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Spanish Health Ministry carrying out survey to determine spread of the British Covid variant Madrid says it has 48 confirmed cases and is also studying a possible case of the “South African “ variant The latest central government coronavirus data issued on Thursday confirm the detection of 88 cases in Spain of the “British.. 15/01/2021

1831 new covid cases on Friday as hospital admissions in Murcia region reach record level Yet again the region breaks its record for maximum number of active cases; 14,416 This week has seen a brutal upturn in the number of new coronavirus cases being reported in the Murcia Region, propelling Murcia from the lower end of the “covid.. 15/01/2021

Face-to-face consultations with specialist doctors suspended in Murcia Region Pressure continues to increase as covid hospital admissions reach highest point to date Pressure on the Murcian Health Service, the SMS, continues to grow by the hour as the number of coronavirus cases diagnosed increases. During the last 24.. 15/01/2021

Pfizer will reduce deliveries of Covid vaccine to Europe from next week Spain is currently receiving around 350,000 doses a week and this will now be cut All around the world there is a scramble to obtain further supplies of coronavirus vaccines, and in Europe several countries have been criticised for the slow roll.. 15/01/2021

Mazarrón shopping park and Los Alcázares hotel purchased by Hungarian investors The Mazarrón Park and Hotel Mossaic transactions were finalized in December Unnamed private investors in Hungary have acquired two important assets in the Costa Cálida following negotiations through an Alicante-based real estate consultancy.. 15/01/2021

Mayor of Murcia self-isolates after positive contactJosé Ballesta is known to have come into contact with a person who later tested positive José Ballesta, the Mayor of the city of Murcia, remains in self-isolation as a precautionary measure after coming into contact with someone who.. 15/01/2021

Passenger numbers at Corvera airport 94 per cent down in December Across Spain, Aena lost 200 million passengers and traffic fell by 72% this year The number of people flying to and from Murcia in the whole of 2020 fell by 80 per cent One of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic has been that 2020.. 15/01/2021

Murcian health service cancels all staff leave as covid situation deteriorates The region now has the highest number of cases at any point in this whole pandemic and hospitals are already struggling to cope During the last week the Region of Murcia the number of coronavirus cases detected has been the highest since the pandemic.. 15/01/2021

Mazarron council shuts down many municipal services as requested by regional government COMMUNICATION FROM MAZARRÓN CITY COUNCIL ON MEASURES AGAINST COVID-19 As of today the Mazarrón municipality has 108 active cases of Covid-19. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mazarrón Health Center: Red.. 14/01/2021

Murcia regional government publishes decree prohibiting social interaction in the BORM The decree prohibits any social gathering outside of the immediate domestic household bubble Following the announcement last night that the Murcian regional Government would be prohibiting social interaction outside of the immediate family bubble.. 14/01/2021

Beniel and Calasparra confined from Thursday The measure has been published in the BORM The main provisions published in the BORM relating to the restrictions announced by the Region of Murcia government on Wednesday evening relate to the ban on social gatherings of any sort outside of the.. 14/01/2021

Hostelry sector ignores request from regional president and hundreds protest in Murcia Last night the regional president specifically called for responsible action and banned such gatherings from Thursday onwards Image: Hostemur Several hundred restauranteurs, bar owners and hoteliers belonging to the regional hostelry association.. 14/01/2021

1901 new Covid-19 cases in Murcia Region on Thursday; hospital admissions soarThere are nearly 100 people in intensive care in the region today Image; Number of new cases by day at the top, and hospitalisations below, clearly showing the aggressive surge in new cases and hospital admissions Although the total of new.. 14/01/2021

28 more beds being prepared in Rosell Hospital due to rising Covid-19 cases On Wednesday both Murcia and Spain reported the highest new cases in a single day of the pandemic so far The Ministry of Health is preparing the progressive opening of 28 more beds on the first floor of the Santa María del Rosell University.. 14/01/2021

Man found dead in Cartagena hospital car park had contracted Covid The deceased was found at the Rosell hospital in the centre of Cartagena A 61-year-old man was found dead in his car on Wednesday morning outside the Santa María del Rosell hospital in Cartagena, and after efforts to revive him met with no.. 14/01/2021

