This includes a full list of cases by municipality for the last 7 days Yesterday the Region of Murcia reported 670 cases of coronavirus, so it’s almost a relief to report a drop in new cases..

This is another record total for cases in a single day and brings the active cases up to 7,097 Yesterday the regional Minister for Health, Manuel Villegas, asked that residents of the region consider..

The new-borns will join the four found in Calnegre It’s proving to be a good summer for baby turtles! Last year 21 turtles were hatched, from the first loggerhead turtle eggs known to have..

The land was purchased by the town hall for the project a few months ago The town hall of Torre Pacheco has ceded 25,462 m2 of land which is located next to the Torre Pacheco Waste Water Treatment..

The new winter market has been granted a license to run for 12 years The Los Urrutias winter market will start for the first time on Saturday, September 19th, with 10 stalls in total, distributed..

This stretch of road is not the most pleasant of driving experiences but has to be faced heading in and out of the city from the direction of Cartagena. Three people required medical assistance..

At one time this area was intended to become a macro leisure development complete with golf course and holiday housing On Thursday the regional cabinet gave its formal approval for plans to purchase..

Almeria in neighbouring Andalucía, also reported the arrival of over 250 irregular migrants during the same 2 day period During Wednesday and Thursday the number of boats reaching the Murcian..

Yesterday Mazarrón reported 10 new cases of covid All presencial appointments in the town hall building for Friday are cancelled The town hall says: Mazarrón City Council has closed its..

The column was exposed following the collapse of a wall during the heavy rains of September 2019 On Thursday the mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, visited the site in Monteagudo (the area best known..

The 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..

23 health centres on red alert; 19 teachers and 52 pupils quarantined in first days of return to school; Murcia will reach 1,000 cases a day in October if current trend continues Other Covid news..

Jumilla now has an accumulated incidence rate of 933/100,000 of population, more than 4 times the regional average of 212. On Thursday regional Health Minister, Manuel Villegas, presented the coronavirus..

At the same time more than 100 irregular migrants also reached Almeria in another co-ordinated action by criminal gangs All of the migrants who reached Murcia are Algerian economic migrants..

The Spanish Ministry of Health has reported an increase of 11,193 in the total number of coronavirus cases diagnosed using PCR in Spain during the last 24 hours, bringing the total from 603,167 on..

The office is located inside the Plaza de Abastos indoor market place A new office in which residents of the Mazarrón municipality can undertake basic administrative procedures without having..

El Tío Juan Rita has been the face of Murcian folk for many years and is known throughout the region El Tío Juan Rita was one of the most instantly recognisable figures of Murcian cultural traditions..

The total number of cured cases is 6,157 and the total number of active cases 6,639 The Region of Murcia regional health authority has published its latest set of data relating to the evolution..

Normally smaller boats are used to bring irregular migrants to Spain The two "pateristas" who brought 79 Algerians in a fishing boat to Cartagena last week have been arrested, after the..

30 coronavirus tracers have been allocated to the Murcia Region Catalonia, the Basque Country, Extremadura and La Rioja are the only autonomous communities that have not requested tracers from..

Hospital admissions fell slightly as 14 people are discharged The coronavirus situation in the Region of Murcia on Tuesday is as follows according to the regional health authority of Murcia:..

The driver was stopped on the RM-F-14 between Torre Pacheco and Los Alcázares The Guardia Civíl of the Region of Murcia has detained the driver of a 7.5-ton vehicle transporter for crimes against..

There are daily challenges to overcome but thousands of teachers will be doing everything possible to work through this crisis and make the best of a bad situation The beginning of the "most complex..

The incident involved a road maintenance truck and car Emergency services rescued and transferred two people to hospital, following a collision between a road maintenance truck and a private vehicle..

The health centers of San Antón, in Cartagena, and Puerto de Mazarrón remain at red level, registering a "very high" rate of positive cases of covid-19 in their respective territories...

The measures are the same as those applied for Jumilla and Archivel which are also in the same position Lorca has been experiencing a growing number of cases during the last month, the first of..

These figures relate to Sunday 13th and were published on Monday 14th September The Murcia Region broke the record for the most new covid contagions in a single day yet again, the Sunday figures..

Bookings MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE as group sizes are limited to comply with covid regulations As is traditional in Cartagena on what is normally the biggest day in the week of celebrations relating..

The council has used the Wi-Fi infrastructure to give a live video feed to the town hall Cartagena Council has installed video cameras to monitor the condition of the Mar Menor and weather conditions..

At least the July figures are better than those for May and June! It’s hardly surprising that property sales figures this summer are a little unreliable when attempting to define what the current..

For the fourth consecutive day the Region of Murcia reported new covid cases in excess of 400, the latest figure on Sunday being 431 new cases in the last 24 hours. This takes the current total..

This is the third consecutive day with more than 400 cases For the third consecutive day the Region of Murcia reported more than 400 positive covid cases on Saturday 12th September, the Saturday..

The restaurant will receive a significant fine for breaching covid hygiene regulations Mazarrón police have been clamping down on those breaching covid regulations, due to the rapidly rising cases..

Fatality rates are very high; many baby turtles will never make it out of the nest and only one in 1,000 hatchlings reaches adulthood It’s turtle hatching season and this week researchers and..

