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18,000 passengers fewer at Corvera airport during September 2019 passenger numbers are down by almost 120,000 following the move from San Javier as the dependence on UK flights continues It is now universally accepted that the opening of the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera in January.. 16/10/2019

Is another gota fría storm on the way to Murcia? Mid-range forecasts warn of heavy rain early next week It is important not to engage in scare-mongering, but different meteorological forecasting models are beginning to agree on the likelihood of another isolated high altitude depression (also known.. 16/10/2019

Pioneering Mar Menor protection legislation was passed 32 years ago but later scrapped The interests of the tourism and agriculture sectors were prioritized over the environment In the light of the current crisis regarding the marine environment in the Mar Menor there has been a great deal of public disagreement over who is to blame.. 16/10/2019

Cartagena UPCT student develops interactive robot to keep elderly people company The aim is to reduce loneliness and combat the onset of neuro-degenerative illnesses A student at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), José Antonio Jiménez Viuda, has received widespread plaudits for a robot he has.. 16/10/2019

Campo de Cartagena farmers claim they are being persecuted over the Mar Menor crisis Agriculturalists believe they are being unfairly singled out as the cause of the deterioration in water quality As the Region of Murcia awaits the visit on Wednesday of Teresa Ribera, the Minister for Ecological Transition, who has announced that.. 16/10/2019

Autumn morning chill sees temperatures fall to 4 degrees in the north of Murcia Minimums down to 10 degrees on Wednesday at the beaches of the Costa Cálida The onset of cooler weather may be coming as something of a shock to people after a prolonged late summer which lasted almost until the middle of October, and as dawn.. 16/10/2019

Cartagena man held in jail after dismembering the dead body of his partner The arrested denies murder but admits storing body parts in a freezer for five months A 56-year-old man identified as “Agustín D. M.” is being held without bail while facing charges of murdering his partner in Cartagena and cutting.. 15/10/2019

250 volunteers collect 1.5 tons of waste from the seabed and beaches of MazarrónEvents were held by Bachisub on Saturday in Cañada de Gallego and Bolnuevo On Saturday 12th October the 25th annual sea bed clean-up event was held in the bay of Mazarrón, the fifth time this has been billed as an international event, and.. 15/10/2019

The collapse of an unsustainable model of agriculture: Minister for Ecological Transition on the state of the Mar Menor The Murcia government promises far-reaching legislation to protect the lagoon by the end of the year The seriousness of the condition of the water in the Mar Menor is now clear to see after tens of thousands of dead and dying fish and crustaceans.. 15/10/2019

Extensive damage at the Moorish Medina Siyasa archaeological site in Cieza The adobe walls of Moorish homes are particularly susceptible to the effects of torrential rain A month has now passed since the severe flooding in many parts of the Region of Murcia during the severest gota fría storm in the last 50 years.. 15/10/2019

Portmán Golf under investigation over heavy metal contamination in the Campo de Cartagena Runoff water carries residues from old mining deposits past Llano del Beal and into the Mar Menor The management of Portmán Golf have been placed under investigation in connection with negotiations which the company undertook in 2005 with.. 15/10/2019

Tickets selling fast for FC-Cartagena vs FC Barcelona The fund-raising friendly kicks off at 19.00 on 13th November in Cartagena Tickets are now on sale for the friendly football match between FC Cartagena and FC Barcelona on 13th November, with all ticket proceeds being donated to those who suffered damage..

Murcia-Cartagena rail services resume after flood damage on Wednesday Repairs and reconstruction have taken a month and 11.5 million euros Just over a month after the severe flooding brought by the gota fría storm of mid-September, described by many as the most serious in the last 50 years, rail services.. 15/10/2019

Police mobile speed trap locations in Murcia and Cartagena 14th to 20th October 2019 Radar speed gun locations in the cities and municipalities of Cartagena and Murcia The local police forces of Murcia and Cartagena operate a system of mobile speed traps which move around the municipalities every week with their mobile "multa.. 15/10/2019

120 receive meningitis vaccinations in Cartagena after the death of a young girl from La Palma The 16-year-old fell ill last Wednesday and died in hospital on Friday The health service of the Region of Murcia (SMS) has announced that during this week anti-meningitis vaccinations will be administered to 120 people who are known to have been.. 15/10/2019

Down to 6 degrees in north-western Murcia! Autumn temperatures arriving in the Costa Cálida this week The meteorologists at Aemet are forecasting the gradual onset of autumnal temperatures in the Region of Murcia during the third week of October, and on Tuesday morning those living.. 15/10/2019

Mar Menor in critical condition says Murcia government minister 3,000 kilos of dead fish and crustaceans have been removed from the shore Antonio Luengo reports that ways are being sought to inject oxygen into the lagoon The latest images showing thousands of fish and marine crustaceans washed ashore dead.. 14/10/2019

