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Thousands of dead fish and marine life wash onto beaches of the polluted Mar Menor lagoon in Spain

PROSECUTORS will investigate a new incident of dead fish washing onto Mar Menor beaches yesterday(August 16). In October 2019, swathes of oxygen-starved fish washed onto

17 Aug, 2021 @ 20:55

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Nature

Airbnb crackdown as 12 illegal holiday rental homes in Mallorca are stung with massive fine of almost €1m

Scammers rented out non-existent homes in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

A San Javier-based letting agency that rented out non-existent properties has been brought down by the Guardia Civil. A father and his two sons scammed

17 Aug, 2021 @ 12:13

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Spain's south-east Murcia region sizzles to a record high to beat 1994 record

Spain’s south-east Murcia region sizzles to a new high to beat 1994 record

MURCIA logged record high temperatures yesterday(August 15) to beat figures recorded 27 years ago. The Alcantarilla Air Base hit 47 degrees Celsisus to overtake the

16 Aug, 2021 @ 13:19

Lead·Murcia·Weather

Bogus Pimps And Prostitute Extorted Money With Violent Threats Against 'clients' Across Spain

Bogus prostitution gang made violent threats to extort cash from ‘clients’ across Spain

THREE blackmailers have been arrested for extorting money out of people who thought they had arranged a hook-up with a prostitute. The meetings never happened

11 Aug, 2021 @ 18:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencia

Big boost in state aid to fight Mar Menor lagoon pollution

Why the Mar Menor in Spain has become Europe’s saddest example of environmental vandalism

THE Mar Menor in Murcia is Europe’s largest saltwater lagoon but also one of the continent’s saddest stories over the ravages of pollution. It’s an

7 Aug, 2021 @ 09:15

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Nature

Sergio Dalma forced to suspend concert after encouraging fans to break COVID-19 regulations

CATALAN singer, Sergio Dalma urged his audience to ignore social distancing guidelines amid a new coronavirus spike in Spain. The musician was forced to suspend

3 Aug, 2021 @ 19:06

Entertainment·Murcia·Other News

Should you move your pensions into one pot?

By Tracy Storer, Senior Partner, Chorus Financial. If you’ve had more than one job since your career begun, it’s likely you’ve got pensions with different

30 Jul, 2021 @ 17:48

Lottery Store Manager Kept A Customer's Winning Ticket Worth Over €55,000 In Murcia Area Of Spain

Lottery store manager stole a customer’s winning ticket worth over €55,000 in Murcia area of Spain

A Cartagena lottery shop manager has been convicted of defrauding a lucky ticket holder of a €55,733 prize over two years ago. Murcia’s Provincial Court

28 Jul, 2021 @ 17:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Nervous Lorry Driver Exposes His Hidden 103 Kilo Marijuana Stash To Police In Murcia Area Of Spain

Nervous truck driver exposes his hidden 103 kilo marijuana stash to police in Murcia area of Spain

POLICE in Murcia have intercepted a truck with over 103 kilos of marijuana concealed in a hidden compartment. Drugs were also found in a car

28 Jul, 2021 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Angry Couple Set Woman On Fire And Try To Suffocate Her With A Plastic Bag Over A Traffic Dispute In Murcia Area Of Spain

Woman is set alight and almost suffocated by a plastic bag over a traffic dispute in Murcia area of Spain

A Murcia couple have been arrested for trying to kill a woman by burning and suffocating her The Los Ramos district residents sprayed a flammable

21 Jul, 2021 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

‘Serial predator’ and evangelist is arrested in Spain’s Valencia for ‘sexually abusing eight young girls’

Rape charges dropped against Afghan students accused of assaulting American sisters in Murcia area of Spain

THREE Afghan men have had rape charges dropped against them by Murcia’s Provincial Court. The local students were accused of assaulting three American sisters in

20 Jul, 2021 @ 18:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Young unvaccinated residents in Costa Blanca area of Spain fail to follow COVID-19 safety rules

Surge in COVID-19 cases among young people sees new rules on alcohol sales and social gatherings in Murcia area of Spain

A 70% rise in COVID-19 cases in the last week has forced the Murcia government to ban alcohol sales in shops after 10.00 pm. They’ve

19 Jul, 2021 @ 16:46

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Ladies’ singing chorus back with “thrilling” performance after 18 month break on Spain’s Costa Calida

SPANGLES, the female choral society based in Murcia, are performing after 18 long months of online coaching and safely-distanced, masked rehearsals. They performed in public

19 Jul, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead·Murcia

Ancient Sarcophagus Is Dug Up In Good Condition At Roman Site In Murcia Area Of Spain

