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From Monday 23rd PCR test for all travellers to Spain from risk countries is mandatory No PCR test is required for those arriving by road or rail From this Monday, international travellers arriving in Spain via air and sea from an area considered "at risk" must present a negative PCR, carried out within 72 hours prior to.. 23/11/2020

Only 81 new cases of covid in Murcia Region on Monday 23rd November The level of active cases has dropped to under 9,000 as the number of recoveries exceeds the number of new cases Last week the Murcia Region reported almost half the number of cases of the previous week and the figures for Monday are once again.. 23/11/2020

Bars and restaurants in 17 additional municipalities can open from Wednesday Cartagena, Ricote, Beniel, Lorquí, Pliego, Santomera, Abarán, Águilas, Ulea and Ojós can now occupy terraces areas to 100% As promised, the regional Covid Monitoring Committee met on Monday to analyse the latest coronavirus.. 23/11/2020

Covid hospital numbers drop over the weekend in Murcia region to below 500 The number of active cases has fallen below 10,000 for the first time in a month this weekend On Sunday the total numbers of patients hospitalised with Covid-19 in the Region of Murcia dropped below the 500 mark for the first time since October.. 23/11/2020

Man arrested after huge clandestine landfill is discovered in Fuente Álamo A 63-year-old man from Fuente Álamo has been arrested as an alleged perpetrator of crimes against natural resources and the environment Agents of the Guardia Civíl Guard have dismantled a clandestine rubbish dump on a 15,000-square.. 23/11/2020

Bars on all of La Manga del Mar Menor authorised to open from SaturdayBars on the San Javier section of la Manga del Mar Menor will be permitted to open alongside those of Cartagena Residents of the San Javier section are also being given permission to cross over into Cartagena. Residents of La Manga del Mar.. 20/11/2020

Delivery truck on fire in Cabo de Palos rapidly extinguished Fortunately nobody was injured when a delivery truck caught fire in the middle of the road on the T-312-2 crossing, in the area of the dunes of Cabo de Palos in the municipality of Cartagena on Friday lunchtime. The 1-1-2 Emergency Coordination Center.. 20/11/2020

13 deaths and 264 new cases; Murcia Region coronavirus Friday 20th This is the lowest daily figure for over two months The number of new coronavirus cases has continued to fall all week in the Murcia Region as the effects of the restrictions imposed on the hostelry sector two weeks ago and other measures implemented.. 20/11/2020

6 new covid cases for Mazarrón municipality on Friday Hopes are high that bars could re-open in Mazarrón next week if the incidence remains low Mazarrón has reported 6 new covid cases in the last 24 hours, bringing its total for the last 7 days to 34 new cases. This gives the municipality.. 20/11/2020

Work begins on new stormwater tank in Torre Pacheco The facility will prevent the runoff of sewage into the Mar Menor during episodes of heavy rain Various projects to protect the marine environment of the Mar Menor and to reduce the risk of flooding in towns along its shore and in the Campo de Cartagena.. 20/11/2020

Planned de-nitrification plant in San Pedro del Pinatar stalled Image; This spring San Pedro del Pinatar was affected by an intense algal bloom on the Villananitos beaches Meanwhile it has taken three weeks for the CHS to obtain permission to fix a broken pipe which has allowed 300 liters of agricultural run.. 20/11/2020

Mazarron bars could potentially re-open next week There is very little chance of Alhama de Murcia and Totana bars re-opening in the near future There was a significant amount of confusion on Thursday evening regarding the re-opening of bars and restaurants with both Opinión and Verdad jumping.. 20/11/2020

Murcia Region extends closure of borders until December 9th This affects both external regional borders and internal municipal borders On Thursday 18th November the Murcian regional government announced that both external regional borders as well as internal municipal borders would remain closed until after.. 19/11/2020

Bars and restaurants in some areas of the Murcia Region can re-open on Saturday The situation will be assessed every Monday The current closure order will remain in place in 35 of the 45 municipalities in the region on Saturday. After a week of intense speculation about whether the Murcian regional health service would.. 19/11/2020

