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400 emergency workers still clearing up after the gota fría 85 people were still unable to return to their homes in Murcia on Tuesday Six days after the rain heralding the arrival of last week’s gota fría storm began to fall in the Region of Murcia the 112 emergency services call centre is reporting.. 18/09/2019

Two injured in head-on collision in Mazarrón The crash occurred on the RM-332 road between Mazarrón and Cañada Gallego Two people were injured on Tuesday, one of them seriously, in a head-on collision between two cars on the RM-332 road between Mazarrón and Cañada.. 18/09/2019

15 migrants intercepted off the coast of Águilas and Cartagena 4 Africans made it ashore in Águilas before being apprehended Calmer conditions have now returned to the western Mediterranean following the destructive “gota fría” storm which hit south-eastern Spain at the end of last.. 18/09/2019

Molina de Segura moves on after the flood with the Romería of the Virgen de la Consolación The town was the first to be hit by the recent Gota Fría rains Just days ago Molina de Segura was the first municipality to be hit by the Gota Fría storms, receiving more than 200mm of rain in just a few hours and converting the town.. 17/09/2019

25 million euros to repair flood damage on the Murcia regional road network Five days after the rain arrived 11 roads still remain closed Efforts are now well under way to estimate the cost of repairing the damage done by the gota fría storms of the last few days in the Region of Murcia, and the latest figure provided.. 17/09/2019

Livestock and other animals lost to Gota Fría floodingFarmers count the cost as the floodwater recedes, pets also lost As people all over the Region of Murcia begin to count the cost of the dramatic “gota fría” storm which hit the south-east of Spain late last week farmers in.. 17/09/2019

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

Insurance claims expected to reach 190 million euros after gota fría flooding Initial estimates could increase as the floodwater continues to recede in Murcia and Alicante As attempts begin to evaluate the damage caused by the massive “gota fría” storm which hit Murcia and other parts of southern Spain between.. 17/09/2019

Minesweeper commander suspended from duty after running aground off La Manga Investigations continue into the cause of the incident after a C101 jet pilot crashed into the Mediterranean As is the custom in the Spanish navy when a vessel runs aground, the commander of the Turia, the minesweeper which ran aground off the coast.. 17/09/2019

Loose rocks removed from alongside panoramic lift in Cartagena after rainsThe Panoramic Lift and Civil War Air Raid Shelter are temporarily closed The Gota Fría has provoked multiple problems across the region and in Cartagena the torrential rains caused a number of rocks to split away from the rockface in calle.. 16/09/2019

72 tons of sodden furniture collected from Los Nietos and Los UrrutiasCartagena council operatives have been working in the worst affected areas to clear mud and soaking possessions from the streets Municipal services of the Ayuntamiento of Cartagena have been working to return order to the districts worst affected by.. 16/09/2019

Making insurance claims after the disastrous flooding in Murcia In a natural disaster like the gota fría storms claims are handled by a special government consortium If it is confirmed that the gota fría storm which hit south-eastern Spain between 12th and 15th September is officially designated.. 16/09/2019

Contact numbers for volunteers in the flood clean-up operation The Murcia government publishes more details of local volunteer forces The regional government of Murcia has published a list of contact numbers for those wishing to offer their help as volunteers in the clean-up operations taking place in the municipalities.. 16/09/2019

Molina de Segura and Ricote valley towns seek catastrophe status after gota fría flooding Parts of central and northern Murcia received a year’s rain in 36 hous Much attention in the Spanish press has been paid, and quite rightly so, to the plight of residents on the coast of the Mar Menor following the catastrophic flooding brought.. 16/09/2019

Los Nietos seafront in crisis following Gota FríaThe paseo is totally covered with debris and water has covered the remains of the beach. Following the Gota Fría of September 12th and an unprecedented volume of water falling in the inland municipality of Torre Pacheco and the campo de Cartagena.. 16/09/2019

16,000 passengers fewer at Corvera airport during August 2019 passenger numbers are down by over 100,000 following the move from San Javier as the dependence on UK flights continues That the opening of the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera in January 2019 coincided with a drop in passenger.. 16/09/2019

Flooding disaster in Torre Pacheco, Los Alcázares, Los Nietos and San Javier: how to help Hundreds of volunteers converge on the coast of the Mar Menor to offer help in the clear-up operation Charities open donation funds in Los Alcázares and Torre Pacheco One of the extraordinary aspects of disasters such as the huge gota fr.. 16/09/2019

