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Roman tributes return to Cartagena The honorific pedestals will form part of the collection in a new museum dedicated to the Sanctuary of Isis and Roman Forum District Two honorific pedestals bearing inscriptions have been returned to Cartagena from the National Archaeological Museum.. 11/08/2020

Poison found on Mazarrón dog beach again The same thing happened last year during holiday season Residents and holidaymakers close to the dog-friendly beach of Playa de las Moreras in Bolnuevo, a few kilometres west of Puerto de Mazarrón, have been warning on social media this week.. 11/08/2020

No serious injuries in Mazarrón car accidentIn spite of the Hollywood-esque result of the accident, no serious injuries were sustained The accident took place in the Via Axial of the Puerto de Mazarrón with a single occupant in the vehicle. No further details about how the driver.. 11/08/2020

First Covid death in the Murcia region for over a month52 people recovered from the virus on Tuesday Images; Disinfectant spraying continues across the region in many municipalities as local authorities do their best to contain the virus and make daily living as safe as possible for residents and visitors.. 11/08/2020

Fire in the sierra de La Carrasquilla in Lorca covered 44 hectares Firemen worked through the night to extinguish the fire Firefighters from the Regional Fire Extinction and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) worked through the night on Monday to extinguish a forest fire in the La Carrasquilla mountain range, in Lorca... 11/08/2020

Fire at re-cycling plant in Jumilla controlled There were no injuries although the fire was spectacular Firefighters from the Murcia Region Fire Extinction and Rescue Consortium (CEIS) were called out to a fire at a recycling plant located in the Los Romerales de Jumilla industrial estate on.. 11/08/2020

Number of abandoned dogs in Spain has increased 25 percent since end of confinement In Spain around 138,000 pets are abandoned annually The number of abandoned pets since the end of confinement has increased by 25% compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Royal Canine Society of Spain (RSCE) . After.. 11/08/2020

Four months in jail for spitting on a policeman when asked to wear a mask Police in the Murcia municipality alone have issued over 2,000 mask-related fines since July 18th Image: Taken this morning. A dogwalker being fined for not wearing a mask in the Barrio del Carmen, one of the worst affected areas of Murcia city.. 11/08/2020

New ITV centre opens in Águilas Águilas has a new ITV Centre, which opened on Monday morning. The ITV is located in the Industrial Estate of the town, on a 3,000 square meter plot. Concessionary TÜV Rheinlandis a leading company in technical, security and certified.. 11/08/2020

Cases in Murcia rise to 1099 with 40 new positivesCovid PCR testing points are being installed in Lorca and Murcia City and day centres for the elderly closed The Region of Murcia is now in unchartered territory, having passed the maximum number of cases recorded during the main growth period.. 11/08/2020

Three Covid positives in Mazarrón fishing sector There have been 30 new cases in Mazarrón during the last week On Monday it was reported that the Covid situation in the Mazarrón municipality is easing slightly, with only 30 new cases of Covid detected in the last week. .. 10/08/2020

Local residents catch car thief in Puerto de Mazarrón Residents detained the man themselves at 05:00 and called police to come and collect him! A man acting suspiciously in the Puerto de Mazarrón was spotted by residents at 05:00 in the morning on Sunday morning, looking into parked cars in a.. 10/08/2020

The Perseids meteor shower will peak between the 10th and 12th AugustThere are lots of places throughout the Costa Cálida which are perfect for watching shooting stars! Meteorologists say that the best show will be on the 12th August this year, although the moon is very full, so watching in the early hours.. 10/08/2020

Latest Mar Menor water quality measurements show stability Turbidity and transparency have both improved considerably Image: Sunrise this morning over the Mar Menor: Los Alcázares tourism The latest water quality measurements for the Mar Menor show that in spite of the high temperatures.. 10/08/2020

Communal areas of Los Nietos yacht and sailing club closed due to Covid An employee of the club has tested positive so although the sailing facilities remain open, the club facilities have been closed Notice to the members and users of the Los Nietos Yacht Club: The President and the CNN Board of Directors.. 10/08/2020

190 new Covid cases in 2 days as Murcia reaches 1074 active cases Image 1; Traffic checks in Totana which remains in phase 1 This is the highest point yet reached since the pandemic began New cases in the Region of Murcia continue to rise and during the weekend two consecutive days with cases just under 100.. 09/08/2020

