Stories from Santiago de Compostela · Spain

Asturias, Galicia, and Castilla have signed the Declaration of Compostela to end tolls on the Huerna and AP-9 highways. Representatives signed the agreement in Santiago de Compostela. Several Spanish regions have agreed to collaborate on ending toll road charges. The plan involves phasing out tolls across various regions. The specific regions involved were not named. Several regions in Spain have united with the goal of ending toll roads. The move is part of a broader effort to improve road accessibility. The plan involves transitioning these roads to free public access.

The European Union has recognized the Camino de Santiago as a cultural route, one year after its initial designation. The route begins in France and is a pilgrimage. The announcement was made in Santiago de Compostela.

Travel company 'Travel Caffeine' has launched a new eSIM plan specifically for pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago in Spain.

The Xunta has quadrupled its direct contracts with large private healthcare groups since 2022. This practice, known as 'a dedo' or 'finger-pointing,' involves awarding contracts without competitive bidding.

A decline of 70-80% in the seagull population has been observed in Galicia, Spain.

Pharmaceutical expenditure in Galicia has reached a record threshold of 2 billion euros. The increase is attributed to an aging population and new therapeutic innovations.