Typically Spanish News from Costa Cálida


EFE archiveAVE high speed train to reach Alicante in 2012 and Murcia 2014
The dates were given by the head of the ADIF infrastructure company who was on a visit to the region on Thursday

The Murcia President with his health councillor and local Mayors at the site on Wednesday. Photo – www.carm.esConstruction of new Cartagena hospital almost complete
The 650-bed facility will open at the end of next year

The Trampolin Hills website remains onlineBritish and Irish home buyers face losses in Murcia development
Purchasers of property at Trampolin Hills in Campos del Río, will now be treated as ordinary creditors for monies paid

A view of the Sierra Espuña - WikipediaMountaineer seriously hurt in fall in Murcia's Sierra Espuña
He fell just 30 metres from reaching the summit of Leiva peak

Missing British woman found dead in Mazarrón
Her body was found floating off shore on Sunday

British Consul in Alicante visits Murcia Friday
Informal meetings with the media are planned

Jorge Sotelino escorted by police - EFESuspect released after police questioning in Zerrichera case in Águilas
The ex municipal architect spent a night in police cells before officers decided there was no evidence to implicate him

A view of Playa Honda – www.cartagenaturismo.esIllegal block demolished on the beach in Cartagena
The site became protected public land when the coastal demcarcation was extended

Ex municipal architect arrested in Zerrichera case in Águilas
The case relates to a development project on land which is under EU protection

EFE archiveHigh speed link Murcia-Cartagena to go through the Sierra de Carrascoy
It will mean constructing a 7km tunnel through the mountains

José Martínez Andreo, the Mayor of Totana - EFE archiveTotana Mayor gets his passport and bail money back
José Martínez Andreo is under investigation in the Operation Totem corruption case

Regional President, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, presenting the study for the new motorway – www.carm.esNew motorway for inland Murcia
It will run 68 kms from Caravaca de la Cruz to Jumilla

Archive Photo EFESearch continues for 14 lost immigrants
The search is being concentrated off La Vila Joiosa

Parents arrested in Alcantarilla for home circumcision of 5 year old
They claimed to staff at the local health centre that he had caused the injuries himself

The three year old who was travelling on the boat intercepted off Motril - EFEThree year old amongst passengers on immigrant boat intercepted off Motril
Three more boats were located attempting to reach the coast of Murcia