Temperatures in the low to mid 30s as the end of June approaches Over the last week or so the Region of Murcia seems to have reached the point in the year where forecasting the weather becomes..
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35 degrees, school holidays starting, San Juan bonfires this Saturday - it must be summer in the Costa Cálida! As the summer officially begins (on Thursday at 12.07) and schools break up for over..
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Full rescue operation on hunting land in the Campo de Cartagena Officers of the Guardia Civil and a caving rescue expert were called out to hunting land near La Aljorra, in the Campo de Cartagena..
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Francisco Griéguez was among 23,000 Spaniards at the camp of Mauthausen Francisco Griéguez Pina, a native of the city of Murcia and the last survivor among the Spaniards who were held during..
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Murcia was also the exception to the wet spring of 2018 in Spain To mark the start of summer on Thursday Spain’s State meteorological agency Aemet published its summary of the weather in spring..
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The driver was taken to hospital in San Javier after the incident in Calle Granada A male driver was taken to the Hospital Los Arcos del Mar Menor in San Javier on Thursday for treatment to injuries..
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Minimums above 20 on the Costa Cálida as the summer officially starts in the northern hemisphere The first day of the summer on Thursday was a warm one in the Region of Murcia, and there are plenty..
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A family who caused problems at the Playa del Charco may be related to the latest incident Once again an instance of vandalism has been reported at the beach of El Charco on the unspoilt coastline..
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The damage illustrates the need for further LGTBi rights activities, says Cartagena councillor The Town Hall of Cartagena has reported acts of vandalism on benches which have been painted in the..
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The owners deny that the nets on board their boats have ever been used in the Mar Menor As part of the on-going vigilance to ensure that only authorized fishing takes place in the Mar Menor the..
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The men are being held behind bars in Cartagena awaiting trial Two men with a long previous criminal record have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with two violent thefts in the..
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The most likely scenario is that the chick had fallen from its nest in Mula The Policía Local in Mula received a visit on Tuesday night from a local man who had stumbled across a young eagle owl..
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The arrival of summer is celebrated with cleansing flames throughout Spain The night of San Juan (23rd June) is nearing, and with the date falling on a Saturday this year the authorities all over..
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The “Design for Change” scheme was aided by the Town Hall and an animal protection society Schoolchildren in Fuente Álamo have been involved in what is described as the first scheme of its..
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The investment is part of the La Manga 365” project to encourage year-round tourism As part of the 19-million-euro “La Manga 365” project, which aims to maximize the year-round tourist potential..
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Summer begins on 21st June at 12.07 as the heat intensifies in the Costa Cálida The summer solstice, we are informed by astronomers, occurs this year at 12.07 on Thursday 21st June, and it coincides..
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Part of the budget will be devoted to counteracting any Brexit effect on tourism in Murcia The government of Murcia has approved a budget totalling 4,114,000 euros for the ministry of Tourism and..
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The Guardia explain that if officers consider movement and control to be impeded fines may be imposed Following a huge amount of debate and disagreement on social network sites regarding whether..
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Diego Conesa will remain in the post until he contests the 2019 regional election Diego Conesa, the leader of the PSOE party in the Region of Murcia, was officially sworn in as the central government..
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The young immigrant population makes Murcia an exception to the general demographic trend in Spain The latest statistics regarding births and deaths in Spain, which were published on Tuesday of..
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The sperm whale incident in Cabo de Palos has raised public awareness of plastic pollution in Murcia As public awareness increases of the extent to which the marine environment in the world’s..
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Excess population growth proves a menace to farmers in the Ricote valley and central Murcia Cute and fluffy they may be, but rabbits are a menace to the agricultural sector, and the relatively..
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Thyme, oregano and lavender plantations are expanding in the north-west of Murcia Agriculture in the Region of Murcia is generally associated with fruit and vegetables, particularly lemons, melons..
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The dangerous pseudo-jellyfish has not yet disappeared from the Costa Blanca and the Costa Cálida The red “no bathing” flag was hoisted on Tuesday at the beach of Mil Palmeras in Pilar de..
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Up to 33 degrees on Wednesday, climbing higher in the Costa Cálida by Saturday These are truly good days to be in the Region of Murcia, with beautiful sunny conditions but maximum temperatures..
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Drivers in Mula will no longer have to travel to Alcantarilla or Caravaca for their ITV tests With new ITV vehicle roadworthiness centres opening at many locations in the Region of Murcia there..
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The Spanish government will repeal the law by which immigrants were denied health care in 2012 The issue of immigration and refugees is one which is currently causing a great deal of discussion..
