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Updated: 19.04.2026

Diesel

$2.07 /l

€1.77 · £1.54/l

69 of 116

pricier than 59% of countries

Petrol

$1.74 /l

€1.49 · £1.29/l

70 of 115

pricier than 60% of countries

LPG

$0.94 /l

€0.80 · £0.69/l

15 of 45

cheaper than 69% of countries

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Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 4 days ago
Article

Weekly Digest #16 · 13–19 April

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.

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 13.04.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #15 · April 6–12

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.

Lifestyle BG Bulgaria 6 days ago 2

Practical advice for choosing a motorhome and safety for traveling with children

The article provides practical recommendations for family trips in a motorhome. Key aspects include choosing a vehicle with sufficient seats and storage systems, planning short travel segments, and strict adherence to child seat regulations. According to data as of October 23, 2025, 26 children under the age of 13 died in road accidents in Italy, highlighting the importance of safety.

Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 06.04.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #14 · March 30–April 5

ARI Motors released a camper van the size of a regular van — and it's now Germany's smallest production electric camper at €30,000. JAL decided its passengers hadn't traveled enough and offered a sequel: a motorhome pickup straight from Narita. The lawsuit against Stellantis over "cheat" diesel software, a yellow DHL van in the hands of a retiree, and 413 million campsite overnight stays across Europe — all in this issue.

Industry BG Bulgaria 02.04.2026 5

Growing interest in camping and caravans in the EU

In 2025, overnight stays in campsites and caravan parks in the EU reached 413 million, accounting for 13.4% of all tourist overnight stays. France leads with 154 million overnight stays, followed by Spain, Italy, and Germany. Bulgaria recorded an 8.4% growth, significantly above the EU average (1.1%), ranking sixth in growth rate.

Weekly Digest #13 · 23–29 March © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 30.03.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #13 · 23–29 March

Spain set a motorhome registration record — and immediately tightened the rules. On Mallorca, 150 caravans took over a sports complex car park because renting a flat costs more. Solar Butterfly returned from a solar-powered trip around the world, and Bryansk promises a camper for 3.9 million roubles — in this issue.

Bans & Fines BG Bulgaria 30.03.2026

Fines for Illegal Camping on Dunes in Bulgaria

Bulgarian authorities have begun inspections and are issuing fines for the illegal placement of caravans and campers on coastal dunes. Fines range from 100 to 5000 leva. The inspections are taking place on the southern Black Sea coast, where tourists often set up camp without permission in protected natural areas.

Builds BG Bulgaria 28.03.2026

Story of a Couple Who Converted a Van into a Camper

A Bulgarian couple converted a cargo van into a camper van for travel. The conversion process took 6-7 months of weekend work, with a renovation budget starting from 5000 leva. Key challenges included limited hot water supply and finding overnight parking spots in the Alps.

Weekly Digest #12 · March 16–22 © AI · OpenVan.camp
Lifestyle 23.03.2026
Article

Weekly Digest #12 · March 16–22

Spain tightened inspections for camper vans — meanwhile in Torrox, 50 motorhomes occupied a riverbed. Italians 3D-printed a motorhome from plastic in four days, Hyundai unveiled an 800-volt electric camper, and 34 million Americans are hitting the road. Demolitions in Turkey, bans in Scotland, and a woman who drove along the Baltic in an electric Smart — all in this issue.

Incidents BG Bulgaria 19.03.2026

New Revelation in 'Petrohan' Case: Police Knew Location of Kalushev's Camper Van Since February 3

The Bulgarian representative office of Mercedes informed the police of the location of Ivaylo Kalushev's camper van on February 3, a day after three bodies were found at the 'Petrohan' hut. According to the BulNews agency, the police failed or did not want to locate the vehicle, which was later found accidentally by a local resident on February 8 with three bodies inside.

Incidents BG Bulgaria 19.03.2026

Key fact in the "Petrohan" case: Could Kalushev and his companions have been saved

The Mercedes representative office in Bulgaria informed the police on February 3 about the location of Ivaylo Kalushev's camper van using GPS. The vehicle was found in the mountains above the village of Zgorigrad, but according to the BulNews agency, this information was not promptly relayed to investigators in Vratsa, potentially delaying the search.

Incidents BG Bulgaria 19.03.2026

Police received data on camper's location on February 3

Bulgarian police received data on the location of Ivaylo Kalushev's camper van on February 3 but only found it on February 8. The information came from the Mercedes representative office, which determined the vehicle had stopped in the mountains above the village of Zgorigrad. Three men's bodies were later found in the camper, with no signs of external intervention in their deaths.

Incidents BG Bulgaria 16.03.2026

Caravan Fire in Dulovo Results in Fatality

A man died in a caravan fire in the Bulgarian town of Dulovo on March 15. The fire completely destroyed the trailer located on a non-residential property; the cause of the blaze and the victim's identity are under investigation.

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