99 new cases take Murcia Covid total to 947 on Friday 7th AugustMolina de Segura Mayoress warns that the municipality may have to return to phase 1 and Covid wards are re-opened in outlying hospitals 38 of these new cases relate to the municipality of Murcia; 17 to Lorca; 15 to Cartagena; 8 to Puerto Lumbreras.. 07/08/2020

In spite of confinement Totana agriculturalists donate fruit for the needy Agriculturalists and co-operatives donated melons and watermelons to Cáritas de las Tres Avemarías During the last few days Totana farmers and cooperatives have delivered several shipments of fresh fruit, basically melons and.. 07/08/2020

Can crushers for Cartagena promote sustainability and support charity The canny initiative is a great example of clever publicity which also fulfils a social and environemntal róle Murcia brewery Estrella Levante is behind a “canny” initiative which is slowly unrolling along the coasts of the region.. 07/08/2020

Vigilance against further botellon drinking sessions in Cabo de Palos and La Manga The situation has been kept under control recently but on Tuesday newly arrived youngsters caused problems for police 41 new local police agents were sworn in last week at a ceremony at the El Batel Auditorium in Cartagena, their arrival timely.. 07/08/2020

Agricultural fire extinguished rapidly in Caravaca de la Cruz The burning of agricultural waste is prohibited at this time of year precisely for this reason Firefighters from the Consortium for Fire Fighting and Rescue of the Region of Murcia (CEIS), Environmental Agents and a forestry brigade made short work.. 06/08/2020

Active cases in Murcia region rise by 71 to 863 on Thursday 6th5 of the 6 patients in intensive care are under the age of 50 The general director of public health for the Region of Murcia, José Carlos Vicente, presented the Thursday Covid data for the Murcia Region, which took the number of active cases.. 06/08/2020

Major fortifications erected to protect turtle eggs in La Manga del Mar Menor 90 of the eggs have been transferred to a nest in a more secure area of the beach and 10 to an incubator in the regional wildlife recovery centre. The precious clutch of eggs laid by a turtle on a beach of La Manga del Mar Menor on 23rd July is.. 06/08/2020

It only took vandals 24 hours to destroy new fence around Mazarrón skatepark The council calls for “civismo” from the public Somebody has obviously got a major problem with the installation of fencing around the skatepark in the Polígono de la Charca in Mazarrón as only 24 hours after replacing the.. 06/08/2020

Protective fence around the Bolnuevo erosions completed following rain damageThe erosions were damaged on March 24th a few days after the Covid lockdown began in an episode of torrential rain Image; The completed protective fence This week the regional government has concluded works to protect the Gredas de Bolnuevo.. 06/08/2020

35 Murcian municipalities have reported Covid cases in the last 14 daysUlea is the only municipality to have never reported a single case The weekly study examining in depth the evolution of the covid virus in the Region of Murcia was published on Wednesday evening and clearly shows that the virus is extending right across.. 06/08/2020

Shop against the clock in San Pedro del Pinatar Round 2 Win 1,500 euros to spend in 2 hours There’s no doubt that local businesses need support following the recent Covid lockdowns and low visitor numbers this summer, so there are several shopping promotions on offer around the region right now.. 06/08/2020

Training programme for unemployed focuses on welding and installation of solar panelsTwo key areas considered to be development areas for the region as solar panel installations become increasingly big business here in Murcia The ADLE employment services are offering two courses for the unemployed to retrain with new skills relevant.. 06/08/2020

Los Alcázares postal worker caught throwing letters in the bin A member of the public spotted the postal delivery employee emptying the contents of her topbox into a bin and called the police A postal delivery worker from the Los Alcázares Post Office will face criminal charges after being seen throwing.. 06/08/2020

797 Covid cases in Murcia Region on Wednesday as 65 are added to totalThree of the four patients in critical condition tonight are under 45 years of age and a baby is also ill with Covid. Image: Spraying is intensified in Puerto Lumbreras following a new outbreak The sudden rise in new cases recently continues.. 05/08/2020

