MAR MENOR & CARTAGENA

Three men arrested for stealing bluefin tuna to sell in San Pedro fishmongersSeveral bluefish tuna worth up to 175,000 was stolen from Portman Three men from Portman, in the municipality of La Unión, have been detained for allegedly raiding several Atlantic bluefin tuna farms and stealing around 175,000 euros-worth.. 27/10/2021

Cartagena medieval market to be replaced with urban market: November 19 to 21The famous 13th century market is usually held in Cartagena in November The local council in Cartagena have announced that the traditional medieval market usually held in November will not take place this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. &.. 27/10/2021

Doggy Day in Los Alcázares: November 21The Murcia municipality's animal welfare department is staging a doggy walk with contest and obedience masterclass A fun day for all the family, including the four-legged furry members, is promised in Los Alcázares next month, with.. 26/10/2021

Where is the cheapest place to shop in Spain? The answer might surprise youThree areas in the south of Spain have been identified as the cheapest towns to do the food shopping Last month, the Spanish Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) revealed news of the cheapest supermarkets in Spain and told shoppers how they can.. 26/10/2021

GNK Golf Tour 2021 to take place at Murcia golf resortsThe golfing tour will be hosted at different Costa Cálida golf courses in Murcia Golfing fanatics in the Region of Murcia can enjoy this year’s GNK Golf Tour at three different resorts: La Torre Golf Resort, El Valle Golf Resort and Hacienda.. 26/10/2021

Los Alcazares and British Consul discuss implications of BrexitThe series of meetings held in the Murcia municipality aims to strengthen relationships   The Mayor of Los Alcázares and the Councillor for International Residents held a series of meetings on Thursday October 21 with the Consul and.. 26/10/2021

New direct bus connections between San Javier hospital and Mar Menor townsResidents in Los Alcázares, San Pedro and Torre Pacheco will have improved access to the San Javier hospital Several coastal municipalities in the Region of Murcia will soon have a direct public transport connection with the Los Arcos del Mar.. 26/10/2021

Iconic GC32 catamaran race on the Mar Menor: November 3 to 7Competitors are expected to sail across the Mar Menor, Murcia, at speeds of up to 30 knots The final event of the 2021 GC32 Racing Tour, considered to be the Formula 1 of the sailing world, is going to take place on the Mar Menor next week, when keen.. 25/10/2021

ILP Mar Menor petition reaches 500,000-signature targetSpanish Congress must now debate giving legal personhood to the Mar Menor The Popular Legislative Initiative (ILP) petition to grant legal personality to the Mar Menor lagoon has finally reached half a million signatures, the threshold at which the.. 25/10/2021

International Classic Car Contest in Cartagena: October 29 to 31Car-enthusiasts can visit the iconic car exhibition in the centre of Cartagena Cartagena is set to host the XIII International Classic Car Elegance Contest this weekend, between October 29 and 31.   A fleet of exceptional and rare classic.. 25/10/2021

One million euros to build the Mar Menor Observatory research centreThe new ‘Observatory’ in Murcia will look to the sea, not the skies They’re calling it the Mar Menor Observatory: a new centre being built to promote studies and research which advance the sustainability of the Mar Menor and to monitor.. 22/10/2021

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

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

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

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

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

Carnival fever will return to Cartagena in 2022The vibrant festivities will take place in the Murcia city from February 18 to March 1 next year As a second wave of Covid gripped the Murcia region and the rest of Spain last October, organisers made the decision to cancel Cartagena Carnival.. 19/10/2021

25 gardening plots up for grabs in Los AlcazaresResidents in the municipality of Los Alcázares could be given the chance to use urban allotments The Town Hall in Los Alcázares is offering residents the chance to use one of 25 urban gardening plots, located between Avenida.. 19/10/2021