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Man Pours Liquid Over Himself And Is Set Alight Outside Murcia Courthouse In Spain

Fireball horror as man torches himself outside Murcia courthouse in Spain

QUICK reactions from a security officer saved a man who set himself on fire outside a Murcia courthouse this Monday Reports said the man was convicted of domestic violence against his ex-wife

20 Dec, 2021 @ 20:00

Lead·Murcia

Costa Blanca conmen stole rental cars to sell off at dealership in Murcia region of Spain

Costa Blanca conmen resold stolen top range Mini rental cars at Murcia dealership in Spain

TWO Alicante businessmen have been arrested for stealing high-end Mini rental cars which ended up at a Murcia area car dealership. One of the detainees had an prior criminal record. The leased

20 Dec, 2021 @ 19:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Iberian lynx set to be released in new territory in Spain’s Murcia

THE Iberian Lynx could soon be on the prowl in Murcia. An agreement has been reached between the Murcia regional government and the Junta de Andalucia to reintroduce the endangered Lynx to

19 Dec, 2021 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead·Murcia·Nature

Toxic Bacteria Is Discovered In Several Reservoirs In Alicante And Murcia Areas Of Spain

Toxic bacteria is polluting several reservoirs in Alicante and Murcia areas of Spain

FIVE reservoirs in the Alicante and Murcia regions are suffering from pollution caused by increased levels of harmful algae. The Segura Hydrographic Confederation(CHS) says algae such as cyanobacteria have been detected in

17 Dec, 2021 @ 14:15

Alicante·Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Murcia city – € 215,000

Villa Murcia, Murcia 3 beds 3 baths € 215,000 Fantastic detached villa, located in a quiet area. The house is built on two floors. It has a large living room,

17 Dec, 2021 @ 12:07

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Elderly man suffers arm amputation after being trapped in overturned ambulance on a Mar Menor roundabout in Spain's Murcia region

Elderly man loses arm after being trapped in overturned ambulance in Mar Menor area of Spain

A Mar Menor man, 79, had to have an arm amputated after getting trapped in an overturned ambulance that was taking him to hospital. The vehicle was struck by a van while

15 Dec, 2021 @ 17:17

Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Police Remove Gold Coin Rarities Dating Back Over 1,400 Years That Were In Private Hands In Spain

Gold coin rarity minted in Murcia over 1,400 years ago is discovered during house renovation in Spain

A gold coin struck in the Murcia region 1,400 years ago has been found during home improvement work at a Leon property. An even older coin was intercepted by the Policia Nacional

13 Dec, 2021 @ 13:33

La Cultura·Lead·Murcia

COVID-19 passports for nightlife are approved in Murcia area of Spain

COVID passports have been approved for use in Murcia’s nightlife venues by the regional Superior Court. The green light was given this Friday after the Ministry of Health backed down on Thursday

10 Dec, 2021 @ 16:43

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Hospitality reprieve in COVID passport U-turn over legal fears in Murcia area of Spain

Quick COVID-19 passport U-turn over legal fears in Murcia area of Spain

THE Murcia government has done a fast flip-flop over its COVID passport plans by reversing a decision to use it for hospitality venues. On Tuesday, Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreño announced that

9 Dec, 2021 @ 15:30

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Escort website users blackmailed via instant messaging app used by Valencia gang in Spain

A Valencia-based gang made €150,000 in a year by blackmailing users of escort websites. The crew ironically pretended to be members of a criminal organisation as they extorted up to €6000 per

8 Dec, 2021 @ 15:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencia·Valencian Community

COVID passports in Spain and other EU states to expire after 9 months if there is no booster shot

COVID-19 passport will have to be used to enter bars, restaurants, and clubs in Murcia area of Spain

MURCIA is bringing in COVID-19 passports to follow suit with regions like the neighbouring Valencian Community. Murcia’s Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreño, announced this Tuesday that the government is seeking permission from

7 Dec, 2021 @ 15:06

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Woman chokes to death on a piece of octopus at a restaurant in Murcia area of Spain

Woman chokes to death on a piece of octopus at a Murcia restaurant in Spain

A diner choked to death while eating octopus at a Murcia region restaurant. The tragedy happened on Sunday on a terrace in Santomera’s Plaza de la Iglesia. A 63-year-old woman was having

6 Dec, 2021 @ 16:38

Lead·Murcia

British nationals lose long-shot appeal over loss of EU rights following Brexit

EU takes Spain to European Court for not stopping pollution of areas like the Mar Menor

SPAIN will have to answer to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg over not doing enough to combat nitrate pollution in areas like the Mar Menor. The European Commission says that

2 Dec, 2021 @ 20:00

Balearic Islands·Environment·European Union·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Valencian Community

Judge says there's evidence of 'environmental crime' in his Mar Menor lagoon pollution investigation in Spain

Judge reveals evidence of ‘environmental crime’ in Mar Menor pollution investigation in Spain

