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Águilas and Mazarrón activate contamination protocols Air quality is classified as poor throughout Murcia as the Saharan dust cloud lingers As air quality measurements continue to cause concern in most of the Region of Murcia more Town Halls are implementing their contamination protocols, with both &.. 24/01/2020

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

Murcia researchers make advances in canine leishmaniosis diagnosis Up to 35 per cent of dogs are infected with the disease in some parts of Spain Researchers at the faculty of Veterinary Science at the University of Murcia are making encouraging progress in their efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness.. 24/01/2020

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

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

Showers on Saturday as the weekend begins with grey skies in Murcia Sunshine is forecast to return to the Costa Cálida on Sunday After the torrential rain and heavy snow of the first half of this week the relatively grim weather in the Costa Cálida looks set to continue as the weekend begins, with a.. 24/01/2020

Free bus and tram travel in and around the city of Murcia while the contamination episode lasts Every effort is being made to encourage the use of public transport In the face of the soaring levels of PM10 particle air contamination in the city of Murcia the Town Hall has announced that bus and tram travel in and around the city is to be free.. 23/01/2020

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

Two rescued from snowbound property in Moratalla Families isolated in rural parts of north-west Murcia after the heavy snow earlier in the week Two people who were trapped by the snow earlier in the week have been rescued from their home in the rural district of Fotuya, close to El Campo de San.. 23/01/2020

Level 2 contamination protocol activated in Murcia as African mineral dust cloud arrives Lorries are being diverted away from the main motorway around the regional capital The level of PM10 particles in the municipality of Murcia shot up on Wednesday to almost 300 micrograms per cubic metres of air, well over the 50 µg threshold.. 23/01/2020

Medieval city wall collapse closes road leading out of Lorca Rubble cannot be cleared from the road to La Parroquia and Vélez Rubio because the wall is an item of cultural heritage The RM-701 road which leads out of the city of Lorca towards La Parroquia and Vélez Rubio was remained closed to.. 23/01/2020

Semana Santa in Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca and Jumilla promoted at the Fitur fair The Costa Cálida stand in Madrid also highlights the gastronomy of the Region of Murcia The 2020 edition of the annual FITUR tourism fair, one of the largest events of its kind in the world, began on Wednesday in Madrid (although the doors.. 23/01/2020

The official British population in Murcia and Spain increases The Murcia figure stands at over 14,000 after a 4 per cent increase The central statistics unit of the Spanish government published its definitive summary of the 8,131 local “padrón” population registers across the country on Thursday.. 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

Five charged with setting illegal animal traps in the mountains of central and northern Murcia A dog died after swallowing poisoned bait in the municipality of Fortuna Five people have been placed under investigation by the Seprona wildlife protection unit of the Guardia Civil and the Department of the Environment in the regional government.. 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

Delays in opening Corvera airport cost 180 million euros, says the Murcia government The accrued interest on a 182-million loan inherited by the government adds a further 30 million to the losses The regional government of Murcia has calculated that the delay in opening the new Region of Murcia International Airport cost the Region.. 22/01/2020

Storm Gloria leaves 2 metres of snow at the top of Sierra Espuña Many parts of the Region of Murcia received around 60 millimetres of rain on Tuesday With the rain and snow of Storm Gloria now having all but died in the Region of Murcia it is reported that the depth of the snow which has fallen since Sunday in.. 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

Rain dying out in Murcia on Wednesday as sunshine returns to the Costa Cálida A welcome return to more stable weather after the storms of Monday and Tuesday The forecasters at Aemet are confident that the torrential rain and heavy snow brought to the Region of Murcia by Storm Gloria has now left the area and there are therefore.. 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

The 2019-20 flu epidemic claims its first victim in Murcia Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia An elderly man has died of flu-related complications to an already existing condition As the flu epidemic of 2019-20 escalates in the Region of Murcia it has been.. 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

