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2,000 residents march to demand flood protection for Los Alcázares Angry locals make themselves heard after three floods along the shore of the Mar Menor in four months Over 2,000 people are reported to have taken part in a march and demonstration on Sunday in which residents of Los Alcázares again demanded.. 27/01/2020

1.5 million euros for floodwater drainage network in Los Alcázares The Town Hall is drawing up an 80-million-euro plan to protect the town once and for all Agreement has been reached between the regional government of Murcia and the Town Hall of Los Alcázares for the construction of a network of rainwater.. 27/01/2020

Fish farm enclosure washed up on the beach in Cabo de Palos Enclosures were torn free from their moorings as 5-metre waves battered the coast on Monday Storm Gloria has finally abated in Spain leaving almost half of the country to count the cost of the damage done, especially on the coast, and among those.. 24/01/2020

Mar Menor fishermen call an end to the eel season after surprise bumper December catch Image: dead eels on the beach of San Pedro del Pinatar in October The eels appear to have survived the episode of anoxia in the lagoon in October The fishermen’s guild of San Pedro del Pinatar has voluntarily decided to call an early end.. 24/01/2020

Cartagena joins Murcia in providing free bus services while African dust pollution episode lasts PM 10 particle levels dropped on Friday morning but are still in excess of the alert threshold After the air quality dropped dramatically on Wednesday and Thursday as a cloud of mineral dust from north Africa reached the Region of Murcia it appears.. 24/01/2020

Maximum air quality alert in Cartagena Lorca also activates emergency protocols as PM10 readings soar all over the Region of Murcia The cloud of mineral dust from north Africa which caused the city of Murcia to activate its Level 2 contamination protocol on Thursday has gone a stage.. 23/01/2020

Murcia government sends staff and vehicles to help the clean-up in Los Alcázares A Murcia minister calls on the national government to protect Los Alcázares by clearing floodwater channels As the clean-up operation begins yet again in Los Alcázares after the third case of flooding in the town since September last.. 23/01/2020

Residents of Los Alcázares to hold demonstration on Sunday to demand flood protection Locals are sealing the doors of their homes shut every time it rains as flooding becomes more frequent As the residents of Los Alcázares once again don their boots and pick up their shovels as they begin to clean up their homes and the streets.. 23/01/2020

The Spanish government could demolish buildings as part of its Mar Menor protection plan The Ministry for Ecological Transition plans its own strategies to protect and regenerate the lagoon It is only a couple of weeks since the new Spanish government was formed but already it is being made clear that environmental issues are to be taken.. 23/01/2020

El Corte Inglés in Cartagena to be downsized and one Murcia store closed The store in the Myrtea mall (El Tiro) in Murcia is to be closed down altogether The department store chain El Corte Inglés, arguably the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, has announced a re-structuring plan which involves the closure.. 23/01/2020

Plastic-free packaging developed in Cartagena extends shelf life of fruit and veg by 40 per cent By extending the longevity of products Newfresh cardboard attracts the interest of exporters A team of researchers at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) has developed an entirely natural material for packaging which contains no.. 22/01/2020

8 roads still closed by flooding in the Campo de Cartagena Only one major road in Moratalla is still blocked by snow while a rockfall has closed the RM-701 outside Lorca ⚠️ Cortada la carretera que une #Lorca con #LaParroquía por el desprendimiento de la muralla. Actualmente hay cerradas.. 22/01/2020

The clean-up begins again after more flooding in Los Alcázares and other Mar Menor townsWork to clear the streets of Los Alcázares after the December flood was scheduled to finish this week The heavy rain and snow brought by Storm Gloria to Murcia on Monday and Tuesday may have moved away from the Region, and the sun may be shining.. 22/01/2020

Collection of model 18th century ships goes on display at the Museo Naval in Cartagena Julio Castelo Marín took up modelling after retiring 20 years ago! On Friday 21st January a new permanent exhibition was opened for the first time at the Museo Naval in Cartagena containing 40 painstakingly built scale models of 18th century.. 21/01/2020

The rain stops but flooding in Los Alcázares and San Javier may get worse before it gets betterTown Halls are warning that floodwater continues to cascade towards the Mar Menor from the Campo de Cartagena On Tuesday afternoon the sky has brightened and the apocryphal rain of the morning has at last stopped, but the local authorities in San.. 21/01/2020

