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Architects recommend putting the brakes on the construction of 2,000 homes around the Mar Menor 25 proposals to protect the Mar Menor have been submitted to the Murcia government As the regional government of Murcia continues to work on drawing up the new legislation which has been promised to protect the Mar Menor, the official College of.. 11/12/2019

Lorca woman arrested after leaving her dog home alone for a fortnight The woman was not traced for a month after the severely undernourished pet was rescued A woman has been arrested by the Policía Nacional in Lorca for leaving her pet dog abandoned at her home for 15 days after the situation was reported by.. 11/12/2019

Parts of Sierra Espuña closed to the public for 6 months to protect golden eagles Popular walking routes will remain open although areas near them will be out of bounds As occurred in the early part of 2019, the Nature Protection department of the regional government of Murcia has announced that paths and tracks in parts of the.. 11/12/2019

Over 150,000 passengers fewer so far this year at the new airport in Corvera The November figures show a decrease of 8,000 compared with the same month last year There can be no disputing the fact that despite the great optimism at the opening of the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera in January 2019 the inauguration.. 11/12/2019

UN to investigate the deterioration of the Mar Menor The president of the Murcia government blames the condition of the lagoon on society as a whole The UN has accepted a request from Ecologistas en Acción to investigate the deterioration of the marine environment of the Mar Menor and the lack.. 10/12/2019

Cartagena-Vera ghost motorway escapes national toll charge increases Tolls on the AP-7 were cut by up to 40 per cent in January of this year The same motorway becomes toll-free north of Alicante on 1st January It has been announced that the charges payable on Spain’s toll motorways will increase on 1st.. 10/12/2019

Thousands of dead cockles reported on the beach of Los Urrutias Tests will determine whether the death of the molluscs was due to poor water quality in the Mar Menor Further concerns were raised over the deterioration in water quality in the Mar Menor during the weekend when a resident of La Unión reported.. 10/12/2019

Christmas lights switched on as the festive season gets under way in Cartagena A host of free events in the city centre over Christmas, New Year and Three Kings Christmas and the festive season are now officially under way in the city of Cartagena after the lights decorating the city centre were switched on at a ceremony in.. 09/12/2019

Work begins to allow consolidation of the outer wall of the Roman amphitheatre in Cartagena The amphitheatre is still mostly under ground but is an important part of the historical heritage of Cartagena Monday 9th December saw the start of preliminary excavations which will make it possible to reinforce the remains outside wall of the Roman.. 09/12/2019

One dead and one seriously injured in accident on the Fuente Álamo-Las Palas road The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning A tragic weekend on the roads of Murcia continued on Sunday morning with an accident which left one person dead and another seriously injured on the RM-15 road between Fuente Álamo.. 09/12/2019

Motorcyclist dies on the Águilas road just outside Mazarrón The victim collided with a car on the RM-322 A 20-year-old motorcyclist died on the RM-332 road between Mazarrón and Águilas on Saturday afternoon after a collision with a car close to the junction with the RM-3 motorway, just outside.. 09/12/2019

Two arrested while driving in Murcia with 600 marijuana plants in the back of a van Suspicious behaviour led officers to stop and search the vehicle during a routine check Two men aged 28 and 30 were arrested in Murcia by the Policía Nacional on Monday and found to be transporting 571 marijuana plants in the back of the van.. 05/12/2019

Indignation and anger in Los Alcázares amid concern over the future of the town The latest flooding adds to concerns over tourism in the Mar Menor area As the streets of Los Alcázares disappeared beneath muddy floodwater on Tuesday the range of emotions felt by residents ranged from resignation and despair on the one.. 04/12/2019

First AVE high-speed train arrives in the Region of Murcia as tracks are tested Passenger services are expected to reach the city of Murcia in mid-2021 After many years of waiting trainspotters finally had an opportunity to see one of the AVE high-speed trains in the Region of Murcia on Tuesday when the station of Beniel, 15.. 04/12/2019

Environmental concern for the Mar Menor following the second gota fría of the autumn Tons of soil and harmful substances washed into the already fragile marine environment As residents and council workers begin the clean-up operation in towns on the inland shore of the Mar Menor on Wednesday following the flooding caused on Tuesday.. 04/12/2019

Aemet maintain rain and wind alerts in Murcia as the gota fría storm recedes Residents of Los Alcázares return to their homes to begin clearing up after another flood Despite more rain falling in various parts of the Region of Murcia on Tuesday afternoon it appears that the worst of the second “gota frí.. 03/12/2019