Alhama de Murcia temporarily closes supermarket after worker tests Covid positiveThere are 2 active cases in the municipality The supermarket Spar Rubio, located in calle Conde de Elda of Alhama de Murca, took the decision to temporarily close following a positive Covid test in an employee on Tuesday. The contagion is.. 05/08/2020

Totana to remain in confinement for a further week On Wednesday morning a meeting of the Covid Monitoring Commission for the Murcia Region reviewed data gathered during the last 3 days and decided that Totana should remain in phase 1 in order to continue limiting the spread of the virus within the municipality.. 05/08/2020

Unemployment rises in Murcia during July; national totals fallMurcia is one of only 3 regions of Spain where unemployment increased; everywhere else it fell Image: Fruit processing plant in Totana. Archive. July was not a good month for employment in the Region of Murcia, in spite of businesses re-opening.. 05/08/2020

Murcia cut flower sector lost an estimated 23 million euros to the Covid crisisThe regional Government is seeking aid for the sector from the national Government Murcia is the sixth largest producer and exporter in the cut flower and pot plant sector in terms of sales by province, with almost 20 million euros of export sales.. 05/08/2020

Murcia region preparing ten new campsites for motorhomesThe region has finally woken up to the huge potential of motorhomes and caravans, particularly during the low season The topic of motorhomes is one which immediately sets hackles rising in some corners of the Costa Cálida, where an avalanche.. 05/08/2020

Amazon logistics centre next to Corvera airport nears completion 300 direct and indirect jobs are promised for the opening of this new logistics centre Regional TV has reported that the new Amazon logistical plant in the “Parque Logístico del Sureste”, alongside the Region of Murcia International.. 05/08/2020

Aena seeking 2.5 million in compensation for Corvera airport lossesTraffic in the Aena network collapsed during the Covid crisis Image: The day the airport opened.... Ever since the Covid lockdown began on March 14th and the skies over Spain emptied as thousands of flights were cancelled and borders closed.. 04/08/2020

Consternation as Jet2 cancels flights to Corvera airport Flights into Alicante airport are continuing Dozens of readers have reported receiving messages from Jet2 on Tuesday announcing that the airline has cancelled their flights and those attempting to rebook for another date later this year are being.. 04/08/2020

Mazarrón installs Punto Covid as cases rise to 65 The majority of cases are focused around agricultural company Susaña Mazarrón council will be opening a dedicated “Covid point” in the Health Centre of Mazarrón town from 5pm Tuesday evening onwards, as part of measures.. 04/08/2020

Reforestation plan to minimize runoff in the Mar MenorThe regional Government is seeking state support to re-landscape the agricultural exclusion zone around the Mar Menor At the moment the Mar Menor has been holding its own against the algal growth which threatened to overwhelm it earlier this spring.. 04/08/2020

Firemen the only way to extract the leg of this lady in Santiago de la Ribera Somehow the lady concerned had managed to get her leg trapped between two metal plates Emergency Services are called to deal with a wide range of incidents in the course of a working week, but this has to be one of the most unusual! The lady.. 04/08/2020

Break-outs and further boatloads; irregular migrants continue challenging efforts to contain CovidOver 40 of the economic migrants who have reached the Murcian coastline in pateras during the last 10 days have tested positive for Covid and the authorities are struggling to enforce a 14 day quarantine for their travelling companions. During.. 03/08/2020

Helicopter rescues injured walker in Blanca Rescuers suspect a fracture of the leg or ankle Just before lunchtime on Monday, the 112 Emergency Rescue Services were called out to assist a walker in a mountainous area of the Carretera de la Estación, in picturesque Blanca (heart of the.. 03/08/2020

Free parking times for blue ORA parking in Murcia and Cartagena during AugustIn Murcia City ORA parking is free throughout August, but in Cartagena parking must be paid for in the mornings. During August it’s customary for the blue managed parking zones in the cities of the region to be free of charge for either all.. 03/08/2020

Boss of illegal agricultural worker who died from heatstroke faces criminal investigation Image: Archive. Agricultural workers picking watermelons in the full summer sun. The 42 year-old Nicaraguan man was dumped outside a health centre on Friday afternoon and died shortly afterwards Cases like this spotlight the abuses within the.. 03/08/2020

