CARTAGENA SPAIN

Loggerhead turtle released into the Med in Calblanque after vets amputated an injured flipper Costa Cálida authorities participate in campaigns to raise awareness of the plight of threatened turtle species Although World Turtle Day officially falls on 23rd May it is celebrated in Spain on 16th June, and to mark the occasion in the.. 18/06/2021

Cartagena residents warned to close doors and windows as mosquito spraying begins in outlying districts Night-time fumigation this week from the Mar Menor in the east to Isla Plana and La Azohía in the west The arrival of warm summer weather coupled with the abundant rainfall during the spring in the Costa Cálida has meant the start of.. 15/06/2021

Cartagena Town Hall bans traditional San Juan bonfires on 23rd June The risk of large gatherings on the beaches heightens concern over celebrating the start of summer The Town Hall of Cartagena has announced that the traditional bonfires to celebrate the night of San Juan on 23rd to 24th June are to be banned this.. 15/06/2021

Noelia Arroyo takes office as Mayoress of CartagenaThe agreed power-sharing transition is completed as Ana Belén Castejón gives way to the new Mayoress Following the resignation last week of Ana Belén Castejón from the post of Mayoress of Cartagena the second half of.. 14/06/2021

Farm worker in Los Belones collapses with heatstroke as summer weather arrives in Murcia Beware the effects of the midday sun in the Costa Cálida and be sure to drink plenty of water! As the summer kicks in and the heat begins to become oppressive during the middle of the day throughout the Region of Murcia one of the first cases.. 14/06/2021

Further step forwards towards resurrection of Las Dunas commercial centre in Cabo de Palos The local government has approved the next steps in the plan to finally reopen Las Dunas after years of inactivity In a meeting on Thursday (June 10), the Local Government Board has approved the next steps in the plan to reopen the Las Dunas commercial.. 11/06/2021

New cat houses for ferals installed in Islas Menores and the Archaeological Park of MolineteThese kennels join four more which have already been placed in different parts of Cartagena, including Cabo de Palos and Los Urrutias The Health department in Cartagena has installed two new houses for feral cats, one in the area surrounding.. 11/06/2021

Mayoress of Cartagena resigns Ana Belén Castejón gives way to Noelia Arroyo after 4 years as Mayoress in two governing coalitions After four years in office, Ana Belén Castejón Hernández resigned from her post as Mayoress of Cartagena on Thursday.. 11/06/2021

Barcelona palaeontologists return to prehistoric Cueva Victoria site in Cartagena this summer The caves are thought to contain remains of the first hominids to cross from Africa to Europe a million years ago An agreement has been reached between the Town Hall of Cartagena and researchers at the University of Barcelona by which excavation.. 11/06/2021

Mar Menor water quality reported to be the best in years As summer begins the problem of mud on the western shore still lingers but other parameters indicate recovery There continue to be grave concerns over the quality of the water in the Mar Menor, but data produced by the Universidad Politécnica.. 11/06/2021

Cartagena presents its first fully electric bus The eco-friendly public transport vehicle begins a week-long trial in Cartagena with free travel for passengers Another small step has been taken this week in Cartagena on the road to ecological transition in the municipality’s public transport.. 08/06/2021

Residents of Los Nietos demand seafront promenade repairs Locals claim that the state of the paving is a danger to elderly pedestrians The news that a million euros is to be spent on finally completing the seafront promenade in Los Urrutias has been welcomed by residents on the inland shore of the Mar Menor.. 08/06/2021

Cartagena council issues warning to Hansa Urbana: hurry up and repair the Monasterio de San GinesThe company responsible for repairing the historic building has been causing unjustified delays which prejudices the structure further The saga of the Monastery of San Ginés de la Jara has been rumbling on for years as Cartagena council attempts.. 07/06/2021

New Playa Honda medical centre to be completed in 5 months Local consultancy to reopen for residents of Playa Honda, Playa Paraíso and Villas Caravaning The Town Hall of Cartagena has awarded the contract to complete a new local medical centre and social centre in Playa Honda at the southern end of.. 07/06/2021

13 beach bars approved in Cartagena in time for the summer seasonThe municipal council has approved beach bar contracts for 13 business owners in La Azohia, La Manga and other parts of the Mar Menor area At last, following weeks of wrangling and complaints about the adjudication process, beach bars in La Azohia.. 04/06/2021

Vehicle access restricted again at Calblanque regional park this summer Bus services will be operated to minimize the threat to flora and fauna in Calblanque In recent summers restrictions have been in place on access for motor vehicles to the wild and unspoilt beaches of the regional park of Calblanque, Monte de las.. 28/05/2021

Solar-powered Ecoboat operates Mar Menor summer ferry service The ferry between Santiago de la Ribera and La Manga will operate at least 6 times a day this summer The ferry service in the Mar Menor, which carries passengers across the lagoon between Santiago de la Ribera on the inland shore in the west and.. 25/05/2021

Cartagena town hall and Correos sign agreement to make council payments easierCartagena taxes, fees and public costs can now be paid via money order from any Post Office (Correos) in Spain   The postal service, Correos, and the Town Hall of Cartagena have signed an agreement to facilitate money orders to pay taxes.. 11/05/2021

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..

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