CAMPOSOL, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbingPrices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching for the air conditioning remote more than usual this week, you are certainly.. 24/06/2026

Spain announces biggest shake-up of its elderly care system in nearly two decadesFunding is set to double by 2027, waiting lists should shrink, and new services will help dependent people stay in their own homes for longer If you have an elderly relative in Spain, or are quietly thinking ahead to your own future care needs, this week.. 24/06/2026

Found your dream home in Spain? Don't miss this crucial stepGestoria Carvajal help international buyers understand contracts, protect their interests and purchase property in Spain with confidence   Have you found your perfect property in Spain?   Before signing a reservation agreement.. 24/06/2026

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwideThe long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain will soon face a new set of national rules after the Council of Ministers approved.. 24/06/2026

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

When to water your plants during a Spanish heat wave, and why getting it wrong wastes more than just waterTiming makes all the difference between a garden that gets through the hottest days and one that wilts within them If you have a garden, terrace or even just a collection of pots, the arrival of a heat wave is the moment when your watering habits really.. 23/06/2026

Tourists give Murcia a big thumbs up in recent international surveyNew Turespaña data shows 96% of international visitors report being satisfied or very satisfied with their stay in the Region According to the latest Turespaña survey of international tourists, satisfaction levels in the Region of.. 23/06/2026

Workplace accidents in Murcia have soared by more than 120%Prosecutors, unions and the regional government have met to address a worrying rise in occupational injuries and fatalities across the region Thirty-seven people died in workplace accidents in the Region of Murcia in 2025, and the number of non-fatal.. 23/06/2026

The summer sales are here: how to make the most of the discounts without blowing your budgetWith reductions of up to 50% already landing and some stores starting as early as Thursday June 25, here is how to shop smartly this season The summer sales have arrived in Spain, and for households feeling the pinch of rising prices, they are a genuine.. 23/06/2026

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you that an unpaid traffic fine has doubled because you missed the payment deadline.. 22/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Spain bans sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods from school breakfasts and snacksThe new regulations will promote fruit, wholegrains and healthier options in schools across Spain Spain is preparing to introduce new rules that will remove sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods from school breakfasts and snacks as part of a wider.. 22/06/2026

Body of missing swimmer recovered after three-day search in ÁguilasEmergency teams recovered the body close to the spot where a young swimmer disappeared after calling for help during an incident off the coast of Águilas last Thursday   The body of a young man who went missing at sea last Thursday.. 22/06/2026

Murcia wildfire brought under control after burning 18 hectares along the River SeguraMore than 50 firefighters, supported by aerial units and civil protection teams, were deployed as the fire spread across both banks of the river Firefighters have brought a major fire under control after it broke out on Saturday June 20 along the.. 22/06/2026

HELP Murcia Mar Menor supports Camposol charity with €2,000 donationHELP Murcia Mar Menor continues its long-standing work supporting communities across the Region of Murcia A long-running expat charity in the Region of Murcia has continued its support for local community services with a donation to a Camposol-based.. 22/06/2026

Scorching temperatures continue all week: Murcia weather forecast June 22-25The Region of Murcia looks set for another run of sweltering days and tropical nights Average temperatures expected on Tuesday June 23   The Region of Murcia is facing another spell of intense summer weather, with temperatures expected.. 22/06/2026

Over-52s on unemployment benefits in Spain are three times less likely to find work than other jobseekersA Bank of Spain study reveals how the design of the benefit itself may be discouraging people from returning to employment If in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for other unemployed.. 22/06/2026

Remember when a coffee cost less than a euro? Here is how much everyday prices have changed in SpainFrom the menú del día to a trip to the cinema, the numbers tell a striking story about the rising cost of daily life If you have been living in Spain for more than a decade, you will probably have a nagging sense that things cost a lot more.. 22/06/2026

Spain named Europe's least tourism-friendly country in new studyResearch suggests residents in Spain are more concerned about the impact of overtourism than those in any other European country Spain has been ranked as the European country where opposition to mass tourism is strongest, according to a new study.. 19/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026