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A very special little story, The Virgen of Los Dolores, receives her new crown
After 70 years, the Virgin is finally restored to her former glory Coming from an essentially protestant nation, many of us living here will not instinctively understand the significance of religious acts which define the essence of the region in which we live, or ever truly appreciate the depth...
Region: Murcia South Town: Torre Pacheco Subject: Archaeology and Local History
The Cross of Culture could raise a phoenix from the ashes of Polaris
Condado de Alhama II offered to Paramount Investors as theme park location It's amazing how the playing field can change. Polaris World are knocking on the door...
Region: Murcia South Town: Alhama Subject: Property News
Cartagena council may legalise up to 100 illegal builds in Perin, Galifa and Tallante
Illegal builds in Galifa, Perin and Tallante may be legalised via land re-zoning 2010-03-11 Cartagena have announced...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Property News
ANSE supporters overwhelm Council IT dept with more than 4000 emails of protest
Protests pour in about Cala Reona, reply from the Town Hall of Cartagena 2010-03-11 The Ayuntamiento of Cartagena have been getting a bit of a roasting this week about the planned development at Cala Reona, which will destroy the last "Virgin Beach" within the municipality.
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Property News
May 6th could be E-day in the UK, info for overseas voters
May 6th, E-Day, Is that Election day or Exit day........ it's up to you, don't waste your vote 2010-03-11 It's looking...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Pto de Mazarron Subject: General News
Governments in Spain and the UK clamp down on the submerged economy
Murcian Police carry out identity and legal status checks 2010-03-11 In times of economic crisis, the same pattern usually develops. People lose their jobs,...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Crime
Warning, forged 50 euro notes in circulation locally
2010-03-09 Forged banknote alertWe have had 2 emails this morning warning that there are a number of fake 50 euro notes in circulation at the moment.One of our emails came from the Chairman of the Camposol Fiesta Association who have just lost...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Crime
Polaris World bankruptcy talks, the unofficial version
Polaris World insolvency, Polaris press statement felt to be a little optimistic 2010-03-09 It would appear that Polaris management were being just ever so slightly optimistic in their assertion that there were one or two...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
Polaris World claim that settlement is imminent
Polaris World spokesman says only "minor details" prevent signature of financing deal. 2010-03-09 A spokesman from...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
Rescue personnel forced to carry walker for one and a quarter hours.
Proteccion Civil in Totana were called out yesterday following a fall in the Morron Chico in which a walker fractured his leg in several places and was in a position which could not be accessed by rescue helicopter personnel. The incident occurred at 2.30, and it took...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Totana Subject: General News
Cabo de Palos , funds approved to repair collapsing promenade
MARM, the environmental Ministry, have agreed to pay 416,000 euros to carry out emergency repairs to the promenade and seafront area at Cabo de Palos, following an alarming deterioration in the condition of the area.
Region: Mar Menor Town: Mar Menor Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
The San Esteban saga crunches to a conclusion
Murcia, Excavations of San Esteban For several months there has been the most almighty rumpus taking place in Murcia over the "Yacamiento arabe de San Esteban." Thousands of columns of impassioned debate have filled the papers...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Murcia Subject: Archaeology and Local History
9 million unused H1N1 vaccies still in municipal storerooms throughout Spain
The Minister for health, Trinidad Jimenez, has confirmed that the government have been able to return some of the unused doses of H1N1 flu vaccine to the manufacturers with remaining stocks being sent to Latin American countries where the vaccination programme has still not begun.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: H1N1 Flu Epidemic
Pollen alert, levels expected to be 2-3 times higher than normal this spring
The Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunity (SEAIC) have issued a health warning to suffers from asthma and pollen allergies that the forecast for the spring months is that the pollen count will be more than double that of last year, making the levels for this spring what they are calling "intense".
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Feel good, Look good.
Fuente Alamos' Formula 1 baby unveiled in Murcia
2010-03-06 So this is it, the Team Hispania Formula 1 racing car which will have it's headquarters here in Fuente Alamo, Spains' only F1 racing team. After months of speculation the car was unveiled yesterday...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Fuente Alamo Subject: Circuit Racing
Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink.
2010-03-03 Weather conditions in the last 24 hours have varied from torrential rain, storm force winds, bright sunshine, hail and alternating hot and cold winds, a most peculiar combination which is set to continue for another 24 hours.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Water- Shortage and Supply
Corvera Airport loan guarantees may be invalid and breach EU law
The spokesperson for the Regional PSOE Party, Begona Garcia Retegui , has expressed the parties' concerns that the ruling PP administration has breached EU rules in the guarantees it made to enable the airport consortium to borrow the 200 million euros required to complete construction at Corvera Airport.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Corvera Airport
Govt has succeeded in putting the brakes on job losses but unemployment coninues to rise
The Murcian economy, latest jobless totals 2010-03-02 Leive Pajin, speaking of behalf of the governing PSOE party says that she believes that the government has "succeeded in putting the brakes on the destruction of jobs."
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
In come the cavalry; Valdelentisco to produce 1,000 cubic metres an hour during water crisis
2010-03-02 The cavalry have been sent in en masse to fix the massive break in the Canal Alto del Taibilla in the North Murcian Municipality of Nerpio, following a landslide which cut off the water supply route to 14 municipalities on Sunday.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Water- Shortage and Supply
Don't miss Lance Armstrong in the Vuelta a ciclista de la region de Murcia this week 3rd-7th March
2010-03-01 This week is the Vuelta a la Region de Murcia with three of the greatest names in cycling taking part in this 30th Edition, - The American cyclist, Lance Armstrong, seven times winner of the Tour de France, Denis Menchov from Russia who won the race last year...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Cycling, Road and Mountainbiking
3000 white goods replaced in first week of Plan Renove - don't miss out.
