COSTA BLANCA, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offenceAnyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices in Spain now risks a prison sentence, after Congress approved changes to.. 26/06/2026

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growingNearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are significantly more cameras watching you than there were even a year ago. New figures.. 26/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

Space fans in Spain may be able to spot a giant asteroid passing Earth on SaturdayThe space rock will come within 2.56 million kilometres of Earth and should be visible from Spain with binoculars or a small telescope If you fancy a spot of stargazing this weekend you could be in for a treat, as a large asteroid is set to make a.. 25/06/2026

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

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

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 you are in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for.. 22/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 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

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Buying a home in Spain now requires almost €2,000 net salary a monthBarcelona, Madrid and San Sebastián are among the least affordable cities, while Murcia remains well below the national average Buying a home in Spain now requires a net monthly salary of almost €2,000 on average, according to a new study.. 17/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

Your rights as an air passenger in Europe could be about to get significantly weakerConsumer groups across Europe are pushing back against proposed EU reforms that would cut compensation for delays and cancellations and make it easier for airlines to avoid paying out If you travel by air regularly, this is worth paying attention to... 15/06/2026

Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scamThe AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to be from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria.. 12/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026