Light at the end of the tunnel as Storm Gloria moves away from Murcia The rain is not over but on Tuesday and Wednesday showers will become lighter and less frequent The bad weather brought by Storm Gloria to the Region of Murcia since Sunday has not died out by any means, but as of Tuesday lunchtime the situation.. 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

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

Update: torrential rain closes more roads in the Costa Cálida A night of unrelenting rain brings more disruption to the Region of Murcia A night of unrelenting torrential rain in many parts of the Region of Murcia has brought about more road closures on Tuesday morning, many of them in coastal areas, following.. 21/01/2020

Murcia road closures update as snow and rain continue to fall Keep up to date with the latest and avoid taking the car if at all possible! The latest update on road closures from the department of Infrastructures and Development in the Region of Murcia indicated at 14.00 on Monday that six roads belonging to.. 20/01/2020

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

Pregnant woman rescued from her Aledo home after it partially collapsed during Storm Gloria The woman was rescued from Montysol de Espuña along with her 3-year-old son By Monday afternoon staff at the Region of Murcia’s 112 emergency services call centre had been notified of 368 incidents related to Storm Gloria but fortunately.. 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

50 centimetres of snow at the top of Sierra Espuña Roads into the mountains of Sierra Espuña closed by snow The regional government is reminding members of the public that anyone hoping to enjoy the snow in the mountains of Sierra Espuña on Monday should remember that they will find.. 20/01/2020

Another rise in property sales in Murcia as the Region escapes the general slowdown The level of activity in the Costa Cálida real estate market remains close to its highest for 9 years This Monday saw the publication by the government’s central statistics unit of the residential property sales data for November 2019.. 20/01/2020

35 illegal wells and 38 desalination stations raided in Murcia 107 people across Spain face charges for similar illegalities A total of 107 people across Spain face charges after a Guardia Civil investigation in which over 1,400 illegal wells and water soundings were detected along with 47 water deposits in.. 20/01/2020

Man dies in Fuente Álamo road accident The incident occurred near the motorway exit to Cuevas de Reylló A young man died on Saturday morning in the municipality of Fuente Álamo when the car he was driving careered off the road and cartwheeled to a halt. The incident.. 20/01/2020

Brigitte Bardot Foundation delegate visits feral cat sterilization scheme in Caravaca The organization was founded by the former actress 12 years after her retirement from the cinema The Brigitte Bardot Foundation, which has been dedicated to animal protection since 1986, has sent a delegation to Caravaca de la Cruz in the north-west.. 20/01/2020

44 flights re-directed from Alicante-Elche airport to Corvera on Monday Helsinki and Stockholm reappear on the departures boards at Corvera! With Alicante-Elche airport closed for the second time in under a week, this time by the threat of heavy snow and wind speeds of up to 130 km/h, the Region of Murcia International.. 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

Schools closed by snow in the north-west and other parts of Murcia An unexpected day off for pupils in Yecla, Jumilla, Caravaca and numerous other municipalities The combination of snow, rain and strong winds has forced the closure of schools in many parts of the Region of Murcia, especially in the north-west, presenting.. 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

Alicante airport closed by bad weather Flights diverted to Corvera again with red alerts for snow and 130 km/h winds in Alicante Just a few days after Alicante-Elche airport was closed for 24 hours due to a fire in the terminal building the red alerts for snow and winds of up to 130 km.. 19/01/2020

Flu epidemic escalates in Murcia Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia The flu epidemic which was officially declared by the regional health authorities in Murcia earlier in the week continues to escalate and there are now between 400.. 17/01/2020

Snow and wind alerts issued for Sunday evening in the Region of Murcia Cold air from the north brings red alerts for Force 10 gales to Alicante, Valencia and the Balearics With a body of cold air set to make its way south over eastern Spain on Sunday the State meteorological agency Aemet has issued yellow alert warnings.. 17/01/2020

