MURCIA REGION

Murcia is the third most polluted city in SpainMurcia City has reduced its nitrogen oxide emissions by 38%, but is still in the top 3 most polluted cities in the country After Marbella and A Coruña, Murcia is the third most polluted city in Spain, as measured in PM10 suspended.. 21/01/2022

30 per cent of Murcia pharmacy Covid tests in January were positiveMurcia chemists have carried out around 40,000 Covid tests so far Since pharmacies in the Region of Murcia began administering Covid tests, 6,150 positive cases have been detected, which represents around 15% of the 40,000 tests carried out by.. 21/01/2022

Murcia wants to attract off-season tourists with music festivalsThe Region of Murcia is promoting its growing music scene and the “festival experience” The regional president, Fernando López Miras, has presented a new brand called ‘Festivals in the Region of Murcia. More music’.. 21/01/2022

7-day incidence rate drops for third consecutive day: Murcia Covid update January 21A 31-year-old from the Region of Murcia has died from coronavirus Although the number of new Covid cases has remained stable and active cases are decreasing, the update today, Friday January 21, brought the unfortunate news that a further eight.. 21/01/2022

Cruel cockfighting ring dismantled in the Region of Murcia40 birds have been rescued from a Murcia warehouse A Guardia Civil investigation on Thursday January 20 led to the discovery of an illegal cockfight taking place in a warehouse in the Alquerías district of Murcia city.   Officers.. 21/01/2022

Murcia city Christmas lights still up in mid-JanuaryThe vice-Mayor of Murcia blames the delay on a “mistake” by the removal company and calls the blunder “insignificant” Back in December, outraged residents in Murcia city called for the city council to urgently install.. 21/01/2022

Spanish warship sets sail for the Black Sea amid growing tensions with RussiaThe ship ‘Meteoro’ will depart from Cartagena to support NATO in the Ukraine crisis Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles has announced that Spain is bringing forward the planned launch of the ‘Blas de Lezo’ frigate.. 21/01/2022

Cultural programme in Alhama de Murcia: January, February and MarchConcerts, theatre, art exhibitions and more in Alhama de Murcia The Town Hall in Alhama de Murcia has revealed its cultural programme for the first three months of 2022, with a wide selection of exhibitions, theatrical performances, music and monologues.. 20/01/2022

Hiking route though Tebar in Aguilas: January 22Activities in honour of San Antonio Abad are going to be held in Águilas, Murcia, this weekend To celebrate the San Antonio Abad festivities in the outlying district of Tébar (Águilas), the Town Hall and the Tébar.. 20/01/2022

Tonga volcano creates meteotsunamis off the coast of MurciaThe shock wave from the Pacific eruption caused the sea level in the Region of Murcia to rise 15 centimetres The explosion of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in the South Pacific has generated a shock wave that was felt throughout the.. 20/01/2022

Incidence rate begins to stabilise in Murcia: Covid update January 20Active cases in the Region of Murcia continue to drop steadily Hospitalisations and new cases appear to be remaining stable in the Region of Murcia while the number of active cases continues to decrease, which could mean that the curve is beginning.. 20/01/2022

The doggy bag plan by Murcia restaurants to reduce food wasteThousands of takeaway containers are going to be distributed amongst bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia The Regional Federation of Hospitality and Tourism Entrepreneurs of the Region of Murcia (HoyTú) have joined an initiative to.. 20/01/2022

Where to find the cheapest petrol and fuel in Murcia in January 2022These are the top 10 places to buy diesel and unleaded petrol in Murcia Here’s a list of the 10 cheapest petrol stations to get the best deal on fuel prices in the Murcia region for both unleaded 95 and diesel. For unleaded petrol, four of the.. 20/01/2022

Isaac Peral submarine passes further set of tests in CartagenaThe first of the S-80 series, developed in Cartagena, is on track to being handed over to the Spanish navy The ‘Isaac Peral’ S-81 submarine has passed yet another important test in Cartagena this Wednesday January 19, bringing the vessel.. 20/01/2022

Price gap between low-cost petrol stations and normal ones shoots up in MurciaDrivers in the Region of Murcia are benefiting from more low-cost filling stations The exponential rise in fuel prices across Spain in recent months has led to more and more automated petrol stations cropping up, as companies strive to reduce costs.. 20/01/2022

Car bursts into flames after colliding with palm tree in MazarronNo one was injured in the collision near the roundabout in Mazarrón, Murcia A traffic accident on the Alamillo roundabout in Mazarrón resulted in a car becoming engulfed in flames, though fortunately no one was hurt. &.. 20/01/2022

Murcia city Old Jail open to public from FebruaryOpen days for Murcia residents and visitors are scheduled for February Plans to renovate the historic Carcel Vieja in Murcia city date back years and the complicated process to restore the jail and put the complex to use again is finally close to.. 19/01/2022

Cold snap wreaks havoc on key Murcia artichoke and lettuce cropsFreezing temperatures in the Murcia Region this week will have a knock-on effect on workers and produce prices The recent frosts have caused damage to artichoke and lettuce crops in the area around the Guadalentín river near Lorca. During the.. 19/01/2022

Mazarron demands Covid testing points in the municipalityHealth centres in Mazarrón are struggling to fulfil the demand for Covid tests For the past few weeks, the regional government has organised external Covid testing points in several municipalities which are run by additional 061 emergency.. 19/01/2022

Over 6,000 new cases in past 24 hours: Murcia Covid updateMurcia reported five fatalities in the last day, including two people in their 50s As the number of daily Covid cases reaches over 6,000 once again in the Region of Murcia, the Health authorities are redoubling vaccination efforts by opening booster.. 19/01/2022