MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

90-minute delays as large crowds form at Cartagena mass vaccination centre A long wait in the midday sun as the SMS health service seeks to speed up the immunization campaign There is little doubt that the SMS regional health service is doing its best to speed up the coronavirus immunization campaign in the light of figures.. 07/05/2021

43 Algerian migrants including 2 babies intercepted on the coastline of Águilas and Cartagena All the new arrivals were found to be in good health after reaching the beaches of the Costa Cálida Two small boats carrying 43 unauthorized migrants were intercepted off the coast of the Region of Murcia on Thursday as they attempted to make.. 07/05/2021

King of Spain opens the Roman Forum museum in CartagenaFelipe VI visits the museum at the largest city centre archaeological park in Europe King Felipe VI of Spain visited Cartagena on Thursday to officially open the Roman Forum Museum, the latest addition to the long list of important archaeological sites.. 06/05/2021

Águilas and San Pedro del Pinatar promote the Recicla Esperanza glass recycling campaign 741 tons of glass were collected for recycling in Águilas last year Águilas and San Pedro del Pinatar are among the municipalities taking part in a new glass recycling campaign entitled “Recicla Esperanza” (Recycle Hope).. 05/05/2021

Última Llamada art exhibition in Cartagena draws attention to the plight of the Mar Menor Interesting exhibits created by local artist Pablo Cros Bernabeu at the Palacio Molina An eye-catching exhibition of artwork is on display in the Palacio Molina in Cartagena until 30th June, featuring the work of local artist Pablo Cros Bernabeu under..

San Javier Town Hall spends 16,000 euros on 8 model planes The planes will be painted by graffiti artists as the town promotes its aviation heritage During last week’s session of the council of San Javier it was decided to spend 16,637 euros on the construction of 8 model aeroplanes measuring 2.5 by.. 04/05/2021

Murcia government faces lawsuit over failure to punish companies responsible for polluting the Mar Menor The Department of the Environment denies charges of “inaction” in dealing with illegal water desalination offences The public prosecutions service of the Region of Murcia has decided to take the Department of the Environment of the regional.. 04/05/2021

Work under way to improve wastewater pumping facility in La Manga Hidrogea continues its drive to improve energy efficiency at the Gola de Marchamalo plant The water company Hidrogea has begun work in La Manga del Mar Menor to improve the efficiency of the pumping equipment in the Gola de Marchamalo. The work.. 04/05/2021

Registration opens for activities within the Noche de los Museos in Cartagena on May 15 This year all activities must be pre-booked due to the covid restrictions The Noche de los Museos is always a huge event in Cartagena every year in May, the International Museums Day celebrations in the city incorporating live music, guided tours.. 03/05/2021

2021 Cante de las Minas flamenco festival to go ahead in La Unión July 29 to August 7 Audiences return to the event from July 29 to August 7 after the 2021 event took place online The 2020 edition of the Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas de La Unión flamenco festival was forced to take place exclusively online due.. 30/04/2021

La Mar de Músicas returns to open-air venues in Cartagena this July The 26th festival will be devoted to Spanish musicians due to uncertainty over international travel After the pandemic caused the cancellation of the 2020 event the La Mar de Músicas festival in Cartagena returns this summer, albeit in a.. 30/04/2021

Reduced format San Javier Jazz Festival will take place in summer 2021 8 nights of concerts in July and August in a reduced festival format after last year’s cancellation After the pandemic caused the cancellation of the 2020 event the San Javier International Jazz Festival returns this year, albeit in rather.. 30/04/2021

Torre Pacheco agricultural company focusing on environmentally friendly route forwards Agromediterránea in Dolores de Pacheco export fresh produce to 25 European countries General awareness of plastics contamination in the world’s seas and oceans has risen significantly over the last few years and more and more business.. 30/04/2021

Gang of robbers on the run after targeting 5 Murcia gaming salons in one night The robberies occurred in Santomera, Las Torres de Cotillas, Cartagena, Abarán and Librilla A police and Guardia Civil investigation is under way as officers attempt to track down a group of robbers who targeted five gaming salons in the Region.. 30/04/2021

Four illegal water treatment plants in the Campo de Cartagena closed down during March Interpol campaign Discarded water from the equipment contained up to three times the legal limit of nitrates The participation of Spain’s Guardia Civil in this year’s Interpol campaign to clamp down on environmental crime has resulted in the arrests of.. 30/04/2021

Prestigious GC32 catamaran race to be held in the Mar Menor in November The GD32 Racing Tour features 30-knot racing on America’s Cup-style catamarans and the final event on the 2021 tour will be at Lo Pagán It has been confirmed that in November of this year San Pedro del Pinatar will host the GC32 Mar.. 30/04/2021

San Javier Town Hall negotiating to buy the Casa Barnuevo in Santiago de la Ribera Plans are afoot for the installation of several new sculptures in Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga The Tuesday afternoon meeting of the council of San Javier was transferred this week to the Casa Barnuevo, one of the most emblematic buildings in.. 29/04/2021

Local government office in Los Narejos now offers Padrón and digital certificate services The OMITA office eliminates the need for residents to visit the main Town Hall building in Los Alcázares The OMITA local government office of the Town Hall of Los Alcázares in Los Narejos is widening the range of services it offers.. 29/04/2021

New roundabout to improve safety on the RM-54 north of Los Urrutias and El Carmolí Another works project is already under way further south on the same road near Los Nietos The junction of the N-332 and RM-54 roads, the latter of which leads to Los Urrutias and El Carmolí from its northern end closet to the intersection.. 29/04/2021

New management contract put out to tender for the social club bar in Isla Plana The popular bar has been closed for two and a half years after allegations of irregularities by the previous management At long last the Town Hall of Cartagena has put out to tender a new contract to run and manage the bar-cafeteria in the social.. 29/04/2021