Dog rescue organisations concerned about new Eurotunnel restrictions + UPDATE UPDATE: The following day Euroshuttle issue a statement saying: In order to protect the welfare of all our customers and their pets being transported via the Channel Tunnel, Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has taken the decision to limit the number of pets.. 19/11/2020

10 deaths and 455 new Covid-19 cases; region of Murcia Thursday 19th The region appears to be slowly stabilizing due to the restrictive measures in force On October 28th measures were brought in closing the external regional and internal municipal borders of the region and were extended for a further 14 days on November.. 19/11/2020

Spanish authorities reviewing coronavirus restrictions as Christmas approaches The Minister for Health warns that the coming festive season will be a Christmas like no other Almost two weeks have passed since the 17 regional governments of Spain introduced more stringent measures to curb the spread of the second wave of the.. 19/11/2020

Another cashpoint machine ripped out of the wall by thieves in Murcia This time the thieves struck in La Zeneta in Murcia There has been a second incident of a cash point being ripped out of the wall and stolen in the Murcia Region this week, this time in La Zeneta in the Murcia city municipality. The local police.. 19/11/2020

Spanish Prime Minister sends personal letter to young man who suffered homophobic attack The young man concerned lives in Cartagena The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, has sent a letter of support to an 11-year-old student who denounced an alleged homophobic attack in the vicinity of the Isaac Peral Institute.. 19/11/2020

No cruise ships on the horizon for CartagenaA pilot scheme is underway in the Canary Islands but there will no cruise ships in the port for months to come The whole tourism sector has been absolutely flattened by coronavirus and here in the Region of Murcia, the port city of Cartagena has.. 19/11/2020

Oil rig mega platform arrives at Escombreras in Cartagena for repair The Escombreras Industrial area lies behind the container port in a bay largely hidden from view The 'Scarabeo 9' will be in the southwest dock for the next six months. This week an alternative revenue stream for local contractors arrived.. 19/11/2020

Number of new covid-19 cases continues to slow down in Murcia Region on Wednesday Fatalities remain high; eight patients have died within the last 24 hours Although it’s too early to say without any doubt that the coronavirus situation in the Murcia Region has started to stabilise, the figures published on Wednesday continue.. 18/11/2020

National food bank appeal in supermarkets this week This year the appeal also offers the facility to donate online or make a cash donation at the tills in supermarkets Every day, 1.8 million people receive help from one of the 54 food banks in Spain, most of them using the network of 8,053 charities.. 18/11/2020

Nine irregular migrants reach Calblanque by small boat from African coast The boat arrived on the beach of Puntas de Calnegre undetected Image: Archive. Cruz Roja in Escombreras The Guardia Civíl has detained nine irregular migrants who arrived by sea in a small boat (patera) from the African coast and landed.. 17/11/2020

Murcia passes 500 covid deaths but case numbers appear to be stabilising The number of PCR tests remains considerably lower than last week The regional health service has published its daily figures relating to the ongoing evolution of the coronavirus in the Region of Murcia for Tuesday 17th November, with a mixture.. 17/11/2020

Man arrested after several nights of burning bins and cars in Murcia City These rubbish bins cost around 1,000 euros each, without the cost of calling the fire brigade out Murcia City Local Police have arrested a 28-year-old man for burning rubbish bins in the Patiño outlying district of Murcia City and the surrounding.. 17/11/2020

Driver uninjured in car fire on A-33 near to Jumilla Firemen extinguished the fire on Tuesday morning 112 services have confirmed that the driver of a vehicle which caught fire on the A-33 near to Jumilla was uninjured. The car, however, is a total write-off. Hope that it's properly insured.. 17/11/2020

Two clinics in Cartagena and Torre Pacheco closed for carrying out fraudulent PCR testsThe centers were charging for PCR tests which were in effect, useless Image: PCR testing. Please note, this image is from the archive and does not relate to the clinics concerned. It goes without saying that there’s always somebody seeking.. 17/11/2020

