Murcia Covid update September 27: 11 municipalities have been Covid-free for 14 days11 municipalities in Murcia haven’t seen a single Covid case in the past two weeks A further 34 Covid cases were detected in the Region of Murcia on Sunday, a decrease since the previous figures of 62 (corresponding with Saturday) and 75 (corresponding.. 27/09/2021

Costa Calida hotels reach 79 per cent occupancy in AugustThe price of an overnight stay in Murcia hotels decreased by 7.61% last month Hotels in the Region of Murcia reported an occupancy rate of 67.5% in August, compared to the national average of 65.1%, according to the National Institute of Statistics.. 24/09/2021

Murcia Covid update September 24: a 33-year-old unvaccinated man has diedOne fatality was registered in the Region of Murcia on Thursday while the cumulative incidence rate continues to decline While all of the major coronavirus indicators have continued their decline this week in the Region of Murcia, the local health.. 24/09/2021

Mass protest in Murcia against Sabadell redundancy schemeHundreds gathered in the Santa Isabel plaza in Murcia city On Thursday afternoon, September 23, hundreds of people met in the Santa Isabel plaza in Murcia to protest against Banco Sabadell’s Employment Regulation Scheme (ERE) which means.. 24/09/2021

Murcia tries to attract British tourists with scenic bicycle routesThe Region of Murcia has over 100 routes aimed at cycling tourists The Ministry of Tourism, Presidency and Sports in Murcia is attempting to use bicycle routes and lanes to attract British tourists to the Region.   A tourism campaign .. 24/09/2021

Region of Murcia has highest eviction rate in the countryMurcia also tops the leaderboard for foreclosure lawsuits during 2021 The economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been felt across the globe, and the Region of Murcia is no exception, as recent data reveals that the autonomous community.. 23/09/2021

Sulfur cloud from La Palma volcano heads for MurciaThe particles are expected to reach mainland Spain later this week through the Region of Murcia The sulfur dioxide cloud associated with the eruption of the La Palma volcano is heading for mainland Spain, according to experts on Tuesday September.. 22/09/2021

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

Airport traffic failing to take off in Murcia and Alicante this summerNationally the situation has improved during August but is still trailing behind year to date The travel sector has been amongst the worst-hit business activities to be affected by the Covid pandemic, after worldwide travel ground to a complete.. 16/09/2021

Murcia in favour of third Covid vaccineThe health minister has called for a booster jab for vulnerable people as well as health workers in the Region of Murcia The regional Health Minister, Juan Jose Pedreño, announced on Wednesday September 15 that Murcia intends to put.. 16/09/2021

Night vision drone monitors flooding of Totana reservoirA breach in the reservoir in the Murcia municipality caused it to overflow A park and local premises had to be evacuated in the south-eastern municipality of Totana on Wednesday night September 15 after a reservoir on Calle Rosa overflowed. &.. 16/09/2021

Murcia property sales increase by 8.4 per cent in JulyThe prices of properties in the Region of Murcia have also increased by over 5% per square metre since last year The sale of homes in the Region of Murcia, Spain rose by 8.4% during the month of July compared to last year, lower than the increase.. 16/09/2021

Murcian Minister says Corvera airport lacks critical mass to justify public transportThe Podemos deputy reminded him that many passengers are having to pay more for a taxi ride from the airport than they paid for a flight from the UK to Spain Passengers continue to complain vociferously on social media about the lack of a public.. 15/09/2021

Consumer prices in Murcia now 3.2 per cent higher than a year ago Inflation reached the highest level in Spain for nine years at the end of August With rising petrol, diesel and electricity prices throughout Spain there is no doubt that the average consumer has felt the pinch in recent months, and the latest Consumer.. 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

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

Fewer doses of flu vaccine in Murcia region this yearRegional authorities in Murcia will buy 12,000 fewer flu vaccines in 2021 for vaccination campaign starting in October The Region of Murcia will have fewer doses of the flu vaccine this year than it did last year due to a reduction in the number of.. 14/09/2021

Six men arrested in Murcia for bringing illegal migrants from AfricaPolice have taken down part of an organised human trafficking ring in the Murcia region Six men have been arrested in the Region of Murcia for transporting irregular immigrants from Africa to the Murcian coast. The men, all of Algerian nationality.. 14/09/2021

Covid certificates can now be downloaded into wallets on mobile phones in Murcia regionBoth Android or iOS systems can be used The Murcian health service has announced that anyone wishing to download the European Union Covid Digital Certificate onto their mobile phones can now undertake the process via both iOS and Android systems.. 10/09/2021

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