Localized tap water warnings as infrastructure breakages affect the supply If tap water turns cloudy take the safe option and buy bottles As various important infrastructures in the Region of Murcia and the province of Alicante suffer the effects of the huge gota fría storm which flooded large areas of low-lying.. 16/09/2019

Scavengers warned not to eat dead tuna washed up on the shore of La Manga The tuna came from an offshore fish farm and were potentially unfit for human consumption One of the less expected consequences of the gota fría storm which hit the Region of Murcia on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of last week was the sudden.. 16/09/2019

Torre Pacheco volunteers out in force in Torre Pacheco; more neededThe town hall has set up an aid and info point in the outdoor swimming pool The town hall intends to seek classification as a catastrophe zone following 260mm of rain in the Gota Fría. The central urban area of Torre Pacheco was inundated.. 16/09/2019

Much of Murcia returns to normality after the devastating gota fría storm Back to school in most of the Region but no classes yet in the worst-hit areas After the catastrophic scenes of the last few days as a massive “gota fría” storm battered the Region of Murcia, bringing with it disastrous flooding.. 16/09/2019

Los Alcázares beaches disappear as Mar Menor rises Millions of litres of water have poured into the Mar Menor from the surrounding countryside A red stain spread into the lagoon as ramblas and waterways disgorged their mud-laden load into the lagoon, millions of litres of water carrying debris, mud.. 15/09/2019

Los Alcázares: Ground Zero of the Gota Fría Although not the municipality which received the most rain, Los Alcázares was one of the worst affected, Millions of litres of mud-laden rain flooding the streets of the old quarter of the town, as water poured off the fields from the agricultural.. 15/09/2019

Deluge of volunteers in Los Alcázares following the Gota FríaVolunteers from all over the region join the Military Emergencies Unit in the big clean-up Anyone wishing to volunteer should go along to the town hall where those requiring help are registering their requests and volunteers are being sent to the.. 15/09/2019

Repairs to the bank of the river Segura prevent further flooding in El RaalFood was distributed to stranded residents by the Military Emergencies Unit The Military Emergencies Unit has been busy evacuating residents stranded by the floods and handing out food supplies to the 400 residents cut off by the collapse of a.. 14/09/2019

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

Railway line between Balsicas and Torre Pacheco remains out of order The Gota Fría of September 12th caused major damage to the rail network These images show the condition of the railway line between Balsicas and Torre Pacheco following the Gota Fría which hit the Mediterranean coast on the night.. 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

Over 300mm in San Javier; Video Avenida del Mar Menor flooding Murcia Gota Fria 2019 See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 San Javier was one of the worst hit areas of the region Although all of the Mar Menor area was badly hit by the Gota Fría of 12th September, the San Javier municipality.. 13/09/2019

Murcia property sales hit 8-and-a-half-year high An increase of 7.2 per cent in July saw the Costa Cálida market at its busiest since 2011! The publication of the July property sales figures on Thursday by the government’s central statistics unit showed that the upward trend in the.. 13/09/2019

Video: El Mirador Flooding San Javier Murcia Gota Fria 2019The san Javier municipality was virtually cut off by 5am in the morning See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 San Javier was on the receiving end of over 300mm of rain during Thursday evening, and was also inundated.. 13/09/2019

Large hole appears in Murcia street following the rains The capital has received just under 200 litres per square metre Technicians of Murcia city council were called away from the preoccupying rise in the level of the River Segura to look at a huge hole which had appeared in the street in Avenida Juan.. 13/09/2019

The Sacred Fire of the Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas will be carried to Cartagena from Los Alcázares The route re-creates the one followed by the Roman general Scipio when he conquered Cartagena in 209 BC As the authorities in Cartagena finalize the details of this year’s Carthagineses y Romanos fiestas, which take place from 20th to 29th.. 13/09/2019

Rambla del Albujón breaks its banks and floods AP-7A brown stain of mud and debris has spread across the Mar Menor The Rambla del Albujón, which flows down into the Mar Menor carrying vast quantities of water run-off from the Campo de Cartagena has broken its banks and flooded the AP-7.. 13/09/2019

Los Alcazares Flooding; Gota Fria 12th September See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 Images from our readers: 13/09/2019

Video: water released from Santomera dam to prevent further flooding. Murcia Gota Fria The reservoir has gone from 7 per cent of capacity to almost full in under 48 hours See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 Having previously denied that the possibility existed earlier in the day, the CHS announced.. 13/09/2019

Mar Menor towns suffer the worst flooding as the gota fría storm recedes Severe flooding in Los Alcázares, Torre Pacheco, San Javier and other coastal towns The worst fears of residents on the coast of the Mar Menor proved well founded on Friday morning as they awoke – those of them who had managed to sleep.. 13/09/2019