Grape harvest 60 per cent complete with top quality reported in Jumilla Excellent wines expected in 2019 in the north of the Region of Murcia With the annual grape harvest in the win-producing area of Jumilla now well under way the organization representing Denomination of Origin wineries is forecasting that the harvest.. 14/10/2019

Temperatures to drop by 6 degrees as autumn reaches Murcia at last Yellow alert for rough seas and Force 7 winds along the Costa Cálida on Monday It’s been a long time coming, but according to the meteorologists at Aemet the autumn of 2019 is set to provide some cooler weather at last in Spain in the.. 14/10/2019

VIDEO: Lack of oxygen kills thousands of fish and shellfish in the Mar Menor Lack of oxygen in the water is believed to be the cause of the incident The red flag for no bathing has been hoisted on the beach of Villananitos in Los Pagán, san Pedro del Pinatar, following the appearance of thousands of dead and dying.. 12/10/2019

Hedgerow research continues as measures are sought to reduce flooding and protect the Mar Menor Hedges help prevent erosion, retain carbon in the soil, preserve biodiversity and house pollinating insects It was over three years ago, when a period of eutrophication led to the water in the Mar Menor turning green, that agronomists and ecologists.. 11/10/2019

Hang-glider dies in the mountains close to Jumilla The 35-year-old failed to survive a 30-metre fall A 35-year-old man died on Thursday from the injuries he suffered after falling from a height of 30 metres while hang-gliding in the mountains of the Sierra del Buey between Jumilla and Yecla in the.. 11/10/2019

Roman ruins spruced up in Puerto de Mazarrón after the gota fría storm Weeds and undergrowth had partly covered the 2,000-year-old remains in the town and in El Alamillo The Town Hall of Mazarrón is continuing its very visible policy of protecting the historical heritage of the municipality, and following the.. 11/10/2019

Tighter legislation comes into force in Murcia to control tourist property rentals Stricter controls and quality guarantees for short-term letting of privately owned homes After a long time drawing up new legislation regarding the regulation of privately-owned properties in Murcia which are rented out to tourists the regional government.. 11/10/2019

Negative inflation in the Region of Murcia The retail price index falls in Murcia for the first time in over three years Friday saw the publication by the government’s central statistics unit of the definitive figures regarding inflation in Spain in September, and while the nationwide.. 11/10/2019

Work to start at last on AVE high-speed rail line into Cartagena The contract has been awarded for the first stage of track platform construction The delays in extending Spain’s AVE high-speed rail network to the cities of Murcia and Cartagena have been so lengthy that it has seemed at times, particularly.. 11/10/2019

Historic Spanish air force buildings to be used for cultural events in Los Alcázares Los Alcázares was home to the first military seaplane base in Spain over 100 years ago Historic Spanish air force academy buildings in Los Alcázares are to be ceded to the Town Hall to be used for cultural projects and events as the.. 11/10/2019

Back up to 33 degrees in Murcia this weekend No sign of cold autumn weather in the Costa Cálida! As the middle of October approaches there is little or no sign of the weather in the Costa Cálida becoming autumnal, and over the weekend of 12th and 13th October the likelihood is.. 11/10/2019

Águilas installs bat boxes to combat mosquitos around the castle A socially inclusive project brings multiple benefits to the municipality of Águilas At a time when concern over the proliferation of mosquitos is at its highest so far this year in the Region of Murcia, due to swarms of the insects hatching.. 11/10/2019

Intensive anti-mosquito spraying still going on throughout Murcia The hot weather after the gota fría storm causes discomfort for residents and headaches for Town Halls With daily maximum temperatures in the Region of Murcia still remaining in the high twenties many of the 45 Town Halls in the region continue.. 10/10/2019

Eros the sniffer dog leads to 40 people facing drug-related charges in Cieza If the letter of the law is applied those caught in possession of marijuana could be fined 10,000 euros! A special campaign last week by the Policía Local of Cieza to clamp down on the use and possession of illegal drugs in the streets of.. 10/10/2019

October temperature records in western Spain as Murcia cools down to below 30 Forecast maximums in the Costa Cálida on Thursday fall to as low as 27! The unusually hot weather which has affected much of the Iberian Peninsula since mid-September intensified on Tuesday 8th October to the point where in central and western.. 10/10/2019

August property sales in Murcia drop sharply along with the rest of Spain A 16 per cent drop in August follows the highest figure for 8½ years in July There are times when analysing trends in the property market in the Region of Murcia is a difficult task, and a good case in point is the publication on Thursday.. 10/10/2019

