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Murcia is the third most polluted city in SpainMurcia City has reduced its nitrogen oxide emissions by 38%, but is still in the top 3 most polluted cities in the country After Marbella and A Coruña, Murcia is the third most polluted city in Spain, as measured in PM10 suspended.. 21/01/2022

Spanish warship sets sail for the Black Sea amid growing tensions with RussiaThe ship ‘Meteoro’ will depart from Cartagena to support NATO in the Ukraine crisis Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles has announced that Spain is bringing forward the planned launch of the ‘Blas de Lezo’ frigate.. 21/01/2022

Japanese firm to build 10-million-euro CO2 recycling plant in CartagenaNippon Gases will purify carbon dioxide in the Region of Murcia and convert the gas for agricultural and other uses Curbing climate change and recycling are nominally major priorities for both governments and companies, and groundbreaking carbon.. 20/01/2022

Tonga volcano creates meteotsunamis off the coast of MurciaThe shock wave from the Pacific eruption caused the sea level in the Region of Murcia to rise 15 centimetres The explosion of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano in the South Pacific has generated a shock wave that was felt throughout the.. 20/01/2022

Isaac Peral submarine passes further set of tests in CartagenaThe first of the S-80 series, developed in Cartagena, is on track to being handed over to the Spanish navy The ‘Isaac Peral’ S-81 submarine has passed yet another important test in Cartagena this Wednesday January 19, bringing the vessel.. 20/01/2022

Vandals trash Parque Sauces dinosaurs barely a month after it opensThe newly refurbished Cartagena park, which cost 218,997 euros, was vandalised last night The iconic Parque Sauces in Cartagena, notable for its huge dinosaur sculptures, has been vandalised barely a month after its long-awaited inauguration. One.. 19/01/2022

San Anton animal blessing ceremony wildly successful in CartagenaPet owners came out in force to have their pets blessed by a priest in honour of the patron saint of protecting animals The San Antón fiestas were held in many towns across the Murcia Region over the weekend and on Monday January 17 to celebrate.. 19/01/2022

The Vuelta Ciclista a la Región from Fortuna to Cartagena: February 12Murcia is hosting its 42nd road racing competition next month, featuring eight distinguished World Tour teams The Region of Murcia will host the 42nd edition of the Vuelta Ciclista a la Región de Murcia Costa Cálida Gran Premio Banco.. 19/01/2022

Building work on Playa Honda medical centre finally finishedThe new doctor’s surgery is located on the main street in Playa Honda, Cartagena Building work on the new Playa Honda doctor’s surgery, or consultorio, is finally finished after several months of construction and remodelling, but the centre.. 18/01/2022

Contract for cleaning Cartagena beaches put on hold indefinitelyA tender to look after cleaning the Mar Menor beaches for the next 3 years has been suspended following questions of its legality The build-up of algae, seaweed and other natural materials on beaches in the Mar Menor area needs to be cleared away.. 17/01/2022

Dozens fined in Murcia for not wearing masks indoorsIn Cartagena and Murcia, no hospitality venues have been sanctioned for exceeding capacity Local Police in the municipalities of Murcia and Cartagena have filed dozens of complaints against hospitality establishments for allowing their customers to.. 17/01/2022

Judge finds military criminally responsible for deadly 2019 plane crash in La MangaDangerous weather conditions and subpar aircraft maintenance played a part in the Murcia plane crash A military judge in charge of investigating the tragic death of a pilot after his plane crashed into the Mediterranean off La Manga’s coast.. 17/01/2022

How to help the elderly in Cartagena: give their keys to policeCartagena Local Police will have a copy of the keys to the homes of vulnerable people to provide fast emergency aid Cartagena City Council intends to make a very important change to its telecare services as a way of helping elderly and vulnerable.. 17/01/2022

Cartagena Carnival postponed until June due to surge in Covid casesThe hugely popular festival in the Region of Murcia will take place between June 3 and 14 The sixth wave of the pandemic has dealt yet another blow to the Region of Murcia as infections continue to rise at a rapid rate, forcing the Cartagena Carnival.. 14/01/2022

Bird flu leads to poultry farm confinement in MurciaFarms in eight municipalities in the Region are subject to restrictions With the highly contagious avian influenza ravaging parts of Europe since last year, the Region of Murcia has taken the precaution of confining chickens, ducks, turkeys and geese.. 14/01/2022

Nature walks and activities in Murcia: January, February and MarchSeveral guided walks through stunning natural areas in the Region of Murcia are on offer over the next three months Nature-lovers across the Region will be pleased to hear that the guided walks and nature activities programme for January, February.. 13/01/2022

Shameful photos show political incompetence over botched Mar Menor clean-upCartagena city council accused of making things worse while attempting to remove waste from the Mar Menor The Murcia-based environmental protection and protest action group MarMenorKO has criticised Cartagena city council for its substandard clean.. 13/01/2022

Project to transform Cartagena promenade gets underwayThe 28-million-euro project plans to create a walkway along the entire seafront in Cartagena, Murcia An ambitious project to transform the entire seafront in the city of Cartagena is now underway, with the local council planning to create a walkway.. 13/01/2022

11 arrested for irregular migrant smuggling on Murcia coast over ChristmasThe accused reportedly captained several immigrant boats travelling to the Region of Murcia National Police officers made 11 arrests over the Christmas period after ideal weather conditions and calm seas allowed nearly 150 irregular migrants to arrive.. 12/01/2022

Los Urrutias and other Mar Menor areas hit by string of break-insLocals in Cartagena villages have set up neighbourhood watches to deter thieves Western villages and districts in the municipality of Cartagena, as well as areas on the Mar Menor’s coast, have been affected by a series of house robberies, with.. 12/01/2022