It's interesting how little figures reflect changes in social habits and the effects of an economic downturn. Figures released from the Murcian ecoparks show that domestic users have drastically reduced the numbers of white goods that are being thrown out, with 60% less...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Environment
130,000 homes to face loss of water supply this week as major canal ruptures
North and Central Murcia to lose water supply this week. A major rupture in the canal alto del Taibilla, up in the north of Murcia , will seriously affect supplies of domestic water to 130,000 homes in the Northwest and Central areas of the region.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Manifesta needs to take place on the frontier- and right now Murcia is one of those frontiers
2010-02-28 This article is from todays New York Times. Before reading it, we want to share something personal and embarrassing with you.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Murcia Subject: Art and Exhibitions
Murcia possible location for giant new Paramount Studios theme park
2010-02-27 Murcian Regional News, Minister in talks with Paramount Studios project team The Minister of Culture, Pedro Cruz , and the President of the region, Ramon Luis Valcarcel, have returned from...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
New Cartagena Auditorium in final fitting out stage
2010-02-27 Local News Cartagena, New Auditorium nearly completed Works are continuing apace in the new auditorium and conference centre currently under construction in Cartagena, which aims to put Cartagena firmly on the map...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
Police resources squeezed by large scale orange rustling in the Cartagena campo
2010-02-25 Guardia Civil have had a busy time of it recently, following a spate of orange rustling in the Cartagena Countryside and worried calls from beleagured farmers losing large volumes of fruit in night -time raids on their orchards.
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Crime
Embittered Trampolin Investors take matters into their own hands
2010-02-25 Trampolin Hills Investors seek more direct means of retrieving their deposits Over two thousand people trusted Trampolin Hills developer Antonio Martinez, "El Gitano" enough to give him tens of thousands of euros for homes he promised to...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Subject: Crime
The Spy who came in from the cold...........
The arrest of a local Iman has had National Intelligence officers furiously brushing their tracks and hurriedly closing doors, as questions are asked in the press about just how a wanted man who was recorded as having left the country on February 3rd should be conveniently arrested just within Murcian jurisdiction two weeks...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Cartagena Subject: General News
Deafening silence from Polaris management as the 22nd Feb passes without announcement.
2010-02-24 The date of 22nd February passed without incident and without an announcement. Which is a little surprising given that only one month now remains for Polaris World to renegotiate...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
The submerged economy, an economic timebomb.
2010-02-24 A report issued by the Ministry of Finance yesterday estimates that the "submerged economy" or black economy, represents a staggering 24.3% of the entire GDP of this region, which makes us one of the most corrupt and fraudulent in the whole country.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Fines for dangerous flowerpots and hanging out washing in the streets
2010-02-23 Lorca council have announced a motion of Zero tolerance for those who by their actions, cause inconvenience to other dwellers or compromise other peoples' rights to enjoy a trouble free existence within their municipality.
Region: Murcia Central Town: Lorca Subject: General News
7 metre waves batter Mazarron in freak weather incident
2010-02-23 A meteorological anomaly occurred on Friday in Mazarron, which lead many to believe that the seafront was suffering a mini Tsunami, when enormous waves battered the coastline, leaving seafronts strewn with debris.
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: The weather
ANSE attack plans to build new urbanisation between Cabo de Palos and Calblanque
2010-02-23 " After several decades of concreting the coastlines of Cartagena with buildings, instead of learning from their errors and putting the brakes on this savage building programme, it seems that the Town Hall are going backwards and want to build on the only virgin...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Environment
Violent armed robbery in Cartagena leaves shopowner hospitalised
2010-02-23A Cartagena Jeweller was hospitalised following a violent robbery on Friday night in which 700,000 euros worth of jewels, gold and cash were stolen. The robbery took place in Calle Cuatro Santos, right in the heart of Cartagena at closing time, and although different...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Crime
Caravaca de la Cruz Holy Year, turning water into.....Holy water.
There are all sorts of interesting things happen behind the scenes when organizing a massive event such as a Holy year and we came across this little story whilst visiting Caravaca de la Cruz on Saturday. Caravaca de la Cruz, Annus sanctus, Jubilee Year
Region: Murcia North Town: Caravaca de la Cruz Subject: Caravaca de la Cruz, Ano Santo 2010
Airline strike chaos threatens improvements to tourism figures
Just as Spain announces the first upward turn in visitor numbers for 18 months, airline strikes threaten to disrupt traffic and deter visitors from visiting the country, affecting two of the most important sources for Spanish visitors, the UK and Germany.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
And the moral of the story is......
Guardia Civil officers hit the jackpot this week when investigations into the theft of four classic motorbikes lead them to an unexpected haul of 53 stolen classic bikes, hidden in a garage in Lorca. The...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Crime
PSOE Councillor denounces dog hellhole
PSOE Councillor Sebastián Peñaranda has denounced the slaughter of more than 4100 dogs a year in the municipal pound, most within a 72 hour period of them being picked up on the regions streets. Animal lovers...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Cartagena, Newly completed Scorpion submarine sets sail for Malaysia
This morning the Tun Razak sailed out of Cartagena, destined for patrol duties with the Malaysian Royal navy, the last of the Scorpion class submarines to be constructed in Cartagena in a partnership with French manufacturers, DCNS. The scorpions are capable of 20 knots,...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: General News
Trampolin Hills , first Spanish owner lodges complaint in Brussels
2010-02-17 Headline news today in the La Verdad newspaper is the information that a Spanish buyer on the Trampolin Hills development has lodged a complaint with the European Parliament about what he calls fraudulent practices and the failure of the government to monitor...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
Experts predict banks will be forced to offload property
2010-02-17 Recently there have been a few releases coming through about public auctions of properties at greatly discounted rates and banks releasing properties at 35% discounts. Most of these properties are not holiday properties, but it's still an indicator of the...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
Plan Renove, new edition, up to 25% discount exchanging old electrical appliances for new
2010-02-16 Plan Renove which encourages consumers to exchange inefficient domestic electrical appliances for more up to date , energy efficient models, is being re-launched for another edition, with 2, 210,000 euros worth of budget allocated to the plan, enough to exchange 27,000 electrical appliances.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Police policy of zero tolerance for time wasters.
