MURCIA NEWS

Murcia priest jailed for certifying fake weddingsThe man arranged weddings of convenience for immigrants seeking residency in the Region of Murcia A Murcian priest has been jailed for 20 months and fined 960 euros for arranging 16 fake marriages in the small town of Santo Angel in Murcia. Fernando.. 22/10/2021

Murcia businesses fared better than national average during the pandemicBusinesses in the Region of Murcia, especially family-run enterprises, felt fewer negative effects from Covid compared to the national average in Spain Although the coronavirus pandemic has been tough on businesses across Spain, a recent study revealed.. 22/10/2021

Full steam ahead for Cabezo de Torres 2022 Carnival in MurciaThe outlying district of the municipality of Murcia is known for its Carnival celebrations Carnival associations in Cabezo de Torres have announced that the 2022 Cabezo de Torres Carnival will go ahead next February, with virtually no Covid restrictions.. 22/10/2021

Murcia courts approve use of Covid passports in nightlife sectorParties in Murcia, such as weddings or christenings, can also enforce Covid certificates for guests After the regional government requested the use of Covid certificates or ‘passports’, in nightclubs and private celebrations, the High.. 22/10/2021

Covid update October 22: Murcia cases on the riseThe Region of Murcia has entered the medium risk zone once again, with a 14-day incidence rate of over 50 cases per 100,000 inhabitants This week has seen a slight rise in Covid cases across the Region of Murcia, with the cumulative incidence rate.. 22/10/2021

Four free weekend plans in Murcia: October 22 to 24Several free activities are on offer this weekend across the Region of Murcia No plans for the weekend? We can fix that with these four free activities in the Region of Murcia, whether you fancy a virtual reality concert or a guided walk through a.. 22/10/2021

Aguilas Carnival 2022 could be back on after being ruled out last monthThe Mayor of Águilas has issued a new statement about the Carnival A few weeks ago, following a difficult vote by the Town Hall and the Carnival organisers, the authorities made the difficult decision to cancel the 2022 Águilas Carnival.. 21/10/2021

Operation waiting lists increase by 8 days in MurciaWaiting times for an initial consultation in the Region of Murcia have decreased The coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions which accompanied it have complicated access to health services over the past year and a half, but even as Spain.. 21/10/2021

Trick or Treat 2021 campaign kicks off in San Pedro del PinatarMore than 70 small businesses will participate in the Murcia initiative The Councillor for Commerce in San Pedro del Pinatar launched the ‘Trick or Treat 2021’ campaign this week which will involve more than 70 establishments in.. 21/10/2021

JYSK Scandinavian household store opens in MurciaWith the addition of the Murcia outlet, JYSK now has 86 stores in Spain The Scandinavian homeware giant JYSK has opened a brand new store in the Thader shopping centre in Murcia City on Thursday October 21, making this the household supermarket&.. 21/10/2021

Mar Menor petition deadline extended by three monthsPetition to save the Mar Menor didn’t meet the 500,000-signature threshold, but now has until January 20 to be passed in Congress The deadline for the collection of signatures for the Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) petition to give force.. 21/10/2021

Lorca Crossed Horse Fair this weekend: October 23 and 24The historic event held in Lorca, Murcia, dates back to the 1400s A new edition of the Crossed Horse Fair is taking place this weekend in the municipality of Lorca, following the success of the Fericab 2021 fair last week.   On October.. 21/10/2021

Five loggerhead turtles returned to the sea in La Manga del Mar MenorThe young marine animals are part of a cluster of eggs laid last year in the Region of Murcia Five baby loggerhead turtles were returned to the Mediterranean Sea in La Manga del Mar Menor this Wednesday October 20, after being incubated in the Centro.. 21/10/2021

Second caravan fire this month in the Region of MurciaA mobile home in Las Torres de Cotillas, Murcia, was completely destroyed in the blaze Firefighters were called to a campsite in the municipality of Las Torres de Cotillas, located slightly north of the capital city, after a mobile home caught fire.. 21/10/2021

Alhama de Murcia gives green light to renovation of La Cubana ParkThe green area in Alhama de Murcia is going to be given a complete makeover including a new thermal centre The Town Hall in Alhama de Murcia has given the go-ahead to remodelling work on the La Cubana park which will “open up multiple possibilities.. 20/10/2021

Cartagena University designs unmanned robotic boat to monitor Mar MenorThe vessel has already been tested in the Mar Menor, Murcia The Polytechnical University of Cartagena (UPCT) has designed a solar-powered unmanned boat, christened ASV-Boya, capable of making decisions and sailing indefinitely, which has already been.. 20/10/2021

Criticism over how irregular immigration is handled in MurciaMigrants in Cartagena and Murcia are held for 72 hours after which they are offered a place in a reception programme After an alarming number of immigrants reached the Costa Cálida this weekend, there has been criticism from both the public.. 20/10/2021

Murcia bank robbed in broad daylightBank workers and customers in the Murcia Santander bank were tied up by the armed thieves A Santander bank in the centre of Murcia city was robbed on Tuesday afternoon, October 19, by anonymous thieves who tied up a dozen customers and staff members.. 20/10/2021

Helicopter rescue for injured 67-year-old hiker in CartagenaThe lucky pensioner was spotted by an off-duty firefighter from the Region of Murcia An injured elderly hiker was rescued in Puntal del Moro (Cartagena) on Tuesday morning, October 19, after being found by an off-duty fireman.   The off.. 20/10/2021

Fire rages through fruit factory in Torre PachecoFirefighters from across Murcia struggled to contain the fire for several hours A large fire broke out at a fruit factory in Torre Pacheco on Tuesday afternoon, October 19, and firefighters from across the Region of Murcia were called to extinguish.. 20/10/2021