MURCIA NEWS

Murcia Covid update October 15: 579 active cases in the RegionThe 7-day incidence rate in Murcia has increased slightly The Ministry of Health reported 59 new Covid cases in the Region of Murcia, more than double the number reported on Wednesday October 13, which was 26, but the slight rise in daily Covid figures.. 15/10/2021

Mazarron invests 3.7 million into Camposol urbanisationRepresentatives from Mazarrón council recently met with Camposol residents Mazarrón Town Hall met with the Camposol Residents’ Association (CRA) this Thursday October 14 to discuss the ongoing problems on the Camposol urbanisation.. 15/10/2021

Murcia property prices on the rise after Covid pandemicCartagena neighbourhood records third highest rise in Spain As electricity, petrol and gas prices rise across Spain following the pandemic, it comes as no surprise that property prices have increased as well, and recent data released by Idealista.. 15/10/2021

Drink-driving priest arrested in Alhama de MurciaPolice also detained a couple in Mazarrón, Murcia, for driving motorised scooters on the motorway Officers from the local police force in Alhama de Murcia have arrested a priest after he was found to be driving while under the influence. &.. 15/10/2021

Spanish central government excludes Mar Menor from 2022 budgetOver 340 million euros are being allocated for submarines in Cartagena, Murcia The recently released Budget plan for 2022 reveals that the national government has not allocated a single cent towards saving the Mar Menor, which is in an incredibly.. 14/10/2021

Amazon to open new logistic centre in MurciaThe enormous building is located in Corvera, 20km away from Murcia city The internet shopping giants are opening a new logistical centre in the Region of Murcia next Tuesday October 19, creating around 1,200 new job opportunities.   Located.. 14/10/2021

Artisanal, Commerce and Hospitality Fair in Totana: October 15, 16 and 17The Murcia municipality is offering free beer, concerts and workshops this weekend The Artisanal, Commerce and Hospitality Fair is scheduled for this weekend in the municipality of Totana, in south west Murcia, with food contests, free beer and lots.. 14/10/2021

Fourth and fifth earthquakes in Region of Murcia this weekFortuna, Murcia, registered a second and third earthquake on Wednesday The municipality of Fortuna, which recorded a 3.5-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday October 12, was rocked by two more seismic tremors this Wednesday, with only around 48 hours between.. 14/10/2021

Binter plans flights between Murcia Corvera and Gran Canaria from DecemberMurcia airport will soon be receiving three weekly flights from the airline The airline company Binter has announced that they will be increasing their flights between Murcia Corvera airport and Gran Canaria to three weekly routes starting on December.. 14/10/2021

Trampolin Hills fraudsters could be facing seven years in a Murcia jailThe developers conned around a dozen British buyers into unwittingly taking out a mortgage loan for their Murcia properties The two property promoters who stand accused of fraud charges for the Trampolín Hills development scandal, in which.. 14/10/2021

British soldier from Murcia hailed as hero by Spanish militaryThe Spanish-speaking soldier, who has lived in Murcia for around two decades, helped almost 200 refugees from Afghanistan escape to Spain A British soldier who was raised in Los Belones, Cartagena, has been hailed as a hero after helping to rescue.. 13/10/2021

9 out of 10 Murcia hotels were full this bank holiday weekendA return to form for Murcia’s tourist sector in the first long weekend after summer Hotels in the Region of Murcia were almost 90% full over this bank holiday weekend, in what is starting to look like a return to form for the region’s.. 13/10/2021

Animal Adoption Fair in Alhama de Murcia: October 16Several local animal organisations will be participating in the Alhama de Murcia fair The municipality of Alhama de Murcia (Region of Murcia) will be hosting the third annual Animal Adoption Fair this Saturday October 16 aiming to encourage adoption.. 13/10/2021

Activists mark 2-year anniversary of first load of dead fish in Mar MenorThe memorial service was staged to raise awareness of problems in the Mar Menor that have been dragging on for over two years now It has been two years since the first images emerged of tens of thousands of fish gasping and dying on the shores of.. 13/10/2021

Murcia firefighters raise 40,000 euros for children with cancerEmergency service workers from the Region of Murcia completed a 1,350 km trek to Santiago de Compostela to raise money for the Afacmur charity Firefighters from the Murcia Region Fire Extinction Consortium (CEIS) arrived at the Santiago de Compostela.. 13/10/2021

Bar and restaurant owners in Murcia criticise Covid restrictionsThe hospitality sector claims that Murcia is the most restrictive region in Spain Despite the regional government announcing more relaxed Covid restrictions from Wednesday October 13, including reinstating the use of bars and dance floors, the hospitality.. 13/10/2021

Violent fight erupts amongst San Javier youngstersAggressors used knives, stones, bottles and chairs to attack party-goers in San Javier, Murcia Five young people aged between 21 and 24 have been identified as the perpetrators of a violent fight at a rental property in San Javier on Sunday October.. 13/10/2021

Subterranean water in Murcia is the most nitrate-laden in EuropeSpanish subterranean water sources are amongst the most contaminated in Europe According to a report published by the European Commission (EC), the Region of Murcia was the most nitrate-contaminated area in Spain, and one of the worst affected in.. 12/10/2021

Free parking for Lorca Market on ThursdaysShoppers can park their car just yards away from the Lorca market (Murcia) starting this Thursday The Town Hall in Lorca has taken steps to make sure that locals, and visitors, can visit the weekly Thursday market as conveniently as possible.. 12/10/2021

Russian discount supermarket chain opens in San Javier, MurciaKnown as the ‘Russian Lidl’, this Mere store will be the first in the Region of Murcia Savvy shoppers in San Javier will soon be spoilt for choice as discount supermarket Mere is set to open its first store in the Region of Murcia between.. 12/10/2021