Gota fría raises concerns of heavy metal contamination in the Campo de Cartagena and the Mar Menor Lead, cadmium and arsenic are washed away by runoff water in the Sierra Minera As the red alert throughout the Region of Murcia for violent storms and flooding as a “gota fría” storm arrives in the Costa Cálida on Thursday.. 13/09/2019

Fears for the Mar Menor as the gota fría storm brings more runoff water into the lagoon Activists warn that the lagoon is in danger as water quality deteriorates The torrential rain which flooded parts of the Costa Cálida during the “gota fría” storm on Thursday and Friday is feared likely to bring with it.. 13/09/2019

Video: Helicopter rescue of stranded homeowner as Rambla del Albujón bursts its banks The Rambla del Albujón, which flows down into the Mar Menor carrying vast quantities of water run-off from the Campo de Cartagena has broken its banks and flooded the AP-7, unable to cope with the unprecedented volumes of water brought by this.. 13/09/2019

Murcia president to seek declaration of a catastrophe zone throughout the Region Widespread flooding in most areas of Murcia in one of the heaviest gota fría storms for many years Fernando López Miras, the president of the regional government of Murcia, has announced that a request is to be made to the national.. 13/09/2019

Los Alcázares under water: Mayor requests help to evacuate stranded residents The gota fría hits the shore of the Mar Menor as the motorway disappears under floodwater Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcázares, has requested urgent help from all quarters to evacuate people from the municipality.. 13/09/2019

Corvera airport closed by flooding as gota fría storm continues in Murcia Access roads are flooded as the storm reaches historic proportions Aena have announced that due to the incidents caused by the extremely heavy rain brought to Murcia by the “gota fría” storm over the last 36 hours the Region of.. 13/09/2019

River Segura begins to burst its banks in Murcia Residents in low-lying areas of the countryside are advised to leave their homes The extreme gota fría storm which has hit the Region of Murcia over the last 24 hours has resulted in a historic increase in the level of the River Segura as.. 13/09/2019

Murcia-Alicante motorway closed by flooding Tajo-Segura water supply canal bursts its banks The damage and disruption caused by the gota fría storm in central and eastern parts of Murcia continues to increase, the latest news being that the A-7 motorway has been closed to traffic close.. 12/09/2019

Aemet warn that the worst is yet to come as the flood water rises across Murcia School closed again throughout the Region on Friday It is beginning to seem that the red alert warnings for torrential rain and flooding in the Region of Murcia on Thursday were fully justified, with 18 roads belonging to the regional network now.. 12/09/2019

Images of flooding in Abanilla 54 millimetres of rain so far on Thursday in Abanilla The authorities in Abanilla have published images of the disruption on the roads in and around the town, showing the disruption caused by the "gota fría" storm for which the.. 12/09/2019

Streets under water in Espinardo and Molina de Segura Mid-morning cloudbursts hit the north of the city of Murcia The mid-morning cloudburst to the north of the city of Murcia brought about the almost inevitable flooding in Molina de Segura and ESpinardo, from where the water always cascades down to.. 12/09/2019

Roads closed in and around the city of Murcia The local police report numerous closures in ramblas and tunnels around the regional capital Following the torrential rain which fell in and around the city of Murcia in the early hours of Thursday morning the Policía Local report that various.. 12/09/2019

Roads already closed as red alert for gota fría storms comes into force in Murcia The Costa Cálida is braced for torrential rain as the gota fría moves in from Valencia By the time dawn broke on Thursday 12th September the Region of Murcia was already on red alert for torrential rain and the likelihood of flooding.. 12/09/2019

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

Águilas forest park aims to adapt to climate change The forest park uses recycled water in an irrigation system to be run on solar power The Town Hall of Águilas has awarded the contract for the creation of a 30,000-square-metre “forest park” in which plants will be irrigated using.. 11/09/2019

Murcia government deficit is already 4 times over the limit set for 2019 The deficit reported at the end of July is the third highest among the 17 regions of Spain The data released by the Ministry of Hacienda this week show that during the first seven months of 2019 the regional government of Murcia was once again unable.. 11/09/2019

The old centre of Cartagena closes to traffic on 22nd September Various events in Cartagena for European Mobility Week In celebration of European Mobility Week between 16th and 22nd September the city of Cartagena is holding a series of activities designed to encourage people to use active means of transport.. 11/09/2019

