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Murcia Region reaches 200 deaths and 8,000 active covid cases The total number of cases detected since the pandemic began is 18,999 Technical spokesperson for the Covid-19 Monitoring Committee of the Region of Murcia, Jaime Pérez, reported on Friday that 644 new cases of coronavirus have been detected.. 25/09/2020

Migrant transit centres to be re-opened in Spain following increased pressure from migrant boatsThe National Police is also no longer willing to accept that repatriations cannot be undertaken and has requested diplomatic action to resume the expulsions process This week has seen an intensification in the numbers of irregular migrants arriving.. 24/09/2020

445 new cases and 2 deaths; Murcia region coronavirus Thursday 24th SeptemberJumilla, Totana and Lorca are the municipalities with the highest number of cases per capita by a long way(see graphic below) The Epidemiology Service of the Region of Murcia has notified 445 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, of which.. 24/09/2020

Quarantine period for contacts of covid patients reduced to 10 days Those who are diagnosed as covid-positive must still complete a 14 day quarantine From Thursday onwards, the period of mandatory quarantine for those who are close contacts of covid cases has been reduced from 14 to 10 days, in the hope that this.. 24/09/2020

More than 70 percent of people with covid in the Murcia Region are under the age of 50The average age of confirmed cases in the Murcia region is 37 73 percent of people affected by covid in the Region of Murcia are under 50 years old, the average age of confirmed cases being 37 years old, according to data from the latest weekly report.. 24/09/2020

Temperatures set to drop this weekend as polar air moves across SpainA polar air mass will lower temperatures from Friday in the Region of Murcia by 5-6 degrees Image; Los Alcázares as the sun rises....... The gorgeous early autumn weather we’re enjoying at the moment will be disrupted by the entry.. 24/09/2020

Google Maps adds coronavirus outbreaks information to mapping facilities Google maps will now offer an additional search option for covid-19 outbreaks and incidences The popular Google maps and navigation application, Google Maps, announced on Wednesday that from now on it will also report on Covid-19 outbreaks that.. 24/09/2020

90 percent of Costa Calida hotels will be forced to close this winterThe combination of a disastrous year due to the covid lockdown, ongoing travel restrictions and now the cancellation of the Imserso programme means the winter will be unviable for many coastal hotels Yesterday August hotel occupancy figures clearly.. 24/09/2020

80 covid tracers from the Navy and Air Force join tracing efforts in the Murcia Region The 80 personnel substitute the Army tracers who have been working from Valencia for the last two weeks Eighty covid trackers from the Armed Forces have now joined the tracers employed directly by the Ministry of Health in order to help the regional.. 24/09/2020

Hotel occupancy in Spain down 64 percent in August Journeys taken by Spanish nationals kept the sector alive this summer There’s no doubting that the hotel, hostelry and tourist sectors are probably the worst hit by the coronavirus situation; in the early months of the year travel was minimal.. 23/09/2020

474 new cases and 2 deaths; Murcia Region coronavirus 23rd September The number of PCR tests has once again increased The number of covid cases detected in the Region of Murcia has once again increased, as the number of PCR tests rises, the 4,154 tests undertaken in the last 24 hours considerably higher than the.. 23/09/2020

Final total of irregular migrants reaching Murcia on Tuesday was 225 Five further boats reached Murcia in the early hours This brings the total arrivals to 18 vessels and 225 irregular Algerian migrants Five further boats containing 55 irregular migrants on board were intercepted on Tuesday bringing the total.. 23/09/2020

Transport restrictions prolonged for a further month in Murcia Region The same restrictions as were published in the BORM on 19th August will continue to apply for a further month. The restrictions are fairly straightforward, the main one affecting foreign residents being the 50% occupancy of a private vehicle. A.. 23/09/2020

Covid news round-up Murcia Region Tuesday 22nd SeptemberYecla joins Ceutí, Lorquí, Mula, Totana, Alhama and two barrios or districts, in the city of Murcia applying reduced capacity on bars and restaurants Click here to see full breakdown by municipality of covid cases detected in the.. 22/09/2020

Murcia Region reports 275 new coronavirus cases and one death; 22nd September The number of active cases has gone down today, with the recoveries exceeding the new cases The Region of Murcia reported a second day of markedly lower cases than last week on Tuesday, with a figure of under 300 new cases for the second consecutive.. 22/09/2020

