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Gota fría flood damage repairs progressing well on the water supply canal in Molina de Segura The CHS expect the reconstruction of the canal to be completed early in 2020 Work to repair the water distribution canal between Los Valientes and Campotéjar in Molina de Segura, which collapsed during the gota fría flooding in September.. 15/11/2019

13 million litres of water containing agricultural nutrients reach the Mar Menor every day The figure is quoted by the president of the Murcia government as he promises budget commitment to the lagoon Fernando López Miras, the president of the regional government of Murcia, promised on Thursday that the budget for 2020 will reflect.. 15/11/2019

Sea level to rise by 15 cm in Murcia in the next 9 years and 55 cm by the year 2100 Rising sea temperatures also forecast as the climate crisis gathers momentum In recent weeks the issue of the climate crisis and the environment has been in the spotlight in the Region of Murcia on account of the drastic deterioration in conditions.. 15/11/2019

Stunning images win young photographers’ competition in ÁguilasÁguilas sunsets from the sea were the subject of the competition A competition for young photographers in Águilas has been won by Sonia López for her shot showing the castle of San Juan silhouetted against the setting sun in the &.. 15/11/2019

Murcia government calculates gota fría flooding damage at 528 million euros The Region urges the national government to apply for EU Solidarity Funds Over two months after the disastrous flooding caused by the gota fria storm of mid-September in the Region of Murcia the worst of the damage has now been repaired, but the.. 15/11/2019

4,000 vaccinated against hepatitis A following outbreak in Cartagena The Murcia health service spends 120,000 euros on ensuring the outbreak is contained 21 people are now reported to have been infected Following the news last week that an outbreak of hepatitis A had been traced to the El Paso de los Elefantes.. 15/11/2019

New San Pedro del Pinatar Town Hall office opens in Lo Pagán Residents no longer have to travel to the Ayuntamiento for simple administrative procedures A new “Punto de Información Municipal”, in essence a branch office of the Town Hall of San Pedro del Pinatar, has opened in the public.. 15/11/2019

Jumilla wineries on month-long tour to consolidate exports to China and the Far East China and the Far East are already an important export market for the wines of Jumilla Various of the wine-producing and marketing concerns in Jumilla, where the Denomination of Origin label has grown considerably in prestige since it was created.. 14/11/2019

ITV roadworthiness testing centre opens in Alhama de Murcia The first ITV centre in Alhama is in the Las Salinas industrial estate The first ITV motor vehicle roadworthiness testing centre in Alhama, in the Las Salinas industrial estate, opened this week to offer its services mainly to residents in the town.. 14/11/2019

Disorientated Griffon vulture rescued by Puerto Lumbreras police The vulture strayed into an animal feeding shed in the Puerto Lumbreras countyside The Policía Local in Puerto Lumbreras were called out on Wednesday to the rural area of La Ermita after a caller reported that a bird of prey had entered a.. 14/11/2019

Killer whales off the coast of Cartagena! Exceptional sightings of four specimens near the docks of Escombreras In what is being described by naturalists as an “exceptional” event, observers on board a zodiac belonging to the Spanish navy dive centre and a boat from the Port.. 14/11/2019

LGTBi rainbow zebra crossings in Totana ruled legal by the Murcia courts The gesture caused protests against “gender indoctrination” from far right-wing groups When the Town Hall of Totana decided to paint zebra crossings in the colours of the rainbow as a gesture of support for the LGTBi community in 2018.. 14/11/2019

Almost all living organisms below 3 metres in the Mar Menor died in October The Spanish Oceanographic Institute blames agricultural activity and outlines the path to regenerating the lagoon A study by the Spanish Oceanographic Institute (IEO) into the episode of anoxia which affected the Mar Menor in October concludes that.. 14/11/2019

Over 28 per cent of homes sold in Murcia are bought by non-Spaniards The British account for 53 per cent of non-resident purchasers in the Costa Cálida A statistical study which has been published this week by the notaries of Spain finds that the number of homes bought by non-Spaniards fell in the first half.. 14/11/2019

Hespérides research ship sets sails form Cartagena on a 7-month mission to the Antarctic Support and supplies will be given to Spanish bases on Livingston Island and Deception Island The Spanish navy’s oceanographic research ship “Hespérides” set sail from Cartagena on Wednesday on its 25th annual campaign in.. 14/11/2019

120 furtive fishermen face fines after being caught in the act in La Manga The anglers were caught fishing in the Canal del Estacio between the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean A week-long series of inspections by the Guardia Civil and staff from the regional government of Murcia in the Canal del Estacio, between the Mar.. 13/11/2019