Los Alcázares awards diplomas for the peques who stayed at home during lockdown The younger generation faced particular challenges during lockdown and the council is awarding a special diploma in recognition of their great efforts Lockdown has been a strange experience for all of us, impacting on different sectors of the population.. 03/08/2020

Bittersweet delivery of much-needed vehicle for MABS Cancer FoundationThis volunteer-run charity provides support for cancer patients right through the year and across the region. MABS provides a superb respite facility for cancer patients and their carers in the Murcia region, run entirely by volunteers and funded.. 03/08/2020

Blanca and Abarán close river bathing zones to avoid crowding The River Segura is popular with bathers during the hot summer weather This does NOT apply to businesses working on river rafting experiences or kayaking excursions The town halls of both Blanca and Abarán have taken the decisió.. 25/07/2020

New rules for Murcia Region; no karaoke, no dancing and no drinking inside after 10:00 The latest legislation published by the Murcia regional government is designed to prevent the spread of Covid via nocturnal leisure venues This is valid for one month from 21st July. This summer is complicated due to the presence of the Covid.. 22/07/2020

Tourism versus ecology; jellyfish nets go down in the Mar MenorScientists say the nets encourage algal growth and stop water movement. Summer 2020 is complicated and this summer the installation of bathing nets to protect swimmers on Mar Menor beaches from jellyfish stings is creating controversy as the scientific.. 21/07/2020

Scotland removes quarantine restriction for travellers from Spain People who travel to Scotland from Spain will no longer have to go into quarantine for 14 days on arrival. As promised, the Scottish Government has reviewed the countries included within its “air bridge” scheme and will now allow travellers.. 21/07/2020

Bus service from Corvera airport to Murcia City bus station resumes 21st July How to book on the Interbus route from the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera to Murcia City Due to the limited number of flights through the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera this summer because of the Covid.. 20/07/2020

Masks must be worn in public areas when travelling to Spain A few helpful hints for visitors travelling to Spain this summer and concerned about Covid regulations here Updated 18th July due to changing info about masks. Although Spain is open for tourist visitors this summer, there is no escaping the.. 15/07/2020

Free bus service to San Pedro del Pinatar Mediterranean beaches There is parking for 250 vehicles in a carpark area from which the bus runs down to the beaches This year there are well-documented issues with algal growth in parts of the Mar Menor and although the beaches themselves are in excellent condition.. 10/07/2020

Three-month extension for ITVs expiring between June 21st and August 31st There is a backlog of some 5 million vehicles which ITV centres have to wade through On Tuesday the Council of Ministers approved a three-month extension for the validity of Technical Inspection of Vehicles certificates (ITV) that expire between.. 09/07/2020

Ferry resumes between Santiago de la Ribera - La Manga del Mar Menor The ferry has been closed since March due to the Covid virus Although several of the normal boat trip operators in the Mar Menor and Mazarrón have cancelled services this year the regular ferry connecting the Puerto Tomás Maestre of.. 06/07/2020

From 1st July travellers to Spain must fill out a Passenger Location Card prior to arrivalAena has contracted 650 further personnel to ensure traveller safety in Spanish airports The Official State Gazette (BOE), has today (1st July) published details of the system of checks on international passengers which will be applied in Spanish.. 01/07/2020

New DGT drones can automatically issue fines; this country cannot bear any more deaths says DGT15 camouflaged vans join the DGT traffic armoury for this summer and three of the new drones can automaticallty issue fines in the same way as a speed camera Normally the first weekend in July sees a massive movement of families from the cities of.. 30/06/2020

Covid safety advice for Ryanair passengers from 1st JulyFrom Wednesday around 1,000 flights daily will resume with new safety measures in place Ryanair Reminds Passengers Of New Health Measures As It Prepares Big Ramp-Up Of Flights From 1st July Ryanair has called on its customers to follow.. 30/06/2020

Outdoor public swimming pools will open in 11 districts of the Murcia municipality this year These are in Corvera, Murcia Parque, El Palmar, Puente Tocinos, Rincón de Seca, La Ñora, Aljucer, Sangonera la Verde, Sangonera la Seca, El Raal and Alquerías. The municipal summer swimming pool season will start next Tuesday.. 25/06/2020

