication.. 26/10/2014

Moving to Spain? Think about Healthcare! Plan your healthcare before moving to Spain Moving to Spain, even if for just a few years, is a major decision, one of the most important elements which needs to be considered being planning your healthcare cover. The Spanish healthcare service.. 10/10/2014

European Union rules that Spanish Inheritance Tax practices are illegal The European Court of Justice orders Spain to change inheritance tax laws The implications of this are huge for those who may already have paid inheritance tax at the “international rates”. Expats who have chosen to move to Spain are.. 05/09/2014

Holiday rentals: a target for the Spanish Inland RevenueAny expats living in Spain must also declare pensions as income even if they are below tax paying thresholds Tax inspections are targeting 27.696 Expat pensioners and former non-residents who have not declared income Buying a property for your own.. 08/07/2014

The cost of buying a house in Spain What are all the costs involved when purchasing a Spanish property If you’ve been wondering about buying a house in Spain, now is the time. There is plenty of property out there and it’s on the market at a very good price. Lots of foreigners.. 08/07/2014

New law: Traffic department laws relating to foreign registered vehicles Children under 16 must now wear cycle helmets, and children are not allowed in the front seat of a vehicle On 20th March 2014 the Spanish parliament passed its new law governing Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety, which contains a number of major.. 24/03/2014

British residents living in Spain must now make passport applications online The new process aims to minimise errors for those living here in Spain Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website All British residents living in Spain must now make their passport applications.. 12/02/2014

Energy efficiency saves money Energy certificates are not just a piece of meaningless paper A study carried out by a company in Murcia has concluded that the benefits of living in a home with a top level energy performance certificate could equate to between 1,000 and 2,500 euros.. 06/02/2014

Beware bogus emails from the Tax office The Hacienda will never contact residents in this fashion. Bin them Beware the bogus websites Occasionally, someone will contact us concerned about an email they have received directly from the Spanish Tax Authority (Agencia Tributaria). Or so it.. 13/03/2013

Failure to pay imputed income tax on properties can result in bank embargoes The deadline of 31st December is approaching for those who have to pay imputed income tax. Embargoes by the Tax Authority People often react with indignation when they find out they are not the only ones who can legitimately take money out of.. 29/11/2012

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