CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

Murcia launches Spain's first-ever water emergency response centreThe new facility will help protect water supplies during floods, droughts, power cuts and other emergencies Murcia is now home to Spain's first dedicated water emergency response centre, a new facility that will help keep water supplies running.. 07/07/2026

Today Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun. So why is Spain sweltering?The planet reaches aphelion on Monday July 6, a cosmically counterintuitive moment that coincides with temperatures pushing well above 40°C across parts of the country Here's a fact that sounds like it belongs in a pub quiz rather than real life.. 06/07/2026

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two yearsTwo thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting time from ten years to just two For many of the nearly one and a quarter million people who applied to legalise their immigration.. 06/07/2026

New findings reveal hidden structures beneath Cartagena's Roman AmphitheatreNew underground surveys suggest the ancient monument may have been even bigger than previously thought New surveys carried out at Cartagena's Roman Amphitheatre suggest the ancient monument may have been larger than experts originally believed.. 06/07/2026

Cala Reona closed for second time in three days after problems at Mar Menor wastewater plantThe precautionary closure comes little more than a day after the beach reopened, with water samples now being analysed following a fault at the Mar Menor wastewater treatment plant Cala Reona has been closed to swimmers once again after a new incident.. 06/07/2026

Scorching week ahead with temperatures reaching 43°C: Murcia weather forecast July 6-9Temperatures are forecast to climb throughout the week, reaching their highest levels on Wednesday and Thursday in parts of the Region Until now, July in the Region of Murcia has followed a pretty familiar pattern, with hot but generally manageable.. 06/07/2026

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 03/07/2026

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 03/07/2026

More families to qualify for reduced VAT on new homes in MurciaFamilies earning up to €2,400 a month could qualify for the reduced 4% VAT rate on new-build properties under the revised housing decree Thousands more people in the Region of Murcia could soon qualify for a reduced 4% VAT rate when buying.. 03/07/2026

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practiceThe new rule takes effect on October 1 across Spain and requires drivers to create a clear corridor for emergency vehicles during traffic jams When the Spanish government announced a series of traffic law changes earlier this week, the updated electric.. 03/07/2026

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing petsFraudsters are creating realistic images and videos of missing animals before demanding money for their return The National Police have issued a warning about a particularly cruel scam doing the rounds across Spain that targets people searching for.. 03/07/2026

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should knowRecognising the early symptoms can help prevent life-threatening complications during periods of extreme heat in Spain With another heatwave forecast across much of Spain this weekend, veterinarians are reminding dog owners that heatstroke can develop.. 03/07/2026

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the countryA sharp rise in serious accidents on conventional roads pushed the June death toll to levels not seen since 2010 June has been a brutal month for Spain by almost every measure. With over 1,000 heat-related deaths recorded, making it the deadliest month.. 03/07/2026

Fundraiser launched to bring Briton home after tragedy struck days into new life in SpainHELP Murcia Mar Menor has donated €500 to an appeal to bring a retired NHS nurse back to the UK after a devastating brain aneurysm A local charity is urging people to support a fundraising appeal for a British retiree whose life changed forever.. 03/07/2026

Spain dilutes proposed social media ban for under-16sInitial plans for a blanket ban have evolved as legislation moves through Spanish Parliament Plans to restrict children's access to social media in Spain have taken a more nuanced turn, months after the government announced its intention to introduce.. 03/07/2026

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lostNew figures confirm 1,028 heat-related deaths last month, the worst June on record, as Aemet declares it the second hottest June since 1961 The figures published this week make uncomfortable reading, particularly for anyone who lived through last month.. 02/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Spain records its deadliest June for drownings since records beganWith 86 deaths in a single month and summer barely started, experts are urging families to take water safety far more seriously The image is a familiar one at this time of year across Spain: pools full of children, beaches packed by mid-morning, families.. 02/07/2026

Only have an English Will? It could mean a lengthy and costly process in SpainThy Will Be Done explains why a Spanish Will could save your family time and money Anyone who owns property or other assets in Spain but only has an English Will could be setting their loved ones up for a long and expensive process further down the.. 02/07/2026

Spain's Black Flag beaches for 2026: The full list from Murcia to the Canary IslandsThe full list of Spain's most environmentally troubled beaches and coastal areas in 2026 The Mar Menor in 2019   Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción has published its annual beach report and as in previous years, 48 Black.. 02/07/2026