The calm weather is ideal for crossings and there may be more over the weekend Image: Archive A total of 130 immigrants have been intercepted in the last few hours by the marine rescue services..

This also relates to the measures changing the way in which agricultural nitrates are used around the Mar Menor The complicated topic of the recovery of the Mar Menor and exactly who has the competence..

Three hospitals have already reached maximum capacity in their ICU beds and are having to transfer critical patients to another hospital On Monday the Murcian Regional Health Minister, Manuel Villegas..

In one case a one year old baby tested positive for Covid, forcing the quarantine of 11 children and two staff This week one of the biggest worries obsessing Spanish families right across the country..

The Mayor says health services in the municipality are “overwhelmed” The mayor of Totana, Juan José Cánovas, has described the epidemiological evolution of the pandemic in recent weeks in..

This wine producing municipality is in the north-west of the Region of Murcia The regional Government has taken the decision to confine the Jumilla municipality, following the same model as was..

180 young people had gathered in two locations to drink and socialise The message about limiting gatherings to 6 people still isn´t getting through and on Tuesday evening Local Police in Murcia..

It’s good to see them back in training over the Mar Menor The Patrulla Águila, based at the Air Academy in San Javier, have resumed training again following the summer break and shared images..

The basin that discharges into the Mar Menor covers an area of 1,235 km2 and water flows in across a distance of more than 60 kilometers, "so that floods can occur with rainfall produced in places..

Damage was caused to the line during the last three episodes of Gota Frías Renfe has completed work and resumed the railway service on all the affected sections of the Cercanías, Medium and Long..

The Mayor of Lorca has called on residents to denounce this type of illegal activity which is perpetuating the spread of Covid-19 On Tuesday evening Lorca police were called out by a neighbour to..

The projectiles were discovered in Cuevas del Norte, an outlying area of the municipality of Murcia A mortar grenade and an aviation projectile, dating from the Spanish Civil War have been deactivated..

The same debate is underway in Germany where the possibility of reducing the quarantine period to between 5 and 7 days is also under consideration The director of the Center for the Coordination..

GNK blames the cancellation of flights and travel restrictions GNK golf has confirmed that the Hacienda Riquelme golf course will temporarily close this autumn from 12th September onwards due to..

What’s the point of having rules if those breaking them aren´t penalised???? The covid virus is extending right across the region, fuelled not by foreign visitors going to the beach and having..

Regional health minister warns that there is only one way to prevent the worst forecasts from being fulfilled: stop the contagion On Monday the weekly Monday morning session of the covid monitoring..

Jumilla has highest number of cases per head of population in the Murcia Region on Monday On Friday Jumilla had become the municipality with the highest number of cases per capita of population..

The Prime Minister said that the first vaccinations could take place in Spain during December on Monday The Spanish Minister of Health, Salvador Illa, said on Monday that Spain could receive 3 million..

The deceased was wearing only a T-shirt and a life jacket, and was in an advanced state of decomposition Image Archive. SM. The Maritime Rescue boat (Sasemar), the Salvamar Mimosa, has taken..

The 37 year-old tried to rescue a dog but fell down a 20 meter embankment in Albudeite and had to be rescued by helicopter himself On Sunday the regional Emergency Services were called out at 12:..

The newborn turtle has now been taken to the IMIDA in San Pedro del Pinatar There was tremendus excitement on Saturday when a tiny baby loggerhead turtle was found on a beach in Calnegre, Lorca..

The Murcia regional government has also limited the size of larger gatherings to 100 On Thursday the Region of Murcia announced its highest ever one day total of 430 cases in 24 hours and reached..

TDI Advisors have signed an agreement with the SAREB to run the hotel Hopefully it’s third time lucky for the four star hotel on the Hacienda del Álamo Golf Resort in Fuente Álamo as management..

Normally August is a good month for Murcia but the restrictions placed on travel to Spain have upset the apple cart all over the country There has been no doubt since the covid lockdown began in..

Valencia records the biggest increase, with 68% compared to 2015 The demand for rental property in Spain is constant, the domestic market remaining strong due to the limited supply of available..

The Minister for Health, Salvador Illa, said the campaign will start in the care homes of Spain On Thursday a meeting of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System (CISNS) between..

This removes the need to go to the doctor for a repeat prescription for those with chronic illnesses The Murcian Health Service (SMS) has decided to extend the electronic prescriptions service for..

The App. is now functioning in Andalusia, Cantabria, Aragon, Canary Islands, Extremadura, Castilla y León and the Balearic Islands More than 2 million people have currently downloaded the app...

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..

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..

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 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 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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

An online tool shows the "floodability" of the entire Segura basin in detail As the threat of torrential storms looms large in the Region of Murcia, with a red alert for possible downpours..

The 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..

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..

There seems to have been some confusion lately over the legal limit in Spain for the alcohol level of drivers, but the laws have not changed for some time and the figures above which fines can be..

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..

Pepita’s Cazuela de Melva Empanada is a local recipe from Isla Plana Melva is just one of the environmentally sustainable fish species which can be used for this family recipe. Much has been written..

How to get back on the right side of the law if you own a tortoise in Murcia Many members of the public are unaware of the fact, but since 1st July 2015 it has officially been illegal in Spain..