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Almost 10 per cent of Spain’s solar power is generated in the Region of Murcia The electricity produced is enough for half of the homes in Murcia and more plants are being created The Region of Murcia accounts for under 3 per cent of the total land area of Spain but with the sunny climate and increased awareness of the importance.. 24/06/2019

Barbary sheep rescued from the Tajo-Segura water supply canal The animals were rescued from the water near Ojós in the Ricote valley The continuing presence of Barbary sheep in the mountains of Sierra Espuña continues to be controversial as a limited population has been allowed to remain despite.. 24/06/2019

142 incidents related to San Juan bonfires in the Region of Murcia Almost half of the incidents occurred in the municipality of Cartagena A total of 142 incidents were reported to the emergency services on Sunday evening in relation to the bonfires which are traditionally lit every year on the night of San Juan.. 24/06/2019

Police mobile speed trap locations in Murcia and Cartagena 24th to 30th June 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.. 24/06/2019

Cartagena port authority opens new walking route on Punta de Aguilones A 6.8-kilometre walk with panoramic views of the bay of Cartagena The Port Authority of Cartagena has opened a new walking route covering 3.4 kilometres in each direction in the mountains behind the coast, taking in two coastal gun batteries on the.. 24/06/2019

Serial burglar caught red-handed in La Manga A second robber escaped after a chase along the beach but the search is still on A man was arrested last week by the Guardia Civil in La Manga del Mar Menor in connection with at least eight burglaries, and the possibility that he may be responsible.. 24/06/2019

Tiger mosquito warnings reiterated after chikungunya cases in Alicante The tiger mosquito has been found in 35 of the 45 municipalities in the Region of Murcia As the summer begins so too does the peak season for mosquitoes in south-eastern Spain, and reports of three cases of chikungunya in the province of Alicante.. 24/06/2019

Slovakian woman drowns at the beach in La Manga Three bathers got into difficulty at Playa Galúa on Saturday afternoon A Slovakian woman drowned at the beach of Playa Galúa in La Manga del Mar Menor on Saturday afternoon after finding herself unable to get out of the water in choppy.. 24/06/2019

3.8 mbLg earthquake shakes Lorca Águilas and Puerto Lumbreras The Teatro Guerra theatre in Lorca was evacuated on Saturday evening People in and around the city of Lorca suffered a fright on Saturday evening when an earthquake measuring 3.8 mbLg (equivalent to the Richter scale at these levels) shook the city.. 24/06/2019

40 Q for Quality beaches in the Costa Cálida for the summer of 2019 21 Mar Menor beaches are included in the list for the second year in a row It has been confirmed by the Spanish Institute for Quality Tourism that the Q for Quality flag will be flown this summer at the same 40 beaches in the Costa Cálida.. 21/06/2019

Dog found hanged in Lorca park Lorca Animal Rescue group highlights shocking case of cruelty to animals The Lorca Animal Rescue group has published photographs of a dog which was found hanged in a park in the San Cristóbal district of the city, accompanied by a plea for.. 21/06/2019

Guardia Civil officers run over in Totana while at the scene of an accident The two were taken to hospital in Lorca shortly after the lorry driver Two Guardia Civil officers escaped serious injury on Thursday afternoon when they were hit by motor vehicles while at the scene of an accident on the A-7 motorway near Totana.. 21/06/2019

PP and Ciudadanos close in on coalition government in Murcia Optimism in both parties that a joint program will secure parliamentary support Four weeks after the regional election on 26th May it appears that the probability of the PP returning to government in Murcia, albeit in coalition with Ciudadanos, is.. 21/06/2019

9 migrants brought ashore in Cartagena after being intercepted close to Cabo de Palos The Algerians were 4 miles from the shore when intercepted by the Guardia Civil 9 African migrants were intercepted by the Guardia Civil as they made their way on a tiny white fibre-glass boat towards the coast of Cabo de Palos on Wednesday evening.. 20/06/2019