Police have denounced the amount of their time being wasted in pointless investigations for crimes which have not been committed. There has been an upsurge in the numbers of violent robberies reported in recent months which turn out to be nothing more than fraudulent insurance...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Crime
Even the suppositories are second hand
2010-02-16 32% of the unemployed in this region are now receiving no further benefits and have nothing to live on. Last week the Minister for tax and economy , Elena Salgado and the Secretary of...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Top cyclist Lance Armstrong confirmed for Vuelta Ciclista de Murcia, 3rd-7th March
Vuelta Ciclista a la region de Murcia Excitement is growing amongst the cycling fraternity as the much vaunted Vuelta a la Region de Murcia approaches, and the confirmation that three of the greatest names in cycling will be taking part in this 30th Edition, - The American cyclist,...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Cycling, Road and Mountainbiking
Cheating the education system, naughty parents sent to the bottom of the class.
2010-02-15 It seems that not only British parents, but also Spanish have to go to extraordinary lengths to get their children into the school of their choice. Over 3000 Murcian parents, however, have...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Murcia Subject: General News
Red Palm Weevil; Los Alcazares Mayoress denounces irresponsibility and neglect of Ministry
The Mayoress of Los Alcazares has waded into the arguments that are still raging over the lack of assistance from central government to deal with the ongoing problem of the Red Palm weevil, Picudo rojo.
Region: Mar Menor Town: Los Alcazares Subject: Environment
Endangered breed chickens targeted by irresponsible thieves
2010-02-11 What is the matter with people? Thieves have broken into a breeding centre for rare chickens and stolen 41 prime examples of endangered species which were part of a programme under the...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Lorca Subject: Crime
Moratalla council employees arrested in identity fraud investigation
2010-02-11 Police swooped on Moratalla yesterday as Madrilenean special agents walked into the Town hall and paralysed work whilst they arrested 2 council employees and confiscated records as part of an ongoing corruption investigation.
Region: Murcia North Town: Moratalla Subject: Crime
Orange alert levels declared as new Ola de frio , wave of cold, sweeps through Spain.
2010-02-11 A new wave of cold weather is spreading down through Spain, with 30 provinces in a state of alert. Orange alert levels have been declared in Madrid, Barcelona Cantabria, Gerona, Navarra and...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: The weather
Astonishing paper costumes start Aguilas Carnival with style
The spectacular carnival celebrations in Aguilas are underway, the first event celebrated being the competition for the best paper costume. Whilst that may sound a little uninteresting, these are no ordinary paper costumes, but magnificent displays of workmanship, more along...
Region: Murcia South Town: Aguilas Subject: Carnival
Luz de Murcia Brightens up MABS' Day
MABS Mar Menor/ Murcia The Master of the Luz de Murcia Masonic Lodge, Alan Ryal, attended the February meeting of MABS Cancer Support Group, Murcia/Mar Menor, to hand over a cheque for 3,468€. Throughout 2009, the members of Luz de Murcia Lodge have raised money in various ways, from buying...
Region: Mar Menor Town: Mar Menor Subject: Charities, South Murcia
Not just another inauguration.
This may look like just another boring old inauguration of yet another boring old purification plant, but it's a lot more than that. The inauguration of this depuradora gives Cartagena a clean sheet of blue flags for all their beaches, much coveted recognition from the European...
Region: Murcia South Town: Isla Plana Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
Repsol criticised for insensitive employment of external labourers as Cartagena unemployment increases..
2010-02-09 Economic crisis evokes protectionist behaviour and as the jobless total rises, inevitable wrangling over the contracting of labour from outside of the region has begun. Repsol have been heavily...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Economic news
Iberdrola shows its teeth and cuts off the Regional Health authority
Iberdrola showed its' teeth yesterday in a publicity stunt designed to draw attention to the vast amount of money it is owed by not only Town Halls and Municipal offices, but by essential services such as the Murcian Health Service, when it cut off the power to the Head Offices of the personnel department for the regions Health Service for...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
1740 kilos of drugs in Pilar de la Horadada moonlit haul
2010-02-09 At 1.30am last night, a Guardia Civil Police Patrol was alerted to the suspicious behaviour of a boat 500 metres from the beach at Punta del Gato, Pilar de la Horadada, which was driving round and round in circles at high speed.
Region: Mar Menor Town: Pilar De Horadada Subject: Drugs
Health Centre on Camposol Urbanisation, Mazarron, nearly completed.
2010-02-09 The Mayor of Mazarron , Councillor for foreign affairs and various other assorted officials visited the construction works at the new Camposol Medical centre today, which are well advanced .
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
Major remains of Roman Ampitheatre uncovered in Cartagena
2010-02-09 Archaeologists excavating the Roman Ampitheatre inside the structure of the old Plaza de Toros in Cartagena have discovered more substantial remains which have lead to the necessity to create a commission of experts to assess the remains and decide the best course...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Archaeology and Local History
Iberdrola being swindled out of 18 million kilowatts an hour in Murcia alone
2010-02-08 Iberdrola, the electricity provider, has announced that it has detected vast levels of fraudulent use of electricity in the region of Murcia, estimating that they are being swindled at the rate of 18 million kilowatts an hour by their users across the region.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Worrying levels of business bankruptcies and latest unemployment figures.
{i2010-02-08mage1}Economic figures out today show a record number of insolvencies during 2009 across the country, nearly 80% higher than the year before. Whilst an 80% increase on 2008 sounds a frightening statistic, bear in mind that 2008...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Relief all around as town halls scramble for Plan E cash.