Five long weekends in the Murcia bank holidays calendar for 2021 In total, there are fourteen set holidays in the Region of Murcia In 2021 there will be five “puentes” or weekends preceded or followed by a bank holiday, giving workers the chance to enjoy a long weekend. In addition to.. 18/06/2020

Terra Natura Murcia waterpark opens with extended hours Pre-booking via the internet is highly recommended as capacity has been reduced in order to guarantee social distancing On Monday the Terra Natura Murcia wildlife park opened its waterpark for the summer, opening daily from 11:00 to 20:00. .. 15/06/2020

1st June: Cooking points in Sierra Espuña close as summer fire risk increases As a temporary measure the picnic areas have been cordoned off completely due to the impossibility of disinfecting them NB: The regional fire service put out a note this morning reminding the public that the BBQs were closed and thenm later in the.. 01/06/2020

Post office opening times limited to 3 hours in the morning throughout Spain Minimal services are being offered for the duration of the coronavirus crisis The 2,500 offices of Correos, the Spanish post office, are to open for only three hours a day and the number of staff on duty is to be reduced for as long as the coronavirus.. 20/03/2020

Spain approves 20 billion euro package of economic measures to prevent the destruction of employmentCredit is made available to businesses to improve liquidity and temporary redundancies are given greater flexibility The Spanish cabinet has approved a second package of economic measures designed to cushion the impact of coronavirus on the businesses.. 17/03/2020

URGENT APPEAL from Andreas Animal Rescue as coronacrisis deepens81 donkeys and 37 dogs need food now The media is full of news about how the coronacrisis is going to affect our bank balances, the long-term economic effects for business, how much our pensions are going to devalue, how many people will die, but.. 17/03/2020

ERTE temporary redundancy schemes and how they affect businesses and the workforce ERTEs are likely to affect millions of employees in Spain during a prolonged coronavirus crisis As it becomes ever clearer that the coronavirus crisis in Spain and the strict measures imposed by the national government to protect the population are.. 17/03/2020

Spanish government orders total lockdown of Spain as State of Emergency is ratifiedFrom 08:00 on Monday morning movement will be restricted across Spain and all but necessary businesses closed From 08:00 on Monday morning the Spanish government has ordered a total lockdown of Spain to restrict the spread of coronavirus. .. 14/03/2020

Coronavirus case totals in Murcia and Spain - official measures in place to combat the epidemic The latest updates according to official sources throughout Spain NOTE: This page will be updated as new information becomes available The latest information regarding the number of coronavirus cases detected in Spain, the number of fatalities and..

Coronavirus, the facts – and a list of WHO myth-busters Recommended precautions to reduce the risk of infection include frequent hand washing but not the use of facemasks The Covid-19 coronavirus which is rapidly spreading from China, where the current outbreak began, to all parts of the world, and while.. 02/03/2020

Donald Trump amongst the bling at Águilas Carnival 2020Glitter is back on the menu in Águilas this year As normal, the Carnival peñas in Águilas put on a fabulous display for 2020, with a completely new set of costumes and dance routines. Last year costumes generally.. 25/02/2020

Get your dog vaccinated against Leishmaniasis if you live in Spain No fully effective vaccine has been developed but jabs are a sound investment in your dog’s health The hazards to the health of pet dogs are rather different in Mediterranean coastal areas of Spain from those which are common in northern Europe.. 19/02/2020

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar Menor The problems faced by the Mar Menor are caused by a complex combination of factors, making easy solutions equally difficult to find Anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida will be.. 31/01/2020

Public and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia 2020 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2020! National, regional and 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.. 08/01/2020

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

Video Gota Fría September 2019 Los Alcazares debris and cars washed up against bridge Ramblas flow downhill and disgorge into the sea or Mar Menor. This video shows the after effects of the volume of water pouring down into Los Alcázares. See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 14/09/2019

Video Murcia Gota Fria 2019. Waste, plastics and agricultural debris washed into the Mar Menor. Millions of litres of water flowed down into the Mediterranean and Mar Menor from inland areas of the region during the Gota Fría, gathering agricultural materials, mud and debris as they went. Although huge quantities of mud and debris.. 14/09/2019

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

Bus routes and taxi information from Corvera airport 2020 Last updated July 1st 2020: PLEASE NOTE; BUS SERVICE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport.. 10/04/2019

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

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

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

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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