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83 per cent of contaminants are eliminated by the use of bio-degradable substances As the authorities in the Region of Murcia and the Segura basin continually strive to make the best possible use..
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The Cartago-18 exercise includes the simulated re-floating of a sub in the port of Cartagena Another military training exercise is taking place in the Mediterranean in and around Cartagena from..
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The parade along the seafront in Puerto de Mazarrón is on 14th July As Puerto de Mazarrón prepares for the annual influx of visitors in July and August, details are being finalized for the Summer..
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A road modification contract in El Alamillo will make room for the Paseo del Rihuete to be lengthened This Tuesday the contract has been put out to tender for the work to modify the RM-332 road..
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The economic crisis is not over for more than 28,000 people who received charity aid in 2017 Most macro-economic indicators show that the economic crisis which began in Spain around a decade ago..
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There are courses all over the Murcia Region which will resume in the autumn The Ed's personal account of attending an esparto weaving course. If you live in the Murcia Region and would like to..
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Glorious sunshine in Murcia, up to 40 degrees in south-western Spain! Temperatures in the Region of Murcia have been warm but not excessively so over the last few days, with maximums in the low 30s..
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The initiatives across Murcia were part of a series of clean-ups nationwide At various locations in the Region of Murcia on Saturday groups of volunteers joined in the “1m2 por la naturaleza”..
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Stock ruined as the store prepared for the summer season in the bay of Mazarrón No injuries or casualties were reported in the San Ginés area of La Azohía on Monday morning, where a fire broke..
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48 of the 68 Denomination of Origin wineries in Murcia are in Jumilla As the Region of Murcia wineries belonging to the Denominations of Origin of Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas reap the rewards for..
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Two Bulgarians arrested after attempting to smuggle drugs into northern Africa The Spanish customs authorities have confiscated around 10,000 kilograms of hashish from a Dutch-registered sailing..
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Diego Conesa steps aside to become central government delegate to the Region of Murcia Mariola Guevara, the new Mayoress of Alhama de Murcia, was officially sworn into office on Saturday, when..
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Special precautions must be taken with children in the midday sun in the Costa Cálida With the sun approaching its highest point in the sky as midsummer nears, the regional government of Murcia..
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The project could be completed at the southern end of La Manga by the end of 2018 200,000 euros are to be invested in the creation of a new viewing point alongside the Gola de Marchamalo, the canal..
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The aim is to protect the giant fan mussel and other fauna and flora in the lagoon The regional government of Murcia has announced that an ecological mooring point is to be installed in the Mar..
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630 migrants have arrived in Valencia after being turned away by Italy The Town Hall of Molina de Segura has added the municipality to the list of those offering to take in groups of refugees from..
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Radar speed gun locations in the city of Cartagena and the rest of the municipality The local police force of Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipality..
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The level of water in the reservoirs of the Segura is no higher than it was 12 months ago The governing board of the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura, which manages water supply infrastructures..
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The multi-coloured crossings will be re-painted white at the end of June Amid heated arguments the Town Hall of Totana announced on Thursday that the painting of zebra crossings in the colours..
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Pedro Saura takes over as the Number 2 in the Ministry of Development When the Spanish government abruptly changed hands from the PP party to the PSOE two weeks ago there was a certain degree of..
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Bathers at two more Cartagena beaches monitored by lifeguards this summer As the peak summer season approaches in the Costa Cálida the Town Hall of Cartagena has presented details of its lifeguard..
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The Sierra del Carche and Santa Ana are among the areas where forestry and rural tourism co-exist Almost 700,000 euros are to be invested in improvements in rural areas of Jumilla, according to..
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Ideological and road safety issues cause controversy as Totana offers support to LGTBi groups The decision by the Town Hall of Totana to paint zebra crossings in the colours of the rainbow as a..
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629 migrants fleeing Libya are on their way to Spain after being turned away by Italy In the wake of the news that Spain has offered to take in the 629 refugee migrants on board the Aquarius, Ana..
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The project also aims to improve salt production in the flats of the regional park It has been confirmed that EU funding is to be made available for the next four years for the Project to preserve..
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The Gipsy has been owned by a family from Portmán since 1951 It has been confirmed that among the boats registered to take part in the 5th Mar Menor Classic Sail Regatta from 22nd to 24th June..
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The Britannia will be stopping in Cartagena four more times over the next few months The skyline in the port of Cartagena was partially obscured on Wednesday by the cruise ship Britannia, one of the..
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The hotel on Camposol has been bought for 3.8 million euros by a company registered in Ibiza It has now been confirmed that the sale in auction of the Sensol hotel in Camposol, in the north of..