Ancient sarcophagus discovered in ‘spectacular’ condition at Roman site in Murcia area of Spain

MURCIA archaeologists have dug up an ancient sarcophagus at the site of a Roman community in Mula. The find was made during the annual summer

17 Jul, 2021 @ 13:30

La Cultura·Lead·Murcia

Two Men Fill Up A Trolley In Possible 'starvation' Theft At A Lidl Supermarket In Mar Menor Area Of Spain

Armed men suspected of ‘starvation’ robbery at a Lidl supermarket in Mar Menor area of Spain

TWO men brandished a gun at a Lidl supermarket in San Javier this morning(July 15) to steal a full trolley of food items. The duo

15 Jul, 2021 @ 15:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Medics In Murcia Area Of Spain Accuse A Man Of Assault After They Removed His Pregnant Wife's Hijab

Medics accuse a man of assault in Spain’s Murcia after they removed his pregnant wife’s hijab

THREE Alhama de Murcia emergency health workers have complained about a man who lost his temper over the removal of his pregnant wife’s hajib. A

14 Jul, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Car salesman threatened with knife during test drive as customer steals car in Valencia area of Spain

Car hire firms defrauded by gang who sub-leased vehicles to criminals in the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol areas of Spain

A gang defrauded Spanish car rental companies by hiring vehicles and then leasing them out to criminals who wanted to stay anonymous. 12 people have

14 Jul, 2021 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Murcia

New restrictions for some bars and restaurants in Murcia region of Spain as COVID-19 cases double in a week

New restrictions for bars and restaurants in parts of Spain’s Murcia region as COVID-19 cases double in a week

BARS and restaurants in 13 Murcia region municipalities will cut indoor capacity by 70% to 30% from tomorrow(July 14) due to rising COVID-19 cases. The

13 Jul, 2021 @ 12:30

Coronavirus·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Francia Ordena El Cierre De Bares Y Restaurantes Desde Las 0 Horas De La Pasada Noche

Murcia to close indoor nightlife as coronavirus cases continue to surge

INDOOR nightlife will soon be banned in Murcia as COVID-19 cases continue to rise. The Covid Monitoring Committee of the Region of Murcia met on

9 Jul, 2021 @ 10:30

Health·Lead·Murcia·Other News

Turn round for polluted Mar Menor lagoon in Spain's Murcia with best August scientific data in six years

43 companies face court summons over Mar Menor water pollution in Murcia region of Spain

A judge investigating the illegal dumping of improperly-treated water into the Mar Menor has been given a new list of potential polluters. Judge Angel Garrote

6 Jul, 2021 @ 13:50

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Teenage runaway infected with COVID-19 forces bus passengers into quarantine in Murcia region of Spain

AROUND 60 bus passengers are in self-isolation for COVID-19 after an infected teenage girl skipped confinement from a mental health facility. Cartagena Policia Local intercepted

5 Jul, 2021 @ 19:15

Health·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Did you sign up with a Financial Adviser in Spain?

Sam Kelly DipPFS, EFA, BA (Hons) Managing Partner Chorus Financial Looking back, it’s obvious I was fairly naïve when I first moved to Spain in

2 Jul, 2021 @ 18:15

Alicante·Asturias·Barcelona·Benidorm·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead·Madrid·Mallorca·Mar Menor·Murcia·National News·Torrevieja·Valencia·Valencian Community

The new edition of Olive Press for Costa Blanca South is out now – here’s where to get your free copy

THE 43rd edition of The Olive Press for the Costa Blanca South and Murcia is out now. From the Mar Menor to Gran Alicant and

2 Jul, 2021 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Murcia

Fishing Boat Scoops Up A Human Head In Its Nets Off The Murcia Coast In Spain

Fishing boat catches a human skull in its nets off the Murcia coast in Spain

A fishing boat has netted a human skull in Murcia region waters. The shock catch happened yesterday afternoon(June 30) off Puerto de Mazarron. The discovery

1 Jul, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Murcia

All of Spain’s Malaga—except the Costa del Sol—will see COVID-19 restrictions lifted

Bars and restaurants can increase indoor capacity to 75% this week in Murcia region of Spain

INDOOR capacity of bars and restaurants in the Murcia region will rise to 75% from this Wednesday(June 30). Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreño, announced the

28 Jun, 2021 @ 17:34

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Murcia

Honest Recycling Worker Hands Over €3,500 That's Been Missing For Two Years In Murcia Area Of Spain

Honest recycling worker finds owner of €3,500 in cash which was ‘lost’ two years ago in Murcia area of Spain

A Murcia region couple got a pleasant surprise after they had €3,500 returned to them which they lost two years ago. The money popped up

28 Jun, 2021 @ 16:38

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