Mazarron police catch a dozen people drinking during curfew Another man attempted to run away on Sunday evening and collided with a lamp post Although it’s hard to believe that some people are still going out of their way to deliberately flaunt the covid restrictions set in place to try and limit the.. 16/11/2020

Patient visits suspended following covid outbreak at Rafael Méndez hospital in LorcaLorca has been struggling for weeks to bring coronavirus under control For weeks Lorca has been one of the worst affected municipalities in the region for coronavirus, and has only recently been released from a municipal confinement after several.. 16/11/2020

Hemodynamics Unit of the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena extends hours Additional staff have been taken on so that the unit can open 24/7. An investment of 1 million euros over the 2020/2021 period will enable the busy haemodynamics unit at the Santa Lucía hospital in Cartagena to extend its hours to cover 24.. 16/11/2020

Hopes of covid stabilisation grow in Murcia with large drop in new casesAlthough Monday is generally a “low” day, this is the lowest figure for some weeks Accumulated incidence rate showing the worst affected municipalities. Figures quoted are the rate per 100,000 of popualtion. All of those desperate.. 16/11/2020

14 deaths, but lower number of covid cases in Murcia on Sunday Only 428 new cases were reported on Sunday The number of new covid cases reported on Sunday was considerably lower than last week, with just 428 new cases in the 24 hour period between midnight on Friday and midnight on Saturday (figures always.. 16/11/2020

Spike in Murcia ERTE furlough scheme applications following bar and restaurant closures250 new applications between Monday and Wednesday this week and many more expected to follow One inevitable consequence of the decision to close down all bars and restaurants in the Region of Murcia in an attempt to halt the spread of the second wave.. 13/11/2020

Spain confident of being ready to store coronavirus vaccines at -70ºC Yesterday the WHO warned that some countries would be unable to handle the Pfizer vaccine, not having adequate facilities for the low temperatures required to safety store it The initial euphoria surrounding the announcement of the latest progress.. 13/11/2020

Murcia property market showed signs of a bounceback before the second wave of CovidSeptember sales figures were higher in the Costa Cálida than in the same month last year It goes without saying that the statistics relating to the residential property markets in Murcia and in Spain as a whole this year have been distorted.. 13/11/2020

Murcian young loggerhead turtles tracked to African and Balearic coastlines Some of the 21 young turtles released managed to cover 300 kilometres in their first two days of freedom It is now a month since twenty-one 12-month-old loggerhead turtles were released into the Mediterranean at one of the beaches of Calblanque.. 13/11/2020

Corvera airport deserted; in October the airport lost 9 out of 10 passengers The airport reported a fall of -89.9% in passenger numbers during October when compared to last year It’s been a brutal year for the air travel sector and one of the easiest ways to appreciate the scale of the downturn in travel activity is.. 13/11/2020

3,000 to 10,000 euros in compensation for bars and restaurants forced to close in Murcia Region Elements of the sector continues to protest about the “crumbs” of support being given A good deal of prominence has been given in the Murcia news over the last few days to the enforced closure of bars and restaurants throughout the Region.. 12/11/2020

Drugs at the heart of Moratalla murder; Three arrested as body is found buried in Yecla The vehicle of the deceased was chopped up and hidden in a warehouse for almost 18 months Almost a year and a half after he disappeared, the body of a 35-year-old man from Moratalla was discovered this week, buried in the mountains of the Sierra.. 12/11/2020

11 tons of fresh veg for Murcian regional food bank after drugs are found in transport lorry Marijuana and hashish were found concealed among crates of tomatoes and courgettes 11 tons of fresh vegetables have been added to the produce distributed by the Region of Murcia’s food bank in La Palma, one of the rural outlying districts.. 12/11/2020

Los Alcázares Council promotes plan to manage feral cat coloniesThe capture, sterilization and return policy is the key axis of the plan The animal welfare department currently has more than 50 volunteers working with feral cat colonies in the municipality. Stray cats are a problem in many urban areas, their.. 11/11/2020