UK postpones negative coronavirus test requirement for travellers until Monday Negative test results in the 72 hours before arrival are to become obligatory for air, rail and sea passengers The UK’s Minister for Transport, Grant Shapps, has announced that the requirement for travellers entering the United Kingdom to.. 14/01/2021

Ecologists present objections to proposed 5-star hotel in San Pedro del Pinatar The hotel would be near Pinatar Arena but would encroach on the Ramsar wetlands of the Mar Menor The Ecologistas en Acción association has joined the naturalist group ANSE in presenting objections at the Town Hall of San Pedro del Pinatar.. 14/01/2021

Assets of the emblematic Casa del Reloj in San Pedro del Pinatar are up for auction The prestigious restaurant closed last June after entering voluntary liquidation The future of the emblematic Casa del Reloj, for many years one of the most prestigious restaurants in the Region of Murcia, hangs in the balance after it was announced.. 14/01/2021

Spanish government rejects calls for full lockdown again The government refuses to endorse a single nationwide set of pandemic restrictions Regional governments continue with different approaches to curb the third wave of contagion As regional governments throughout Spain tighten up their pandemic.. 14/01/2021

Murcia region prohibits social gatherings for 14 days Social contact must be limited to those who live in the same household Today the Murcia region announced the highest number of covid cases for a single day since the pandemic began, more than 2,000 cases diagnosed in a 24 hour period. Although.. 13/01/2021

Prices of some food crops increasing due to shortages caused by Storm Filomena Storm Filomena caused 8.4 million euros worth of damage to crops in Murcia Region Prices of lettuce, broccoli, courgettes, peppers and aubergines are all increasing due to supply shortages Although the Region of Murcia missed the worst of Storm.. 13/01/2021

2,072 new Covid-19 cases in Murcia region during the last 24 hoursYet another record day for the region as the Coronavirus crisis accelerates This shows the number of new cases (top) and hospitalisations (below) The Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating in Spain and the latest set of figures published for.. 13/01/2021

Covid situation in Mar Menor area 12th January:760 active cases 35 patients are hospitalised with more severe cases, the remainder at home in self-isolation The last week has seen a significant surge in new cases of Covid-19 and the Mar Menor councils have joined the voices calling on residents to remain at.. 13/01/2021

Humanists of Murcia January newsletter The Humanists meet regularly (pandemic permitting) for walks and sociable activities in the Murcia Region Remembrance Day plaque and tree: The “Project Remembrance Day plaque and tree” has now been completed by a small team of Humanists.. 13/01/2021

Spain extends ban on non-Spanish residents entering Spain from UK until 2nd February Spain’s borders are open to European Union and Schengen-area countries Only British nationals with residency in Spain or Spansih nationals returning home to Spain will be admitted. The Spanish Government has announced that the ban on.. 12/01/2021

The tale of a man who cut the tail off a puppy with a pair of scissors; Support Andreas Animal Rescue please Charities desperately need help: Covid has caused a huge hole in the bank balances of all our hard-working charities If you’re sitting in the UK in lockdown, reminiscing about a visit to the Murcia Region and looking forward to visiting again.. 12/01/2021

All hospitals in the Region cancel non-urgent surgery due to soaring covid rates Some ICU units are already full and new areas are being prepared for further admissions On Tuesday the Murcia region reported the highest number of cases for a single day since the pandemic began, following on from a record week last week in which.. 12/01/2021

Murcian college of doctors calls for full lockdown The medics who must care for those who are falling sick say a full lockdown is required for at least a fortnight in order to avoid disaster The official College of Doctors in the Region of Murcia has requested that a full lockdown be imposed by.. 12/01/2021

Covid vaccine rollout rate in Murcia and across Spain still sluggish Image: health personnel being vaccinated in Murcia Region Figures reported by the Murcian regional health service and the national government are totally different After a slow start to the Covid vaccination program in Spain, with the onset.. 12/01/2021

Another record number of new cases in Murcia Region; 1807 in the last 24 hours The totals of active cases and those at home with mild cases now exceed 10,000 Hospital admissions continue to rise as the regional health authority once again reiterates the need for respecting the restrictions imposed to stop the virus spreading.. 12/01/2021