Torre Pacheco-Los Alcázares road under water Avoid the road to Mar Menor Golf Resort and others in the Campo de Cartagena As floodwater continues to cascade towards the Mar Menor from the crop fields of the Campo de Cartagena the main RM-F30 road between Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco.. 03/12/2019

Level 2 emergency protocols activated as gota fría flooding returns to Los Alcázares Residents urged to stay at home with food and water supplies for at least 2 days The Town Hall of Los Alcázares, which appears on Tuesday morning to have been the worst hit municipality in Murcia during the violent “gota fría&.. 03/12/2019

Los Alcázares flooded again as the second gota fría of the autumn strikes Streets under water as chaos returns to Los Alcázares and San Javier The warnings issued by Aemet that another gota fría storm was likely to hit the Mar Menor and other coastal areas of the Region of Murcia on Monday evening and Tuesday.. 03/12/2019

Stylish new B&B for the Puerto de MazarrónSmall is beautiful in this modern and stylish new accommodation for the Mazarrón municipality The Puerto de Mazarrón has a new accommodation alternative, the opening of the Hostal Sosiego Mar increasing its tourism capacity by a further.. 02/12/2019

UK investment fund buys massive Jumilla solar power plant for 140 million euros Cubico Sustainable Investments now controls plants producing 187 megawatts in Spain There have been numerous investments made by foreign investors in renewable energy sources in Spain lately, and one of the latest concerns the acquisition of a large.. 02/12/2019

Animal welfare groups denounce torture of dogs near Murcia The dogs had been beaten and strangled to death before being buried in shallow graves The animal welfare groups Paes and Almohadillas Felices have reported what they describe as evidence of dogs being tortured and killed between Alcantarilla and.. 02/12/2019

Fears for the Mar Menor as Murcia prepares for another gota fría storm Another influx of runoff water containing harmful substances could bring more deterioration of the marine environment With emergency services throughout the Region of Murcia activating “pre-emergency” protocols due to the possibility.. 02/12/2019

68 African migrants detained as they reached the Costa Cálida this weekend 16 people made it ashore in Águilas and Lorca while the rest were intercepted off the coast of Cartagena It might be imagined that the onset of cooler weather in southern Spain would deter African migrants from undertaking perilous crossings.. 02/12/2019

Green light given for re-development of Cabo de Palos shopping complex The Las Dunas centre has been empty and abandoned for over a decade The long-lasting attempts to create a new shopping centre in the Las Dunas area of Cabo de Palos moved a step closer to a successful conclusion last Friday when the Town Hall of.. 02/12/2019

Eclectic collection for new museum in Mazarrón The Museo Antonio Paredes holds the collection of this homage to Mazarrón Motorbikes, recreations of local shops, and an extensive display of mining memorabilia A new museum has opened in Mazarrón dedicated to the mining industry.. 01/12/2019

Ceramic mural unveiled in Cartagena to commemorate victims of gender violence Flowers as a symbol of the beauty and strength of women To coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women this week a new mural made of ceramics was unveiled in Cartagena under the title of “Mujeres que hablan.. 29/11/2019

Public opinion survey identifies the Mar Menor as the second most serious issue in Murcia The recent deterioration in the lagoon has raised awareness of the problem enormously The drastic deterioration in the marine environment of the Mar Menor has raised awareness of the critical situation of the lagoon to the point where it is now the.. 29/11/2019

3 Rumanians charged with exploiting and enslaving compatriots in Mazarrón Victims were offered accommodation and employment but were denied access to their wages Three Rumanians, two men and a woman all belonging to the same family have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Mazarrón on charges of exploiting numerous.. 29/11/2019

Another half a million euros needed to open the swimming pool of the Palacio de Deportes in Cartagena It is now 19 years since the construction project for the “drop of mercury” was approved It is reported in regional newspaper La Verdad that a further 500,000 euros are needed in order to make it possible to open the swimming pool at.. 29/11/2019

Motorboat runs aground on the oldest dunes in Europe in Calblanque Conservationists call for more protection at the regional park near Cabo de Palos Salvemos Calblanque, a platform group for the protection of the regional park on the coastline of Cartagena to the west of Cabo de Palos, report that a 5-metre motor.. 29/11/2019