Former Polaris World land and properties finally being auctioned offThe plots include building land, the headquarters of the developer, the former garden centre, commercial and residential properties Bargain hunters could pick up a good deal as the assets which remained after the bankruptcy of the Polaris World.. 11/11/2020

Murcia regional president wants army and more police to enforce border restrictions It’s an open secret that local police are finding it impossible to monitor local borders The President of the Murcian regional Government, Fernando López Miras, has called for more resources to help the regional government enforce the.. 11/11/2020

Woman almost drowned saving her dog from irrigation channel in Murcia Fortunately the story had a happy ending It could so easily have been a tragic tale of the love between a dog owner and her beloved four legged friend, but fortunately for the young woman concerned, officers from the La Raya barracks of the Murcia.. 10/11/2020

35-kilogram red sunfish found dead on Calblanque beach The fish was nearly one and a half metres long A red sunfish weighing 35 kilos and 1.45 meters in length has been found dead this weekend washed up on a beach in the Regional Park of Calblanque, Monte de las Cenizas and Peña del Águila.. 09/11/2020

3.9 earth tremor with epicenter in Caravaca felt in several municipalities Monday got off to a shaky start for residents in the north-west of the region An earthquake of 3.9 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred this morning in the Region of Murcia at a depth of 4 kilometres below the surface, with its epicenter in the.. 09/11/2020

Environmental timebomb; disposable masks can take up to 400 years to decomposeUp to 700 million disposable masks could be used in Spain every month!!!! Every month some 129,000 million disposable masks are now being consumed in the world due to the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, a mindboggling amount of potential rubbish.. 06/11/2020

Murcia scientists test Covid traps for early detection of the virus in public spaces Testing in a Murcia hospital demonstrates the risk of airborne transmission As scientists continue to learn more about the importance of aerosols (the minute particles we exhale when breathing) in the transmission of the Covid-19 virus a team from.. 05/11/2020

Coronavirus vaccine for Spain expected to be widely available by next MarchAstraZeneca forecast a “horrific” winter but a return to relative normality by next summer The latest news from AstraZeneca, the UK-based company whose coronavirus vaccine is currently in an advanced stage of testing, is that the product.. 05/11/2020

Fertilizer ban within 1500 metres of the Mar Menor comes into effect The green belt around the lagoon is made three times wider as of this week It is understandable that the issue of the marine environment of the Mar Menor, while not being forgotten, has for many people been relegated to being of secondary importance.. 03/11/2020

5-star La Manga Club hotel closes as prestigious resort re-enters lockdown mode Golf courses and the tennis centre remain open but 420 staff affected as activity in La Manga Club is minimal The 5-star Hotel Príncipe Felipe in La Manga Club, one of the most prestigious in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida.. 03/11/2020

Aena denies Corvera airport closure Travellers are reporting flight cancellations and are being forced to re-book from Alicante There’s no doubt that it’s been a brutal year for the travel sector, in particular the airlines and tour operators, which have experienced catastrophic.. 02/11/2020

No Spanish holidays for English residents from Thursday Non-Spanish resident English nationals are not obliged to return to the UK immediately Please note; on Tuesday afternoon changes were announced by the Foreign office which appeared to permit travel to the Canary Islands, but it has now been confirmed.. 02/11/2020

Balneario de Archena closes due to Covid The management says this is a temporary measure The management said in a statement; “ The Archena Spa is temporarily closing its facilities as a measure of support and collaboration to stop the advance of the coronavirus in the Region of Murcia.. 30/10/2020

Outrage among customers as Spanish banks increase bank charges BBVA, Santander and CaixaBank charge customers for withdrawals at manned cash desks There has been considerable concern among members of the public in Spain recently (and in the community of foreign residents!) over increases in charges which are.. 29/10/2020

Murcia Region closes external borders and stops movement between municipalities Residents will only be permitted to move between municipalities for essential reasons The Murcian Regional Government has taken the decisión to confine the Region of Murcia and close not only the external, but also the internal borders of.. 28/10/2020