18km long continuous cycle lane for La Manga del Mar Menor Existing cycle lanes will be linked up and new sections added As residents of la Manga del Mar Menor know all too well, the Gran Via running the length of la Manga is the only carriageway currently available for those wishing to access any point.. 22/09/2020

Monday Covid news round-up for the Region of Murcia Lorca and Jumilla remain in confinement, quarantines in schools continue to grow, figures for covid fall as PCR test numbers lower on Sunday Click here for the latest figures; 234 new covid cases in Murcia due to low number of PCR tests on Sunday.. 21/09/2020

234 new covid cases in Murcia due to low number of PCR tests on SundayJumilla and Lorca will remain in phase 1 confinement for a further week “Only” 234 new cases of covid have been detected in the Region of Murcia within the last 24 hours, the principal reason being that the numbre of PCR tests was lower.. 21/09/2020

Binter airlines promoting flights between Corvera airport and the Canary Islands this winter Tickets are now on sale at promotional prices, until September 30th, for flights between November 1st and December 15th. Tickets from € 72.51. Since 2019, Binter has directly linked Murcia with the Canary Islands in a flight lasting about.. 21/09/2020

566 new cases and one death; Covid Murcia Region Sunday 29th September 312 people moved from active case status to cured on Sunday The number of coronavirus cases in the Region of Murcia continues to rise stadily and on Sunday 20th, 566 new cases were detected by PCR, bringing the total number of ACTIVE cases to 7.. 21/09/2020

555 new cases and 2 deaths in the last 24 hours; Murcia coronavirus Saturday 19th 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 after such a high figure, the total new cases being.. 19/09/2020

Round-up of Covid news stories relating to Murcia: Friday 18th SeptemberLots of short snips relating to what's happened around the region today relating to covid Murcian Health Authority buying half a million rapid antigen tests These can achieve a test result in 15 minutes Although there has been no official.. 18/09/2020

2 deaths and 675 new covid cases in the last 24 hours; Murcia Friday 18th SeptemberThis 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 rising number of cases in the region and.. 18/09/2020

43 loggerhead turtle hatchlings emerge from the nest located in La Manga 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 been laid in the region for more than a century.. 18/09/2020

Torre Pacheco Council cedes land for construction of a storm tank 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 Plant (EDAU) to the regional government via the.. 18/09/2020

Nasty 3 car accident in Puerto de la Cadena near Murcia city 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 following a three-car shunt on the downhill run heading.. 18/09/2020

Regional Government gazzumps ecologists to buy Cabo Cope in Águilas 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 thirteen fincas which together make a 264 hectare.. 18/09/2020

Total of irregular Algerian migrants landing in Murcia reaches 272 and 19 boats 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 coastline increased to 19, as pateras arrived.. 18/09/2020

Covid news round-up for the Murcia Region Thursday 17th September 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 in Murcia on Thursday 17th: A round-up of news items.. 17/09/2020

Five deaths and 447 positives; Coronavirus Region of Murcia 17th September 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 figures relating to Wednesday 16th September.. 17/09/2020

Two crew of fishing boat which brought 79 Algerians to Murcia last week arrested 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 Policia Nacional was able to formally identify them.. 16/09/2020

Military tracers begin work in Murcia Region 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 the Ministry of Defense to collaborate in tracking potential.. 15/09/2020

Nearly 25 per cent less property sales in Murcia during July 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 state of play is regarding the property market.. 14/09/2020

Loggerhead turtle nest located in Calnegre with two hatchlings aliveFatality 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 experts in sea turtles from the University of.. 11/09/2020

130 irregular Algerian migrants arrive in Cartagena; 79 in a fishing boatThe 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 and Guardia Civíl within a few nautical.. 11/09/2020

Residential property rental prices in Spain have risen above 50% in the last five years 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 properties, a lack of investment into new constructions.. 02/09/2020

Flu vaccination in Spain brought forward to first half of OctoberThe 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 the 17 autonomous regions of Spain and Ministry.. 27/08/2020

6 month extension to repeat electronic prescriptions service in Murcia RegionThis 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 those patients with treatments that were about to.. 26/08/2020

Three-month extension for ITVs expiring between June 21st and August 31st 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 of Vehicles certificates (ITV) that expire between.. 09/07/2020

Covid safe bus services from Corvera airport to Murcia City 2020 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 towns and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida.. 03/07/2020

From 1st July travellers to Spain must fill out a Passenger Location Card prior to arrivalAena 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 passengers which will be applied in Spanish.. 01/07/2020