54 tons of illegal rolling tobacco and 35,000 packs of cigarettes confiscated in Murcia since 2017 1 in 12 of all cigarettes smoked in Spain has not been declared to customs authorities This week the issue of cocaine trafficking has been front page news in Spain following the interception of a submarine carrying 3 tons of the drug from Colombia.. 29/11/2019

32 per cent fall in Murcia property mortgage activity during September The drop comes exceeds the decrease in sales as the August data spring surprises all over Spain Earlier this month statistics were published which showed that property sales in Murcia rose by 3 per cent in September, coming close to an 8-amd-a-half.. 29/11/2019

Avalon named Best Funeral Plan Provider at this year’s Personal Finance Awards Avalon funeral plans are specially designed with British expats in mind Avalon Funeral Plans is celebrating a coveted award win after being named ‘Best Funeral Plan Provider’ at the 2019/20 Personal Finance Awards. Now in its 22nd.. 28/11/2019

Patrulla Águila and air force academy jets in San Javier to be replaced by Swiss aircraft A pilot was killed in August when his C-101 crashed into the Mediterranean off La Manga Spain’s Ministry of Defence has announced that the C-101 jet planes used by pilots at the air force training academy in San Javier (the Academia General.. 28/11/2019

Companies propose to use bacteria to clear mud from the Mar Menor One company in Norway claims on its website that it has already been contracted As Murcianos await solutions and action to regenerate and protect the marine environment in the Mar Menor, whose deterioration has been drastically accelerated since.. 28/11/2019

Barcelona and Morocco flights close to being added to the schedules at Corvera airport The Moroccan consul to Murcia reports that at least one airline is “very interested” Abdelaziz Jatim, the Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Region of Murcia, indicated on Thursday after a meeting with Francisco Jimé.. 28/11/2019

One dead and numerous injured in multiple collision on the AP-7 in San JavierSeven vehicles were involved in the incident close to Pozo Aledo It has been confirmed that one person died and various were injured, as many as 14 according to some reports, in a crash on the AP-7 motorway in San Javier on Thursday morning. The.. 28/11/2019

After 3½ years lemon wood shavings replace green filters in Murcia government plans to protect the Mar Menor The projected green filter in the Rambla del Albujón would have treated the amount of water currently flowing into the lagoon Almost three and a half years after the regional government of Murcia announced that one of the key elements in a.. 27/11/2019

Mazarrón Town Hall invests 3.9 million euros in improving infrastructures and heritage sites The Mayor aims to improve life for residents and present a better image to tourists The local council in Mazarrón has voted in favour of spending over 3.9 million euros on improvements to infrastructures and heritage sites in various parts.. 27/11/2019

Bullas museum loses out as Roman sculpture of Venus goes on display in Murcia The Venus of Bullas was discovered in 1867 at the Villa de los Cantos A 2,000-year-old sculpture of the goddess Venus which was found on 3rd May 1867 at the Roman villa of Los Cantos in Bullas is to be added on long-term loan to the collection of.. 27/11/2019

Ding-dong between Los Alcázares Town Hall and regional government as 36 potentially illegal boat moorings are investigated The Mayor of Los Alcázares complains that the regional president is avoiding meeting him Miriam Pérez, the head of the Department of the Mar Menor in the regional government of Murcia, informed members of the press on Tuesday that inspectors.. 27/11/2019

204 litres of harmful runoff water per second enter the Mar Menor via the Rambla del Albujón Water quality in the lagoon improves marginally but the underlying problems remain unsolved Hoteliers and hostelers warn of job losses as the sector faces a collapse around the lagoon The most striking aspects among the latest data regarding water.. 27/11/2019

Lorry load of lettuces closes the A-7 motorway in Lorca Long tailbacks as a lettuce lorry overturns and skews across the carriageway There was severe disruption to traffic on the A-7 motorway on Wednesday morning when a lorry carrying lettuces overturned on the carriageway heading towards Murcia, causing.. 27/11/2019

Access improvement work continues at Playa Amarilla in Águilas One of the most attractive beaches in the Costa Cálida is opposite the Isla Del Fraile Work continues in the municipality of Águilas to improve access to the beach known as Playa Amarilla, on the headland opposite Isla del Fraile to.. 27/11/2019

Winter 2019-20 discounts of up to 35 per cent on holiday rentals in the Costa Cálida with Resort Choice Fantastic offers for winter sunseekers in the Costa Cálida! During the winter of 2019-20 Resort Choice are offering a range of attractive discounts on property rentals in the Costa Cálida for bookings of 7 nights or more, with reductions.. 26/11/2019

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

Spanish PGA Golf tournament at Hacienda del Álamo in December The prestigious event comes to the Region of Murcia for the first time The 32nd Spanish PGA Golf tournament is to be held from 12th to 14th December at Hacienda del Álamo Hotel & Spa Golf Resort, bringing an event with an illustrious history.. 22/11/2019

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

October 2019 to June 2020, Top value cycle of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia A series of nine concerts which also includes the 18 études composed by György Ligeti In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at the Auditorio..