Man arrested after stealing 9 tons of rosemary in Lorca The herb thief also faces charges of illegally employing Moroccan labourers The aromatic herb sector in Murcia generates 15 million euros of turnover per year! The “ROCA” rural crime wing of the Guardia Civil have arrested a man for.. 11/09/2019

Murcia farmers fear a lifting of drought status could threaten irrigation crops Reservoirs in the Segura basin are at only 21 per cent of capacity It may seem ironic when the Region of Murcia is bracing itself for what could prove to be an episode of extremely heavy rain between 11th and 14th September, but there has been growing.. 11/09/2019

Emergency services across Murcia braced for the arrival of the gota fría storm Fiestas and outdoor events are subject to cancellation or postponement throughout the Costa Cálida Gota fría storms are famously unpredictable and can change their course suddenly, but on this occasion all sources are in agreement that.. 11/09/2019

Residents protest against macro-pig farm construction just outside Lorca There are a million pigs in Lorca and residents say enough is enough! Residents of the rural El Consejero district a few kilometres north-east of the city of Lorca, on the RM-701 road which leads to La Parroquia and the Almería towns of V&.. 10/09/2019

Demolition of Civil War prison in Cartagena remains on hold The new owners of the prison of San Antón hope to partially demolish a symbol of the brutality of the Civil War The regional high court in Murcia has reiterated a decision made in May to suspend the proposed demolition of part of the old.. 10/09/2019

2,000-year-old Roman phallus amulet found by divers in Puerto de Mazarrón The amulet was discovered close to the wreck of the Phoenician boat at Playa de la Isla The wealth of archaeological items on the sea bed along the coastline of Mazarrón has been very much in the news in recent weeks due to specialists reaching.. 10/09/2019

Lorca Semana Santa brotherhood finds 133-year-old embroidered flag The emblematic standard had been lost but was found in an attic in Lorca The Paso Blanco, one of the two main groups which take part in the famous and spectacular Semana Santa processions every Easter Week in the city of Lorca, has confirmed that.. 10/09/2019

Experts recommend urgent removal of 2700-year-old Phoenician boat from the sea in Puerto de Mazarrón The wrecked trading vessel off Playa de la Isla should be excavated in the near future It is reported in regional newspaper La Verdad that the underwater archaeologists investigating the condition of the 2,700-year-old “Mazarrón II&rdquo.. 10/09/2019

Outbreak in Camposol of highly contagious canine cough! Owners are recommended to head for the vet at the first sign of infection Vets in the residential development of Camposol have issued a warning concerning a recent outbreak of what is commonly known in Spanish as “dog pound cough” (infectious.. 09/09/2019

Archena plans riverside walk on the bank of the Segura to the Balneario spa resort The proposed route runs from the historic iron bridge in the south-east of Archena Patricia Fernández, the Mayoress of Archena, has announced that she intends to travel to Madrid to see representatives of the national government in order to.. 09/09/2019

Ryanair cancels flights from Leeds to Corvera airport this autumn The airline blames the late delivery of its new Boeing MAX aircraft Image: taken at the opening of Corvera airport as the first flight from Ryanair landed. Readers have complained that winter flights run by the Ryanair operator between Leeds.. 06/09/2019

Two injured in the third Calasparra bull run of 2019 The third of six bull runs during the annual Feria and Fiestas in the north-west of Murcia The third of the bull runs which are held every year as part of the local Feria and Fiestas in Calasparra, in the north-west of Murcia, ended on Thursday morning.. 06/09/2019

Green light at last for government plans to protect the Mar Menor The governments of Spain and Murcia must now work together to implement the measures outlined After a couple of weeks in which the deterioration of the marine environment in the Mar Menor has once again become prominent in the news, the Ministry.. 06/09/2019

Tribute from the Patrulla Águila to the pilot who died when crashing off the coast of La Manga The funeral of Commander Paco Marín was held at the air force academy in San Javier on Thursday The funeral of 41-year-old Francisco Marín, the Spanish air force pilot who died on Monday 26th August when the C101 jet he was piloting.. 06/09/2019

Property price recovery gathers momentum in Murcia The latest increase in value in Murcia property is the sharpest since 2008! The latest government figures regarding the market price of housing in Spain were released on Friday morning, highlighting the staggered nature of the recovery which began.. 06/09/2019

Archaeologists return to the palace of the Wolf King near Murcia The Castillejo in Monteagudo is close to the castle of Ibn Mardanis and the emblematic statue of Christ As interest increases in and around the city of Murcia in the legacy left by the Moorish “Wolf King”, Ibn Mardanis, in the 12th century.. 05/09/2019