Post office opening times limited to 3 hours in the morning throughout Spain 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 on duty is to be reduced for as long as the coronavirus.. 20/03/2020

Spain approves 20 billion euro package of economic measures to prevent the destruction of employmentCredit 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 to cushion the impact of coronavirus on the businesses.. 17/03/2020

URGENT APPEAL from Andreas Animal Rescue as coronacrisis deepens81 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 are going to devalue, how many people will die, but.. 17/03/2020

ERTE temporary redundancy schemes and how they affect businesses and the workforce 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 national government to protect the population are.. 17/03/2020

Coronavirus case totals in Murcia and Spain - official measures in place to combat the epidemic 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 cases detected in Spain, the number of fatalities and..

The climate emergency is making intense torrential storms more frequent in Murcia 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 the Region of Murcia in just over four months.. 24/01/2020

Changing UK driving licences to Spanish as Brexit loomsThose 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 Madrid stated that the 31st January deadline to.. 17/01/2020

Public and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia 2020 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 seldom contains any surprises, it always arouses.. 08/01/2020

4,000 episodes of flooding on the east coast of Spain in the last 1,000 years 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 in Murcia and Alicante over the last few.. 17/09/2019

DGT road closures information pageUp 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 DGT (Dirección General de Trá.. 13/09/2019

How liable is your area of the Costa Cálida to flooding? 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 in place on 12th and 13th September and authorities.. 11/09/2019

Murcian Master Belenistas continue the tradition of centuries Manuel Nicolás Almansa, Juan Antonio Griñán Nicolas and Jesús Griñán Nicolás The Region of Murcia has been a focal point for artisan traditions for nearly four thousand years and was not only an important..

Wild tortoise ownership in Murcia and Spain: illegal but surprisingly commonHow 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 to own a pet common or spur-thighed tortoise, despite the..

Prostate cancer tests in Spain are quick and inexpensive at many dispensing chemistsPharmacies in Spain which offer “Análisis Clínicos” can perform PSA tests There has been a sudden rise in the level of awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in the UK following the news that Stephen Fry is currently.. 04/03/2018

Corvera AIRM airport: Your questions answered The Region of Murcia is “taking off for the future” with the new International Airport says Murcia president The opening of the international airport at Corvera will create jobs and boost regional businesses On Saturday the regional.. 26/02/2018

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

Understanding water and the drought in Murcia and the Segura basinWhere 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 history, with water supplies to agriculture already.. 24/11/2017

Reminder: depositing rubbish in the bin before 9pm is illegal in many areas 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 odour. Year-round residents will be aware..

Brexit interview with the British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley answers questions about how Brexit will affect British nationals with an interest in Spain During the latter part of the week, British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, visited the Region of Murcia, taking time from his busy schedule.. 15/07/2016

Its a steal: how easily thieves can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

Dog owners beware: stephanotis pods can kill dogs Urgent warning for dog owners Be aware that the seed pods of the Stephanotis plant, also known as Madagascar Jasmine, are lethal for dogs. This is a stunning plant with waxy green leaves and a beautiful white flower which gives off a gorgeous sweet.. 30/05/2015

Electronic prescriptions in the Region of Murcia Repeat prescriptions will no longer mean extra doctor’s appointments The health service of the Region of Murcia is introducing a new electronic prescription service which is designed to make the prescribing and dispensing of medication quicker.. 19/02/2015

Murcia desperate for blood donations: but they don´t want British blood It’s all down to Mad Cow Disease The annual outbreak of flu has not only pressurized Accident and Emergency Services this last few weeks, but has also created a problem for the Region of Murcia blood banks, as many habitual donors have not.. 18/02/2015

Moving to Spain? Think about Healthcare! Plan your healthcare before moving to Spain Moving to Spain, even if for just a few years, is a major decision, one of the most important elements which needs to be considered being planning your healthcare cover. The Spanish healthcare service.. 10/10/2014

Beware bogus emails from the Tax office The Hacienda will never contact residents in this fashion. Bin them Beware the bogus websites Occasionally, someone will contact us concerned about an email they have received directly from the Spanish Tax Authority (Agencia Tributaria). Or so it.. 13/03/2013

The Datura Stramonium is a dangerous plant The Datura stramonium or jimson weed grows throughout the Region of Murcia This week national Spanish TV carried a report about a plant which is worryingly common throughout the Region of Murcia, the Datura stramonium plant, also known as jimson weed, devils..

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