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

Video Gota Fría September 2019 Los Alcazares debris and cars washed up against bridge Ramblas flow downhill and disgorge into the sea or Mar Menor. This video shows the after effects of the volume of water pouring down into Los Alcázares. See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 14/09/2019

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

Ripped off?????How to complain about car hire companies via Spanish consumer complaints officesThe advice applies to all Spanish airports and any car hire company although the specific complaints we received related to Corvera airport in Murcia This summer has seen a large number of dissatisfied customers airing their views on social media.. 11/09/2019

Check you are on the Padrón and that you have renewed within the last 5 years as no-deal Brexit looks increasingly likely Padrón and voting rights for UK nationals will change significantly with Brexit This week developments in the UK could indicate that the country is heading for a no-deal Brexit, in which case all of us living and working in Spain will find.. 30/08/2019

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

Bus routes and taxi information from Corvera airport Last updated April 10th 2019. CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport: Click here for fully licensed airport parking.. 10/04/2019

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

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

Important security alert: Protecting your system against the latest cyber threats, Spectre and Meltdown Just what are Spectre and Meltdown, the latest cyber threats, and how can you protect your device? Recently, two new cyber threats, known as Spectre and Meltdown, were brought to light by cyber security researchers, who described them as the most serious..

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

Catalan independence: basic explanation of the Catalan referendum situationWhy has there been so much trouble in Catalunya and what are the issues? A "Spanish politics for beginners" guide to the Catalan separatist situation The events of the last few days in Catalunya have hit the headlines not only in Spain.. 06/10/2017

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

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

Changing to a Spanish driving licence: the law as it stands Do foreign residents in Spain need to take out a Spanish driving licence? This question is one which has been asked many times over the years, not least by those of us who have been fined for using an apparently valid UK licence and ordered to change.. 31/10/2014

Beware fraudsters. 8 things your bank will never ask you to do Fraud is on the increase, particularly on the internet so be aware of potential scams Fraud hurts and there’s nothing worse than being ripped off by an unscrupulous conman. Although the internet is one of the most useful tools for rapid communication.. 26/10/2014

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

European Union rules that Spanish Inheritance Tax practices are illegal The European Court of Justice orders Spain to change inheritance tax laws The implications of this are huge for those who may already have paid inheritance tax at the “international rates”. Expats who have chosen to move to Spain are.. 05/09/2014

Holiday rentals: a target for the Spanish Inland RevenueAny expats living in Spain must also declare pensions as income even if they are below tax paying thresholds Tax inspections are targeting 27.696 Expat pensioners and former non-residents who have not declared income Buying a property for your own.. 08/07/2014

The cost of buying a house in Spain What are all the costs involved when purchasing a Spanish property If you’ve been wondering about buying a house in Spain, now is the time. There is plenty of property out there and it’s on the market at a very good price. Lots of foreigners.. 08/07/2014

New law: Traffic department laws relating to foreign registered vehicles Children under 16 must now wear cycle helmets, and children are not allowed in the front seat of a vehicle On 20th March 2014 the Spanish parliament passed its new law governing Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety, which contains a number of major.. 24/03/2014

British residents living in Spain must now make passport applications online The new process aims to minimise errors for those living here in Spain Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website All British residents living in Spain must now make their passport applications.. 12/02/2014

Energy efficiency saves money Energy certificates are not just a piece of meaningless paper A study carried out by a company in Murcia has concluded that the benefits of living in a home with a top level energy performance certificate could equate to between 1,000 and 2,500 euros.. 06/02/2014

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

Failure to pay imputed income tax on properties can result in bank embargoes The deadline of 31st December is approaching for those who have to pay imputed income tax. Embargoes by the Tax Authority People often react with indignation when they find out they are not the only ones who can legitimately take money out of.. 29/11/2012

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