Changing UK driving licences to Spanish as Brexit loomsThose who are resident in Spain MUST change their licences As the Brexit date of 31st January 2020 comes ever nearer there is still a good deal of uncertainty among some expats concerning what the status of UK driver’s licences will be following.. 17/01/2020

Bonfires banned in the city of Murcia as air pollution protocol is activated Residents in the regional capital are urged to use public transport For the third time in as many weeks the Town Hall of the city of Murcia has activated its Level 2 air contamination protocol on Friday 17th January, as the PL10 particle level.. 17/01/2020

Normal service resumed after fire at Alicante-Elche airport Flights are no longer being diverted to the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera Normal service has almost been resumed on Friday morning at the airport of Alicante-Elche following the fire which caused the evacuation of the terminal.. 17/01/2020

Snow and rain on the way to Murcia and Alicante over the weekend! The snowline in Murcia is forecast to drop to 800 metres on Sunday The dry, sunny start to 2020 is finally forecast to come to an end in the Region of Murcia over the weekend of 18th and 19th January, and three years to the day after the historic.. 17/01/2020

Busiest day so far at Corvera airport as Alicante-Elche gradually re-opens after fire 48 flights at the Region of Murcia International Airport on Thursday Following the fire which caused the evacuation of the terminal building at Alicante-Elche airport on Wednesday afternoon flights resumed at 14.00 on Thursday and full operational.. 16/01/2020

Abandoned pony rescued from main road in Murcia The animal is in care while efforts are made to trace its owner The Zoonosis Centre just outside the city of Murcia is used to taking in abandoned pets, mostly dogs and cats, and indeed its resources are stretched to the limit as the number of strays.. 16/01/2020

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

Murcia government upbeat as Corvera airport celebrates its first year of passenger flights Some expectations have been exceeded but the fact remains that passenger numbers are significantly lower than in the last year at Murcia-San Javier Wednesday 15th January marked the anniversary of the first commercial passenger flights to land and.. 16/01/2020

List of flights diverted to Corvera airport on Thursday by fire at Alicante-Elche Passenger numbers at Corvera boosted the terminal fire in Alicante Passenger numbers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera received an unexpected boost on Wednesday 15th January, the anniversary of the first commercial flights.. 16/01/2020

Alicante-Elche airport closed by fire in the terminal building Dozens of flights cancelled or diverted to Murcia and Valencia on Wednesday and Thursday Alicante-Elche will not re-open until at least 14.00 on Thursday Air traffic at Alicante-Elche airport, the fifth busiest in Spain and the gateway to the.. 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

165 new homes to be built in the Isla del Fraile resort just outside Águilas Confidence grows in the residential tourism sector in south-west Murcia While residential and tourist accommodation construction looks set to grind to a halt in the area of the Mar Menor, where the regional government of Murcia has included a 5-year.. 15/01/2020

The first new pharmacies in a decade are to be added to the list in the Region of Murcia 12 new chemists will bring the total up to 581, ten per cent open 24 hours a day Pharmacies are one of the things which we tend to take for granted, knowing with near certainty that they will remain open and in the same place year after year with.. 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

Up to 40 per cent of tap water in Murcia this year will come from desalination plants Restrictions on the Tajo-Segura water supply canal divide opinion in the governing PSOE party With the new Spanish government seemingly determined to limit the amount of water transferred from the headwaters of the Tajo in the centre of the country.. 14/01/2020

Multifunctional field borders encourage biodiversity in Mazarrón An initiative seeks to support pollinating insects and reduce soil erosion on farmland in Murcia The naturalists’ association ANSE has been collaborating in Mazarrón with a group called “Setos Multifuncionales para Agricultura.. 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

Air quality alert in Murcia as 12 face fines for lighting bonfires and burning cuttings The lighting of bonfires to burn garden waste requires a licence from the regional government As often happens in the city of Murcia the stable, cold weather which settled over the regional capital during the weekend brought with it a significant.. 14/01/2020

