MURCIA NEWS

Communities in Spain that require Covid passports this weekendHigh coronavirus figures have forced many communities in Spain to impose restrictions Millions of people are getting ready for the break this weekend that comes with the Constitution holiday, but the celebrations will be somewhat marred by the arrival.. 03/12/2021

Daily cases in Murcia near 500 in latest report: Covid update December 3One further death has been reported in the Region of Murcia as cases continue to rise Unfortunately, the number of daily Covid cases and, consequently, the incidence rate continue to increase in the Region of Murcia, and this rise has already having.. 03/12/2021

Murcia driver caught doing 194 kilometres per hour in a 100km zone near San JavierThe luxury car was pulled over between San Javier and Murcia The Guardia Civil stopped a Polish man who was driving a high-end luxury car at a staggering 194 km/h along the RM-19 highway between San Javier and Murcia, a stretch of road that has a.. 03/12/2021

Dog-walking activity to support animal charity in Mazarron: December 5The five-euro sign-up fee will be donated to the Aproama association in Mazarrón, Murcia The Town Hall in Mazarrón has collaborated with the animal association Aproama to organise a charity dog walking session in honour of the Patron.. 03/12/2021

Historic steam engine placed on Lorca roundaboutThe roundabout in Lorca, Murcia, now displays a 1920s train A historic train which dates back to the early 1920s has been placed on one of the main roundabouts in Lorca, highlighting the municipality’s rich history of locomotives.  .. 03/12/2021

Spain to appear before EU court for failure to protect Mar MenorSpain will have to give explanations in court for the insufficient measures taken to tackle pollution in the Mar Menor, among others Spain will be called to appear before the European Court of Justice for the lack of measures taken to protect its.. 03/12/2021

Business owners protest in Murcia over lack of Christmas lightsAuthorities in Murcia have been heavily criticised for the delay in erecting the Yuletide decorations Business owners in the city of Murcia will take to the streets on Thursday evening, December 2, in a show of solidarity against the local.. 02/12/2021

CaixaBank to close 58 branches in Murcia this weekThe bank will eliminate extra branches in the Region following the Bankia merger Following the merger with Bankia, CaixaBank will close 58 of its branches on Friday December 3. According to the company, those destined to lower the shutters for good.. 02/12/2021

La Manga locals fight and win to keep Cartagena bus routeThe line 20 bus will not be cancelled, as the Cartagena council previously proposed After the announcement that the Cartagena-La Manga (Pedruchillo) bus route was going to be cancelled, a group of local residents from La Manga del Mar Menor has been.. 02/12/2021

Murcia registers highest property price increase in SpainIn just one year, the Region of Murcia has registered a property price increase of almost 5% The Region of Murcia registered the largest property prize increase in Spain this November, increasing an incredible 2.75% since October and 4.9% since last.. 02/12/2021

Mazarrón tapas route underway: December 1 to 8The lucky winner of the prize draw will receive a two-night hotel stay in Archena, Region of Murcia The ‘La Purísima’ 2021 tapas route in Mazarrón is underway in the municipality once again, after the event started on Wednesday.. 02/12/2021

Murcia and Malaga to receive rescue flights repatriating tourists stuck in MoroccoChartered flights will bring home travellers who got trapped after the African country closed its borders due to Omicron After Morocco decided to close its airspace as a precautionary measure against the outbreak of the new Omicron variant of Covid.. 02/12/2021

New Dutch store Zeeman to open in CartagenaThe shop has been dubbed the Primark of Holland and this installation is the second in the Region of Murcia A new clothes, textiles and accessory shop, known as the Primark of Holland, is going to be opening in Cartagena from December 15; the second.. 02/12/2021

Aguilas animal refuge increases adoptions this yearSo far in 2021, over 200 animals have been rehomed in the municipality of Águilas, Murcia The animal refuge, Aguiproan, based in the municipality of Águilas has revealed that the number of pet adoptions continues to grow and, so far.. 02/12/2021

Murcia will go without giant Christmas tree this yearMurcia council named the increase in Covid cases as the main reason for the decision Despite having previously promised that the giant Christmas tree was going to be placed in the Plaza Circular as it is every year, Murcia city council has announced.. 02/12/2021

Region of Murcia once again spent less than promised on the Mar Menor in 2021This year, the regional government has only spent 12 million of the 50 million euros budgeted for saving the Mar Menor Over the course of 2021, the regional government of Murcia has reportedly only spent 12 million euros of the 50 million euros that.. 02/12/2021

700 Christmas trees will bring festive cheer to Murcia shopsThe city council presents Murcia traders’ association with hundreds of trees to decorate shops over the Christmas period Seven hundred fir trees will adorn shops in Murcia city as part of a Christmas campaign to attract locals and visitors.. 01/12/2021

Lorca Christmas lights to be turned on this Saturday: December 4Singer Gisele will also be giving a musical performance at the ceremony in Lorca, Murcia The Christmas lighting ceremony in the municipality of Lorca will take place this Saturday December 4, when a 20 metre Christmas tree is also going to be installed.. 01/12/2021

These are the shops open this bank holiday weekend in the Region of MurciaMost shopping centres, including Nueva Condomina in Murcia city and Espacio Mediterráneo in Cartagena, will be open all weekend With the upcoming bank holiday weekend in Spain, which stretches from Friday December 3 to Wednesday December 8.. 01/12/2021

Murcia solar plant becomes a refuge for endangered birdsEndesa’s Totana photovoltaic plant is committed to improving the environment A photovoltaic plant in the Murcian municipality of Totana has become a refuge for dozens of bird species, many of which are endangered, by providing an ecological.. 01/12/2021