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Over 2,500 tortoises taken in at the Wildlife Recovery Centre in El Valle since 2015 Ownership of tortoises is illegal in the Region of Murcia: any pets should be delivered! On 30th March 2015 the ownership of pet tortoises in Spain became a crime rather than merely an offence, and since then it is reported that the number of members.. 22/04/2019

Dogs banned from Calblanque beaches to protect loggerhead sea turtles The hope is that loggerheads will lay eggs on the beaches of the regional park this summer As restrictions come into force for the summer on the number of motor vehicles allowed access to the beaches in the regional park of Calblanque, on the Mediterranean.. 22/04/2019

Tourism feeling the Brexit effect more in Murcia than in the rest of Spain Sales to UK nationals down by 4.7 per cent in the Costa Cálida according to Exceltur A study carried out by the national tourist quality body Exceltur finds that around half of the businesses involved on tourism in Spain, including accommodation.. 22/04/2019

Heavy rain and flooding in the bay of Mazarrón over Easter weekend Couple rescued from motor home after parking for the night in the Rambla of La Azohía Such was the extent of the generalized rain which forced the cancellation of almost all of the major processions during the second half of Semana Santa in.. 22/04/2019

Work halted at the Portmán bay regeneration project Concerns over marine pollution and contract awarding irregularities delay the Portmán project Recent reports that the work to regenerate the bay of Portmán on the coastline of the municipality of La Unión have proven to be correct.. 12/04/2019

British expat population in Spain rises despite Brexit uncertainty The figure in Murcia rose last year by 4 per cent to over 14,000 Thursday saw the publication by the government’s central statistics unit of the final data related to the number of people registered on 1st January 2019 as resident in Spain.. 12/04/2019

Inflation in Murcia the second lowest in Spain Only the Canaries has seen prices rise by less over the last 12 months During the first two months of this year the inflation rate in Murcia was the lowest in any of Spain’s 17 regions, but a rise of 0.4 per cent in the retail price index in.. 12/04/2019

February property sales figures in Murcia up by over 15 per cent The level of activity in the Costa Cálida is 77 per cent higher than 4 years ago! The publication of the February property sales figures on Friday by the government’s central statistics unit showed that the upward trend in the level.. 12/04/2019

Walker rescued after collapsing in Sierra Espuña The woman was airlifted to safety first to Totana and then to the hospital in Lorca An airborne mountain rescue team was called out on Thursday to the Collado del Pilón, in the part of the mountains of Sierra Espuña which lies in the.. 12/04/2019

200,000-euro subsidy for San Javier to boost aeronautical tourism The municipality seeks to compensate for the loss of visitors caused by the closure of the airport While meeting in San Javier on Wednesday the members of the regional government formally approved a 200,000-euro grant to the local Town Hall to promote.. 11/04/2019

San Javier Mayor calls for tunnel to replace El Estacio bridge in La Manga The scheme would end disruption to maritime and road traffic, says José Miguel Luengo Coinciding with the regional government holding its weekly cabinet meeting in San Javier on Thursday, the Mayor the municipality, José Miguel Luengo.. 11/04/2019

Access restrictions come into force for Easter at the unspoilt beaches of Calblanque Vehicle numbers restricted until the bus service begins in late June In recent summer there have been restrictions in place on access for motor vehicles to the wild and unspoilt beaches of the regional park of Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas y.. 11/04/2019

Third mortar shell in six months found at Lorca waste treatment plant Staff at Barranco Hondo are getting used to the emergency evacuation protocol! For the third time in six months the waste treatment plant in Barranco Hondo, in the municipality of Lorca, was evacuated on Wednesday due to the discovery of an explosive.. 11/04/2019

Improvements planned at seafront promenades in San Pedro del Pinatar The facilities are to be modernized at Villananitos and La Puntica A plan has gained approval from the council of San Pedro del Pinatar to invest 110,000 euros in the drawing up of a project to renovate and improve the seafront walks alongside the.. 11/04/2019

Murcia Town Hall bans under-15s from riding electric scooters Proposals to reduce speed limits in cycle lanes are also favoured Amid increasing concern over the safety of the electric scooters which are becoming more and more popular as an alternative to motor vehicles in urban travel, the Town Hall of Murcia.. 10/04/2019