Tow truck cashpoint robbers arrested after Archivel heist last week The gang of Albanians, Serbs and a Spaniard are charged with 9 similar robberies The gang responsible for the theft of a cashpoint machine in the village of Archivel last week, taking the ATM away on a tow truck while brandishing firearms to deter.. 20/06/2019

New-born puppy rescued from drainage channel next to the motorway in Puerto Lumbreras The search is now on for a foster home for the tiny puppy Protección Civil staff in Puerto Lumbreras were called out to a roadside drainage channel alongside the A-7 motorway on Wednesday to rescue a tiny new-born puppy. A call was.. 20/06/2019

Portuguese man o’war stings sustained by a young woman in Puntas de Calnegre The victim reports that the creature wrapped its tentacles around her shoulder A young woman who was stung by a Portuguese man o’war at the beach of Puntas de Calnegre on Tuesday – not in the municipality of Mazarrón, as was erroneously.. 20/06/2019

Yecla platform group reports 3 million lettuces rotting in the fields Activists denounce over-farming and a waste of 120 million litres of water A platform group called Salvemos el Arabí y Comarca, which lobbies for the protection of the natural resources of northern Murcia in and around Yecla and in neighbouring.. 20/06/2019

ST report little new residential construction in the Costa Cálida There is evidence of an upturn but the sector has yet to re-emerge after the market crash a decade ago A report published by leading Spanish property valuation firm ST this week finds that despite the recovery in the real estate market in the Region.. 20/06/2019

Official request made for Corvera airport to be named after Juan de la Cierva The pioneering aviator from Murcia invented the autogyro in the 1920s The regional government of Murcia is continuing the procedures required to name the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera after the pioneering aviator Juan de la.. 20/06/2019

Portuguese man o’war spotted off Bolnuevo beach in Mazarrón Bolnuevo bathers advised to keep their eyes peeled after a second sighting in the area in under three weeks Another Portuguese man o’war was spotted in the Costa Cálida on Monday afternoon, this time at the Playa del Rincón in.. 19/06/2019

Modernist door handles stolen from historic building in central Cartagena The Casa Maestre in Plaza de San Francisco was built for a Minister in the Spanish government The Policía Nacional are investigating the theft of the modernist door and handles which disappeared from the Casa Maestre in the Plaza de San Francisco.. 19/06/2019

Dog therapy for child patients at the Arrixaca hospital in Murcia Doctor Guau and Mr Dogs join the medical staff at the largest hospital in Murcia The Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital in El Palmar, in the southern outskirts of the city of Murcia, has joined the Santa Lucía in Cartagena in contracting the services.. 19/06/2019

First claim for joint custody of a pet dog reaches the courts of Murcia The claimant has not been allowed to see his dog for over two years An interesting case comes to court in Murcia on Wednesday, when a judgement will be made on a man’s plea for joint custody of the pet dog he and his partner owned before they.. 19/06/2019

Controversial Cartagena Town Hall coalition goes ahead as the PSOE pours oil on troubled waters Mayoress Ana Belén Castejón admits she acted against party orders when reaching a deal with the PP The rift within the regional PSOE party in Murcia which was caused by the surprise pact reached in Cartagena with the PP, allowing Ana.. 19/06/2019

20,000 kilos of illegal tobacco confiscated in Murcia and Molina de Segura 4 Poles and a Spaniard have been arrested in connection with the contraband tobacco The Policía Nacional and the Spanish customs authorities have detained 5 people belonging to a criminal organization based in Poland in connection with the.. 19/06/2019

10,000 kilos of hashish intercepted at sea off Cartagena 350 bundles of drugs found in the hold of a ship 98 miles from the Murcia coastline The Spanish customs authorities have intercepted a cargo of 10,000 kilos of hashish off the coast of Cartagena after a six-month investigation which culminated on.. 18/06/2019