Falls in Spanish property prices and rentals could be more significant than originally forecast due to covidThe pandemic is expected to cause a domino effect on commercial property in city centres All over Spain the seriousness of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic is becoming more and more apparent as the autumn goes on, and although the first.. 27/10/2020

Additional measures and restrictions for the Murcia Region during the state of alert Exceptional measures to be applied in the Region Murcia due to the increase in coronavirus infections. On Sunday Spain decreed the second state of alarm/emergency of the coronavirus pandemic, granting wide-ranging powers to the autonomous regions.. 26/10/2020

Spraying against the processionary caterpillar begins early in north-west Murcia this year Mula has begun spraying already due to the unusually warm autumn weather Spraying against the processionary caterpillar has begun early in the north-west of the Murcia Region this year, the unusually warm autumn weather likely to bring increased.. 19/10/2020

Águilas announces cancellation of 2021 Carnival due to coronavirusThe Mayoress said it was “the hardest decision she had ever been forced to make” Following several discussions between all those involved in putting on the huge carnival in Águilas every year, the decision has been made to suspend.. 17/09/2020

Hacienda Riqueleme golf course to close this winter due to covid GNK blames the cancellation of flights and travel restrictions GNK golf has confirmed that the Hacienda Riquelme golf course will temporarily close this autumn from 12th September onwards due to the current situation caused by Covid-19 which has.. 08/09/2020

Masks must be worn in public areas when travelling to Spain A few helpful hints for visitors travelling to Spain this summer and concerned about Covid regulations here Updated 18th July due to changing info about masks. Although Spain is open for tourist visitors this summer, there is no escaping the.. 15/07/2020

Covid safe bus services from Corvera airport to Murcia City 2020 How to book on the Interbus routes at the Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera The bus or coach services linking the new Region of Murcia International Airport in Corvera to the coastal towns and golf resorts of the Costa Cálida.. 03/07/2020

Five long weekends in the Murcia bank holidays calendar for 2021 In total, there are fourteen set holidays in the Region of Murcia In 2021 there will be five “puentes” or weekends preceded or followed by a bank holiday, giving workers the chance to enjoy a long weekend. In addition to.. 18/06/2020

Post office opening times limited to 3 hours in the morning throughout Spain Minimal services are being offered for the duration of the coronavirus crisis The 2,500 offices of Correos, the Spanish post office, are to open for only three hours a day and the number of staff on duty is to be reduced for as long as the coronavirus.. 20/03/2020

Spain approves 20 billion euro package of economic measures to prevent the destruction of employmentCredit is made available to businesses to improve liquidity and temporary redundancies are given greater flexibility The Spanish cabinet has approved a second package of economic measures designed to cushion the impact of coronavirus on the businesses.. 17/03/2020

URGENT APPEAL from Andreas Animal Rescue as coronacrisis deepens81 donkeys and 37 dogs need food now The media is full of news about how the coronacrisis is going to affect our bank balances, the long-term economic effects for business, how much our pensions are going to devalue, how many people will die, but.. 17/03/2020

ERTE temporary redundancy schemes and how they affect businesses and the workforce ERTEs are likely to affect millions of employees in Spain during a prolonged coronavirus crisis As it becomes ever clearer that the coronavirus crisis in Spain and the strict measures imposed by the national government to protect the population are.. 17/03/2020

Coronavirus case totals in Murcia and Spain - official measures in place to combat the epidemic The latest updates according to official sources throughout Spain NOTE: This page will be updated as new information becomes available The latest information regarding the number of coronavirus cases detected in Spain, the number of fatalities and..

