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REGIONAL NEWS

Murcia changes to phone notification of Covid vaccination appointments as region plays vaccination catch-up

Fri, 16.04.21 - 10:06

REGIONAL NEWS

Bomb threat hoax at San Javier school after teacher accused of disrespecting Islam

Thu, 15.04.21 - 10:29

REGIONAL NEWS

Murcia reports 58 more Covid positives but the number of active cases drops

Thu, 15.04.21 - 08:01

REGIONAL NEWS

Over 1,100 fines for failing to obey pandemic restrictions in the municipality of Murcia this weekend

Tue, 13.04.21 - 08:18

REGIONAL NEWS

Vueling to operate flights from Corvera airport to Barcelona, Bilbao and Santander starting June 18

Fri, 09.04.21 - 15:30

COVID 19

Murcia changes to phone notification of Covid vaccination appointments as region plays vaccination catch-up

WEATHER

Yellow alert for near gale force winds on the Costa Cálida this Thursday

SPANISH NEWS

Spanish regions fear pandemic restriction chaos as the end of the state of emergency approaches

LIFESTYLE

Murcia school focuses on students' wellbeing for improved development during the pandemic

MURCIA REGIONAL NEWS

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Murcia changes to phone notification of Covid vaccination appointments as region plays vaccination catch-up

Fri, 16.04.21 - 10:06

Faulty SMS messages help to relegate Murcia to the bottom of the vaccination rankings in Spain In the light of t...

Murcia reports 82 more Covid positives as the number of active cases rises slightly: Covid update April 15

Bomb threat hoax at San Javier school after teacher accused of disrespecting Islam

Mass vaccination of Mar Menor residents continues

Remains of 10-metre-high tower built by Iberian tribes found in Santomera

Murcia changes to phone notification of Covid vaccination appointments as region plays vaccination catch-up

Fri, 16.04.21 - 10:06

Faulty SMS messages help to relegate Murcia to the bottom of the vaccination rankings in Spain In the light of t...

Murcia reports 82 more Covid positives as the number of active cases rises slightly: Covid update April 15

Bomb threat hoax at San Javier school after teacher accused of disrespecting Islam

Mass vaccination of Mar Menor residents continues

Remains of 10-metre-high tower built by Iberian tribes found in Santomera

Murcia changes to phone notification of Covid vaccination appointments as region plays vaccination catch-up

Fri, 16.04.21 - 10:06

Faulty SMS messages help to relegate Murcia to the bottom of the vaccination rankings in Spain In the light of t...

Murcia reports 82 more Covid positives as the number of active cases rises slightly: Covid update April 15

Mass vaccination of Mar Menor residents continues

Murcia reports 58 more Covid positives but the number of active cases drops

Region of Murcia Covid restrictions April 14 to 20

Efforts to support the Spanish imperial eagle breed results in Andalucía

Thu, 15.04.21 - 09:32

123 nesting pairs as the eagles benefit from regional government repopulation program Efforts by the regional gov...

Property sales and mortgage activity up in Murcia as the Costa Cálida bucks the national trend

Basic information for British nationals considering moving to Spain in 2021

Chinese state-owned company presents Mazarrón solar power plant; its fourth plant in the Murcia region

Thu, 15.04.21 - 09:02

China Three Gorges continues to invest in the sunshine of the Costa Cálida The China Three Gorges Corpora...

Major restoration of the Embarcadero de Hornillo in Águilas set to begin this year

Lorry driver injured in Puerto Lumbreras as truck overturns on A-7

Artillery shell with explosive charge intact found in Fuente Álamo

Unvaccinated over-80s in Águilas urged to contact their medical centres

Bomb threat hoax at San Javier school after teacher accused of disrespecting Islam

Thu, 15.04.21 - 10:29

A student hoax is suspected but all threats of this kind must be taken seriously Classes were suspended for a co...

Mass vaccination of Mar Menor residents continues

Last year Murcia exported 112,000 tons of peppers

Over 1,100 fines for failing to obey pandemic restrictions in the municipality of Murcia this weekend

Regional government spending 1.1 million euros on Mar Menor jellyfish nets

Fire guts an abandoned building in Cieza which has been home to itinerant fruit pickers

Wed, 14.04.21 - 07:58

No casualties reported as the former meat factory was unoccupied at the time Firefighters were called out on Mond...