Scientists warn that the ecosystem of the Mar Menor is a long way from recovering A group of experts add fuel to the public debate over the marine environment of the lagoon There has been a great deal of argument and discussion in recent weeks over the current state of the marine environment in the Mar Menor, and further fuel.. 05/09/2019

More parking spaces being created at the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena Cheaper parking rates remain in force as efforts are made to reduce complaints Eight years after the opening of the Hospital Santa Lucía in the eastern outskirts of Cartagena the issue of car parking continues to be a contentious one, and.. 05/09/2019

Summer barbecue ban still in force in Sierra Espuña and other rural areas Totana Town Hall issues a reminder to members of the public visiting Sierra Espuña The Town Hall of Totana has issued a reminder to members of the public that a strict ban remains un place until the end of September on the lighting of fires.. 04/09/2019

Bickering continues over responsibility for harmful substances running into the Mar Menor The CHS points the finger of blame back at the Murcia government for halting the pumping of water out of the Rambla del Albujón The Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS), the administrative body in charge of water supply.. 04/09/2019

Sample taken for analysis from the 2700-year-old Phoenician shipwreck in Puerto de Mazarrón Archaelogists fear that the wreck may be deteriorating and will need to be lifted from the sea Work goes on just a few metres from the Playa de la Isla in Puerto de Mazarrón to assess the condition of the 2,700-year-old Phoenician shipwreck.. 04/09/2019

Mazarrón Town Hall cleans up 2,000-year-old Roman villa remains in El Alamillo The villa at the beach of El Alamillo was used to produce a fish sauce for export throughout the Roman Empire The Town Hall of Mazarrón has undertaken work to clean up the remains of a Roman villa which lie next to the beach of El Alamillo.. 04/09/2019

12 hours to put out the flames as another fire breaks out on the riverbank in Cieza Only 700 square metres of land affected as firefighters are kept busy in Cieza Flames consume Unfortunately the municipality of Cieza, in the north of the Region of Murcia, has been the scene of various wild fires over the last few months, and although.. 04/09/2019

Cieza arsonist arrested after starting 7 fires Rabbits and chickens were burnt as the man waged a vendetta against neighbours A 38-year-old man with a long criminal record has been detained by the Guardia Civil in Cieza in connection with seven fires which were started deliberately in the countryside.. 04/09/2019

Stranded minesweeper towed from La Manga to Cartagena The Turia ran aground while searching for the remains of the crashed fighter jet After just over a week stranded on the rocks in the shallow water around 400 metres off the Mediterranean coast of La Manga del Mar Menor the Spanish navy minesweeper.. 04/09/2019

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

Tickets on sale for the 2019-20 family concert cycle at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas de Murcia The hugely popular cycle of Sunday lunchtime concerts returns to the Murcia auditorium The program has been released for the 2019-20 season of Sunday lunchtime “family concerts” given by the Region of Murcia Symphony Orchestra at the.. 22/07/2019

Buses to and from Alhama de Murcia 2019 Routes to and from Murcia, Cartagena, Lorca, Mazarrón and Puerto de Mazarrón The bus timetables between Alhama de Murcia and other main locations in the Region of Murcia for the summer of 2019 are as follows: all of the following are..

Bus routes and taxi information from Corvera airport Last updated April 10th 2019. CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport: Click here for fully licensed airport parking.. 10/04/2019

Regional holidays for 2020 agreed Check which long weekends are in store for next year! This week the government of Murcia has confirmed the dates of the five regional holidays during 2020, and although there are no surprises this means that the official calendar for next year is.. 21/03/2019

Local and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia and Spain 2019 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2019! 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 great interest as people.. 02/01/2019

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

The long shadow of Alicante-Elche looms large over Corvera airport Fears over the viability of Corvera as the Spanish government continues to invest in growth at the airport in El Altet Mariano Rajoy, the president of the Spanish government, announced on Thursday that investment is to be made into improving the.. 05/02/2018

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

Changing to a Spanish driving licence: the law as it stands Do foreign residents in Spain need to take out a Spanish driving licence? This question is one which has been asked many times over the years, not least by those of us who have been fined for using an apparently valid UK licence and ordered to change.. 31/10/2014

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

New law: Traffic department laws relating to foreign registered vehicles Children under 16 must now wear cycle helmets, and children are not allowed in the front seat of a vehicle On 20th March 2014 the Spanish parliament passed its new law governing Traffic, Motor Vehicles and Road Safety, which contains a number of major.. 24/03/2014

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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