Fines for Illegal Camping on Dunes in Bulgaria

Police in Razlog are investigating the theft of a plasma TV from a caravan parked in the Chiliyata area near Banya village. The crime occurred between 19:30 on April 26 and 18:30 on April 27, 2026. Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated.

Citizens have complained to the Vratsa regional administration about year-round caravans on the shore of the Dabnika reservoir, restricting fishermen's access to the water. A commission has been set up to check the legality of the installations.

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.

Several hundred people blocked Orlov Most in Sofia for the second time in a week. The protest action is against the parliament-approved ban on camping within 100 meters of the sea.

Combined advice for beginners: choosing a motorhome, route planning, and child safety on the road. Italy’s accident statistics highlight the importance of car seats and short travel stages.