Mar Menor fishermen angered by claims that they are already casting their nets again Murcia government minister says the San Pedro fleet have voluntarily gone back out to sea The latest water quality data relating to the Mar Menor show a very slight improvement, with the amount of chlorophyll in the water having decreased minimally.. 13/11/2019

3,000 Murcia lorries caught up in Catalan separatist motorway blockades Fears that buyers in northern Europe could turn to suppliers in Italy and Greece if disruption continues The disruption caused by Catalan separatist agitators and demonstrators on the AP-7 motorway, which leads along the Mediterranean coast of Spain.. 13/11/2019

Torre Pacheco man arrested after thefts and burglaries in Balsicas and Los Alcázares The arrested stole a car and rammed it into the post office of Roldán A 21-year-old man of Moroccan nationality has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Torre Pacheco after a difficult investigation into 3 burglaries in Balsicas and Los Alc.. 13/11/2019

500 stowaways break into lorries heading to the UK from Murcia every year Some drivers are unwilling to travel to the UK for fear of being targeted by migrants This is proving to be a difficult week for many lorry drivers based in the Region of Murcia, with hundreds of them seriously delayed by the barricades set up by.. 13/11/2019

143,000 passengers fewer at Corvera airport so far this year than at San Javier in 2018 The October figures show a decrease of 23,000 on the same month last year Despite the great optimism at the opening of the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera in January 2019 the inauguration of the new infrastructure has coincided.. 13/11/2019

The average age of cars involved in fatal road accidents in Murcia is over 15 years A fifth of all vehicles on the road in Murcia are at least 20 years old Free check-ups offered this week in a campaign to increase awareness of the need for maintenance It is reported by the central government delegation to the Region of Murcia.. 13/11/2019

Livestock transport soars at the port of Cartagena The number of animals shipped to and from Cartagena is 25 times higher than in 2010 Of the many developments at the port of Cartagena in recent years, the most publicized of which has been the campaign to generate cruise ship tourism, perhaps the.. 13/11/2019

80 kilos of waste removed from the Mediterranean by volunteer divers in Cabo de Palos Beaches were cleaned by a land-based team while the divers took to coves of Cabo de Palos A group of volunteer divers belonging to the Federación de Actividades Subacuáticas de la Región de Murcia met on Saturday in Cabo de Palos.. 12/11/2019

16 shopping days on Sundays and public holidays in Murcia in 2020 Other regions in Spain already allow unlimited Sunday opening It has been decided by the regional government of Murcia that in 2020 the number of Sundays and public holidays on which shops will be allowed to open will remain at 16. According.. 12/11/2019

Far right wing party takes Torre Pacheco by storm in general election voting Vox polled over 38 per cent of the votes in Torre Pacheco, where a third of the population are immigrants As the dust settles after the Spanish general election on Sunday, when far right wing party Vox received more votes in the Region of Murcia.. 12/11/2019

Lorca residents could take macro-pig farm protest to the European Court of Human Rights There are a million pigs in Lorca and residents of El Consejero say enough is enough! The residents of the El Consejero rural district in the municipality of Lorca are prepared to take their case against a proposed macro-pig farm to the European.. 12/11/2019

September property sales in Murcia rose by 3 per cent and almost reached an 8 1/2 year high The increase in Murcia was one of only two in the 17 regions of Spain This Tuesday saw the publication by the government’s central statistics unit of the residential property sales data for September 2019, showing that the number of transactions.. 12/11/2019

45 per cent share of Jumilla wine company acquired by Chinese group Davidwine exports 350,000 bottles of Jumilla Wine to the Far East every year The company Davidwine, which sells 350,000 bottles of locally produced wine from Jumilla a year, most of them in China and the Far East, has been partly acquired by the.. 12/11/2019

Murcia tourism authorities explore the possibility of Corvera-Iceland flights! Talks with Icelandair were held at the World Travel Market event in London The regional government of Murcia reports that during the World Travel Market event last week at the ExCel centre in London a total of 45 meetings were held as efforts continue.. 12/11/2019

Amazon to open logistical centre alongside Corvera airport The online sales and distribution giant will be contracting staff in Murcia shortly The online sales and distribution giant Amazon has confirmed reports in the regional press that it is to open a logistical centre in the Parque del Sureste industrial.. 12/11/2019

Woman dies in Santiago de la Ribera after inhaling barbecue fumes A children’s birthday party ends in tragedy in the municipality of San Javier A 36-year-old woman died in Santiago de la Ribera on Saturday night after inhaling the smoke from the remains of a barbecue which had been in use at her daughter&.. 11/11/2019

Work begins on final stretch of new inland Murcia-Valencia motorway The new route will shorten the road journey to Valencia by almost 50 kilometres After many years the project to create an alternative motorway route between the cities of Murcia and Valencia, following an inland route rather than the Mediterranean.. 11/11/2019

