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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

More evidence of slowdown in Spanish property market as prices rise by just 4.7 per cent A sharp fall in the rate of appreciation of housing in the Region of Murcia Further evidence that the recovery of the Spanish property market may be experiencing a significant slowdown was provided on Thursday by the government’s central statistics.. 05/12/2019

Murcia snow plough fleet at the ready for the winter 10 snow ploughs are prepared to keep major roads open in the event of snow and ice The Region of Murcia is rightly preoccupied at present with the heavy rain which caused flooding on Tuesday in Los Alcázares and other towns close to the inland.. 04/12/2019

Clouds clearing gradually in Murcia as the gota fría recedes on Wednesday afternoon Blue skies expected to return to the Costa Cálida for the long holiday weekend After the heavy rain of Monday night and Tuesday brought flooding to towns on the coast of the Mar Menor all weather alerts have now been lifted in the Region of.. 04/12/2019

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

Worse gota fría flooding in Murcia was avoided on Tuesday by preparatory precautions Emergency services were mobilized and stormwater tanks emptied before the rain arrived As the heavy rain moves away from the Costa Cálida after the second “gota fría” storm of this autumn there will doubtless be some people.. 03/12/2019

124 millimetres of rain in Los Alcázares in 24 hours say the CHS The worst of the rain was around the Mar Menor with far less in the south-west of Murcia By midday on Tuesday it appeared that the worst of the second “gota fría” storm to hit Murcia in the autumn of 2019 was over, and Aemet published.. 03/12/2019

Rain alert downgraded to yellow as the gota fría storm eases off in Murcia Strong winds blow away the clouds after flooding in the Mar Menor area The State meteorological agency Aemet has reviewed the latest developments regarding the isolated high altitude depression which brought a “gota fría”.. 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

Flooding in the AP-7 motorway tunnel near San Pedro del Pinatar The second gota fría of the autumn disrupts road traffic in coastal areas of Murcia The second gota fría storm to hit the Region of Murcia this autumn has again led to flooding in the tunnel on the AP-7 motorway between San Pedro del.. 03/12/2019

List of roads closed as gota fría brings more flooding to the Campo de Cartagena The westbound carriageway of the San Javier-Murcia falls victim to the floodwater The heavy rain which fell during Monday night as another gota fría storm formed over the Mar Menor, bringing well over 100 millimetres of rain to Los Alcá.. 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

Orange gota fría storm alert extended to south-west Murcia on Tuesday Aemet update their weather warnings in the Costa Cálida for Monday and Tuesday As the expected “gota fría” storm continues to develop over south-western Spain and the Balearics the State meteorological agency Aemet has.. 02/12/2019

Yellow gota fría alert comes into force at 15.00 on Monday The worst of the rain is expected on Tuesday but central and southern Murcia are on yellow alert status earlier As another gota fría storm develops along the south-eastern coast of mainland Spain – albeit rather less severe than the.. 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

Orange alert in the Costa Cálida on Tuesday as another gota fría storm develops Warnings for up to 100 mm of rain in 12 hours in the Campo de Cartagena and Mazarrón area The Region of Murcia is once again facing the possibility of heavy rain as forecasters warn that an isolated high altitude depression is likely.. 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

Broken heart road signs in Águilas at anti-gender violence demonstration The Town Hall advocates education as the only solution to the problem of violence against women There were marches, demonstrations and gestures of solidarity all over Spain on Monday to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against.. 26/11/2019

Murcia Town Hall votes on new regulations to clamp down on unauthorized car park attendants The police will be allowed to fine the “gorrillas” up to 3,000 euros and relieve them of their takings The wheels of government turn slowly in Spain, but after a long gestation period it appears that the Town Hall in the city of Murcia.. 26/11/2019

Murcia government to repair gota fría storm damage on the RM-54 in Los Nietos The project is added to others in roads in Cartagena with a budget of 600,000 euros It is two and a half months since the Region of Murcia was hit by severe flooding as one of the heaviest “gota fría” storms in the last 50 years.. 26/11/2019

Murcia manga festival director stabbed by robbers Muggers stole cash takings from the 11th Murcia Manga festival Antonio Álvarez, the director of the Salón del Manga de Murcia event, an annual celebration of “manga” comics and Japanese culture, was stabbed in the early.. 26/11/2019

Government-funded compost containers offered by San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall Applications to receive one of the 23 containers available should be made by 9th December The Town Hall of San Pedro del Pinatar is embarking on a new phase of a pilot scheme with regard to community and domestic compost containers for use in shared.. 25/11/2019

Lorca police destroy 3,500 confiscated alcoholic drinks The drinks were confiscated during recent inspections at 24/7 shops in the municipality The Policía Local in Lorca have destroyed 3,500 alcoholic drinks which were confiscated after a series of inspections at 24/7 shops in the municipality.. 25/11/2019

Anti-pine processionary caterpillar treatment begins in Jumilla The processionary season has been beginning earlier and earlier in Murcia in recent years In recent years the date on which the first “processionary caterpillar” nests of the winter have appeared in pine trees throughout the Region of.. 25/11/2019

1.2 million euros for Cieza-Jumilla greenway project The path follows the trackbed of an old railway which closed down 50 years ago The regional government of Murcia is reported to be investing just under 1.2 million euros in the first phase of a new greenway project in the north of the Region, consisting.. 25/11/2019

Olives collected in Murcia parks to provide 8,000 litres of oil for charities 1,600 trees in the parks and gardens of Murcia will yield 30 to 40 tons of olives The many public parks and gardens in the city of Murcia contain over 1,600 olive trees, and unlike the decorative orange trees which bring colour to streets in the.. 25/11/2019

Urgent heavy metals clean-up on former zinc company land in Cartagena Contaminated soil and water have killed birds on plots of land just outside the city After years of campaigning by activists concerned about the presence of heavy metals in old mining deposits and industrial premises the regional government of Murcia.. 25/11/2019

5G telecommunications company EMITE opens new HQ in Fuente Álamo EMITE supplies technology to leading telecommunications companies throughout the world EMITE, a 5G communications technology spin-off company from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT), has opened a new headquarters in the technological.. 25/11/2019

1,500-euro fine cancelled for Murcia gym which used fingerprint ID admission procedure The policy is ruled not to have contravened data protection laws in Spain but the situation may now be different, experts warn Numerous eyebrows were raised in July 2018 when the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) imposed a 1,500-euro fine on.. 25/11/2019

Schoolchildren take over the Murcia regional parliament for a day Youngsters debate and pass a motion to protect the environment in their everyday lives Wednesday 20th November was International Children’s Rights Day and to mark the occasion the regional parliament building of Murcia, the Asamblea Regional.. 25/11/2019

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

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

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

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..

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

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

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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