Series of earthquakes in the north-west of the Murcia region

Remains of 10-metre-high tower built by Iberian tribes found in Santomera

Thu, 15.04.21 - 09:41

The tower was built at least 2300 years ago by tribes inhabiting pre-Roman Murcia A team of archaeologists inves...

1,200 jobs to be created by new Amazon logistics plant in Corvera

Fire guts an abandoned building in Cieza which has been home to itinerant fruit pickers

Traffic remains almost non-existent at Corvera airport: passenger numbers down by 97.4 per cent in March

Over 1,100 fines for failing to obey pandemic restrictions in the municipality of Murcia this weekend

SPANISH NEWS

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Spanish regions fear pandemic restriction chaos as the end of the state of emergency approaches

Fri, 16.04.21 - 09:39

Regional governments believe their powers to restrict travel will be limited after 9th May As coronavirus inciden...

Close quarters vulture observation hide to open in the mountains of Huelva

Giant wels catfish caught in the River Guadalquivir near Sevilla

Spain to implement EU Covid passport scheme during June in bid to boost tourism

Slow rise in Spanish infection rate continues as Covid claims 126 more lives: Covid update April 15

Spanish regions fear pandemic restriction chaos as the end of the state of emergency approaches

Fri, 16.04.21 - 09:39

Regional governments believe their powers to restrict travel will be limited after 9th May As coronavirus inciden...

Close quarters vulture observation hide to open in the mountains of Huelva

Giant wels catfish caught in the River Guadalquivir near Sevilla

Spain to implement EU Covid passport scheme during June in bid to boost tourism

Slow rise in Spanish infection rate continues as Covid claims 126 more lives: Covid update April 15

Spanish regions fear pandemic restriction chaos as the end of the state of emergency approaches

Fri, 16.04.21 - 09:39

Regional governments believe their powers to restrict travel will be limited after 9th May As coronavirus inciden...

Spain to implement EU Covid passport scheme during June in bid to boost tourism

Slow rise in Spanish infection rate continues as Covid claims 126 more lives: Covid update April 15

Andalusia becomes first region to administer two million Covid vaccinations

Spain fast approaching milestone of 12 million vaccinations

February property sales steady in Spain but mortgage activity continued to decline

Thu, 08.04.21 - 09:05

The long-term effects of the pandemic include less mortgage lending as job insecurity rises The latest monthly bu...

Spain to implement EU Covid passport scheme during June in bid to boost tourism

Fri, 16.04.21 - 08:10

The “green certificate” scheme will be introduced with only 30 per cent of Spaniards vaccinated The S...

Jet2 cancels all Spanish flights and holidays before June 23rd

Barcelona looks towards the Russian market to reactivate tourism

Travelling in private vehicles without a facemask is not a fineable offence says DGT

Railway link between Alicante-Elche airport and the city of Alicante to be debated in Congress

Sierra Nevada registers more than 36,000 skiers over Easter week

Mon, 05.04.21 - 14:20

Andalusian residents can go to Sierra Nevada as long as they come from towns with fewer than 500 Covid cases per 100,000...

Food for thought: a subliminal message on a Spanish road

Time running out for Spanish residents to change over driving licences

Six points as well as a fine if caught driving whilst holding a mobile phone in Spain

New appliance energy labelling system comes into force across the EU from March 1

MURCIA WEATHER

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Yellow alert for near gale force winds on the Costa Cálida this Thursday

Wed, 14.04.21 - 07:35

Rain is forecast for the Region of Murcia from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning As a trough of low pressure ...

Cool wet weather on the way to the Costa Cálida this week as storm front moves across the region

The climate emergency is making intense torrential storms more frequent in Murcia

How liable is your area of the Costa Cálida to flooding?

Yellow alert for near gale force winds on the Costa Cálida this Thursday

Wed, 14.04.21 - 07:35

Rain is forecast for the Region of Murcia from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning As a trough of low pressure ...

Cool wet weather on the way to the Costa Cálida this week as storm front moves across the region

The climate emergency is making intense torrential storms more frequent in Murcia

How liable is your area of the Costa Cálida to flooding?

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MURCIA PROPERTY NEWS

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Property sales and mortgage activity up in Murcia as the Costa Cálida bucks the national trend

Thu, 08.04.21 - 09:19

The national figures show that mortgage activity is falling while sales figures remain steady The latest monthly ...