Three taken to hospital after eating marijuana cake in Cabezo de Torres As the drug has a delayed effect when ingested people can be lured into overdosing Three young people received emergency medical treatment in Cabezo de Torres in central Murcia in the early hours of Sunday morning after suffering the consequences.. 10/04/2019

Desalination plants to be connected to region-wide water distribution network Until now production has been destined only for local farmers and consumers The guaranteed supply of water for both agriculture and domestic consumption is a source of constant concern in the Region of Murcia, and in this context there have been.. 10/04/2019

Cuatro Calas beaches in Águilas protected against influx of Easter tourists Efforts to protect native plant life at the four south-westernmost beaches of the Costa Cálida As the beaches of Águilas in south-western Murcia prepare to welcome an influx of visitors over Easter the four beaches of “Cuatro.. 10/04/2019

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

Another study suggests Murcia property prices are beginning to rise Average asking prices are lower than a year ago but have risen in the last 3 months An interesting study regarding the market value of property in Spain was published by the Idealista portal on Tuesday, showing that while the average asking price.. 10/04/2019

Summer bus routes from Águilas, Mazarrón, Camposol and golf resorts to Corvera airport Presentation at the airport of the new routes which were inaugurated on 1st April Coinciding with the start of summer flight schedules at the beginning of this month the number of bus services to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport.. 10/04/2019

100 flights and 6,000 passengers lost at Corvera airport in March The late Easter may be a contributing factor but figures rose elsewhere in Spain Following the opening of the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera on 15th January, when existing flights were transferred from the airport of Murcia-San.. 10/04/2019

Murcia government promotes flights to Corvera airport in London, Bristol, Manchester and Glasgow Efforts are being made to guard against any possible negative Brexit effect With the summer flight schedules having started at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera the Department of Tourism in the regional government is intensifying.. 09/04/2019

Drivers warned to be suspicious of notification of speeding fines by email The Guardia Civil are warning of a phishing scam concerning fake speeding fines The Guardia Civil are warning members of the public to exercise extreme care if they receive notification by email of a fine for breaking the speed limit, as a scam has.. 09/04/2019

Mazarrón woman charged with faking the theft of her car The woman claimed to have been drugged in her sleep while burglars made off with the keys A woman faces charges of falsely reporting a crime in Mazarrón after she alleged that she had been drugged by burglars who then stole her car, a television.. 09/04/2019

Illegal dog breeders face charges in La Unión Thoroughbred puppies were being offered for sale online The local police force of La Unión have located four unauthorized dog breeders in the municipality along with three cases of clothes being falsely branded and then being offered for sale.. 09/04/2019

3.6 mbLg earthquake in Bullas No damage reported but a scare over breakfast in the north-west of Murcia! Various residents in and around Bullas in the north-west of the Region of Murcia were startled by an earthquake at 8.33 on Tuesday morning, although fortunately no damage.. 09/04/2019

Deficiences in Sabina Golf development to be rectified after ten years 645,000 euros to make good shortcomings in sewage and other infrastructures Ten years after receiving the keys to their homes, the residents of the Sabina Golf development in La Unión have learnt this week that the Town Hall is to invest approximately.. 09/04/2019

1.5 million euros for improvements on access road to Espacio Mediterráneo The roundabout at the entry to the Cabezo Baeza estate is to be modified The Ministry of Development has provisionally approved an investment of 1.56 million euros in improvements to the access to the Cabezo Baeza industrial estate and Espacio Mediterr.. 09/04/2019

Dramatic drainpipe escape bid during drugs raids in Murcia A man clambered up to the apartment above his before being arrested The Policía Nacional arrested 31 people in the La Fama and La Paz districts of Murcia last Wednesday in connection with drug dealing in the neighbourhood, bursting into eight.. 08/04/2019

Totana bee-keeping unit ready to tackle spring bee swarms Members of the public should leave swarming bees well alone The arrival of spring and the flowering of fruit trees brings an abundance of colour to the countryside of Murcia, but as nature adapts to the warmer weather there are also problems to be.. 04/04/2019

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

Why is a Camposol resident standing for election to Mazarrón council in May?Why would anyone want to enter the fraught world of politics instead of enjoying a peaceful retirement in the sun? Most ex-pats who choose to retire to the sun anticipate a peaceful retirement enjoying the many, many advantages of a life in Spain.. 25/01/2019

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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