MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Major row erupts as 641 kilos of harmful nitrates flow into Mar Menor in one dayThe regional PP and PSOE have been engaged in a bitter exchange of insults as nitrate-laden water continues to discharge into the lagoon The public war of words between the regional PP and the national government PSOE parties about the continued entrance.. 17/09/2021

Seven arrested for transporting irregular migrants to the Region of MurciaCriminal gangs are responsible for the endless stream of immigrants reaching Murcia The Policía Nacional have made a series of arrests in connection to the arrival of large numbers of irregular immigrants to the Region of Murcia in recent weeks.. 17/09/2021

New contract for drafting of Portman Bay regeneration project awardedWorks are unlikely to resume until 2023 The long-running saga of the Portmán Bay regeneration project continues with yet another attempt to award the project to carry out the task of removing millions of tonnes of sterile waste which were.. 16/09/2021

Spanish favourites and exotic food inventions on the menu at Tataki Restaurant Los Alcazares MurciaLunch and dinner are sorted at restaurant Tataki in Los Alcázares near the Playa de los Narejos Good food isn’t hard to come by in Spain, especially in Murcia with bars and restaurants on every corner offering up freshly cooked dishes. But..

Biker bliss at San Javier Hot Rally September 17 and 18 Thousands of bikers will descend on San Javier this weekend September is usually a time for enjoying outdoor activities and taking advantage of the cooler autumn weather, but this year events which are normally major crowd-pullers have been scaled.. 15/09/2021

Two new Swiss Pilatus trainers arrive at San Javier Air Academy to replace veteran C-101These are the first of 24 units of the PC-21 ordered by the Air Force The first two PC-21 aircraft, manufactured by Swiss company Pilatus, which will replace the C-101 trainer planes have been delivered to the San Javier General Air Academy... 15/09/2021

Two workers hospitalised during accident installing solar panels in San JavierThe incident occurred in a fruit and vegetable wholesaler in El Mirador Two workers who were installing solar panels on the roof of an agricultural wholesale fruit and vegetable warehouse were injured early on Tuesday evening (September 14) when.. 15/09/2021

Los Alcazares re-opens piscina Ola Azul complexThe total cost of the rehabilitation was 800,000 euros The piscina Ola Azul in Los Alcázares has finally re-opened just in time for the end of summer, after being closed since 2011, following an 800,000 euro make-over, financed by municipal.. 14/09/2021

Cartagena campaign encourages pet owners to pick up after their dogsThe City Council of Cartagena will provide free water bottles and plastic bags to dog owners The City of Cartagena has launched a new campaign for the month of September in an attempt to cut down on the amount of dog mess littering the streets... 14/09/2021

15 loggerhead turtles hatched in La Manga are returned to the seaThe endangered turtles hatched last year on the beaches of La Manga del Mar Menor in the Cartegena municipality Fifteen loggerhead turtles have been returned to the sea 12 months after they were born on the beach and at La Manga Recovery Centre.. 14/09/2021

Work finally begins to prevent further rockfalls near to Panoramic Lift in CartagenaCalle Gisbert is home to the former Civil War shelter which is now a museum and the panoramic lift which takes visitors up to the castle Work has finally begun on the project to stabilize the steep rock faces which line Calle Gisbert in the city.. 14/09/2021

Ecologists propose creating a renaturalized strip around the Mar Menor of 15,000 hectaresEcologists in Action believe that the solution lies in creating wetlands and areas of natural vegetation Environmental group Ecologists in Action has presented a proposal to the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (.. 14/09/2021

Latest data reflect deterioration of Mar MenorVisibility and turbidity of the water are the parameters worst affected compared to the situation a year ago The latest data published by the regional government of Murcia relating to the condition of the Mar Menor reflect what can be clearly seen.. 14/09/2021

Yoga, dance and meditation festival in San Pedro: September 19An extensive free activity programme will be on offer all day on Sunday in San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia) The third edition of the Pinatar Om Festival will take place in San Pedro del Pinatar on Sunday September 19 at the Leisure and Emerging Arts.. 14/09/2021

Free entry to Cartagena attractions on September 24This year the Romans and Carthaginians fiestas are not following the habitual pattern of activities due to the Covid situation The Romans and Carthaginians festivities in Cartagena are scheduled to take place between September 17 and 24, albeit.. 14/09/2021

New roundabout will improve road safety between El Carmoli and Los UrrutiasThe roundabout will replace a dangerous T-junction which has been the scene of many accidents over the years Cartagena Council has formally approved the project drawn up by the General Directorate of Roads of the Autonomous region of Murcia to.. 13/09/2021

Project begins to convert Isla Plana ruins into visitable archaeological attractionThe Baños de la Marrana has lain in ruins for years and Los Tinteros requires further work to make them both more attractive for visitors Isla Plana lies within the Cartagena municipality close to the border with Mazarrón and although.. 13/09/2021

Property rental nightmare la Manga: dead body, drug plantation, disappearance of paying tenantThe Madrid-based owner of the property found more than he bargained for when querying a high electricity bill The Madrid-based owner of a villa in La Manga del Mar Menor found a bit more than he had bargained for when attempting to contact a rentee.. 13/09/2021

Getting a mortgage to buy a house in Spain may be trickier than you thinkWhat does Universal Mortgage Liability mean for expats looking to getting a loan to purchase property in Spain? Expats and those looking to buy a holiday house in Spain often turn to Spanish mortgage lenders to finance their dream home, but it&rsquo.. 13/09/2021

New section of motorway opens, offering two routes between Murcia city and the coastThe new section of the autovía del Reguerón cuts 8km off the journey A major stretch of one of the largest roadbuilding projects in the region for many years has finally opened, the autovía del Reguerón, which connects.. 10/09/2021