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The beaches named are in Águlias, Cartagena, Los Alcázares, Mazarrón, San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar Following the news last month that 25 beaches in the Region of Murcia have been awarded..
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The amount has been reduced by the courts from 450,000 euros The Regional High Court in Murcia has ruled that the Town Hall of Torre Pacheco must return the sum of 150,000 euros to the bankrupt..
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Workers were evacuated as a cloud of steam yellowed by sulphur rose into the sky A large-scale security alert forced people to evacuate their workplaces at the Repsol plant in Escombreras on Tuesday..
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Last month was the busiest May at San Javier for eight years! Passenger numbers at Murcia-San Javier airport, which is on schedule to close down in January 2019 to make way for the new facility..
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The seventh case of drink-driving at the wheel of HGVs in Murcia this year! The Guardia Civil have reported yet another case of an HGV driver found to be well over the legal limit for alcohol in..
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Repair and maintenance work is needed before access restrictions start for the summer Measures have already been announced by which severe restrictions will be imposed on motor vehicle access to..
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The man faces charges after being relieved of a petrol can, matches and a lighter Guardia Civil investigations into four fires which broke out last summer near the Gola de la Estacio and Puerto..
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Respect and support for members of the LGTBi community Five zebra crossings in and around the Plaza de la Constitución in Totana are being painted in the colours of the rainbow in order to show..
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Experts say express optimism while warning that the lagoon is still fragile The latest measurement concerning the water quality in the Mar Menor show considerable improvements, with experts optimistic..
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27 hours of flight inspections were aided by drones at the Region of Murcia International Airport Airport management company Aena issued a press release on Monday confirming that calibration flights..
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The market is more active than at any time in the last 7 years It comes as no surprise that the figures published on Tuesday regarding Spanish residential property sales in April are higher than..
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A wide range of products and eateries at the Plaza de Abastos in Águilas Mari Carmen Moreno, the Mayoress of Águilas, paid a visit to the local “Plaza de Abastos” indoor food market on Monday..
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Thieves steal hives along with the bees and honey they contain Regional newspaper La Verdad reports that there has been a sharp increase in beehive thefts in Murcia this year, and that anxious..
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Legislation must be brought in line to reflect climate change and protect the environment The Spanish Geographers’ Association (AGE) is warning that the national government must address with..
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The Ministry of the Environment identifies the sale as the beginning of the threat to the environment in the Mar Menor One interesting aspect of the controversial Ministry of the Environment report..
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The new Minister for Ecological Transition was involved in the first attempt to regenerate the bay in 2011 Pedro López Milán, the Mayor of La Unión, is to request an urgent meeting with Teresa..
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An elderly couple ploughed through a safety barrier close to the A-30 motorway The Cartagena fire brigade were called into action on Sunday afternoon when two people were injured in a car crash..
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The 1.2-million-euro promenade now incorporates modifications proposed by Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena has given its approval to the revised plans to modify the seafront walk alongside..
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Spain is forced at last to come into line with an EU directive The regional government of Murcia has confirmed that from now on no more licences will be issued allowing people to capture song birds..
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Black water will be treated in Archena before being used in irrigation farming in the Ricote valley The works contract to install new sewage pipes in Ricote is to be put out to tender, according..
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The Agua Park offers fun and thrills with a range of water slides and rides The water park at the Terra Natura wildlife park in the northern outskirts of the city of Murcia has opened for summer..
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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..
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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..
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Regional laws prohibit the lighting of bonfires in urban areas For expats moving to Spain one of the aspects of rules and regulations which it is very difficult to learn about is the issue of bonfires..
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Fears over the viability of Corvera as the Spanish government continues to invest in growth at the airport in El Altet Mariano Rajoy, the president of the Spanish government, announced on Thursday..
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The new management company is officially inscribed on the Mercantile Register Another tiny step forward towards the opening of the new international airport in Corvera was taken on Wednesday, when..
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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..
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The rival airports are connected through one of the most illustrious families in the modern history of Murcia The 10th January 2018 marks the 95th anniversary of one of the major achievements of..
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The Cieza caves may help explain how and why the Neanderthals died out The Cueva del Arco in Cieza is a spectacular rock formation where a large arch has been formed by erosion, hence its name..
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Where 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..
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This fantastic initiative in San Javier offers a range of activities in return for your time The San Javier municipality has begun its autumn programme of Time Bank activities with 49 different..
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13 “red days” in Murcia in 2018, plus two extra in each municipality The list of public holidays in Spain for 2018 has been published this week in the Official State Bulletin, confirming that the..
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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..
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