Hostemur fears that Murcia could lose a third of its bars and restaurants following enforced closures The hostelries association claims again that it is being victimized as bars close in most of the Region The forced closure of all bars and restaurants in 36 of the 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia, which was announced by the regional government.. 12/01/2021

Firemen pull trapped dog out of a well in Librilla Firemen from the regional fire services were called in to rescue a dog which had become trapped in a well which formed part of a water irrigation system in the municipality of Librilla. The dog was unable to climb out and it was impossible for.. 12/01/2021

Guardia Civil families donate more than half a ton of food to the regional Food Bank Many initiatives are taking place within the region to help those worst affected by the pandemic There are many campaigns being undertaken across the region to collect non-perishable dry foods which can be donated to those suffering the effects.. 12/01/2021

Driver of overturned concrete lorry was 5 times over the legal limit A loaded 26 ton concrete lorry is a lethal weapon in the hands of a drunk driver The Guardia Civíl of the Region of Murcia has detained the driver of a 26-ton concrete mixer, who will be charged for alleged crimes against road safety, after.. 12/01/2021

British variant not yet impacting in Spain; soaring Covid cases due to Christmas socialising The government Health Emergencies director insists that increased socializing has caused the third wave of infection The Director of Spain’s Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies, Fernando Simón, stated on Monday that.. 12/01/2021

Driver travelled 13 kilometres against the traffic on RM-3 before collision in Mazarrón The man was drunk at the time The Guardia Civíl of the Region of Murcia has finished compiling its report about an accident on the RM-3 within the municipality of Mazarrón, involving the drunken driver of a vehicle that was detected.. 12/01/2021

Murcian agriculturalists welcome the conditions brought by Storm Filomena Severe frosts and heavy snow elsewhere in Spain cause serious problems for agriculturalists in different areas The heavy snow and extreme cold brought by Storm Filomena have caused chaos in many parts of central Spain and in some cases the effects.. 12/01/2021

More than 9,000 active cases in Murcia Region on Monday; double the figure of a week ago 667 new positives were reported for Sunday; the highest Sunday figure of the pandemic so far On Monday, the 4th January, the number of active covid cases in the Murcia Region was 4,497 and just a week later we are facing 9,234 active cases, according.. 11/01/2021

Bars and restaurants closed in 36 municipalities of the Murcia RegionThe number of municipalities in confinement increased on Monday from 22 to 36 as the number of cases reported soars “Many lives depend on the measures we take over the next few weeks,” said the spokesman for the Covid Monitoring.. 11/01/2021

Last week Covid-19 cases in Murcia Region increased by 167 per cent; 1200 new cases reported on Sunday Last week the region reported its highest level of new cases in one week since the pandemic began On Sunday the Murcia region reported a further 1200 new cases of coronavirus, bringing to a close the worst week for new cases since the pandemic began.. 11/01/2021

Vaccinations begin for hospital workers across the Murcia Region On Monday the vaccinations programme will begin in the health centres of the region The health personnel of the hospitals of the Region began to receive the first dose their coronavirus vaccines on Thursday and Friday, and as of next Monday, the.. 09/01/2021

1,444 contagions in 24 hours; Murcia Region beats covid record for the third time this week 6 further fatalities have been reported Coronavirus in Murcia: For the third time in a week the Murcia Region has beaten its own record for the highest number of contagions diagnosed within a 24 hour period, as the region’s hospitals start.. 09/01/2021

Price of electricity in Spain soars 27 per cent in the midst of the cold snap 2021 begins with a significant rise in the price of electricity and a MWh could cost more than 100 euros in certain time slots! The cold weather across Europe and Asia, together with enforced confinements due to coronavirus, has pushed up demand.. 08/01/2021

Travellers from Spain will have to provide PCR before entering UK from next week Those travelling back to the UK from Spain must now provide a negative PCR test in order to enter the UK Travelling internationally is becoming increasingly difficult as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies around the world and those who are non.. 08/01/2021

1,279 new covid cases in 24 hours; highest daily total ever in Murcia RegionThe first case of the “British variant” (SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant)was confirmed in this set of data Distribution of cases around the region; the darker the colour, the higher the cases. It is looking increasingly likely that the.. 08/01/2021