2010-02-05 Relief all around tonight as the doors closed on the coffers of free money for the municipalities of the region, as all of them managed to submit their requests in time to qualify for their share.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Roman villa of La Raya and new walking route opening in San Pedro del Pinatar
The Roman archaeological site of La Raya in San Pedro del Pinatar is nearly ready to open to the public, following extensive excavations in the area to uncover the remains of a Roman villa which has been in progress for several seasons since 2002.
Region: Mar Menor Town: San Pedro del Pinatar Subject: Archaeology and Local History
Cartagena claiming 22 million in grants for 40 plan E projects
Cartagena has finalised and approved the list of projects it would like to undertake with financing from central government as part of Plan E, the allocation of central government funds to the municipalities for improvements to infrastructures and continued employment within their areas.
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: General News
Fake marriages scam leads to local arrests
2010-02-03 Arranging fake marriages to facilitate illegal immigration is big business, and police have arrested 5 people who are believed to have been involved in the false legalization of more than 200 people via this route here in Murcia..
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Crime
Cartagenam, Batteries of San Isidro and Santa Florentina undergoing clean-up
Military enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Cartagena Council are cleaning up all the old mess that has been making the batteries of San Isidro and Santa Florentina dangerous for the public to access. They're busy removing old rubble and demolishing buildings which...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Tourism Updates
A great day out at the Barranda Encuentro de Cuadrillas
Gill and Sue, who live locally on the Camposol urbanisation near Mazarron, took up the offer made by Alhama council last week and went on the free coach trip to the Encuentro de Cuadrillas which took place in Barranda last weekend. They emailed to say what a great time they'd had, and we also had 2 emails from people who live in the area, who...
Region: Murcia North Town: Caravaca de la Cruz Subject: Folklore Festivals, Music and Dance
A cautionary tale....
This slick of smouldering green plastic is all that remains of three waste bins which were set alight on the camposol urbanisation in Mazarron on Saturday, apparently by one of the Sector D residents depositing wood ash in the bins.
Region: Murcia South Town: Mar Menor Subject: General News
Ex-pat residents of Mazarron donate wheelchairs to council
Mazarron council today accepted the donation of four wheelchairs and an adjustable bed, given by the St Nicholas Ecumenical church of Camposol, together with the German residents group, Stammtich, and the Canasta Club. The chairs were donated for the use of elderly residents...
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: Charities, South Murcia
And breathe.....Sacyr Vallehermoso confirm financing deal for Corvera Airport is agreed.
Murcia Regional Airport , final go-ahead given At last we can all relax .Sacyr Vallehermoso have obtained the financing necessary to continue the construction works of Corvera Airport, with the backing of a regional guarantee.
Region: Murcia Central Town: Corvera Subject: Corvera Airport
Unemployment passes the 4 million mark
2010-01-31 Unemployment figures for the region of Murcia. Unemployment statistics are out officially for the last quarter of 2009 and they make frightening reading, confirming...
Region: National Town: National Subject: Economic news
Municipal debt, levels unsustainable in several municipalities.
2010-01-31 Municipal debt in the Region of Murcia Professors from the University of Murcia have carried out a study into the levels of Municipal debt across the region based on 2008 figures, and concluded that several Municipalities have greater...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Potential time bombs for Mazarron in pre-election year
It's going to be a rocky road for Mazarron council leading up to the next elections, with many problems that could come to haunt them if not dealt with swiftly and decisively; The proposed crematorium in a residential area.The dire financial state of...
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: General News
Original pilgrims doorway discovered during Caravaca de la Cruz Holy year
2010-01-30 Archaeologists and the director of Bellas Artes, yesterday unveiled their latest discovery in Caravaca de la Cruz, the original doorway through which pilgrims and persons of prestige would have originally entered the Castillo of Caravaca de la Cruz between the...
Region: Murcia North Town: Caravaca de la Cruz Subject: Caravaca de la Cruz, Ano Santo 2010
Tardy councils about to lose 55 million euros of government cash.
2010-01-30 55.7 million euros worth of financing is on offer for the regions municipalities to invest in projects which will help them to generate employment and invest in the future of their municipalities, yet 15 councils have failed to formally present plans to secure...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Exactly why are we paying double for our water in Murcia?
2010-01-28 A recent study carried out shows that Murcians are paying the highest prices in Spain for their water, more than double the amount paid by many other regions. Aeas, the Asociacion Espanola...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Water- Shortage and Supply
Non urgent operations cancelled as respiratory problems swamp casualty departments
2010-01-28 Many non-urgent operations have been cancelled this week in major hospitals due to a sudden influx of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses including Bronchitis and Pneumonia. The cancellation...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Estate Agents see signs of recovery in the property market
2010-01-27 What can you say about the property market at the moment? Economic predictions have Spain heading deeper into economic recession, with Spains' Judicial council, the CGPJ forecasting 180, 000...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
45% prefer a good sexual situation to a good economic situation!
45 % of Spanish women prefer to have a good sexual situation to a good economic situation! 3171 women across Spain were quizzed about their sex life and more specifically the question of prevention of unwanted births in a survey by the company Sigma Dos, and the survey threw...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Nothing in Particular
700,000 euros worth of stolen solar panels recovered
2010-01-26 700,000 euros worth of solar panels were discovered as part of a vast haul of agricultural equipment stolen from country homes and agricultural exploitations in the Cartagena, Torre Pacheco, Totana and Alhama areas.
Region: Murcia South Town: Torre Pacheco Subject: Crime
Heavy winds cause a number of tree-related incidents
2010-01-26 It's been busy busy busy for police, firemen and municipal pruning teams today as 90 kph winds battered the area, provoking a flurry of tree, flying bin and falling post related incidents.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Pto de Mazarron Subject: The weather
First stone laid on 28 million euro access road for Corvera Airport
2010-01-26 The President of the Region of Murcia, Ramon Luis Valcarcel today laid the symbolic cornerstone to begin work on the new dual carriageway access to Corvera Airport, which will be capable of carrying 30,000 vehicles a day.