Unfortunate passer-by in Lorca injured by falling flagpole The flags at the Teatro Guerra were being taken down after the Día de la Región ceremony The celebrations of Murcia’s Day of the Region in the city of Lorca proved to have an unfortunate sting in the tail on Monday afternoon.. 18/06/2019

Cartagena solar-power car attempts to beat its 220-kilometre record in London UPCT Solar achieved a mark of 220km per KwH last year in the Shell Eco Marathon A team of electrical engineering students and others at the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) are preparing to take their pioneering solar-powered prototype.. 18/06/2019

Tension mounts in Murcia regional government negotiations as Ciudadanos tighten the screws Controversy in Cartagena as the Mayoress could be expelled from her own party Since the local and regional elections which were held on 26th May a lot of attention has focussed on the negotiations to form new councils and decide upon the Mayors of.. 18/06/2019

Bather taken to hospital after 10-metre fall into the water at Mula beauty spot The spring of Fuente Caputa was used by the Romans for crop irrigation A bather required hospital treatment on Monday after falling 10 metres into the water at Fuente Caputa, a body of water formed by a spring in the countryside in the north-east.. 18/06/2019

Cement mixer overturns on Murcia motorway slip road The driver was taken for treatment to the Arrixaca hospital in El Palmar A 37-year-old man was taken to the Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital in El Palmar on Monday after an unusual accident in which the cement mixer he was driving overturned on the.. 18/06/2019

Vueling weighs up Corvera-Barcelona flight proposal The Murcia government estimates that two thirds of Alicante-Barcelona passengers travel to or from the Region The regional government of Murcia is continuing in its efforts to provide flights connecting the new Region of Murcia International Airport.. 17/06/2019

First Quality Tours packages of 2019 bring Czech tourists to La Manga, Mazarrón and the Mar Menor Over 9,000 Czechs are coming to the Costa Cálida between May and late October During May the first Czech package tourists of the summer arrived in the Region of Murcia, and last week it was the turn of the first group brought to the Costa.. 17/06/2019

Mayors take office in the 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia PSOE Mayors in just over half of the Town Halls of Murcia On Saturday, three weeks after the local elections which were held on 26th May, the negotiations among parties in municipalities where no clear major majority was won came to an end as the.. 17/06/2019

Bells lifted into their new tower at the church of Santa María de Gracia in Cartagena The bells are reinstalled after restoration and repair work on the façade of the church The restored bells of the church of Santa María de Gracia in Cartagena were lifted to their new tower at the top of the façade on Friday.. 17/06/2019

Murcia government debt rises by 304 million euros Murcia is the fourth most indebted of the 17 regions of Spain The regional government of Murcia continues to spend more than it receives in revenue, and as a result at the end of the first quarter of 2019 its debt had risen by another 304 million.. 17/06/2019

Controversy is served in Cartagena as former Mayor rants against opponents José López launches an abusive diatribe against the power-sharing agreement in the Town Hall No sooner had the initial session of the new council in the Town Hall of Cartagena on Saturday finished than the hugely controversial power.. 17/06/2019

200 kilos of rubbish cleared from the sea in Bolnuevo Most of the waste removed by divers consisted of plastics A group of 50 divers from Madrid gathered at the beach of Bolnuevo in the municipality of Mazarrón on Sunday to take part in a campaign to remove waste from the sea, and ended up collecting.. 17/06/2019

Sea turtle rescued off the coast of Mazarrón The turtle was spotted by a canoeist entangled in fishing line and plastics A sea turtle has been rescued by members of Cruz Roja from the Mediterranean near Mazarrón after it was spotted on Saturday afternoon by a canoeist with various injuries.. 17/06/2019

PSOE take Mazarrón council with voting pact Gaspar Miras Lorente is the new Mayor of Mazarrón For the first time ever Camposol has a representative on the council. The investiture voting in the Mazarrón municipality promised to be an interesting one this Saturday with.. 15/06/2019

