CAMPOSOL, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

Murcia invests €10million to improve roads in 9 municipalitiesThe money will go towards resurfacing, road safety and three new roundabouts across the Region of Murcia The regional government has committed to improving Murcia's road network with the launch of nine new projects worth €9.2 million. These.. 15/08/2025

Breezy but boiling hot: Murcia weather forecast August 14-17Most of Murcia is on high alert for extreme and dangerous temperatures this weekend Weather alerts in the Region of Murcia this Saturday August 16   Spain’s second summer heatwave is set to stick around a bit longer and the Region.. 14/08/2025

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025

Ryanair threatens to pull flights from even more Spanish airportsThe Irish airline says it plans to cut “almost a million” seats in Spain in the coming months As if the strikes planned to begin this week weren’t bad enough, Ryanair has dealt yet another devastating blow with the news that it&rsquo.. 14/08/2025

Murcia-Almería train line pushed back to 2027After years of delays and setbacks, the long-promised high-speed rail link between Murcia and Almería is finally taking shape Work is gathering pace on the long-awaited high-speed railway connection between Murcia and Almería, with the.. 14/08/2025

Which shops and supermarkets are open in the Region of Murcia this August 15 bank holiday?Find out which establishments will be closing this Friday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain This Friday August 15 marks the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption, a public holiday across Spain, including the.. 14/08/2025

Murcia became Spain's most affordable region in JulyInflation in the Region of Murcia fell to 1.4%, the lowest in all of Spain While we all know the price of everything from the weekly grocery shop to a tank of fuel is going nowhere but up, it seems consumers in the Region of Murcia are faring better.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

Older cars drive up Spain's used vehicle pricesSecond hand car prices reached an all-time high across Spain in July Most people new to car shopping get a bit of a shock when they step foot on a Spanish forecourt and see the extortionate price second hand bangers are going for, but believe it or.. 13/08/2025

Spain is tightening pension eligibility starting this August: find out if this applies to youMake sure your pension payments are up to date as this change takes effect across Spain Earlier this year, the Spanish government introduced several welcome pension measures designed to make active retirement more financially attractive. They also.. 12/08/2025

Can a lifeguard really fine you for swimming under a red flag?A Spanish lawyer clears up the confusion over beach safety rules and who actually has the power to sanction   It is a familiar sight on Spanish beaches in the summer. The red flag is flying, the waves are rough, and a lifeguard is blowing.. 12/08/2025

When to get the best view of the shooting star show of the summerMake a wish as the Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak One of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events occurs every August, the Perseids meteor show, which is better known in Spain as “las lágrimas de San Lorenzo.. 12/08/2025

Spain raises a glass to non-alcoholic beer as it tops Europe in sales and productionThe alcohol-free alternative now makes up 14% of all beer sold in Spain and is a regular feature of social life, from tapas to road trips Spain has taken the number one spot in Europe for both the consumption and production of non-alcoholic beer, as drinkers.. 11/08/2025

Spain begins relocating migrant minors from Canary IslandsThe first group of 10 children will be rehoused in mainland Spain this Monday   The Spanish government has begun transferring unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded reception centres in the Canary Islands to other regions of mainland Spain.. 11/08/2025

Murcia weather forecast August 11-14: Orange alerts for extreme temperaturesA large part of central Murcia could see temperatures as high as 40ºC early this week Weather alert on Monday August 11   The heatwave blanketing all of Spain and much of Europe is showing no signs of letting up, with the State Meteorological.. 11/08/2025

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

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