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Issue 99
19-25 3-9sept Jan 2014
Save on parking in Murcia The XXVI edition of the Spanish Underwater Photography Championships are being held in Mazarrón this week
Mazarrón’s XXVI underwater photo contest
THIS WEEK, 66 SCUBA divers have been competing in the XXVI edition of the Spanish Underwater Photography Championships. Divers come from 14 different regions of Spain for the event that is organised by the Federation of Underwater Activities in the Region of Murcia and sponsored by the City of Mazarrón. Read the full story on page 20.
DRIVERS FREQUENTING the City of Murica can save 25% on their parking charges from October 1st. by Keith Nicol A new card is available offering a choice of 4,000 parking spaces in 12 of the city’s underground parking facilities. Once purchased, drivers can use the ‘smart card’ in any parking facility without the need to physically carry cash or visit an ATM to pay for parking. As an introductory offer, those who purchase the card will benefit from a 25% discount on rates parking lots rates with the minute rate costing 1.65 instead of the normal rate of 2.22. This offer will run until December 31st, 2014 but when complete, card users will continue to enjoy a discount on the official prices. Another innovation is that one can recharge the smart card over the web by visiting www.apmurcia.es, which will also allow one to check vehicle movements. Although this method of payment was first established back in 1999, the new card introduces new benefits for the user, providing greater comfort in use and adapts to
changing times taking advantage of all the current technology The smart card will also allow for specific time slot discounts, facilitating and promoting the use of this service in the downtown area of the city. Cards feature a special barcode BIDI, which will offer special discounts on various establishments in the municipality in order to boost the activity of medium and small businesses in the city centre. The initial charging of the card is for 25€ and can be performed in any parking facility or through the internet by paying by credit card or debit card through the website of the association www.apmurcia.es. After the initial payment, the maximum recharge is 80€ with a 10€ minimum, with the maximum balance set at 150€ per card. The participating car parks are: Glorieta de España, Santa Isabel, Saavedra Fajardo, Avenida de La Libertad, Plaza Universidad, Vibelsa (Acisclo Díaz), Verónicas, Centrofama, Alfonso X El Sabio, Vistalegre, La Vega and San Andrés.