Coronavirus, the facts – and a list of WHO myth-busters Recommended precautions to reduce the risk of infection include frequent hand washing but not the use of facemasks The Covid-19 coronavirus which is rapidly spreading from China, where the current outbreak began, to all parts of the world, and while.. 02/03/2020

Donald Trump amongst the bling at Águilas Carnival 2020Glitter is back on the menu in Águilas this year As normal, the Carnival peñas in Águilas put on a fabulous display for 2020, with a completely new set of costumes and dance routines. Last year costumes generally.. 25/02/2020

Get your dog vaccinated against Leishmaniasis if you live in Spain No fully effective vaccine has been developed but jabs are a sound investment in your dog’s health The hazards to the health of pet dogs are rather different in Mediterranean coastal areas of Spain from those which are common in northern Europe.. 19/02/2020

Why it is so difficult to solve the current problems in the Mar Menor The problems faced by the Mar Menor are caused by a complex combination of factors, making easy solutions equally difficult to find Anyone with even a passing interest in current affairs in the Region of Murcia and the Costa Cálida will be.. 31/01/2020

Public and bank holidays in the Region of Murcia 2020 Check now to find the long weekends on the calendar for 2020! National, regional and local holidays in all 45 municipalities of the Region of Murcia Although the official list of public holidays seldom contains any surprises, it always arouses.. 08/01/2020

The Food Co. opens in Puerto de Mazarrón as Tesco products reach the Region of MurciaEnthusiasm for Tesco branded products shows there’s no taste like home! The new Food Co. store in the Puerto de Mazarrón opened on Tuesday 5th November at 11:00 as promised, the aisles absolutely packed with shoppers who had come along.. 05/11/2019

4,000 episodes of flooding on the east coast of Spain in the last 1,000 years Flooding has been exacerbated by the change in land use over the last millennium While it is important not to underestimate the intensity of the Gota Fría storm which has caused widespread flooding in Murcia and Alicante over the last few.. 17/09/2019

Video Gota Fría September 2019 Los Alcazares debris and cars washed up against bridge Ramblas flow downhill and disgorge into the sea or Mar Menor. This video shows the after effects of the volume of water pouring down into Los Alcázares. See full background information for the Murcia Gota Fria 2019 14/09/2019

Video Murcia Gota Fria 2019. Waste, plastics and agricultural debris washed into the Mar Menor. Millions of litres of water flowed down into the Mediterranean and Mar Menor from inland areas of the region during the Gota Fría, gathering agricultural materials, mud and debris as they went. Although huge quantities of mud and debris.. 14/09/2019

Ripped off?????How to complain about car hire companies via Spanish consumer complaints officesThe advice applies to all Spanish airports and any car hire company although the specific complaints we received related to Corvera airport in Murcia This summer has seen a large number of dissatisfied customers airing their views on social media.. 11/09/2019

Check you are on the Padrón and that you have renewed within the last 5 years as no-deal Brexit looks increasingly likely Padrón and voting rights for UK nationals will change significantly with Brexit This week developments in the UK could indicate that the country is heading for a no-deal Brexit, in which case all of us living and working in Spain will find.. 30/08/2019

Bus routes and taxi information from Corvera airport 2020 Last updated July 1st 2020: PLEASE NOTE; BUS SERVICE HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED CLICK ON GALLERY IMAGE TO ENLARGE Corvera airport basic information including taxis, public transport, parking and car rental Airport parking at Corvera airport.. 10/04/2019

Prostate cancer tests in Spain are quick and inexpensive at many dispensing chemistsPharmacies in Spain which offer “Análisis Clínicos” can perform PSA tests There has been a sudden rise in the level of awareness of the threat of prostate cancer in the UK following the news that Stephen Fry is currently.. 04/03/2018

Corvera AIRM airport: Your questions answered The Region of Murcia is “taking off for the future” with the new International Airport says Murcia president The opening of the international airport at Corvera will create jobs and boost regional businesses On Saturday the regional.. 26/02/2018

Important security alert: Protecting your system against the latest cyber threats, Spectre and Meltdown Just what are Spectre and Meltdown, the latest cyber threats, and how can you protect your device? Recently, two new cyber threats, known as Spectre and Meltdown, were brought to light by cyber security researchers, who described them as the most serious..