Restoration of façades completed at the church of Santa María de Gracia in CartagenaThe project also included the construction of a bell-tower which was never completed on the original 18th century building The long-lasting project to restore the façade and bell-tower of the church of Santa María de Gracia in Cartagena.. 21/01/2020

Two arrested after a series of muggings and thefts in the streets of Los Alcázares The two Moroccans may yet be charged with other offences as the investigation remains open Two young Moroccan men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Los Alcázares in connection with a series of at least five thefts in the streets of.. 21/01/2020

VIDEO: Flooding in San Pedro del Pinatar forces the closure of the regional park The salt flats and dunes in San Pedro suffer the effect of Storm Gloria as access roads are flooded The Las Salinas visitors’ centre in the regional park of San Pedro del Pinatar is closed at lunchtime on Tuesday due to flooding on the access.. 21/01/2020

Los Alcázares activates level 1 emergencies plan as streets are flooded once again Los Alcázares is currently immersed in its third flooding crisis in four months, with the streets of the "Ground Zero" in the old quarter once again running running red with floodwaters as water pours off the surrounding agricultural.. 21/01/2020

11:50 update: Road closures reach Sucina and Hacienda Riquelme as flooding continues in Murcia Numerous roads flooded in the city and municipality of Murcia As the rain continues to fall in and around the city of Murcia the local police in the regional capital are urging drivers to proceed with extreme care due to flooding closing more and.. 21/01/2020

Stormwater tank overflowing in Los AlcázaresRunoff water from the Campo de Cartagena flowing into the Mar Menor With the Region of Murcia in the grip of the torrential rain and snow brought by Storm Gloria to the south-east of the Iberian Peninsula the most immediate concern is of course.. 21/01/2020

Schools closed on the shore of the Mar Menor due to the risk of flooding Classes cancelled in San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and San Javier after torrential rain during the night After a night of very heavy rain in central Murcia and the Campo de Cartagena, including the shore of the Mar Menor, the regional.. 21/01/2020

5-metre waves and gales wrench fish farm enclosures from their moorings in Cabo de PalosStorm Gloria brings record waves to the coastline of Cartagena With rain and snow still falling as Storm Gloria continues to affect the Region of Murcia it was reported at lunchtime on Monday that the depth of the snow had reached 50 centimetres.. 20/01/2020

Record wave of 5.8 metres at the port of Cabo de Palos as storm damage affects the Cartagena coastlineStorm damage on the Mediterranean and Mar Menor coastlines of Cartagena As Storm Gloria continues to affect the Region of Murcia on Monday afternoon the Town Hall of Cartagena has reported various damage to infrastructures along the shore of the Mar Menor.. 20/01/2020

Mar Menor motorway partially closed by heavy rain Alerts for snow and strong winds remain in place throughout Monday The rain, strong winds and snow which are affecting the Region of Murcia continues to cause road closures, and the latest bulletin issued by the regional government at 10.00.. 20/01/2020

Roads closed by rain and snow in Murcia Rain on the coast and snow inland make road travel unadvisable on Monday With snow falling on higher ground in inland areas of the Region of Murcia and rain in the rest of the Costa Cálida members of the public are being urged to avoid driving.. 20/01/2020

Frustration in Isla Plana as the neighbours association bar is still closed after 14 months No sign as yet of bids being invited for a new management contract Frustration is growing among residents of Isla Plana, in the municipality of Cartagena, as It is now fourteen months since the popular neighbours’ association bar was closed.. 16/01/2020

SOS Mar Menor proposes the creation of a Regional Park to protect the lagoon The platform group is critical of the regional government’s “insufficient” draft legislation With the proposed Mar Menor protection law drawn up by the regional government of Murcia now open to amendments, suggestions and additions.. 15/01/2020

Former employee arrested for theft at Los Alcázares hotel The thief knew the location of a master key to the rooms and struck while the hotel was closed after gota fría flooding A man has been arrested by the Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia in connection with a theft which took place at a hotel.. 15/01/2020

7 top sailing teams booked in for training in the Mar Menor this winter The Alinghi team which has won the America’s Cup twice arrives in Lo Pagán this week The ideal conditions for sailing in the Mar Menor during the winter have led to as many as seven élite teams planning training and practice trips.. 14/01/2020