February property sales steady in Spain but mortgage activity continued to decline

Brexit collides with 1975 military law in Spain; British housebuyers must now obtain military permit

An Investment in the Garden of Europe Awaits

Do you have a property in Murcia, Alicante or Costa del Sol and need an alarm system? Securitas Direct in English

Yellow alert for near gale force winds on the Costa Cálida this Thursday

Wed, 14.04.21 - 07:35

Rain is forecast for the Region of Murcia from Wednesday afternoon to Friday morning As a trough of low pressure ...

Cool wet weather on the way to the Costa Cálida this week as storm front moves across the region

Property sales and mortgage activity drop sharply in the region of Valencia, say registrars

Property sales and mortgage activity up in Murcia as the Costa Cálida bucks the national trend

February property sales steady in Spain but mortgage activity continued to decline

LIFESTYLE

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Angels Nursing and Homecare provide tailor-made care and support for expats living in Spain

Mon, 29.03.21 - 11:02

Stay happy and independent for as long as possible wherever you are in Andalucía, Murcia and Alicante Si...

Six points as well as a fine if caught driving whilst holding a mobile phone in Spain

Murcia school focuses on students' wellbeing for improved development during the pandemic

New appliance energy labelling system comes into force across the EU from March 1

PALS Solicitor for your tax, conveyancing, inheritance and all legal advice in the Costa Cálida

Brits in Spain should apply for TIE cards NOW as appointments are plentiful

Wed, 17.02.21 - 16:59

This is the ideal time to apply for an appointment as many of those applying for residency are unable to enter Spain...

Basic information for British nationals considering moving to Spain in 2021

Avalon wins award for Best Funeral Plan Provider for the second year in a row at this year's Personal Finance Awards

The Spanish tax deadline approaches for owners of second homes In Spain. Spanish Taxes Online

PALS Solicitor for your tax, conveyancing, inheritance and all legal advice in the Costa Cálida

Thu, 25.02.21 - 08:28

Over 20 years providing trusty and reliable help to residents and non-residents with offices in Puerto de Mazarró...

Brits in Spain should apply for TIE cards NOW as appointments are plentiful

Pound Edges Higher as UK Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout Intensifies TORFX weekly exchange rate news

Basic information for British nationals considering moving to Spain in 2021

All your expat insurance needs supplied in English by Galindo & Zarco Insurance Brokers

Angels Nursing and Homecare provide tailor-made care and support for expats living in Spain

Mon, 29.03.21 - 11:02

Stay happy and independent for as long as possible wherever you are in Andalucía, Murcia and Alicante Si...

Do you have medical Insurance? Talk to Seguros Costa Blanca your local DKV Private Health Care Agent

Find peace of mind with a cost-effective and practical Avalon Funeral insurance plan

Six points as well as a fine if caught driving whilst holding a mobile phone in Spain

Wed, 17.03.21 - 16:42

The Spanish government has approved changes to traffic laws that include harsher penalties and new safety measures a...

New appliance energy labelling system comes into force across the EU from March 1

Brits in Spain should apply for TIE cards NOW as appointments are plentiful

Basic information for British nationals considering moving to Spain in 2021

Hotel La Mariposa; accommodation and adventure activities in the Sierra Espuña

Avalon wins award for Best Funeral Plan Provider for the second year in a row at this year's Personal Finance Awards

Fri, 27.11.20 - 13:24

Avalon Funeral Plans is celebrating a coveted award win after being named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at th...

Do you have medical Insurance? Talk to Seguros Costa Blanca your local DKV Private Health Care Agent

SPORTING & LEISURE

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Palm tree plantation resumes in Palmeral de Orihuela

Fri, 16.04.21 - 14:43

The Palmeral constitutes an Item of Cultural Interest within the province of Alicante and dates back to the period of Mo...

Cumulative incidence rate increases slightly in the region of Valencia: Alicante Covid update April 15

Two arrested in Alicante for robbing a man at gunpoint

The ongoing issue of man versus sea in Guardamar

Parque El Recorral in Rojales looking pretty for spring

Palm tree plantation resumes in Palmeral de Orihuela

Fri, 16.04.21 - 14:43

The Palmeral constitutes an Item of Cultural Interest within the province of Alicante and dates back to the period of Mo...

