CAMPOSOL, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Spanish fuel plummets to lowest price since 2022In July, petrol and diesel shot up throughout Spain as a result of the conflict in Israel In what many are describing as the most expensive summer in history, drivers across Spain got a bit of a shock when filling up in July as fuel costs surged in.. 08/08/2025

Good service, a key factor in health insurance When choosing health insurance in Spain, one of the factors that demonstrates that the company is suitable for health care is that it offers friendly customer service and efficient management. This is essential both at the time of contracting the service.. 08/08/2025

Alhama steps up mosquito control with early morning fumigationTiger mosquito among targets in ongoing campaign to reduce risk and nuisance this summer   The town of Alhama de Murcia is carrying out a fresh round of fumigation this weekend as part of its ongoing effort to combat mosquitoes, including the.. 07/08/2025

Plans for thermal spa bathing centre in Alhama de Murcia shelved for the time beingThe thermal baths of Alhama have helped define the history of the town over the last two millennia While the remodelling of the central Plaza La Constitución is under way in Alhama de Murcia this summer, a similar project at what used to be the.. 07/08/2025

Heat ramps up in Murcia: Weekend weather forecast August 7-10Dozens of municipalities in the Region of Murcia are on alert for temperatures approaching 40ºC Weather alerts in the Region of Murcia this Thursday   The heatwave sweeping through Spain and much of southern Europe since last.. 07/08/2025

More deaths linked to heat in Murcia as summer temperatures take a tollPersistent high temperatures continue to claim lives across the Region of Murcia While the national focus has understandably been on the sharp 57% rise in heat-related deaths across Spain this July, the Region of Murcia is quietly facing its own deadly.. 06/08/2025

Heatwave horror: Spain sees 57% rise in heat-related deaths this JulyJuly has become one of Spain’s deadliest months for heat-related deaths in the past decade Last winter in Spain may have been long, damp and dreary but the summer has been equally relentless, breaking heat record after heat record with virtually.. 06/08/2025

Spain's Sturgeon Supermoon: A celestial showstopper this AugustSpanish skies are set to light up with August’s rare and radiant Supermoon Spain is gearing up for an incredible couple of years when it will have a front-row seat and one of the best views in the world of a spectacular trio of eclipses. But.. 06/08/2025

Why jellyfish are invading Spanish beaches this summerWarmer waters, fewer predators and changing currents are all behind the rising number of stings, say marine experts   With summer now in full swing and many of us heading to the coast to escape the heat, beachgoers are being warned to watch out.. 05/08/2025

July brought the most rain in 40 years to the Region of MurciaIt was also one of the hottest on record across Murcia, with heatwaves and tropical nights dominating the month It is not every year that a month manages to be both one of the wettest and one of the hottest on record, but that is exactly what happened.. 05/08/2025

Spain prepares for once-in-a-lifetime trio of eclipsesThe government has created a special commission to handle hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers as Spain has a front-row seat Spain is about to become the hottest destination for astronomy fans worldwide, with an incredible trio of solar eclipses heading..

Murcia photo of the month August 2025Here’s the top image of the month taken by the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC)   For many LADCC members, the prospect of a morning’s photographic outing to the beautiful city of Cartagena was too good to miss, or was.. 01/08/2025

Will Spain's new emergency lights lead to traffic fines?The V-16 beacons are connected to the DGT in Spain, but authorities say there’s no need to panic From January 2026, all cars in Spain will need to carry V-16 emergency lights. These compact beacons are replacing the old warning triangles that.. 01/08/2025

Netflix is ending its Basic plan in Spain in September: these are your options if you don't want adsThe streaming platform is discontinuing this ad-free subscription in Spain, forcing existing users to upgrade Netflix has rolled out a significant change to its plans in Spain. From September 1, the ad-free Basic plan, which cost €9.99 per month.. 01/08/2025

Fruit and vegetables in Spain have shot up by 18 per cent in the last 12 monthsMeat and dairy prices have also climbed sharply across Spain, but beverages and potatoes are cheaper If you’ve done a food shop recently, you might’ve noticed your fruit and veg bill creeping up, and you're certainly not alone. &.. 31/07/2025

Buying a house in Murcia just got cheaper: Lower taxes on property transfers and wealth tax from 2025Regional government reductions in the property transfer tax and wealth tax aim to attract investment in real estate As of July 25, 2025, the Region of Murcia government has implemented significant tax reductions affecting real estate transactions.. 30/07/2025

New IRPF deductions for residents in Murcia from 2025The new changes aim to promote health, sustainability and support for families and vulnerable groups A series of new deductions for Personal Income Tax, known in Spanish as the ‘Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas’ .. 30/07/2025

Car owners in Spain are turning idle vehicles into summer incomePeer-to-peer car rentals have skyrocketed in demand in places like Madrid, Malaga and Alicante Last summer, the practice of renting out private swimming pools to holidaymakers and daytrippers exploded in Spain and netted thousands in extra cash for.. 30/07/2025

Common gardening product poses lethal threat to dogs across SpainBlue snail bait containing deadly poison has appeared in parks and green spaces throughout Spain Taking your dog for a walk should be one of life's simple pleasures, but pet owners throughout Spain are discovering that parks and streets can hide.. 30/07/2025

New EU proposal could send thousands of older cars to the scrapyardIf passed, the regulation could force countless vehicles off Spanish roads in one fell swoop Drivers in Spain are already grappling with a mountain of new regulations, from DGT carpooling requirements and potential one-car-per-household limits to.. 30/07/2025