Understanding water and the drought in Murcia and the Segura basinWhere our water comes from, what it is used for, and why there isn’t enough In late 2017 the Region of Murcia and the rest of the Segura basin are facing one of the most serious droughts in recent history, with water supplies to agriculture already.. 24/11/2017

Catalan independence: basic explanation of the Catalan referendum situationWhy has there been so much trouble in Catalunya and what are the issues? A "Spanish politics for beginners" guide to the Catalan separatist situation The events of the last few days in Catalunya have hit the headlines not only in Spain.. 06/10/2017

Reminder: depositing rubbish in the bin before 9pm is illegal in many areas Bin abuse can lead to nasty fines It’s hot, it’s August and the higher temperatures inevitably lead to fresh fruit and veg going off quickly if damaged and the rubbish bins emitting an unpleasant odour. Year-round residents will be aware..

Brexit interview with the British Ambassador to Spain Simon Manley answers questions about how Brexit will affect British nationals with an interest in Spain During the latter part of the week, British Ambassador to Spain, Simon Manley, visited the Region of Murcia, taking time from his busy schedule.. 15/07/2016

Its a steal: how easily thieves can ruin your holiday Look after your passport – watch new videos that reveal the scams that thieves and pickpockets use With tens of thousands of British residents living in Spain, and millions of UK visitors heading for Spanish holiday resorts and beaches this summer.. 06/07/2015

Dog owners beware: stephanotis pods can kill dogs Urgent warning for dog owners Be aware that the seed pods of the Stephanotis plant, also known as Madagascar Jasmine, are lethal for dogs. This is a stunning plant with waxy green leaves and a beautiful white flower which gives off a gorgeous sweet.. 30/05/2015

Murcia desperate for blood donations: but they don´t want British blood It’s all down to Mad Cow Disease The annual outbreak of flu has not only pressurized Accident and Emergency Services this last few weeks, but has also created a problem for the Region of Murcia blood banks, as many habitual donors have not.. 18/02/2015

Beware fraudsters. 8 things your bank will never ask you to do Fraud is on the increase, particularly on the internet so be aware of potential scams Fraud hurts and there’s nothing worse than being ripped off by an unscrupulous conman. Although the internet is one of the most useful tools for rapid communication.. 26/10/2014

Moving to Spain? Think about Healthcare! Plan your healthcare before moving to Spain Moving to Spain, even if for just a few years, is a major decision, one of the most important elements which needs to be considered being planning your healthcare cover. The Spanish healthcare service.. 10/10/2014

European Union rules that Spanish Inheritance Tax practices are illegal The European Court of Justice orders Spain to change inheritance tax laws The implications of this are huge for those who may already have paid inheritance tax at the “international rates”. Expats who have chosen to move to Spain are.. 05/09/2014

Holiday rentals: a target for the Spanish Inland RevenueAny expats living in Spain must also declare pensions as income even if they are below tax paying thresholds Tax inspections are targeting 27.696 Expat pensioners and former non-residents who have not declared income Buying a property for your own.. 08/07/2014

The cost of buying a house in Spain What are all the costs involved when purchasing a Spanish property If you’ve been wondering about buying a house in Spain, now is the time. There is plenty of property out there and it’s on the market at a very good price. Lots of foreigners.. 08/07/2014

British residents living in Spain must now make passport applications online The new process aims to minimise errors for those living here in Spain Passport applications for Britons resident overseas must now be made via the GOV.UK website All British residents living in Spain must now make their passport applications.. 12/02/2014

Energy efficiency saves moneyEnergy certificates are not just a piece of meaningless paper A study carried out by a company in Murcia has concluded that the benefits of living in a home with a top level energy performance certificate could equate to between 1,000 and 2,500 euros.. 06/02/2014

Beware bogus emails from the Tax office The Hacienda will never contact residents in this fashion. Bin them Beware the bogus websites Occasionally, someone will contact us concerned about an email they have received directly from the Spanish Tax Authority (Agencia Tributaria). Or so it.. 13/03/2013

Failure to pay imputed income tax on properties can result in bank embargoes The deadline of 31st December is approaching for those who have to pay imputed income tax. Embargoes by the Tax Authority People often react with indignation when they find out they are not the only ones who can legitimately take money out of.. 29/11/2012

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