First case of British Covid variant found in the Region of Murcia The 25 year old patient had travelled to the Region of Murcia for the festive period The Murcian regional health authority confirmed on Friday that the first case of the so-called “British variant“ (SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant) of the.. 08/01/2021

568 new covid cases in Murcia Region; Thursday 7th JanuaryThe number of PCR tests undertaken on the Three Kings Bank Holiday was lower than normal Image: Top number of new cases, with hospitalisations below. On Wednesday the largest number of cases diagnosed in a single day was reported in the Murcia.. 07/01/2021

22 municipalities will be confined from midnight on Friday in Murcia Region Lorca, Cartagena and Murcia City are amongst those which join the 9 municipalities confined on Monday. On Wednesday the Region of Murcia reported the highest number of cases ever diagnosed during a single day in the region, and also reported a positivity.. 07/01/2021

Unemployment in Murcia Region 22 per cent higher than at the end of 2019 This exactly mirrors the trend nationally as coronavirus takes its toll on employment The longer the pandemic continues to disrupt normal business trading, the greater the risk that businesses will be unable to continue trading without shedding.. 05/01/2021

Spain gives Brits with residency applications in process 7 day window in which to return to Spain Passengers landing at Spanish airports without residency are being put on planes and sent back to the UK The last few months have certainly been difficult for anyone attempting to move to Spain and complete their residency application before the.. 04/01/2021

British Govt. asks for greater flexibility from Spain as Brits are refused entry and sent back to UK Travellers report being put on planes and sent back to the UK The British consular services has “requested greater flexibility from the Spanish Government” following a turbulent couple of days for some air travellers who were refused.. 02/01/2021

Climber dies after fall in Ricote Strong winds prevented the rescue helicopter from landing at the site of the accident A 60 year old climber died on Saturday afternoon after falling 25 metres from a rockface in the Peñón de Ricote in the Ricote municipality, where.. 02/01/2021

10 additional covid testing points installed in Murcia Region The health service is expecting a rise in cases following the festive celebrations The Murcian regional health authority has announced that 10 new Covid-19 testing points have been installed due to the sudden increase in new infections during the.. 02/01/2021

Spanish parliament passes landmark voluntary euthanasia law Terminally ill patients may be allowed to request euthanasia by April 2021 Landmark legislation allowing voluntary euthanasia for terminally ill patients enduring extreme physical or mental suffering was passed in the Spanish parliament on Thursday.. 18/12/2020

Running of the Wine Horses recognised by UNESCO The race up the hill to the castle takes place every year on 2nd May This year the annual Running of the Wine Horses in Caravaca de la Cruz in the north-west of the Murcia region has been awarded Intangible Cultural heritage by UNESCO. Caravaca.. 17/12/2020

Agreement to excavate original entrance portico of the Roman Theatre in Cartagena The aim of the project is to excavate and extend the area visitable After opening in 2008 the Roman Theatre Museum in Cartagena has become the most visited museum in the Region of Murcia, and next year there are plans to continue expanding and improving.. 17/12/2020

8,460 hectares of land in the Campo de Cartagena still suspected of illegal irrigation The CHS have reduced their estimate by 1,000 hectares after in situ inspections One of the many actions which form part of the overall plan to reduce contamination in the Mar Menor is the process to limit the use of irrigation systems for water-.. 17/12/2020

Seroprevalence study indicates 6.1 per cent of the population of Murcia has contracted coronavirus In Spain as a whole the proportion is up to almost 1 in 10 Throughout the covid pandemic Spain’s national coronavirus monitoring program, conducted by the Ministry of Health, the Carlos III Institute and the government’s central statistics.. 17/12/2020

Basic information for British nationals considering moving to Spain in 2021 There is help available from official sources to help you make your move The UK Government basic information webpage will answer the majority of questions and direct you to the correct information produced by the Spanish Government It's.. 16/12/2020

Passengers at Corvera airport 95 per cent down in November 90 per cent of November international air travel in Spain lost to the pandemic The figures at the Murcia airport in Corvera illustrate the decimation of international flights The dramatic effect of the coronavirus pandemic on air travel throughout.. 15/12/2020