70,000 people at Murcia Symphony Orchestra concerts in the 2018-19 season 50 per cent increase in ticket sales and a great success for the Sunday lunchtime family concerts The 2018-19 season comes to an end on Saturday 15th June for the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra with a performance of Carmina Burana at the auditorium.. 14/06/2019

Bank robbers casually take cashpoint machine away on a tow truck in Archivel Locals in Archivel have been complaining about lack of policing for a long time Residents of the village of Archivel, in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz, looked on powerless to do anything in the early hours of Friday morning as a group of.. 14/06/2019

Lorca castle joins butterfly breeding ground network Native vegetation will provide ideal feeding and breeding ground for butterflies at the Fortaleza del Sol Lorca castle and the hillside on which the 13th-century fortress stands above the city have been incorporated into a national network of &ldquo.. 14/06/2019

Stock of unsold housing continues to fall in Murcia and the rest of Spain The number of unsold homes in Murcia has fallen by 29 per cent since 2011 It is generally accepted that as the Spanish property market recovers so the stock of unsold “new” homes is being reduced, and the Ministry of Development&rsquo.. 14/06/2019

Blind visitors can touch replica Iberian and Roman artefacts at Murcia archaeological museum The fake relics were donated by the police and will also be used to help schoolchildren understand history The Archaeological Museum of the Region of Murcia is compiling a collection of replicas of items dating from the periods when what is now Spain.. 14/06/2019

Murcia government studies the viability of desert truffle cultivation Minimal watering and a high value product make the desert truffle an interesting alternative crop in Murcia The department of Agriculture in the regional government of Murcia is continuing to support research into the viability of cultivating.. 14/06/2019

Summer beach safety campaign under way as summer hots up 231 lifeguards on duty at 127 lookout points on the beaches of the Costa Cálida in July and August The Region of Murcia’s summer beach safety and maritime rescue operation, known as “Plan Copla”, is ready to move into top.. 14/06/2019

Historic bells of Santa María de Gracia in Cartagena on display prior to re-installation The bells have been undergoing restoration for 8 months while brickwork at the church is renovated After eight months of restoration the bells of the church of Santa María de Gracia in Cartagena are ready to be lifted back into position at.. 13/06/2019

Over 3,000 dogs are abandoned in Murcia every year 5,000 euros for a new campaign to encourage adoption of abandoned pets The acting government in the Region of Murcia has approved the granting of a 5,000-euro subsidy to the Official College of Veterinary Surgeons in order to support a campaign to.. 13/06/2019

Bat nesting boxes to combat mosquitoes at Bullas campsite and sports complex Bats can eat over a kilo of flies and mosquitoes each in just one night A group of volunteers has been hard at work in Bullas installing bat nesting boxes in and around the La Rafa sports and camping complex in the outskirts of the town as part of.. 13/06/2019

83-year-old dies while bathing at the beach in La Manga The incident occurred in the area of Playa Chica in the north of La Manga An 83-year-old man died while bathing off the beach of La Manga del Mar Menor on Wednesday, having already stopped breathing by the time he was pulled from the water... 13/06/2019

Revised plans approved for open-air municipal swimming pools in Mazarrón The hope is that the pools will be ready for summer 2020 Progress towards the construction of a municipal swimming pool at the sports complex between Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón has been slow, but another step forward was taken.. 13/06/2019

420,000-euro subsidy this year for Murcia beekeepers Without bees 60 per cent of our fruit and vegetables would no longer be produced The acting Murcia government has approved an increase of 100,000 euros in an annual subsidy granted to beekeepers in the Region, bringing it up to 420,000 euros, in.. 13/06/2019

19,000 passengers fewer at Corvera airport last month than at San Javier in May 2018 A 13 per cent decrease represents a slight improvement on the April figures! Flights to and from the UK and Ireland carried 93.6 per cent of all passengers It became clear when the statistics were published regarding passenger numbers in April.. 13/06/2019