Murcia becomes a bastion of the far right wing Vox polled more votes in Murcia than any other party in the general election on Sunday One of the most significant aspects of the general election results on Sunday in Spain was the growth of support for the far right wing party Vox, and nowhere.. 11/11/2019

Aquarium arks for seahorses and fan mussels facing possible extinction in the Mar Menor The Murcia government announces 8 emergency measures at a cost of 8.25 million euros The regional government of Murcia announced on Thursday that it has approved a budget of 8.25 million euros to finance eight “urgent measures” to protect.. 08/11/2019

12 victims in hepatitis outbreak at Cartagena restaurant 9 admitted to hospital but all responding well to treatment The El Paso de los Elefantes restaurant in Plaza Doña Juana la Loca in Cartagena has been forced to close temporarily this week after an outbreak of hepatitis A which has left 12.. 08/11/2019

Murcia fruit trees in spring blossom as warm October weather misleads them Growers in parts of Blanca and Cieza fear there will be no fruit to pick next year The unusually warm early autumn in the Region of Murcia, where as recently as a week ago temperatures were still reaching 29 or 30 degrees in central areas for Halloween.. 08/11/2019

Ryanair reduces Corvera-Mallorca flights for summer 2020 Two flights a week to and from Palma de Mallorca between late March and October The winter flight schedules have only just come into operation at airports throughout Europe but already the airlines are planning their routes and timetables for the.. 08/11/2019

Politicians commit to saving the Mar Menor as campaigning ends for the general election� The leaders of the PSOE and PP parties were both in the Region of Murcia on Thursday On the penultimate day of campaigning prior to the general election in Spain on Sunday 10th November – Saturday, in theory at least, is a “day of reflection.. 08/11/2019

Woman arrested after 4 burglaries and thefts in Puerto de Mazarrón The burglar was found hiding under a bed in the property she last targeted A 38-year-old woman has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Puerto de Mazarrón in connection with at least four robberies, including burglaries and thefts from motor.. 07/11/2019

High-rise construction projects at odds with the ban on new developments around the Mar Menor Various projects threaten to test the resolve of the Murcia government in halting construction activity After the regional government announced last week that all construction projects along the coastline of the Mar Menor are to be halted there has.. 07/11/2019

Murcia government set to exceed its deficit limit by 14 times in 2019 Town Halls in Spain are reported to take between 4 and 582 days to pay expenses incurred! As the end of 2019 approaches a study produced by the Foundation of Applied Economics (FEDEA) forecasts that the deficit for the year of the regional government.. 07/11/2019

Costas identify 18 unauthorized locations where water runs off into the Mar Menor Further studies will be made to determine whether the pipes must be sealed As the regional and national governments and other administrative bodies strengthen their efforts to be seen to be taking action to prevent any further deterioration in the.. 07/11/2019

Two men charged with 24 burglaries in Los Urrutias Investigations began in the summer after a rush of thefts at unoccupied properties Two young men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil following an investigation into numerous burglaries in Los Urrutias, on the coast of the Mar Menor in the municipality.. 06/11/2019

Two arrested in Mazarrón after shooting dogs with pellet guns A third dog has been missing since the attack in the countryside of Mazarrón Two men have been placed under investigation by the Guardia Civil after they were found to have fired shots at three dogs in Mazarrón, and face potential charges.. 06/11/2019

Águilas schoolchildren learn about the value of compost Organic waste recycling is taken seriously at the schools of Águilas During the 2019/20 academic year all public schools in the municipality of Águilas are being equipped with compost bins as part of a campaign to make pupils aware.. 06/11/2019

First baby loggerhead turtles in over 100 years in Murcia doing well in San Pedro del Pinatar The young turtles will be re-released next year at the Calblanque beach where they hatched Eleven of the baby loggerhead sea turtles which hatched during September from eggs laid on the beach of Cala Arturo in the regional park of Calblanque are.. 06/11/2019

Bitter Mar Menor fishermen stage protest outside regional government buildings The fishermen demand solutions to the crisis in the Mar Menor The members of the fishermen’s guild in San Pedro del Pinatar, most of whom usually cast their nets in the Mar Menor after setting sail from the harbour of Lo Pagán, are staging.. 06/11/2019

Naturalists purchase part of the salt flats of Marchamalo The aim is to re-activate salt production and preserve the habitat of birds and the Spanish toothcarp In recent months it has been hard to find any positive news regarding the natural environment in and around the Mar Menor, with the condition of.. 06/11/2019

Mazarrón bin burner strikes againSomebody thinks it's funny to destroy public facilities The Mazarrón bin burner has struck again! In July the municipality of Mazarrón was plagued by a bin burner who destroyed five sets of bins and recycling containers in.. 06/11/2019

