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Wave of rubbish bin fires in Torre PachecoBin men in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, extinguished six fires last weekend A wave of fires in container bins across the municipality of Torre Pacheco has prompted the local authorities to issue a series of warnings and recommendations about fire safety.. 25/01/2022

Alcantarilla mural by British graffiti artist nominated for prestigious award18 graffiti murals in Spain have been nominated for the “world’s best mural” title A mural painted by London artist Dale Grimshaw during the Hip-hop Culture and Art Festival in Murcia last October has been nominated as the.. 25/01/2022

Murcia launches tool to register Covid positive self-tests on national databaseThe new system will include asymptomatic patients in the Region of Murcia In an effort to ensure the accuracy of figures related to the coronavirus pandemic in the Region of Murcia, the regional health authorities have revealed that, as of Monday.. 25/01/2022

1 in 5 Murcianos have had coronavirus: Murcia Covid update January 25The sixth wave could finally be stabilising in the Region of Murcia as the number of active cases continues to drop The total number of positive Covid diagnosis in the Region since March 2020 has reached 300,660, around a fifth of the regional population.. 25/01/2022

Historic 370-year-old Murcia cross found at USA archaeological siteThe Spanish cross is thought to have been manufactured in Caravaca de la Cruz, Murcia An archaeological site in Maryland, USA, made a unique discovery recently when a 370-year-old Caravaca cross was found, despite the fact that there were no known.. 25/01/2022

Drunk driver overturns car in middle of Murcia streetThe female driver had crashed into a parked car and was later arrested by Murcia police A car accident in Murcia city left a vehicle overturned in the middle of the street after which police officers arrested the driver for tripling the legal alcohol.. 25/01/2022

Murcia hospital leads the way with artificial lung treatment for Covid patients50 extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatments have been carried out the Region of Murcia The Virgen de la Arrixaca hospital in Murcia city has established itself as a reference point for ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation) treatment in.. 24/01/2022

Murcia registers third largest rental price increase in SpainThe cost of renting a home in the Region of Murcia increased by 6.4% last year The price of renting a home in the Region of Murcia soared by 6.4% last year, reaching 7.17 euros/m2 per month in December.   This is the third highest.. 24/01/2022

Four radical jihadists arrested in Murcia and CadizAbundant extremist propaganda material has also been seized by the Spanish police Officers from the National Police in Spain have detained four men on suspicion of terrorism in the Region of Murcia and in the Andalusian province of Cádiz.. 24/01/2022

Scientists warn of serious problems in the Mar Menor this summerEurope has called on the central and regional government of Murcia to work together to reduce pollution The most precious natural gem in the Region of Murcia, the Mar Menor, is still a long way from receiving the investment and attention its rejuvenation.. 24/01/2022

Lowest number of daily cases in more than three weeks: Murcia Covid update January 24The incidence rate in the Region of Murcia has also gone down over the weekend The lowest daily figure recorded in the Region since January 2, combined with the WHO’s prediction that the sixth wave of coronavirus in Spain could be over soon.. 24/01/2022

Knife-wielding robber targets Alhama de Murcia petrol stationStaff from the Alhama de Murcia petrol station alerted the emergency services On Saturday night, January 22, a criminal wearing a motorbike helmet and a face covering robbed a petrol station in Alhama de Murcia at knife point.   The thief.. 24/01/2022

Fire in Torre Pacheco fruit warehouse rages for seven hoursThe company Hortonatura in Bálsicas, Murcia, was badly affected Firefighters and other emergency service workers extinguished a fire in a Torre Pacheco warehouse after seven hours fighting the blaze this Sunday January 23.   Several.. 24/01/2022

Covid testing points in Mazarron, Torre Pacheco, Fuente Alamo and more: January 24 to 30Residents in the Region of Murcia can get tested without a prior appointment this week The Murcian Health Service (SMS) has released the list of Covid testing points in the Region for the upcoming week, where residents who suspect that they may have.. 24/01/2022

Murcia is the third most polluted city in SpainMurcia City has reduced its nitrogen oxide emissions by 38%, but is still in the top 3 most polluted cities in the country After Marbella and A Coruña, Murcia is the third most polluted city in Spain, as measured in PM10 suspended.. 21/01/2022

30 per cent of Murcia pharmacy Covid tests in January were positiveMurcia chemists have carried out around 40,000 Covid tests so far Since pharmacies in the Region of Murcia began administering Covid tests, 6,150 positive cases have been detected, which represents around 15% of the 40,000 tests carried out by.. 21/01/2022

Murcia wants to attract off-season tourists with music festivalsThe Region of Murcia is promoting its growing music scene and the “festival experience” The regional president, Fernando López Miras, has presented a new brand called ‘Festivals in the Region of Murcia. More music’.. 21/01/2022

7-day incidence rate drops for third consecutive day: Murcia Covid update January 21A 31-year-old from the Region of Murcia has died from coronavirus Although the number of new Covid cases has remained stable and active cases are decreasing, the update today, Friday January 21, brought the unfortunate news that a further eight.. 21/01/2022

Cruel cockfighting ring dismantled in the Region of Murcia40 birds have been rescued from a Murcia warehouse A Guardia Civil investigation on Thursday January 20 led to the discovery of an illegal cockfight taking place in a warehouse in the Alquerías district of Murcia city.   Officers.. 21/01/2022

Murcia city Christmas lights still up in mid-JanuaryThe vice-Mayor of Murcia blames the delay on a “mistake” by the removal company and calls the blunder “insignificant” Back in December, outraged residents in Murcia city called for the city council to urgently install.. 21/01/2022