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A REMINDER that the 27th San Javier Jazz Festival is nearly here. Running from June 27 to July 22, the festival features 15 concerts with top international artists like Marcus Miller, Mariza, Kenny Barron, D K Harrell, and Judith Hill. The festival kicks off with a free concert by Pink Turtle on Friday, June 27 at 10.00pm in Plaza de España, San Javier. This opening event is a great chance to enjoy live jazz for free. Tickets for all other shows are now on sale online. The festival promises
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paring for the change by installing automated machines and coordinating staff and resources. The aim is to improve security, speed up border checks, and reduce waiting times. With British travellers still
making up the majority of international passengers at Corvera, nearly 60 per cent last year, the update will affect a large portion of users. Travellers will need a valid passport and must provide fingerprints and a facial
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photo. The system will track entry and exit to ensure compliance with time limits. A €7 EU travel fee (ETIAS) is also expected in 2026, but officials say it won’t significantly affect British tourism to the Murcia region.
AGUILAS will celebrate Pride this June with a series of events under the theme ‘Pa’gustos, Colores,’ (To each their own taste). The main celebration takes place on Saturday, June 28, at Plaza Antonio Cortijos. The day starts at 7.00pm with a community game called ‘Gymkana Diversa, a type of Scavenger Hunt, followed by the official Pride statement at 8.30pm. From 9.00pm, the evening continues with performances by drag artists, creating a space for both celebration and reflection. The party then moves to the Casino for a late-night party. Leading up to the weekend, there’s an open mic night on June 26 at the Casino to mark 20 years of equal marriage, and on June 27, a film screening and discussion at Felipe López Park. These events play an important role in promoting inclusion, raising awareness about LGTBIQ+ rights, and bringing the community together. They offer a chance for everyone to celebrate diversity, challenge stereotypes, and support equal rights in a welcoming environment. Pride in Aguilas continues in August with the fifth annual Aguilas Pride event. Image: Shutterstock/ Paya Mona
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STARTING in October, Corvera Airport will introduce a new biometric border control system for passengers arriving from or heading to non-EU countries. The Entry/Exit System (EES) will replace the old passport stamping process with facial recognition and fingerprint scans. The system will apply to travellers on short stays, up to 90 days within a 180-day period, from countries outside the EU and the Schengen Area. That includes popular UK destinations such as Manchester, London, and Bristol, as well as flights connecting Murcia to Morocco, like Nador or Marrakech. Passengers flying within Spain or to EU countries like Ireland, Belgium, or France won’t need to use the system. Airport authorities and the National Police are pre-
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world-class jazz performances in this beautiful coastal town. For the full programme and ticket details, visit jazz.sanjavier.es. Don’t miss out!
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