Beaches and coves in Cabo de Palos to be included in marine reserve The existing reserve will be extended to include coves and beaches where fishing will be limited It has been announced by the regional government that the marine reserve of Cabo de Palos and Islas Hormigas is to be extended from its current area.. 14/01/2020

Green algae cleared from the Mar Menor in Lo Pagán Workers arrived quickly to remove the vegetation but fears over the health of the lagoon remain Following the accelerated deterioration of the marine environment in the Mar Menor which occurred in the aftermath of the flooding caused by the destructive.. 14/01/2020

80,000 euros for restoration of historic fortress in Cartagena The 19th century castle of Despeñaperros stands on one of the five hills of Cartagena The Town Hall of Cartagena is reactivating plans to restore and clean up the ruined fortress of Despeñaperros, which stands on the hill opposite the.. 13/01/2020

Another gladiator chamber found at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena Excavation work prior to the reinforcement of the amphitheatre and bull ring walls As excavation continues at the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena, a large part of which lies beneath the 19th century bullring, archaeologists have found various fragments.. 13/01/2020

4 deaths over the weekend on the roads of Murcia Two of the fatal accidents took place in the municipality of Molina de Segura The weekend just ended was a tragic one on the roads of Murcia with four people losing their lives in accidents in Molina de Segura, Los Alcázares and Santomera... 13/01/2020

Pet owners beware as the pine processionary caterpillar season begins in Murcia The distinctive caterpillars pose a serious threat to curious animals and even small children The time of year has arrived where dog and cat owners begin to peer anxiously at pine trees and pay special attention to the ground near them as the processionary.. 13/01/2020

182-year-old windmill restored to working condition in Torre Pacheco The Molino del Tío Facorro is known to have been standing at least since 1838 Work has almost been completed in Torre Pacheco on the windmill known as “El Tío Facorro", with 48,000 euros having been spent on returning the.. 13/01/2020

New technology changes the way we see the Roman world of CartagenaVirtual reality goggles and tablets with augmented 3-D images bring Carthago Nova to life Modern technology is changing the way in which we are able to view our world and in Cartagena the latest technology is now being used to bring the past to.. 22/11/2019

Video Murcia Gota Fria 2019. Waste, plastics and agricultural debris washed into the Mar Menor. Millions of litres of water flowed down into the Mediterranean and Mar Menor from inland areas of the region during the Gota Fría, gathering agricultural materials, mud and debris as they went. Although huge quantities of mud and debris.. 14/09/2019

Enjoy the best of both worlds, live in Spain and work in the UK as a top quality live-in carer with The Good Care Group The Good Care Group are recruiting UK carers in south-east Spain, next recruitment drive is in Jávea on 12th September A lot of people make the move to Spain and then decide that they would really like the best of both worlds, earning a good..

Discover the link between Corvera airport and a gastronomic speciality of San Javier! 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 Juan de la Cierva y Codorniú, a Murcia-born.. 11/01/2018

Carthaginians crushed as Romans invade CartagenaLocals say Hannibal has let them all down by chasing off across the Alps to attack Rome CLICK ON GALLERY TO ENLARGE IMAGES Qart-Hadast is no more following a successful invasion by the Romans yesterday and local residents have awoken this morning.. 23/09/2017

RC Mar Menor Sailing Group, March 2016 Spring series finals, Lo Pagan. Remote Control Sailing Group brave the wind in the Mar Menor! Wednesday saw the second and final round of the Easter Trophy series. The day started bright and sunny with the wind at about 4/5 knots. The course was set out in a triangle with the.. 08/04/2016

The mystery of pink and grey flamingoes in San Pedro del Pinatar explainedFlamingoes become pink if they follow a healthy diet An interesting little piece about the most emblematic visitors to the San Pedro del Pinatar Salinas Park appeared in a regional environmental journal this week explaining why some of the flamingoes.. 01/04/2015

A&E waiting times: public versus private Private hospitals outdo Cartagena public health service Advertorial The bosses of the Santa Lucía public hospital in Cartagena recently announced proudly that waiting times in Urgencias (A&E) had been reduced by the introduction of a new.. 02/12/2014

Be informed, property tax is calculated on the book value of property, not mid crisis prices The taxman does not understand the concept of bargain homes This is a very interesting aspect of the economic crisis and the decline in house price values, which is leaving bargain buyers with a nasty shock. The sale price of a home is one thing.. 26/02/2013

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