Murcia property market suffering less from the pandemic than Spain as a whole Sales figures in the Costa Cálida are down by just 13 per cent so far this year It might be expected that activity in the Spanish property market has been minimal this year as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, but the latest sales.. 15/12/2020

Travellers from Spain to UK warned to carry residency documentation for return trip After a year of transition, Brexit is about to happen for real and the reality of the implications for British nationals wishing to travel in Europe has suddenly started to hit home. Last week the British media gave widespread coverage to the unexpected.. 14/12/2020

Could Brexit lead to less Brits buying properties in Spain?Will enthusiasm for a retirement in the sun diminish as the automatic right to freedom of movement throughout Europe ends for British nationals? Brexit negotiations are still ongoing as the UK continues its attempts to achieve a last-minute deal.. 09/12/2020

Tinsa report gradual pandemic-induced fall in Spanish property values The sharpest decrease over the last year has been in the Balearic and Canary islands The leading Spanish property valuation firm Tinsa has published its latest batch of monthly data regarding the market value of housing across the country, reporting.. 09/12/2020

The price of plastic; dead turtle washes up on La Manga beach This turtle was washed up on the Mediterranean coastline at km 14 of la Manga del Mar Menor Warning after warning is published about why we need to stop plastic washing into our oceans, but nothing brings home the tragedy of what plastic waste means.. 04/12/2020

Padrón service in Los Alcázares now strictly by appointment only This applies to new requests to be added to the padrón as well as for those requesting a new copy of the padrón certificate Los Alcázares town hall has advised that from 1st December onwards the office handling any enquiries.. 01/12/2020

Outrage among customers as Spanish banks increase bank charges BBVA, Santander and CaixaBank charge customers for withdrawals at manned cash desks There has been considerable concern among members of the public in Spain recently (and in the community of foreign residents!) over increases in charges which are.. 29/10/2020

Águilas announces cancellation of 2021 Carnival due to coronavirusThe Mayoress said it was “the hardest decision she had ever been forced to make” Following several discussions between all those involved in putting on the huge carnival in Águilas every year, the decision has been made to suspend.. 17/09/2020

Masks must be worn in public areas when travelling to Spain A few helpful hints for visitors travelling to Spain this summer and concerned about Covid regulations here Updated 18th July due to changing info about masks. Although Spain is open for tourist visitors this summer, there is no escaping the.. 15/07/2020

Covid safe bus services from Corvera airport to Murcia City 2020 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 towns and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida.. 03/07/2020

Five long weekends in the Murcia bank holidays calendar for 2021 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 a long weekend. In addition to.. 18/06/2020

Post office opening times limited to 3 hours in the morning throughout Spain 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 on duty is to be reduced for as long as the coronavirus.. 20/03/2020

Spain approves 20 billion euro package of economic measures to prevent the destruction of employmentCredit 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 to cushion the impact of coronavirus on the businesses.. 17/03/2020

URGENT APPEAL from Andreas Animal Rescue as coronacrisis deepens81 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 are going to devalue, how many people will die, but.. 17/03/2020

ERTE temporary redundancy schemes and how they affect businesses and the workforce 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 national government to protect the population are.. 17/03/2020

Coronavirus case totals in Murcia and Spain - official measures in place to combat the epidemic 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 cases detected in Spain, the number of fatalities and..

Coronavirus, the facts – and a list of WHO myth-busters 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 outbreak began, to all parts of the world, and while.. 02/03/2020

Donald Trump amongst the bling at Águilas Carnival 2020Glitter 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. Last year costumes generally.. 25/02/2020

Get your dog vaccinated against Leishmaniasis if you live in Spain 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 Spain from those which are common in northern Europe.. 19/02/2020

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar Menor 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 Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida will be.. 31/01/2020

The Food Co. opens in Puerto de Mazarrón as Tesco products reach the Region of MurciaEnthusiasm for Tesco branded products shows there’s no taste like home! The new Food Co. store in the Puerto de Mazarrón opened on Tuesday 5th November at 11:00 as promised, the aisles absolutely packed with shoppers who had come along.. 05/11/2019

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 2020 Last updated July 1st 2020: PLEASE NOTE; BUS SERVICE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport.. 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

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 moneyEnergy 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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