Region: Murcia Central Town: Corvera Subject: Corvera Airport
Never mind in the red, Cartagena is certainly in the pink.
Somebody in Murcia has obviously got a thing about hot pink. We've just had the Murcia -No Tipical exhibition stand at FITUR which shrieked violent pink and now Cartagena Council are building the hottest bridge in the region.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Cartagena Subject: Nothing in Particular
6000 new homes destined for unspoilt Ramonete
Lorca Town hall have announced the construction of 6000 new homes which will include two golf courses, hotels and 6000 apartments, tourist apartments and homes. The Junta de Gobierno has ratified approval for the plan parcial in the district of Ramonete, the development...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Lorca Subject: Property News
Moratalla bakers show the world that Murcia is no-typical.
Last week the municipalities of Murcia were all in attendance at the FITUR tourism fair in Madrid, promoting the region like crazy to try and attract more tourists to bring their lovely lolly to the businesses of the region. Municipalities from across Spain...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General Interest Events
Corvera Airport - Opening now projected for September / October 2011
2010-01-23 It looks like here we go again with Corvera airport. Before Christmas the much feted bailout plan was announced...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Pto de Mazarron Subject: Corvera Airport
Iberdrola cut off Lorca council for non-payment of invoices.
2010-01-23 Lorca council suffered the indignity of having their electricity cut off in several municipal locations this week, as Iberdrola put their foot down about non-payment of debts to the electricity provider, which total 1.2 million euros.
Region: Murcia North Town: Lorca Subject: Economic news
Tragedy in Mazarron as man dies trying to rescue his dog.
2010-01-23 A man and his dog both drowned yesterday in an irrigation reservoir, apparently after the man had slipped into the water trying to rescue the dog. The tragedy occurred just outside Mazarron...
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: General News
Aguileno, the dolphin who wanted to live with humans
This lovely story came to light out of what seemed at first to just be a bog standard press release about a dolphin monitoring programme, but turned out to be a great little story. ANSE, an organization...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Pozo Estrecho Subject: Environment
Spanish Prime Minister scolded in European Parliament
2010-01-20 Lucky that we live in Murcia. We are duplicating here the latest press releases from AUAN who are fighting for...
Region: National Town: National Subject: Property News
Clampdown on the submerged economy- inspectors increase nocturnal visits.
The submerged economy, a polite term for the black, or illegal economy continues to grow, and inspectors are stepping up the number of visits made in the labour market in an attempt to cut down on fraudulent claims. The number of inspections has increased by 24% in the last...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Palacio de Deportes construction to resume
It looks as though works can finally resume on the monumental structure of the new Cartagena Palacio de Deportes, which has been languishing in a state of semi completion for several months. The new sports complex, situated on the outskirts of the city was completed to a...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
Self destructing plastic could change the face of the regions' agricultural activities
Ugly fields of ripped plastic may soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the onward march of science and research carried out into the creation of degradable plastics.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Agriculture
One less rule to worry about.
The BOE, Boletin Oficial del Estado will soon publish the official modification to the rules governing vehicles regarding the necessity to carry a set of bulbs in the car, along with the tools to deal with the problem should one arise. Modern designs have rendered the old-fashioned...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Legislation Information
The Romeria of San Anton at Torreaguera, what an adventure!
What an adventure! When the info was posted about the day of St Anton last Sunday, the possibility of a bit of an adventure for anyone willing to try and track down the Romeria at Torreaguera was mentioned, and having heard it was a substantial event for those with an interest...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Murcia Subject: General News
Mula , Convent of San Francisco to re-open as museum of Murcian Art
The Convent of San Francisco in Mula is to re-open to the public in September of 2011 as a new museum of Murcian art, with works from almost 90 artists on display. Many of these are currently languishing in store-rooms of the Museo de Bellas Artes, the MUBAM, in Murcia,...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Moratalla Subject: Tourism Updates
Catering trade ask for 2 year delay in implementation of smoking ban legislation
2010-01-18 Barowners Have today asked the government to delay the implementation of new anti-smoking laws as they fear it will force many smaller family run bars to close. They cite Ireland as being a...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
The Pelotas of Pozo Estrecho, tradition at its' tastiest
So this is what Pelotas Galileas looks like. More specifically, this is what 2-3,000 people eating Pelotas Galileas and enjoying a sociable tradition looks like. The event was organized with military...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Regional Traditions
26 fire crews fight massive blaze in El Pozo factory, Alhama
2010-01-15 A massive fire brought Alhama to a standstill today, as more than 100 firemen, 26 Fire engines and two helicopters battled to prevent the enormous blaze raging in the El Pozo factory from spreading into the main processing buildings.
Region: Murcia Central Town: Alhama Subject: General News
Road deaths down by 50%, Torre Pacheco accident black spot improvements and San Javier- Zeneta motorway
2010-01-14 Improvements to the infrastructure of the roads, introduction of speed cameras and several concerted campaigns relating to road safety have all contributed to the latest figures which show that road deaths in the region have dropped by more than 50% in the last...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Transport and Infrastructure
Royal visit to Murcia, the Principe de Asturias expresses his concerns over water supply
2010-01-14 Los Principes de Asturias, the heir to the throne of Spain, Don Felipe and his wife, Da Letizia, visited the region of Murcia yesterday to take part in various functions, primarily the 30th anniversary of CROEM, Confederación...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Murcia Subject: General News
Mazarron press release announces improvements to taxi service
2010-01-13Mazarron Town hall have announced today that they have installed two new taxi ranks, one by the Universidad Popular and the second on the Camposol Urbanisation. This follows multiple requests by residents for more taxi ranks and improved public transport facilities...
