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Spain's Cabinet Refuses 'emergency' Status For Mar Menor Despite Over A Week Of Dead Marine Life Washing Onto Beaches

Spain’s government refuses ’emergency’ status for Mar Menor lagoon despite dead fish washing ashore for over a week

SPAIN’S government will not declare the Mar Menor an ’emergency’ area as it continues its war of words with its regional counterpart. Madrid’s refusal follows

24 Aug, 2021 @ 16:15

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Gold shop owner melted down stolen loot for home robbers in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

Gold shop owner melted stolen loot for home robbers in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

A home robbery gang operating across Costa Blanca and Murcia has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and Policia Nacional. The six detainees included a

20 Aug, 2021 @ 15:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

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

Thief Knocks Over Frail Old Lady To Steal €6000 She Had Just Withdrawn From A Costa Blanca Bank In Spain

Frail old lady assaulted by thief who steals €6000 she had withdrawn from a Costa Blanca bank in Spain

A frail 87-year-old woman was knocked to the ground and had €6000 stolen that she withdrew from a Callosa de Segura bank. The 38-year-old assailant

12 Aug, 2021 @ 11:28

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

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

Dog Owner Drowns Trying To Save His Pet In The Costa Blanca Area Of Spain

Dog owner drowns in ‘rough’ sea trying to save his pet on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A Murcia man drowned when he went into the sea to save his dog. The 57-year-old was on holiday with a friend in Campoamor on

11 Aug, 2021 @ 12:22

Costa Blanca·Lead

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

Lottery ticket seller scams customer out of big payout on Spain's Costa Blanca

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

People who don’t live together will be banned from sleeping together overnight in Spain’s Murcia

PEOPLE who don’t live together are banned from an overnight ‘hook up’ under a new ‘soft’ COVID-19 curfew announced by the Murcia government. Murcia’s Health

26 Jul, 2021 @ 16:16

Coronavirus·Health·Lead

Police hunt for owner of dog that bit off the jaw of another on Spain’s Costa Blanca

VETS in Murcia don’t know whether a small three kilo pooch will be able to chew solids again, after half its jaw was bitten off

24 Jul, 2021 @ 15:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

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

Two Brits cleared of Benidorm group sex attack after languishing in Spanish jail for 20 months

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

Property prices in Spain will increase more than previously expected this year, says Bankinter in latest report

Property sales bounce back in Spain after last year’s pandemic restrictions

FRESH signs of a Spanish property market recovery have been reflected in two sets of new figures. May’s registered property sales figures went up by

19 Jul, 2021 @ 17:00

Property

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

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

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

DAM HEALTH: Last minute PCR and antigen tests in Spain to make your travel plans go smoothly

IT’S that time of year again. But most locals and expats in Spain are still trying to work out where they want – and can

5 Jul, 2021 @ 11:50

Health·Other News·Sponsored·Travel News

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

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Spain’s government refuses ’emergency’ status for Mar Menor lagoon despite dead fish washing ashore for over a week

Gold shop owner melted stolen loot for home robbers in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

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

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

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

Frail old lady assaulted by thief who steals €6000 she had withdrawn from a Costa Blanca bank in Spain

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

Dog owner drowns in ‘rough’ sea trying to save his pet on Spain’s Costa Blanca

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

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

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

People who don’t live together will be banned from sleeping together overnight in Spain’s Murcia

Police hunt for owner of dog that bit off the jaw of another on Spain’s Costa Blanca

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

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

Property sales bounce back in Spain after last year’s pandemic restrictions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAM HEALTH: Last minute PCR and antigen tests in Spain to make your travel plans go smoothly

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

Tragedy in Andalucia: 92-year-old man is killed by falling tree while trying to help fellow driver

Spain’s Pedro Sanchez argues Europe should invest in ‘values’ instead of nukes in confrontation with Putin

WATCH: Chaotic scenes as Spain’s Guardia Civil struggle to subdue knife-wielding madman

Did you feel it? 4.3 magnitude earthquake rocks southern Spain – quickly followed by 14 aftershocks

Graffiti on Civil War memorial to 13 executed women reveals how Spain still hasn’t made peace with its past