CAMPOSOL, REGION OF MURCIA NEWS

British woman dies in shocking Totana car crash while driving with her familyInvestigators are examining whether distraction played a role in the collision between a family van and a lorry in the Region of Murcia A 42-year-old British woman has died after the van in which she was travelling with her family collided with a.. 21/02/2026

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring prices..

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport feesThe latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator AENA are boiling over again and, as usual, Ryanair's outspoken CEO Eddie Wilson..

Step by step guide on registering your electric scooter on the Spanish DGT Vehicle RegistryRegistration now compulsory throughout Spain before you can take out civil liability insurance If you own an electric scooter in Spain, you probably already know that 2026 has brought an important change. All personal mobility vehicles must now be.. 20/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage keeps rising - so why aren’t most salaries keeping up?Experts say recent hikes mainly lift the lowest earners while average pay still lags behind Europe When Spain signed off the latest minimum wage rise to €1,221 a month earlier this week, it was sold as another boost for the country’s lowest.. 20/02/2026

Totana rally back on track as Sierra Espuña Park boundaries changeA small area around La Santa has been removed from the park to let the pilgrimage and rally continue Murcia’s Regional Assembly has approved a law changing the boundaries of Sierra Espuña Regional Park. The adjustment removes a small.. 20/02/2026

Over 10,000 hospital appointments cancelled in Murcia as doctors' strike hitsThis is the fifth strike since June and has disrupted thousands of consultations, diagnostic tests and surgery appointments Murcia's hospitals have felt the full impact of a national doctors' strike this week, with thousands of appointments.. 20/02/2026

Spain's 2025 Income Tax simulator is now live: Check if you owe money or get a refundThe Spanish Tax Agency tool lets you preview your Renta result without needing a Cl@ve or digital certificate The countdown to this year’s Spanish income tax campaign (Declaración de la Renta) has officially begun. The 2026 filing period.. 20/02/2026

Ryanair and three other airlines sued again in Spain over unfair gift card rulesIberia, Transavia and Wizz Air are in trouble again with Spain’s Facua over gift voucher expiry dates Ryanair is in hot water yet again in Spain after a leading consumer organisation filed a fresh complaint against the airline, this time over.. 20/02/2026

Andrew arrested on his 66th birthday: Here are his close ties to Spain and the Spaniards who appear in the Epstein filesThe former prince faces police questioning over misconduct allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but did you know he also has a long history with Spain’s fallen King Juan Carlos? What was meant to be a birthday celebration turned into an unwelcome.. 19/02/2026

Renting in Spain now eats up 38% of wages as housing crisis worsensNew figures show renting costs far more than buying in most Spanish cities Renting a typical two bedroom home in Spain now takes an average 38% of a household’s net monthly income, according to new figures from property portal Idealista. &.. 19/02/2026

More money for millions of workers in Spain, but the devil is in the detailWhat the minimum wage rise in Spain actually means for your pay packet and 2026 tax bill Spain's minimum wage is going up and for around 2.5 million workers, mostly women according to government estimates, it' will mean a welcome income boost.. 19/02/2026

Unbroken spell of sunshine this weekend: Murcia weather forecast February 19-22Temperatures are on the up as we approach the end of February, reaching 29ºC by next Monday! Murcia weather forecast, Saturday February 21   It looks like, after so many weeks of strong wind and showers, Murcia is due to have a truly.. 19/02/2026

Hospital Santa Lucía in Cartagena tackles smoking hazards after fire with 25 new camerasThe hospital will install surveillance cameras and fencing on its terraces to prevent smoking and improve safety Many will remember the images of the fire last November at the Hospital General Universitario Santa Lucía in Cartagena, caused by.. 19/02/2026

The ancient weather secret that's predicting a sunny February and snow for Holy Week in SpainFamous teen forecaster Jorge Rey has used the centuries-old cabañuelas method to predict what's coming in Spain this spring If you haven't come across Jorge Rey before, he's a young meteorologist from Burgos who became something.. 19/02/2026

Corvera Airport misses out on AENA's historic €13 billion Spanish investment planMurcia International Airport sits outside the AENA network and that means missing out on billions While most of Spain's airports are eagerly gearing up to benefit from AENA's historic €13 billion investment plan for 2027 to 2031, one.. 19/02/2026

Live with a senior relative? You could deduct up to €2,550 on your next Spanish tax returnUpdated allowance for dependent ascendants comes into focus ahead of the 2025-26 filing season With the 2025-26 Spanish income tax campaign now just a couple of months away, many households are beginning to look closely at what they can deduct before.. 18/02/2026

Which car should you buy in Spain right now? The cheapest models revealedThe latest Spanish consumer study reveals the best value petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric cars Buying a new car in Spain is not getting any easier on the wallet and for many drivers, the price tag alone is enough to make them think twice. With.. 18/02/2026

Murcia climbs the ranks as one of Spain's favourite regions for overseas home buyersNearly 2 in 10 international buyers chose to call the Region of Murcia home at the end of 2025 Murcia is fast becoming one of the standout choices for foreign buyers looking to snap up a home in Spain, and the latest figures show the Region is holding.. 18/02/2026

How Murcia is improving drinking water - by adding 750 tonnes of oxygenMurcia secures 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve the quality of tap water and reduce pesticides The regional government has awarded a contract for up to 750 tonnes of oxygen to improve drinking water across Murcia. The investment of nearly €.. 18/02/2026