CAMPOSOL, CAMPOSOL & LOCAL NEWS

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 21/09/2026

Region of Murcia offers free intercity transport for World Car-Free DayA 100% discount on Tuesday coincides with a wider push to expand and green the regional bus network Intercity transport across the Region of Murcia will be free on Tuesday September 22 to mark World Car-Free Day, with the regional government applying.. 21/09/2026

La Manga and Cabo de Palos plan for life beyond the summer seasonLocal businesses and the town hall are working on autumn events, beach services and plans to keep the coastal area active throughout the year Summer may be winding down, but businesses in La Manga and Cabo de Palos are already looking ahead to.. 21/09/2026

Food shopping gets more expensive as some everyday favourites see big price risesFresh berries, citrus fruit, green vegetables and eggs have all seen sizeable price rises over the past year If your weekly food shop has been feeling a little more expensive lately, some of the latest figures from Spain's inflation data show.. 21/09/2026

Cartagena Archaeological Museum reopens with a fresh look and new exhibitionAfter closing for refurbishment over the summer, the museum is ready to reopen with improved displays and a new exhibition celebrating the history of fashion After a summer spent carrying out refurbishment work, Cartagena's Enrique Escudero.. 21/09/2026

Murcia weather forecast Sept 21-24: 34°C heat and plenty of sunshine on the waySunny skies and temperatures above 30°C are forecast across much of the Region all week The Region of Murcia is set for several more days of summer-like weather despite autumn officially arriving this week, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures.. 21/09/2026

Retire at 65 or 67: Spain's pension age rules finalised for 2027A Social Security official explains exactly what the new rules on retirement age and pension calculations will mean Spain's retirement age is set to hit its highest point yet in 2027, marking the end of the transitional period ushered in by the.. 21/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 21/09/2026

Torrential rain caused flooding and 93 incidents across the Region of MurciaCartagena was the worst-affected area, with 65 incidents reported after more than 70 litres of rain fell in an hour Cartagena bore the brunt of Thursday morning's torrential rain, with emergency services dealing with dozens of incidents across.. 18/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026

Murcia salaries among the lowest in Spain and struggle to keep up with rising pricesAverage pay reached €1,772 a month in 2025, but workers in the Region lost 1.2% of their purchasing power as prices rose faster than wages Workers in the Region of Murcia may have seen their salaries increase a bit last year, but rising prices.. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Orange storm warnings lead to school closures: Murcia weather forecast September 17-20Fourteen municipalities across the Region have suspended classes as AEMET warns of intense rainfall on Thursday Weather alerts on Thursday September 17   Autumn may not officially arrive until September 23, but the weather in the Region.. 17/09/2026

Remains of 2,500-year-old tower discovered near Alhama de MurciaThe structure at Cabezo de la Fuente del Murtal is unique in the western Mediterranean and sheds light on life in southern Spain 500 years before the birth of Christ Just when we think we know everything it’s possible to know about the history.. 17/09/2026

Man found dead with gunshot wound at his home in ÁguilasThe victim was still alive when emergency services arrived but could not be saved A 49-year-old man has died after being found with a gunshot wound to the head at his home in Águilas.   The man's son discovered him seriously.. 17/09/2026

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026

Storm warnings in the Murcia Region as temperatures drop by up to 10 degreesYellow weather warnings are in place for storms and heavy rain, while temperatures could fall by up to 10 degrees in parts of the Region within 24 hours After days of late-summer heat,the Region of Murcia is about to see a change in the weather.. 16/09/2026