2,000-year-old statue of Venus to return home to Bullas after over a century The Venus of Bullas was discovered in 1867 at the Roman Villa de los Cantos In November 2019 there was disappointment in Bullas when it emerged that a 2,000-year-old sculpture of the goddess Venus which was found on 3rd May 1867 at the Roman villa.. 14/01/2020

1,000 marijuana plants confiscated from hydroponic plantation in Lorca warehouse The plantation was in an attic which could only be accessed by a lift A man has been arrested in the municipality of Lorca after an investigation by the local police in conjunction with the Policía Nacional resulted in the discovery of an.. 14/01/2020

Mobile recycling park brought into service in Águilas Initially the vehicle will serve residents in the town centre and Calabardina In its continuing efforts to keep Águilas at the forefront of environmentally friendly measures in the Region of Murcia the Town Hall has this week brought into.. 14/01/2020

Flu epidemic declared by Murcia government as hospital resources are reinforced Vaccines are still available at health centres and from pharmacies all over Murcia Following reports last week that A&E units in hospitals in the Region of Murcia, particularly at Santa Lucía in Cartagena, were suffering overcrowding due.. 13/01/2020

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

Mass meningitis vaccination campaign for 110,000 Murcia teenagers All 12- to 18-year-olds are to receive the vaccine against meningitis A, C, W and Y The Department of Health in the regional government of Murcia has announced a mass campaign to vaccinate the entire population aged between 12 and 18 against meningitis.. 13/01/2020

High-speed rail tunnel into the centre of Murcia progressing well The first AVE trains are likely to arrive in Murcia in 2021 No exact date has yet been set for the first AVE high-speed rail services connecting the city of Murcia to the network of services in Spain, but with work progressing steadily on the tunnel.. 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

Over 1.1 million passengers in Corvera in the first year of flights at the new airport The total for 2019 is 160,000 lower than the year before at Murcia-San Javier Two days before the first anniversary of the arrival of the first passengers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera it is reported by Aena that passenger.. 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

Online booking for seats at the main 2020 Carnival parades in Águilas Secure a guaranteed vantage point for the most spectacular Carnival parades in the Costa Cálida As the start of the spectacular Carnival celebrations in Águilas approaches the Town Hall and the Federación de Peñas have.. 10/01/2020

Murcia president identifies the Mar Menor as the top priority for 2020 Differences of opinion in the Murcia coalition government delay the implementation of the new protection law Fernando López Miras, the president of the regional government of Murcia, spoke on Thursday about the tasks and challenges which.. 10/01/2020

Improvements at Mazarrón beaches as thoughts turn to the summer of 2020 An important step towards boosting year-round tourism in the Costa Cálida The beaches close to the town centre of Puerto de Mazarrón are the subject of a special plan of action which has been drawn up by the departments of Services.. 10/01/2020

Murcia police warn of increase in car break-ins Molbile phone thefts have also become more frequent in recent weeks The Policía Local in the city and municipality of Murcia are warning members of the public that there has been a significant increase lately of thefts from motor vehicles.. 10/01/2020

A&E units struggle to cope in Cartagena as the annual flu epidemic begins Understaffing blamed as patients await beds in corridors at the Santa Lucía hospital The onset of colder weather over the latter part of the festive season and its continuation during the first ten days of January are bringing about the first.. 10/01/2020

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

Flights to and from the Murcia airport in Corvera during 2020 Seats are available on services to and from 22 destinations The UK dominates flight schedules but Luton and East Midlands seem to have been dropped As the new year begins there are plenty of fingers crossed regarding the Region of Murcia International.. 08/01/2020

Sabores y Sabores; free recipes for sustainable fish consumption here in the Murcia RegionRecipes from Águilas, Mazarrón, Cartagena and San Pedro del Pinatar featuring sustainable fish species The Asociación Columbares is a non-profit making organisation which is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all.. 22/11/2019

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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