Cumulative incidence rate increases slightly in the region of Valencia: Alicante Covid update April 15

Two arrested in Alicante for robbing a man at gunpoint

The ongoing issue of man versus sea in Guardamar

Parque El Recorral in Rojales looking pretty for spring

Cumulative incidence rate increases slightly in the region of Valencia: Alicante Covid update April 15

Thu, 15.04.21 - 17:51

220 new cases in the region of Valencia and 65 in the province of Alicante The most recent daily update posted on...

Regional cumulative incidence rate decreases slightly in latest report: Alicante Covid update April 14

Active Covid cases remain steady across the region: Alicante Covid update April 13

Passenger numbers at Alicante-Elche airport 94 per cent lower than pre-covid pandemic

Only 21 new cases in the province of Alicante in latest report: Alicante Covid update April 12

Palm tree plantation resumes in Palmeral de Orihuela

Fri, 16.04.21 - 14:43

The Palmeral constitutes an Item of Cultural Interest within the province of Alicante and dates back to the period of Mo...

The ongoing issue of man versus sea in Guardamar

Parque El Recorral in Rojales looking pretty for spring

Torrevieja undertakes conservation work in Cabo Cervera to protect the cat's head jarilla

New Interpretation Centre planned for Los Saladares archaeological site in Orihuela

Beaches in the Vega Baja covered with harmless "sailboat jellyfish"

Mon, 12.04.21 - 18:44

The beaches of Orihuela, Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura have all seen shoals of these organisms arrive in...

Specialist gang caught stealing bulk catering oil from restaurants in the province of Alicante

Policía Local in Elche catch two youths graffitiing train carriages in the old train station

Tue, 13.04.21 - 16:30

Train operator RENFE spent 25 million euros cleaning graffiti off its property last year The Urban and Environmen...

Owner of 24-hour shop in Elche locks thief inside establishment until police arrive

Passenger numbers at Alicante-Elche airport 94 per cent lower than pre-covid pandemic

Woman who faked a robbery and tried to frame her ex-boyfriend in Elche has now been arrested

Truck driver intercepted in Alcoy was five times over the limit

Fri, 09.04.21 - 15:48

The man was driving a 40 ton truck loaded with vegetables from Murcia to Sweden at the time The traffic division ...

Two arrested in Alicante for robbing a man at gunpoint

Wed, 14.04.21 - 17:49

The victim attempted to pursue the thieves but was hit in the head with the butt of a gun Two men aged 20 and 29 ...

New 3,000-square-metre extension to the General Hospital of Alicante

The Bishop will bless the city of Alicante from the Castillo de Santa Bárbara during Santa Faz on April 15

Alicante council begins spring campaign against common and tiger mosquitos

Free entry to Alicante archaeological site this spring: Illeta dels Banyets is 9km from Alicante City

Palm tree plantation resumes in Palmeral de Orihuela

Fri, 16.04.21 - 14:43

The Palmeral constitutes an Item of Cultural Interest within the province of Alicante and dates back to the period of Mo...

Cumulative incidence rate increases slightly in the region of Valencia: Alicante Covid update April 15

The ongoing issue of man versus sea in Guardamar

New Interpretation Centre planned for Los Saladares archaeological site in Orihuela

Regional cumulative incidence rate decreases slightly in latest report: Alicante Covid update April 14

Cumulative incidence rate increases slightly in the region of Valencia: Alicante Covid update April 15

Thu, 15.04.21 - 17:51

220 new cases in the region of Valencia and 65 in the province of Alicante The most recent daily update posted on...

Torrevieja council urges residents not to respond to fake vaccination messages on social media

Regional cumulative incidence rate decreases slightly in latest report: Alicante Covid update April 14

Active Covid cases remain steady across the region: Alicante Covid update April 13

Complaints about waiting times to see a doctor at medical centres in the province of Alicante

Double rainbow over Orihuela

Mon, 12.04.21 - 10:02

Stunning! These images by Javi Alfo taken alongside the River Segura loking towards Orihuela: &iex...

LEGAL & FINANCIAL PAGE

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Time running out for Spanish residents to change over driving licences

Tue, 23.03.21 - 16:42

Following Brexit, the DGT (Spanish traffic authority) will only allow drivers to use UK licences for six months afte...