MURCIA NEWS

Alhama de Murcia residents organise collection for La Palma volcano victimsSupplies can be donated at the Civil Protection office in Alhama de Murcia The neighbourhood association in Los Dolores (Alhama de Murcia), in collaboration with Civil Protection Services in the municipality, has launched an initiative to collect.. 27/10/2021

Denim & Diamonds Bonfire Party in Mazarron: November 5Get all fired up on bonfire night with a glitzy-themed party at Mazarrón's Age Concern Social Centre Sadly, Age Concern Mazarrón has had to cancel its Halloween party "due to unforseen circumstances", but it's all systems.. 27/10/2021

Demand for luxury golf resort properties in Murcia skyrocketsIt seems buyers in the Region of Murcia are more interested in golf courses than city life Spanish and foreign buyers alike in the Region of Murcia are opting for increasingly luxurious properties, with the most in demand property profile being a.. 27/10/2021

Murcia Aquarium reopens to the public from October 27Tickets to the Aquarium in Murcia city cost just one euro The University of Murcia Aquarium is reopening to the public from this Wednesday October 27, after remaining closed for some time due to the coronavirus pandemic.   The Aquarium.. 27/10/2021

US news thinks La Palma volcano is in MurciaCBS News video falsely reported the Cumbre Vieja volcano was erupting in La Palma, Cartagena Yes, technically there are volcanoes in Murcia but they’re all long dormant… there’s certainly not a volcano erupting right now in Cartagena.. 27/10/2021

Three men arrested for stealing bluefin tuna to sell in San Pedro fishmongersSeveral bluefish tuna worth up to 175,000 were stolen from Portman Three men from Portman, in the municipality of La Unión, have been detained for allegedly raiding several Atlantic bluefin tuna farms and stealing around 175,000 euros-.. 27/10/2021

Murcia fights back against mosquitoes in cemeteries ahead of bank holiday weekendAdvice on how to stop Tiger Mosquitoes breeding: what can you do? The Councillor for Health and Digital Transformation of the City Council of Murcia, Esther Nevado, has visited this Monday the municipal cemetery Nuestro Padre Jesús, to present.. 27/10/2021

Cartagena medieval market to be replaced with urban market: November 19 to 21The famous 13th century market is usually held in Cartagena in November The local council in Cartagena have announced that the traditional medieval market usually held in November will not take place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. &.. 27/10/2021

Tourist-filled cruise ship spots dead body off Aguilas coastThe ‘Sky Princess’ ship was the first to spot the body found near Águilas in Murcia The body of a young woman was spotted off the coast of Águilas by a cruise ship on Tuesday October 26 and the authorities have launched an.. 27/10/2021

Aguilas museums open to visitors on November 1Visitors are welcome to visit any of the museums on offer in Águilas, Murcia, this bank holiday Monday Monday November 1 is a bank holiday across Spain and most shops and businesses will be closed, but fortunately the museums in Águilas.. 26/10/2021

Doggy Day in Los Alcázares: November 21The Murcia municipality's animal welfare department is staging a doggy walk with contest and obedience masterclass A fun day for all the family, including the four-legged furry members, is promised in Los Alcázares next month, with.. 26/10/2021

Where is the cheapest place to shop in Spain? The answer might surprise youThree areas in the south of Spain have been identified as the cheapest towns to do the food shopping Last month, the Spanish Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) revealed news of the cheapest supermarkets in Spain and told shoppers how they can.. 26/10/2021

GNK Golf Tour 2021 to take place at Murcia golf resortsThe golfing tour will be hosted at different Costa Cálida golf courses in Murcia Golfing fanatics in the Region of Murcia can enjoy this year’s GNK Golf Tour at three different resorts: La Torre Golf Resort, El Valle Golf Resort and Hacienda.. 26/10/2021

Los Alcazares and British Consul discuss implications of BrexitThe series of meetings held in the Murcia municipality aims to strengthen relationships   The Mayor of Los Alcázares and the Councillor for International Residents held a series of meetings on Thursday October 21 with the Consul and.. 26/10/2021

Where to find the cheapest petrol and fuel in MurciaThese are the top 10 places to buy diesel and unleaded petrol in Murcia Here’s a list of the 10 cheapest petrol stations to get the best deal on fuel prices in the Murcia region for both unleaded 95 and diesel.   With the price of.. 26/10/2021

British graffiti artist leaves his mark in MurciaThis will be the artist’s third mural in the Region of Murcia A British street artist, Dale Grimshaw, will be arriving in the Region of Murcia this Wednesday October 27 to begin painting a mural in Alcantarilla for the Hip-hop.. 26/10/2021

New direct bus connections between San Javier hospital and Mar Menor townsResidents in Los Alcázares, San Pedro and Torre Pacheco will have improved access to the San Javier hospital Several coastal municipalities in the Region of Murcia will soon have a direct public transport connection with the Los Arcos del Mar.. 26/10/2021

Flu jabs for over 70s in Murcia from November 2Residents in Murcia aged 70 and up will be receiving their flu jabs at the same time as the Covid booster vaccine Health services in the Region of Murcia have recently announced that over 70s will begin receiving their flu jabs from November 2, along.. 26/10/2021

Murcia Covid update October 25: 131 new cases over the weekendActive cases in the Region of Murcia have increased to 713 A total of 131 new Covid cases were reported over the weekend in the Region of Murcia; 62 on Friday, 43 on Saturday and 16 on Sunday, and though the number of cases has risen slightly, there.. 25/10/2021

Disciplinary action to be taken for the first time in Murcia bird electrocution caseThe individual responsible for the deaths of six eagle owls in the Region of Murcia will face criminal charges Unfortunately for many bird species in Spain, death by electrocution is not uncommon as many electrical companies and private landowners.. 25/10/2021