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: General News
Network of natural gas pipelines to increase regionwide and rises in electricity criticised
2010-01-13A major commitment to increase the network of natural gas supplies has been announced for the region, with a new operator taking over the existing structure from the end of December. HC Energia y Naturgas Energia have bought out the existing distribution in the...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
60% of local crops destroyed by weather and co-operatives register 157 million euro loss
2010-01-13 At the beginning of the New Year, it is customary to produce a balance report of the previous years' activities, with predictions for the forthcoming year, and that presented by the agricultural co-operatives federation, FECOAM, makes dismal reading.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Agriculture
New pest threatens to wipe out the regions' prickly pears
2010-01-13 Prickly pears, Chumberas and the Cochinilla del Carmin A new pest threatens to wipe out the emblematic prickly pears that form part of the traditional Spanish landscape, sweeping down from the North of the region and leaving ugly blotches...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Pests and problems
Government seeks suggestions for disposal of 10 million swine flu vaccines
In spite of everyone we met at the Romeria on Sunday being in the grip of a stinking cold, no announcement has yet been made that there has been a resurgence in the H1N1 flu virus figures. This leaves the government of Spain with rather an expensive problem on its' hands...
Region: National Town: National Subject: H1N1 Flu Epidemic
Bank unloading property at 37% discount.
An interesting little note appeared yesterday about the auction house Reser, which offers property for sale by auction throughout Spain and is very much a sign of what we can expect to see happening in the coming year. The auction house is offering 111 properties for auction...
Region: National Town: National Subject: Property News
Snow is fun for some, but life or death for others
2010-01-11The cold spell is set to continue a little while longer and half of Murcia is under a blanket of snow today, with the state of orange alert for yet more snow remaining in place until lunchtime Monday. Whilst...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: The weather
Regional salaries frozen, rising unemployment and increased insolvencies warn of a difficult year ahead.
Figures released this week appear to show disparity in statements made by the Prime Minister to the effect that Spain is climbing out of economic recession. Last week he said , the "train of economic growth is very near" which appears to indicate that his train may be running on a different railway gauge to that of Moody's, a renowned...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Fixing the leak with bubblegum, another 100 million for plan E2000
Yet another 100 million euros has been committed by the Minister for Industry , Miguel Sebastian to try and bail out the car trade and persuade consumers to buy more cars. This brings the total committed to 240,000,000 euros under...
Region: National Town: National Subject: Economic news
Petty Vandalism endangers lives
Irresponsible theft and vandalism can cost lives. That's the message coming from the Red Cross in Aguilas who discovered one of their SASEMAR marine safety boats in a condition which would have...
Region: Murcia South Town: Aguilas Subject: Crime
The Auto of Los Reyes Magos in Aledo, the closing act of the seasonal festivities.
The last of the Christmas celebrations took place today with the Auto of the Reyes Magos, a theatrical re-enactment of the nativity taking place in many towns throughout Murcia. The Auto has it's roots in Mediaeval theatrical performances with manuscripts...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Aledo Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
The Spanish Property Market, are we anywhere near the bottom?
Information provided by Mark Stucklin, see below. THE BEARSReal Estate Consultants Aguirre Newman say that Spanish property prices are still over-valued by 27%. International...
Region: National Town: Subject: Property News
Andalucian homeowners outrage- more homes to be demolished
Article written by Mark Stucklin(see below) 2 Years ago the regional Government of Andalucia horrified the world by demolishing the Vera home of British pensioners Len and Helen Prior, arguing that it had been illegally built despite planning permission...
Region: National Town: Subject: Property News
7 tons of sweets and hope for a good year to come rain down on a crowd of thousands
The Cabalgata de los Reyes Magos brought Cartagena to a standstill as tens of thousands of people filled the streets to enjoy the magic of the parade
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
Cartagena use plan E money to build skate and roller park
Cartagena council have wisely used some of the money made available to them in the plan E scheme, which aims to keep constructors constructing and not filing for bankruptcy, to build a skatepark in Cartagena, with 1000 square metres of landscaped space for skaters, skateboarders and trick cyclists.
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: General News
The Three Kings in Cartagena bring excitement, happiness and expectation
Not even the rain could dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands who turned out to welcome their Majesties, The Three Kings, Los Reyes Magos, to Cartagena today. Families stood huddled under their umbrellas, clutching letters for the kings...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
And a big thank you to all their passengers from Ryanair....
There's nothing like unstinting generosity to warm the cockles of your heart, so a big thank you and best wishes for a prosperous New Year comes from Ryanair to all those who have helped to swell their coffers during the last travelling year in the form of guess what??????? Yes, you've got it in one, ................Another...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Nothing in Particular
Erosion of Catholicism as Murcia accepts civil baptisms and changes in the abortion law
2010 will be a year of great legislative and social change with new laws moulding the face of Spain, the catholic church being amongst those who will find the changes most difficult to accept, recently approved legislation affecting both baptism and abortion.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Legislation Information
Numbers of abandoned animals increase across Spain
Adoptions of unwanted cats and dogs fell in the last year, although the numbers of abandoned animals continued to rise, due, in greater part to the ecomonic downturn. Just before Christmas we received...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
A new wave of illegal immigration starts 2010, as immigration statistics cause national concern.
Bad weather has held back the travelers willing to risk their lives on the dangerous sea crossing from Africa to Spain, seeking a better life, but as the winds have dropped a new wave of boats have appeared yet again on the horizon. Yesterday 3 separate boats were...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Illegal Immigrants
Important dates for your diary, National, Regional and Local holiday dates for 2010
The Regional executive have sent through the list of regional bank holidays for you to put in your diary for 2010 and the list of 2 days per municipality chosen as their official local holidays, so put the nearest ones to you onto your calendar to avoid the inevitable which happens to us all when we've run out of bread and all the local shops...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Mayor of Alhama meets with management team from Polaris World
Members of the Polaris world management team and several legal representatives, met with the Mayor of Alhama, the location of the Condado de Alhama development which is currently still under construction. After the meeting , the Mayor announced that the Town hall had received...