Three unexploded shells found and deactivated in Murcia Anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles were disposed of by the Policía Nacional Officers of the Tedax bomb disposal squad of the Policía Nacional have successfully deactivated three military explosive devices after they were found on.. 12/06/2019

Funding approved to draw up second phase of Cartagena Roman amphitheatre recovery A document will be compiled this summer in order to secure 400,000 euros from the Spanish government On Saturday 15th June it is expected that the new local government will be formed in the Town Hall of Cartagena with José López of.. 12/06/2019

Loggerhead turtle awareness campaign at Costa Cálida beaches this summer There are hopes that loggerheads could lay eggs in the Region of Murcia this year The regional government of Murcia has announced that during this summer a team of volunteers will be present at the beaches of the Costa Cálida informing members.. 12/06/2019

8.2 per cent fall in April property sales in Murcia as a late Easter cancels out the gains in March The level of activity in the Costa Cálida is 78 per cent higher than 4 and a half years ago! The publication of the April property sales figures on Wednesday by the government’s central statistics unit showed that the upward trend in.. 12/06/2019

New beach access this summer at Playa Negra near Puerto de Mazarrón Wooden stairs will replace the crumbling old concrete steps at this popular beach Access to the beach of Playa Negra between Isla Plana and Puerto de Mazarrón is to be improved by the installation of a wooden stairway, it has been confirmed.. 11/06/2019

Summer ozone monitoring campaign under way in Murcia Extra readings this summer in Molina de Segura and Jumilla The Department of the Environment in the regional government of Murcia has begun its annual summer ozone measurement campaign, coinciding with the time of year when solar radiation is at.. 11/06/2019

New footbridge on the Campo de Cartagena greenway The 53-kilometre walking route is part of a network for cyclists and walkers throughout the Region of Murcia Walkers and cyclists on the Vía Verde greenway in the Campo de Cartagena will be pleased learn that a new bridge has been created.. 11/06/2019

No change likely in the Murcia government after all Ciudadanos siding with the PP despite the election victory of the PSOE Over two weeks have now passed since the PSOE won what was acclaimed as a historic victory in the regional election in Murcia, surpassing the PP to win more seats in the regional.. 11/06/2019

Bathing banned at one of the beaches of Portmán The Cala del Lastre, which remains open The Cala del Lastre remains open but swimming is not permitted at the Playa de San Bruno The State Department of Coasts has declared that the beach of San Bruno in Portmán, in the municipality of.. 11/06/2019

3.4 mbLg earthquake close to the south-west of Murcia on Tuesday morning The tremor in Almería was felt in Lorca, Águilas and Puerto Lumbreras Three earthquakes were recorded close to the south-west of the Region of Murcia in the early hours of Tuesday morning, the most significant of them reaching 3.4 mbLg.. 11/06/2019

Free summer bus services from Hacienda Riquelme and La Peraleja to Sucina Enjoy an evening out in Sucina without having to take the car into town! As of Friday 7th June two free summer bus services are in service at the golf resort developments of Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort and La Peraleja, enabling those living or.. 06/06/2019

27th June, breast cancer scanning campaign in Mazarrón Free scans for women aged between 45 and 49 in the Plaza del Convento The mobile breast scan unit of the AECC is coming to the Plaza del Convento in Mazarrón on 27th June as part of the breast cancer prevention campaign, offering scans to.. 31/05/2019

Traffic disruption in Cartagena until July due to major road repairs The Alameda de San Antón is being re-surfaced between Plaza de España and El Corte Inglés Work began in Cartagena to re-surface the Alameda de San Antón, one of the busiest streets in the city and the main way of reaching.. 30/04/2019

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

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 The Nature Protection department of the regional government of Murcia has announced that paths and tracks in parts of the regional park of Sierra Espuña.. 04/02/2019

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

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

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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