MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Three immigrant boats reach Cabo de Palos and Aguilas43 irregular migrants in total reached the shores of the Region of Murcia On Saturday September 18, two pateras (migrant boats) reached Águilas, with 17 and nine people aboard, respectively, and another ship, carrying 17 migrants, disembarked.. 20/09/2021

Two dead after car crashes into restaurant terrace in Torre PachecoA car crashed into the terrace of Honey’s Bar in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) killing a customer and injuring two others Two people were killed and two more left injured in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) on Friday September 17 after a car crashed into a restaurant.. 20/09/2021

New water pipes in San Javier to ease floodingThe 4-million-euro project to collect rain water is due to be completed in 2022 Construction work has started on the drainage system in San Javier in an attempt to reduce flooding. The Regional government of Murcia has allocated 4 million euros to.. 20/09/2021

Water supply will be cut off to farmers illegally irrigating cropsNew powers to enforce the farm watering ban aim to ease pollution in the Mar Menor The Hydrographic Confederation of Segura (CHS) will send out agents this week to make sure that irrigation is not continuing on the 2,100 hectares of the Mar Menor.. 20/09/2021

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

Seven arrested for transporting irregular migrants to the Region of MurciaCriminal gangs are responsible for the endless stream of immigrants reaching Murcia The Policía Nacional have made a series of arrests in connection to the arrival of large numbers of irregular immigrants to the Region of Murcia in recent weeks.. 17/09/2021

New contract for drafting of Portman Bay regeneration project awardedWorks are unlikely to resume until 2023 The long-running saga of the Portmán Bay regeneration project continues with yet another attempt to award the project to carry out the task of removing millions of tonnes of sterile waste which were.. 16/09/2021

Spanish favourites and exotic food inventions on the menu at Tataki Restaurant Los Alcazares MurciaLunch and dinner are sorted at restaurant Tataki in Los Alcázares near the Playa de los Narejos Good food isn’t hard to come by in Spain, especially in Murcia with bars and restaurants on every corner offering up freshly cooked dishes. But..

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

Two workers hospitalised during accident installing solar panels in San JavierThe incident occurred in a fruit and vegetable wholesaler in El Mirador Two workers who were installing solar panels on the roof of an agricultural wholesale fruit and vegetable warehouse were injured early on Tuesday evening (September 14) when.. 15/09/2021

Los Alcazares re-opens piscina Ola Azul complexThe total cost of the rehabilitation was 800,000 euros The piscina Ola Azul in Los Alcázares has finally re-opened just in time for the end of summer, after being closed since 2011, following an 800,000 euro make-over, financed by municipal.. 14/09/2021

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

15 loggerhead turtles hatched in La Manga are returned to the seaThe endangered turtles hatched last year on the beaches of La Manga del Mar Menor in the Cartegena municipality Fifteen loggerhead turtles have been returned to the sea 12 months after they were born on the beach and at La Manga Recovery Centre.. 14/09/2021

Work finally begins to prevent further rockfalls near to Panoramic Lift in CartagenaCalle Gisbert is home to the former Civil War shelter which is now a museum and the panoramic lift which takes visitors up to the castle Work has finally begun on the project to stabilize the steep rock faces which line Calle Gisbert in the city.. 14/09/2021

Ecologists propose creating a renaturalized strip around the Mar Menor of 15,000 hectaresEcologists in Action believe that the solution lies in creating wetlands and areas of natural vegetation Environmental group Ecologists in Action has presented a proposal to the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (.. 14/09/2021

Latest data reflect deterioration of Mar MenorVisibility and turbidity of the water are the parameters worst affected compared to the situation a year ago The latest data published by the regional government of Murcia relating to the condition of the Mar Menor reflect what can be clearly seen.. 14/09/2021

Yoga, dance and meditation festival in San Pedro: September 19An extensive free activity programme will be on offer all day on Sunday in San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia) The third edition of the Pinatar Om Festival will take place in San Pedro del Pinatar on Sunday September 19 at the Leisure and Emerging Arts.. 14/09/2021

Free entry to Cartagena attractions on September 24This year the Romans and Carthaginians fiestas are not following the habitual pattern of activities due to the Covid situation The Romans and Carthaginians festivities in Cartagena are scheduled to take place between September 17 and 24, albeit.. 14/09/2021

New roundabout will improve road safety between El Carmoli and Los UrrutiasThe roundabout will replace a dangerous T-junction which has been the scene of many accidents over the years Cartagena Council has formally approved the project drawn up by the General Directorate of Roads of the Autonomous region of Murcia to.. 13/09/2021

Project begins to convert Isla Plana ruins into visitable archaeological attractionThe Baños de la Marrana has lain in ruins for years and Los Tinteros requires further work to make them both more attractive for visitors Isla Plana lies within the Cartagena municipality close to the border with Mazarrón and although.. 13/09/2021