Region: Murcia South Town: Alhama Subject: Property News
H1N1 virus, levels fall, the virus is no longer classified as an epidemic
The Department of health have announced that they will no longer be giving the weekly figures for the H1N1 flu epidemic as incidences in Spain have now dropped below the levels of what is considered to be an epidemic.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: H1N1 Flu Epidemic
Murcians betting heavily on El Nino following disaster on El Gordo
As long as there's another draw, there's the chance that this time it could be you. Fear of missing out on the big win is driving Murcians to dig deep into their pockets, scrabble around under the bed in search of all those Bin Laden 500 euro notes and have another flutter...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
Expect traffic chaos on the 2nd as the sales get underway.
The sales in Murcia and Madrid officially start on the 2nd January, unlike every other province, who have to wait until the 7th January after Three Kings. Retailers enjoyed bumper sales last year in the run-up to Three Kings and officially...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Shopping
Exciting new neolithic cave paintings discovered in Murcia
Exciting rock paintings which date back to the Neolithic age, that's between 5 and 7,000 years ago, have been unveiled today as part of the presentation of work carried out by the Centre for the study of Prehistory and rock art. We have been astonished since we started this...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Archaeology and Local History
After barricading themselves in Murcia Cathedral, and walking to Murcia, it's the end of the road for Zinsa workers.
2009-12-30 It's the end of a long and difficult road for workers of the former Zinsa (Zinser) zinc processing plant in Cartagena. After a 2 year battle, their contracts are being formally terminated via...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Economic news
Polaris World financial issues, company traded off 1000 million euros worth of debt in October
Polaris World Insolvency, latest news 2009-12-30 Following Mondays shock announcement that Polaris World has sought judicial protection from creditors, more details have emerged about the attempts of the company to re-finance...
Region: Murcia South Town: Region Subject: Property News
Polaris World crisis- what the spanish papers are saying
Polaris World insolvency, what the papers are saying It's very interesting to read the press today and see what the Spanish papers are saying about the dire financial news which was released...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Property News
Polaris World seeks court protection from creditors
Polaris World admit to massive financial problems 2009-12-29 Polaris world has finally admitted to having massive financial problems, owning up to what it calls "a lack of liquidity."
Region: Murcia Region Town: Murcia Subject: Property News
Local ex-pats caught with cream on their faces as 5000 slices of Giant Roscon disappear
2009-12-28 5000 portions of Giant Roscon de Reyes disappeared into the population of Totana and the surrounding areas tonight, accompanied by hundreds of litres of sweet, steaming hot chocolate. When the first cuts were made into the giant roscon,...
Region: Murcia South Town: Totana Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
Red palm Weevil, Regional govt seeking financing support for removal of infected trees
Red Palm Weevil Picudo Rojo The Consejeria of Agricultura and Water, are preparing a proposal to work in conjunction with MARM, The Ministry of Medio Ambiente and Medio Rural to co-finance the disposal...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Pests and problems
Will mini cabs in Murcia become legal during 2010?
There really is the most extraordinary rumpus going on in the taxi sector at the moment. Back in June, the government approved a package of measures, the "Ley Omnibus" which is basically designed to simplify administrative procedures , improve efficiency and make it easier...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Santa Ana del Monte, Jumilla Golf Resort, court asks for proof of adequacy of water resources.
Posted 27th December, 2009 A solitary shepherd, determined to protect his livelihood and his flock has won a lengthy court battle to prevent the construction of a 2285 home golf development in the Jumilla area of North Murcia.
Region: Murcia North Town: Jumilla Subject: Property News
Oooops.........
Snowploughs have done untold damage to the roads during their recent snow clearing activities, demolishing countless 50 mtr fluorescent marker posts along the sides of the highways between Cartagena and Albacete. Recent heavy snowfalls have left a trail of flattened and...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Pto de Mazarron Subject: The weather
Moving into 2010, the anti-bullfight lobby look forward to change.
"Bullfights clash with 21st century morality." Anna Mulá i Arribis , lawyer for the Plataforma Prou! Can now relax a little and enjoy the prospect that Catalonia...
Region: National Town: National Subject: Legislation Information
H1N1 case numbers in the Murcian Region continue downward trend
Prior to Xmas the numbers of H1N1 flu cases across the region continued to show a pronounced decline. In week 49, just 1350 cases were registered, a dramatic drop on levels shown in previous weeks and the third consecutive week in decline.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: H1N1 Flu Epidemic
333 marital break-ups in Spain every day
Part of the changing face of modern spain is a surprisingly high divorce rate for a country with a staunchly catholic majority population. In the region of Murcia alone 2,532 separations, called "rupturas matrimoniales" took place from January to September, with 93 % ending...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Pto de Mazarron Subject: General News
Mazarron Bahia Lions donate 5000 euros to Mazarron Occupational Centre
The Mazarron Bahia Lions today presented a cheque for 5000 euros to the Mazarron Occupational centre. The Mayor of Mazarron, Francisco Blaya, Councillor Galvez, councillor for Foreign affairs and the director of the Occupational Centre, Salvador Sanchez received the cheque...
Region: Murcia South Town: Mazarron Subject: Charities, South Murcia
El Gordo fails to brighten the festive season in Murcia.
Lady luck has decided not to visit Murcia this year and has left the region dejected, with just a smattering of prizes after the big draw for El Gordo. The big money has all gone to the north of Spain, the major winners clustered around Madrid, the only winners of...
Region: Murcia South Town: Pto de Mazarron Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
80 kph winds leave trail of fallen trees in their wake
Well the forecasters got it right! Following the cold snap is a warm, wet and very windy spell. Winds of 80kph have kept firemen, police and maintenance personnel very busy in the last 24 hours, with...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Cartagena Subject: The weather
The big freeze brings hope for the agricultural industry
Although temperatures plummeted, snow settled on the beaches, and all manner of sporting and cultural fixtures were cancelled on Saturday, the region actually escaped the worst of the cold snap, with the North of Spain bearing the brunt of the weather. Madrid was virtually...