The Food Co.opens in Puerto de Mazarrón as Tesco products reach the Region of MurciaEnthusiasm for Tesco branded products shows there’s no taste like home! The new Food Co. store in the Puerto de Mazarrón opened on Tuesday 5th November at 11:00 as promised, the aisles absolutely packed with shoppers who had come along.. 05/11/2019

Los Alcázares Mayor presents flood prevention project in Madrid Mario Pérez Cervera met the Secretary of State for the Environment on Monday Following the worst “gota fría” storm for 50 years in Murcia in the middle of September Mario Pérez Cervera, the Mayor of Los Alcá.. 05/11/2019

Unauthorized irrigation farming reported on 989 hectares in the Campo de Cartagena The land will be restored to non-irrigation farming or none at all Amid the calls for action to protect the marine environment of the Mar Menor by changing agricultural practices in the Campo de Cartagena, on Monday the regional government of Murcia.. 05/11/2019

Pumping system repaired and ready to prevent contaminated water reaching the Mar Menor The system will be fully operational only when farmers request to use the diverted water Ever since the worst “gota fría” storm for 50 years caused widespread flooding in mid-September and the runoff of up to 1,000 tons of harmful.. 05/11/2019

46 million euros to repair gota fría storm damage on major water infrastructures The CHS repairs dams, reservoirs and river banks after the heaviest storm in Murcia for 50 years It is now almost two months since the Region of Murcia was hit by widespread flooding in what has been described as the worst “gota fría.. 05/11/2019

Murcia government offers funding of 7 million euros for Mar Menor research In the meantime scientists warn that over half of the bed of the lagoon has been devastated September flooding caused the runoff of 100,000 tons of sediment into the Mar Menor The regional government of Murcia has announced that 7.31 million.. 05/11/2019

Murcia tourism authorities promote the Costa Cálida at the World Travel Market in London 42.5 per cent of foreign visitors to Murcia this year have come from the UK The tourism authorities of the Region of Murcia are currently taking part in the World Travel Market event at the ExCeL centre in London, one of the prime objectives being.. 05/11/2019

Bruges-Ostend flights added to the schedule at Corvera airport next summer Twice-weekly services to and from Belgium offered by Tui Fly starting in April 2020 Much of the decrease in passenger numbers at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera in comparison with the 2018 figures at Murcia-San Javier can be.. 04/11/2019

No end in sight to delays in the Portmán bay regeneration project Work cannot recommence until at least 2021 on the plans to restore at least half of the bay When the contract to partially recover and regenerate the bay of Portmán in the municipality of Mazarrón was finally awarded in 2016 it was.. 04/11/2019

Illegal land clearance reported in the mountains between Lorca and Águilas Unauthorized land use is not restricted to the Campo de Cartagena according to the IU party The recent rapid deterioration in the marine environment of the Mar Menor has placed the issue of illegal farming practices very much in the spotlight in.. 04/11/2019

85-year-old accused of maltreating animals in Alhama de Murcia Video footage showed the man beating his dogs with a stick A resident of the municipality of Alhama de Murcia has been placed under investigation by the Seprona wildlife protection wing of the Guardia Civil after he was reported to have been involved.. 04/11/2019

Minor Monday morning earthquake in Águilas A 2.2 mbLg tremor was felt by residents in south-west Murcia The return to work after the long holiday weekend began with a fright for some residents of Águilas in the south-west of Murcia on Monday morning, when a minor earthquake measuring.. 04/11/2019

Eroski pulls out of the Region of Murcia with the sale of the Lorca hypermarket 1,700 homes are to be built on the land next to the old Eroski in Cartagena The supermarket chain Eroski, which closed down its hypermarket in the eastern outskirts of Cartagena during the summer, has now ended its presence in the Region of Murcia.. 04/11/2019

Leroy Merlin opens new store in San Pedro del Pinatar A fourth store in the Region of Murcia joins those in the outskirts of Cartagena and Murcia The French-owned home improvement, DIY and gardening retail chain Leroy Merlin has opened its fourth store in the Region of Murcia on Wednesday 30th October.. 30/10/2019

Águilas Town Hall supports Operation Christmas Child Donate a shoe box full of toys for underprivileged children in developing countries The Town Hall of Águilas has announced that this Christmas the municipality will be taking part in the “Niño de la Navidad” scheme, which.. 29/10/2019

October 2019 to June 2020, Top value cycle of Beethoven’s 32 piano sonatas at the Auditorio Víctor Villegas in Murcia A series of nine concerts which also includes the 18 études composed by György Ligeti In 2020 it is 250 years since the birth of Ludwig can Beethoven, and to celebrate the anniversary a series of nine concerts is being held at the Auditorio..

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

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

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

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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