Murcia-Alicante rail services resume almost a month after the gota fría flooding The local Murcia-Cartagena and Lorca-Aguilas lines are still inoperative Almost a month after extensive damage was done to infrastructures by the destructive flooding during the “gota fría” storm in mid-September, rail services.. 10/10/2019

Lower airline tariffs at Corvera airport may attract more flights The move is introduced throughout Spain by the government after the collapse of Thomas Cook After the collapse of the global travel group Thomas Cook last month Enaire, the public company which manages air navigation in Spain, has announced that.. 10/10/2019

Tropical fruit lorry driver arrested in Cieza 5 times over the alcohol limit This is the fourth instance of HGV drivers far exceeding the alcohol limit in Murcia this year A 56-year-old lorry driver from Almuñecar in the province of Granada has been placed under investigation by the Guardia Civil after he was found.. 10/10/2019

3.4 hectares of land scarred by wildfire in Cieza The recent dry spell has increased the risk of fires in many parts of the Costa Cálida by It may be mid-October but with the current dry spell having lasted well over three weeks there is still a significant risk of wild fires in many areas.. 10/10/2019

Bad bank attempts to offload Costa Cálida resort property at Munich fair Sareb believes the time is right for buyers to snap up homes which were built in Murcia a decade ago Sareb, the bad bank formed in Spain to handle properties falling into the category of “toxic assets” acquired by other banks as a result.. 09/10/2019

Woman dies in Fortuna after being caught in a lemon packaging machine The accident occurred at the industrial estate south of the town A woman died on Tuesday in an accident at a citrus fruit company specializing in lemons in Fortuna, where it is reported that she became trapped in a packing or bagging machine... 09/10/2019

Costa Cálida tourism resists Brexit jitters as UK nationals spend 360 million euros so far this year The British still account for well over 40 per cent of foreign visitors to Murcia With the situation still far from clear regarding Brexit and the pound suffering in terms of the exchange rate against the euro as a result, there are fears in Murcia.. 09/10/2019

Canal repaired and rail lines re-opening 3 weeks after the gota fría storm in Murcia The damage to the water supply canal in Los Valientes caused the water level in the Santomera reservoir to rise alarmingly In the aftermath of the destructive flooding caused by the “gota fría” storm in Murcia in mid-September.. 09/10/2019

25 rubbish containers among flood debris removed from the Mar Menor Oxygen levels in the lagoon remain low and the effect on the marine environment has not yet been evaluated As the clean-up continues after the destructive flooding caused by the “gota fría” storm in Murcia in mid-September, and.. 09/10/2019

Training schemes for jobless people to help repair flood damage in Los Nietos and Los Urrutias On-the-job training for the unemployed on the coast of the Mar Menor The Town Hall of Cartagena has this week opened the registration period for its latest campaign within the scheme to provide on-the-job training for the unemployed in the field.. 09/10/2019

3-d images of million-year-old fossils to go on display at Cartagena archaeological museum The fossils were found at the Cueva Victoria site where it is claimed the first evidence of Man aevidence The process of creating 3-d scanned images of 20 fossils found at the ancient palaeontological site of Cueva Victoria in Llano del Beal, in.. 09/10/2019

800 kilos of marine waste removed from the bay of Mazarrón Among the rubbish salvaged at the weekend were the remains of a sunken boat The Buceo Hispania dive centre in Puerto de Mazarrón held its latest marine waste clearing event at the weekend, with participants removing a total of 800 kilos of.. 08/10/2019

1,000 trees planted in Corvera forestry initiative The Town Hall of Murcia plans to plant 100,000 trees by 2030 One of the measures adopted by the Town Hall of Murcia to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis in the municipality is an “Estrategia Foresta” forestation program in which.. 08/10/2019

Cartagena Mayoress and colleagues expelled from the PSOE party Ana Belén Castejón pays the price for negotiating a power-sharing pact without consulting the regional party bosses The PSOE political party has confirmed that Ana Belén Castejón, the Mayoress of Cartagena, and five other.. 08/10/2019

200 more Algerian migrants reached the coast of Murcia this weekend Migrants pay between 1,000 and 4,000 euros for their perilous crossings of the Mediterranean Over the first weekend of October another wave of unauthorized African migrants headed towards the coastline of Murcia and by Sunday afternoon a total of.. 08/10/2019

Mountain biker airlifted to hospital from the mountains between Murcia and Sucina The man broke his hip in a fall in the Puerto de Garruchal on Sunday A participant in a mountain bike event which was held on Sunday in the Puerto de Garruchal, in the mountains to the south-east of the city of Murcia close to Sucina, had to be airlifted.. 08/10/2019

Mar Menor clean-up goes on after Gota Fría floodingWater quality gradually improves as beaches begin to re-open After incalculable amounts of debris were washed into the Mar Menor by the gota fría storm in mid-September efforts continue to clear the water of all kinds of objects, with cars, rubbish.. 07/10/2019