A Murcia judge says there is evidence of an ‘environmental crime’ in his probe of 38 agricultural businesses accused of illegally dumping 5.9 billion litres of desalinated water into the Mar Menor

1 Dec, 2021 @ 16:42

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Carer stole jewellery and made illegal cash withdrawals from elderly lady in Murcia area of Spain

A carer of a disabled 71-year-old Murcia City woman stole jewellery from her as well as withdrawing €12,000 from her bank account. The Policia Nacional have arrested the female helper, 41, for

1 Dec, 2021 @ 13:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

No COVID passports yet for Murcia region of Spain as five areas slash indoor bar and restaurant limits

FIVE areas in the Murcia region will cut indoor hospitality capacity this week due to rising COVID infections, but there are no imminent plans to introduce a COVID passport scheme. Hospitality businesses

29 Nov, 2021 @ 16:26

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Murcia

2 bedroom Townhouse for sale in Balsicas – € 88,000

Townhouse Balsicas, Murcia 2 beds 1 baths € 88,000 Sierra Golf is a Residential Development that surrounds an 9-hole Golf Course, with a future extension project to 18 holes. It

28 Nov, 2021 @ 12:07

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Bars and restaurants call for COVID passports to avoid new restrictions in Murcia area of Spain

Bars and restaurants demand COVID passports to avoid new restrictions in Murcia area of Spain

THE Murcia hospitality and tourism association, HoyTu, says COVID passports should be introduced ‘in all public life’ to stop new restrictions on bar, restaurant, and nightlife businesses. Speaking this Friday, HoyTu president,

26 Nov, 2021 @ 15:58

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Mass arrests as police seize fake football kits and clothing sold on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol in Spain

31 people have been arrested in a nationwide Policia Nacional operation against fake goods imported from a dealer in Bulgaria. Over 19,000 counterfeit items were seized during raids in 14 provinces including

26 Nov, 2021 @ 14:36

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Disastrous floods of 2019 in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain caused €2.3 billion of damage

Disastrous 2019 floods caused €2.3 billion of damage in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

THE September 2019 floods that hit Alicante Province and Murcia were Spain’s costliest natural disaster in a five years period. The annual report of the Aon Foundation priced the damage at €2.3

26 Nov, 2021 @ 13:31

Costa Blanca·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Ukrainian refugees robbed of €7,000 and valuables at Valencia region motorway service area in Spain

New Guardia Civil officer restrains man who threatened him with broken bottles in Murcia region of Spain

A new Guardia Civil recruit restrained a man outside a Mazarron bar despite being threatened with two broken bottles. The officer, along with two colleagues, rushed to a bar close to the

25 Nov, 2021 @ 14:27

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Lower Costs And More Promotion For Struggling Corvera Airport In Spain's Murcia Region

Lower costs and more ‘visibility’ to boost passenger numbers at Corvera airport in Spain’s Murcia region

A new agreement has been struck to improve finances at Murcia’s Corvera airport and persuading more travellers to use it. The COVID pandemic severely impacted services using the facility which was opened

24 Nov, 2021 @ 16:38

Murcia·Travel News

'phishing' And 'smishing' Gang Accused Of Mass Internet Banking Scam Based In Costa Blanca Area Of Spain

‘Phishing’ and ‘Smishing’ gang arrested for mass internet banking scam based in Costa Blanca area of Spain

A Costa Blanca gang led by four brothers have been arrested by the Guardia Civil over an internet scam that netted cash from 163 victims. 11 people were detained in Almoradi and

24 Nov, 2021 @ 14:05

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Severe Droughts Coming Within 30 Years To South Eastern Spain If Things Carry On As They Are

Severe droughts to ravage south-eastern Spain within 30 years as water supplies are set to fall by 40%

SOUTH-EAST Spain faces a 40% fall in water resources by 2050 if remedial action is not taken, according to Ecological Transition Minister, Teresa Ribera. Ribera, speaking this Monday at a water supply

22 Nov, 2021 @ 20:00

Environment·Lead

Inspectors find high number of bar and clubs breaking COVID health rules in Murcia area of Spain

Inspectors find high number of bars and clubs breaking COVID health rules in Murcia area of Spain

SURPRISE visits to Murcia hospitality businesses last weekend discovered that 85% of them were breaking COVID health guidelines. The region’s Health Ministry is using a nine-strong team of inspectors to check that

22 Nov, 2021 @ 17:35

Coronavirus·Health·Lead·Murcia

Important news for UK buyers looking for holiday homes in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

MUST READ: Important news for UK buyers of holiday homes in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

PROPERTY buying in parts of Spain will become easier for British purchasers after the scrapping of an old Francoist law. Non-EU home buyers in areas like the Costa Blanca and Murcia have

22 Nov, 2021 @ 15:37

Costa Blanca·Lead·Murcia·Must Read·Property

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