CAMPOSOL, 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

Murcia injects €20 million to tackle soaring waiting lists as more than 204,000 patients queue for careRegional President López Miras used the State of the Region debate to announce an emergency healthcare plan, alongside expanded vaccination programmes and a long-awaited oncology commitment More than 204,000 people in the Region of Murcia are currently.. 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

Murcia schools get tough on bullying with new zero-tolerance decreeThe regional government has approved new rules that will see confirmed bullies moved to a different school, or permanently expelled if they are in non-compulsory education The numbers make uncomfortable reading. Last year, 54 confirmed cases of bullying.. 25/06/2026

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

High temperatures continue in Murcia this weekend - up to 36 degrees! Weather forecast June 25-28The high temperatures that have been present across Europe will abate slightly this weekend, though Murcia remains hot, of course Murcia weather forecast, Sunday June 28   The warm and sunny weather continues in the Region of Murcia this week.. 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

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

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

Murcia forest firefighters threaten strike ahead of peak fire seasonUnion representatives say daily three-hour walkouts could begin later this month after talks with the regional government failed to produce a breakthrough The labour dispute involving Murcia's forest firefighters has entered a critical stage.. 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

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