Giant fan mussels vandalized in Mar Menor reserve The species has almost been wiped out in the Mediterranean but survives in the Mar Menor Over the last couple of years great efforts have been made to preserve the few remaining examples of the giant fan mussel (Pinna nobilis) off the coastline of.. 07/10/2019

Livestock carcass feasts to be supplied to the flourishing vulture population of Murcia The number of the scavengers in the Region has more than trebled in 13 years After a ban lasting many years livestock farmers in the Region of Murcia are now to be allowed to leave the carcasses of dead animals in the open, with certain limitations.. 07/10/2019

Bathing jetties could replace the sand at Playa de Carrión in Los Alcázares The Mayor of Los Alcázares backs the scheme as he looks forward to next summer on the shore of the Mar Menor The massive clean-up operation in Los Alcázares following the catastrophic flooding caused by the “gota fría&rdquo.. 07/10/2019

Dismay in Murcia and the rest of Spain at the latest batch of Trump trade tariffs Wine, olive oil and lemon producers in Murcia are among those affected Donald Trump’s decision to impose trade tariffs of 25 per cent, amounting to a reported total of 7 billion euros, on certain groups of products exported to the USA from.. 04/10/2019

Update on status of Mar Menor and La Manga beaches following Gota Fría Image: the Playa de los Cocederos in Águilas in the south-west of the Costa Cálida The west of the Costa Cálida is at its best but water quality and flood debris remain serious concerns in the Mar Menor Three weeks after.. 04/10/2019

Winter flu vaccination campaign to begin in Murcia on 28th October 245,000 doses of the vaccine will be available at health centres from the end of this month With afternoon temperatures still nudging 30 degrees on a regular basis in the Costa Cálida it may be hard to believe that winter is approaching, but.. 04/10/2019

Murcia government raises gota fría storm damage estimate to 590 million euros Renewed calls for national government aid in the wake of the worst flooding in Murcia for 50 years Three weeks after the destructive gota fría storm of mid-September arrived in the Region of Murcia, the regional government has raised its estimate.. 04/10/2019

The gota fría storm made September 2019 the third wettest month on record in Murcia Numerous rainfall records were broken as severe flooding affected much of the Costa Cálida Anyone who was in Murcia between 12th and 15th September, when a large isolated high altitude depression brought torrential “gota fría&.. 04/10/2019

Leroy Merlin store to open in San Pedro del Pinatar on 30th October A fourth store in the Region of Murcia joins those in the outskirts of Cartagena and Murcia The French-owned home improvement, DIY and gardening retail chain Leroy Merlin has announced that its fourth store in the Region of Murcia will open on Wednesday.. 03/10/2019

10 baby loggerhead sea turtles born on a Costa Cálida beach relocated to Valencia The tiny turtles will be nurtured at the Oceanogràfic for a year before being release into the wild Ten of the baby loggerhead sea turtles which hatched during September from eggs laid on the beach of Cala Arturo in the regional park of Calblanque.. 03/10/2019

Emergency services withdraw from Los Alcázares after the flooding but a local school has to close again Damp and mould on the walls force the cancellation of classes for 600 children Following the flooding caused by the gota fría storm which hit the Region of Murcia in mid-September the Town Hall of Los Alcázares has announced that the.. 03/10/2019

Jumilla wineries anticipate top quality 2019 grape harvest Quantity is down by as much as 20 per cent but the quality of grape is reported to be excellent The annual grape harvest is an event of great importance in Jumilla, in the north of the Region of Murcia, where wine production is directly and indirectly.. 02/10/2019

Gota Fria 2019: Donating via authorised and legal channels In the aftermath of the Gota Fria, Caritas Torre Pacheco and the Ayuntamiento de Los Alcazares have set up official donation channels to help people in the affected areas. Since the Gota Fría last week there has been a huge swell of.. 19/09/2019

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

Tickets on sale for the 2019-20 family concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas de Murcia The hugely popular cycle of Sunday lunchtime concerts returns to the Murcia auditorium The program has been released for the 2019-20 season of Sunday lunchtime “family concerts” given by the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the.. 22/07/2019

Regional holidays for 2020 agreed Check which long weekends are in store for next year! This week the government of Murcia has confirmed the dates of the five regional holidays during 2020, and although there are no surprises this means that the official calendar for next year is.. 21/03/2019

Local and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia and Spain 2019 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2019! 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 great interest as people.. 02/01/2019

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

The long shadow of Alicante-Elche looms large over Corvera airport Fears over the viability of Corvera as the Spanish government continues to invest in growth at the airport in El Altet Mariano Rajoy, the president of the Spanish government, announced on Thursday that investment is to be made into improving the.. 05/02/2018

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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