CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

Murcia unveils €14 million plan to modernise three health centresResidents in Alhama, Santomera and Yecla are set to benefit from larger health centres and new medical services over the next three years The Murcia regional government has approved a major €14 million investment programme aimed at expanding.. 21/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026

Spain to offer breast cancer screening to women from 45 to 74National health plan expands mammogram age range to improve early detection Women in Spain will soon be able to access breast cancer screening at an earlier age, after the Ministry of Health approved a nationwide expansion of the national screening programme.. 21/05/2026

Temperatures in the 30s and sunny skies: Murcia weekend weather May 21-24The settled, bright and sunny weather will continue throughout the Region of Murcia this weekend Average temperatures expected this Sunda May 24   After months of every kind of weather imaginable being thrown at us, it seems that the summery.. 21/05/2026

EU enforces single USB-C charger for almost all devices sold in EuropeThe rule is already in force for phones, tablets and laptops in Spain and further afield For a couple of years now, the European Union has been rolling out rules requiring USB-C to be the standard charging port across a wide range of devices, and.. 21/05/2026

Spanish Supreme Court rules that parents can legally challenge a child's right to euthanasiaThe ruling doesn't mean parents can block euthanasia outright, but it does give them the right to request a judicial review Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that parents have the legal right to challenge a decision granting euthanasia to an.. 20/05/2026

Murcia measles outbreak grows as eight new cases are confirmed in AlcantarillaThe latest infections bring the total number of confirmed cases linked to the outbreak to twelve as health officials continue tracing contacts Health authorities in Murcia have confirmed eight new measles cases linked to the outbreak first detected.. 20/05/2026

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurantsMillions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially started rolling out payments in physical shops and restaurants, marking.. 19/05/2026

Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health MinistryFourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike action this year, with unions warning that “if they don’t negotiate.. 19/05/2026

Improvements imminent on coast road from Mazarrón to Águilas1.2 million euros for resurfacing and other work on the road to Ramonete and Cañada de Gallego A budget of precisely 1,210,971 euros has been agreed for plans to repair and improve the old road along the coast between the municipalities of Lorca.. 19/05/2026

El Corte Inglés slashes prices on 1,300 everyday products and says it's not a one-offWith the cost of living still squeezing household budgets across Spain, the move could have other chains looking over their shoulders Spanish shoppers have had precious little good news on the cost of living front lately, but there is some relief.. 19/05/2026

Temperatures top 30 degrees as Murcia approaches summer heat: May 18-21 weather forecastMaximum temperatures during the day are forecast to rise above 30ºC/86ºF almost every day from now on Murcia weather forecast, Thursday May 21   It seems like this is it – the proper uphill (or downhill, depending on.. 18/05/2026

Spain is spending €100 million to install hundreds more electric car chargersThe investment targets so-called “shadow zones” across Spain where there are no charge points for miles Switching to an electric car is a big decision, not to mention a huge expense, and one of the things that puts a lot of people off.. 18/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 18/05/2026

Spain's new prescription charge system is now in force: Here's what you now pay for medicationFor many people on lower and middle incomes in Spain, the new system works out considerably cheaper Spain's pharmaceutical co-payment system was updated on May 14, so if you buy prescription medication through the public health system, it&rsquo.. 18/05/2026

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 18/05/2026

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026

Squatting complaints fall in Spain but thousands of homeowners are still facing nightmare battlesThe Valencian Community recorded a rise in squatting reports while Murcia registered 425 cases last year Reports linked to squatting in Spain may have fallen slightly last year, but for many homeowners the issue remains one of the country’s.. 15/05/2026

Panoramic lift officially presented in Puerto de MazarrónGreat views over the Bay of Mazarrón from this new urban facility alongside the Rihuete beach The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has finally visited the new panoramic lift on the seafront alongside the Paya del Rihuete to inaugurate.. 15/05/2026