Region: Murcia South Town: Region Subject: Agriculture
Police clampdown on drunken Botellon gatherings
Whilst for most of us Christmas is just an excuse to not do any work for a few days and eat too much, for the local police it's a time of increased workload and longer hours, dealing with the problems caused by an excess of festive spirits and all the issues they generate.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Caravaca de la Cruz Subject: General News
100 tiny ambassadors for the future of the Mar Menor
Slowly but surely, the project to repopulate the Mar Menor with seahorses creeps forward, the tiny little Caballitos de Mar being transferred from the tanks in which they were born, to a natural pool at the Club Nautico of Santiago de la Ribera, where they will become acclimatized before being moved into the Mar Menor itself.
Region: Murcia South Town: Mar Menor Subject: Environment
With 2.3 billion euros in the prize pool, can you afford to not buy a ticket?
Even with the crisis crunching hard , it seems that the Spanish are just not willing to miss the chance of Lady luck landing on their doorsteps and are still spending an astonishing average of 130 euros a PERSON on lottery tickets over the festive period.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
Breakthrough in farming techniques could save the bluefin tuna from near extinction.
It's amazing what's happening around us in the Region of Murcia without us even being aware of the astonishing scientific breakthroughs taking place right on our doorstep. Let's talk about tuna. That...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Environment
North Murcia heaviest hit by cold snap, with heavy snowfalls across Moratalla, Cehegin, Caravaca de la Cruz and Calasparra
The North of the region has had a good dusting of snow during the last 24 hours, with roads closed in several areas. The RM711, Venta Cavila- Lorca, and the RM818 Bullas-La Copa were both closed earlier today due to minor accidents and the Centro de Coordinacion de Emergencias...
Region: Murcia North Town: Cehegin Subject: The weather
Consumers association warn of potential danger in some models of Samsung Fridges
The Murcian consumers association have announced that the manufacturer Samsung electronics are carrying out a programme of inspections on any American-style fridges, of the RS21 and RS23 models, made between March 2005 and June 2006.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
PSOE Councillor slams Murcian passivity for failing to react to the Picudo Rojo, Red Palm Weevil
2009-12-13 Red palm weevil problems in Murcia Murcian PSOE Councillor, Jose Antonio Garcia Banos has denounced the passivity of the regional administration and the department of Medio Ambiente for not making more effort to stem...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Murcia Subject: Pests and problems
Moratalla residents ask police for more patrols following wave of robberies.
2009-12-13 Residents of Moratalla have asked local police forces for more support following a wave of robberies in the recent weeks, particularly targeting outlying properties in the Huerta, or orchard areas of the town.
Region: Murcia North Town: Moratalla Subject: Crime
62 more illegal immigrants picked up in local waters, and detention centres criticised for poor standards.
2009-12-14This weekend yet another 62 illegal immigrants arrived in Carthaginian waters, were detected and picked up by patrol vessels, then transferred to detention centres, CIE's, Centros de Internamiento de Extranjeros, amongst them women and children.
Region: Murcia South Town: Region Subject: Illegal Immigrants
Trampolin Hills, angry protestors demand prison for developers, whilst they dispose of personal assets.
A group of angry protestors gathered at the site of the Trampolin Hills Development in Campos de Rio yesterday to try and draw attention to their calls for urgent action against the developers, who they say are transferring assets into other names to try and walk away unscathed from their liabilities.
Region: Murcia Central Town: Region Subject: Property News
Snow warning for Sierra Espuna
2009-12-13 Totana council have just sent through an orange alert, warning of potentially heavy snow above 300 metres from midnight tonight. For the rest of us, there are warnings of fairly heavy...
Region: Murcia Central Town: Totana Subject: The weather
Cartagena Fire officers donate 2500 kilos of food to Caritas and The Good Samaritans
The Cartagena Fire Department have all donated one hours wages from their salaries to buy food for local charities Caritas and The social soup kitchen, The Good Samaritan. The whole dept, including administrative staff and management made the donation in a symbolic gesture...
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: Christmas and Three Kings
4 million euro budget to complete landscaping around new Cartagena Auditorium and Congress Centre
It's green lights and all systems go for the construction of the external areas which will unite the Arqua Marine archaeological museum with the new auditorium and Congress centre giving the Port area of Cartagena increased potential to draw in Commercial tourist revenue and musical events.
Region: Murcia South Town: Cartagena Subject: General News
Cartagena, Copper theft on the increase as police surprise thieves in the act.
A sign of economic hardship is when things like this happen. At just past midnight on Monday police were called to a report of suspicious behaviour and caught two men stripping wiring out of the public street lights with the intent of stealing the copper in the cabling.
Region: Murcia South Town: Caravaca de la Cruz Subject: General News
Shopping habits are changing, now where has this happened before.....
A most peculiar mixed bag of messages arrived today from the retail trade, but the strange thing about it all is that feeling of Déjà vu, the same pattern that the British retail trade followed several years ago, but just with a Spanish twist.
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
ASAJA urges government to vetoe EU agricultural agreement
ASAJA Murcia , have asked the Spanish Government to vetoe the signing of a new agricultural trade agreement between the EU and Morocco as they fear it will cause irreversible hardship for Spanish agriculturalists. ASAJA, which represent many of the regions agricultural producers,...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: Economic news
Baah Humbug.....
Coming from the UK and a world where political correctness threatens to not only destroy the traditions of hundreds of years but also prevent the enforcement of vital legislation , it was interesting to see a case appearing in the Murcian courts recently in which a teacher had attempted to prevent a school installing its traditional nativity...
Region: Murcia Region Town: Region Subject: General News
