MURCIA REGION

Covid vaccination of 50- to 59-year-olds beginning in the Region of Murcia Ministry statistics report that progress in immunizing the population is slower in Murcia than elsewhere in Spain The official national government statistics suggest that the coronavirus immunization campaign is progressing slightly more slowly in.. 06/05/2021

33 degrees forecast for Murcia on Friday! Temperatures climbing across the Costa Cálida The changeable weather which dominated March and April in the Region of Murcia appears to have been substituted by mainly clear skies and noticeably warmer temperatures, and Aemet are forecasting.. 06/05/2021

King of Spain opens the Roman Forum museum in CartagenaFelipe VI visits the museum at the largest city centre archaeological park in Europe King Felipe VI of Spain visited Cartagena on Thursday to officially open the Roman Forum Museum, the latest addition to the long list of important archaeological sites.. 06/05/2021

Mass Covid vaccination in Mazarrón on 11th May for 60- to 79-year-olds Second doses for those in their 70s, first jabs for those in their 60s at the La Aceña sports pavilion The SMS regional health service of Murcia is going ahead on Tuesday 11th May with the mass administration of the second dose of Covid vaccines.. 06/05/2021

Covid update in Murcia on Wednesday: only 66 new cases but more patients in ICUs and another fatality The 5th May update reports a testing positivity rate of 2 per cent The latest update published at lunchtime on Wednesday 5th May by the Murcia health service reported 66 new confirmed cases of Covid-19, returning to the customary levels of the last.. 06/05/2021

Águilas and San Pedro del Pinatar promote the Recicla Esperanza glass recycling campaign 741 tons of glass were collected for recycling in Águilas last year Águilas and San Pedro del Pinatar are among the municipalities taking part in a new glass recycling campaign entitled “Recicla Esperanza” (Recycle Hope).. 05/05/2021

Spanish government Decree opens path for regions to extend anti-pandemic measures through Supreme Court The Murcia government is amongst those which has lobbied for the power to prolong the travel ban after the state of emergency ends on 9th May The conflict between the national government of Spain and various of the regional administrations over the.. 05/05/2021

Saturday 8th May, Mazarrón rallysprint: the 38th Subida Playas de Mazarrón Racing takes place on the N-332 between Puerto de Mazarrón and Los Ruices Petrol heads and racing fans enjoy the Mazarrón mountain sprint rally but residents will be unable to enter or leave their properties Residents of the Valdelentisco.. 05/05/2021

Lorca prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the destructive 2011 earthquakes Memorials are planned in remembrance of the 9 people who died in Lorca on 11th May 2011 Next Tuesday 11th May marks the 10th anniversary of one of the saddest dates in the recent history of Lorca, and the Town Hall will be holding a commemorative.. 05/05/2021

Unemployment fell by 2 per cent in Murcia during April The jobless total in Murcia is still 4 per cent higher than a year ago at almost 119,000 The number of people registered as unemployed in the Region of Murcia fell by 2,629 during April, according to data published by the Ministry of Employment on.. 05/05/2021

Murcia government intends to maintain perimetral closure until over-60s are vaccinated The Murcia president says the lifting of restrictions should depend on vaccination rather than on a date in the calendar Fernando López Miras, the president of the regional government in Murcia, stated on Tuesday that when the national state.. 05/05/2021

Pandemic stable in Murcia: 109 new cases and 1 further fatality in the 4th May update 78 of the latest cases are reported in the municipalities of Murcia and Cartagena The overall stability in the coronavirus situation in the Region of Murcia continued in the latest update published at lunchtime on Tuesday 4th May, with a higher.. 05/05/2021

Murcia government purchases the Convent of the Carmelites in Caravaca de la Cruz The intention is for the abandoned Convent to be the centre of the Holy Jubilee celebrations in 2024 The regional government of Murcia has purchased the huge convent of San José de Madres Carmelitas Descalzas in Caravaca de la Cruz for 800.. 04/05/2021

Última Llamada art exhibition in Cartagena draws attention to the plight of the Mar Menor Interesting exhibits created by local artist Pablo Cros Bernabeu at the Palacio Molina An eye-catching exhibition of artwork is on display in the Palacio Molina in Cartagena until 30th June, featuring the work of local artist Pablo Cros Bernabeu under..

San Javier Town Hall spends 16,000 euros on 8 model planes The planes will be painted by graffiti artists as the town promotes its aviation heritage During last week’s session of the council of San Javier it was decided to spend 16,637 euros on the construction of 8 model aeroplanes measuring 2.5 by.. 04/05/2021

Lorca clamps down on illegal waste dumping 96 tons of rubble removed from a site on the outskirts of the city of Lorca The Town Hall of Lorca has removed 96 tons of rubble from an unauthorized tip in the La Viña district at a site close to a school for children with special educational.. 04/05/2021

Murcia government faces lawsuit over failure to punish companies responsible for polluting the Mar Menor The Department of the Environment denies charges of “inaction” in dealing with illegal water desalination offences The public prosecutions service of the Region of Murcia has decided to take the Department of the Environment of the regional.. 04/05/2021

Mazarrón rider makes motorbike racing history Pedro Acosta has won three of his first four Grands Prix at the age of just 16 Just a few weeks shy of his 17th birthday Pedro Acosta, a young motorcycle racer from Mazarrón, made history at the weekend when he became the first rider ever.. 04/05/2021

Gebas residents win best critical Mayo prize at the 2021 Los Mayos in Alhama The winning tableau reiterates complaints about the road to Gebas and El Berro The 2021 Los Mayos fiestas in Alhama de Murcia went ahead this year in a limited fashion due to the on-going pandemic, with the Corremayos events suspended and fewer concerts.. 04/05/2021

Work under way to improve wastewater pumping facility in La Manga Hidrogea continues its drive to improve energy efficiency at the Gola de Marchamalo plant The water company Hidrogea has begun work in La Manga del Mar Menor to improve the efficiency of the pumping equipment in the Gola de Marchamalo. The work.. 04/05/2021