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    Wildfire Emergency in Spain: Zaragoza Fire Explodes to 12,000 Hectares

    Wildfire Emergency in Spain: Zaragoza Fire Explodes to 12,000 Hectares

    Flames surround historic towns overnight, forcing over 1,000 evacuations across Aragon, while active fronts continue to rage in Madrid and Guadalajara under extreme heat alerts

    Valencia Launches Municipal Rental Agency Offering Homes 20% Below Market Price

    Valencia Launches Municipal Rental Agency Offering Homes 20% Below Market Price

    The groundbreaking initiative guarantees monthly payouts to landlords and offers affordable rents to young residents to unlock 8,000 empty apartments

    Historic 1905 Valencia Lighthouse to Be Relocated to La Marina

    Historic 1905 Valencia Lighthouse to Be Relocated to La Marina

    Inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII and originally built on rails, the iconic decommissioned landmark will be moved opposite the Veles e Vents building to become a new public attraction

    Begoña Gómez to Face Jury Trial as Court Drops Business Corruption Charges but Keeps Embezzlement

    Begoña Gómez to Face Jury Trial as Court Drops Business Corruption Charges but Keeps Embezzlement

    The provincial court lifts travel bans and passport seizures for the Spanish PM's wife, though she still faces trial for influence peddling and the misuse of public university software.

    Valencia

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    Valencia Launches Municipal Rental Agency Offering Homes 20% Below Market Price

    Valencia Launches Municipal Rental Agency Offering Homes 20% Below Market Price

    The groundbreaking initiative guarantees monthly payouts to landlords and offers affordable rents to young residents to unlock 8,000 empty apartments

    Historic 1905 Valencia Lighthouse to Be Relocated to La Marina

    Historic 1905 Valencia Lighthouse to Be Relocated to La Marina

    Inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII and originally built on rails, the iconic decommissioned landmark will be moved opposite the Veles e Vents building to become a new public attraction

    Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes

    Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes

    From free open-air screens at major town squares to indoor mega-venues like the Roig Arena and Movistar Arena, here is the complete guide to catching Sunday's historic final live

    The World Cup 2026 Final: Best Big Screens and Fan Zones in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid

    The World Cup 2026 Final: Best Big Screens and Fan Zones in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid

    From massive public screenings at Roig Arena and beachfront hubs to open-air gardens and local cinemas—here is your ultimate guide to the best spots to watch the historic match in the Valencian Community

    Valencia’s Living Instrument: Inside the Historic Bell-Ringing Tradition of the Micalet

    Valencia’s Living Instrument: Inside the Historic Bell-Ringing Tradition of the Micalet

    High above the city's bustling streets, volunteers keep centuries-old traditions alive—manually ringing the ancient cathedral bells and sharing stories of 15th-century "remote workers."

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Valencia to Redesign Plaza del Ayuntamiento to Eliminate "Visual Pollution"

    Valencia to Redesign Plaza del Ayuntamiento to Eliminate "Visual Pollution"

    The city council is introducing a unified "Classic Line" design for terraces, signs, and commercial storefronts to restore the historical square's elegance and dignity

    Double Victory: Madrid’s Dalú Burger Wins Valencia’s The Champions Burger — Smash Edition

    Double Victory: Madrid’s Dalú Burger Wins Valencia’s The Champions Burger — Smash Edition

    Following their recent triumph in Madrid, Dalú Burger’s "Legend Winner" took gold at Mestalla Stadium, with Zaragoza’s Madison and Madrid’s Bandido rounding out the top three

    Metrovalencia Cuts Last Line 3 Train to Airport Amid Ongoing Summer Closures

    Metrovalencia Cuts Last Line 3 Train to Airport Amid Ongoing Summer Closures

    From Sunday to Thursday until August 30, the final evening service to Aeroport is canceled for maintenance, adding to the existing shutdown of four key stations on Lines 5 and 7

    Spain

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    Wildfire Emergency in Spain: Zaragoza Fire Explodes to 12,000 Hectares

    Wildfire Emergency in Spain: Zaragoza Fire Explodes to 12,000 Hectares

    Flames surround historic towns overnight, forcing over 1,000 evacuations across Aragon, while active fronts continue to rage in Madrid and Guadalajara under extreme heat alerts

    Begoña Gómez to Face Jury Trial as Court Drops Business Corruption Charges but Keeps Embezzlement

    Begoña Gómez to Face Jury Trial as Court Drops Business Corruption Charges but Keeps Embezzlement

    The provincial court lifts travel bans and passport seizures for the Spanish PM's wife, though she still faces trial for influence peddling and the misuse of public university software.

    Can You Cut Off Utilities to "Okupas"? Spain’s Supreme Court Sets Crucial Legal Boundary

    Can You Cut Off Utilities to "Okupas"? Spain’s Supreme Court Sets Crucial Legal Boundary

    While cutting off water and electricity to illegal squatters is ruled legal, the court warns that using the same tactic against a divorcing spouse remains a punishable crime

    Historic Milestone: The Gibraltar Border Fence is Down as Schengen Integration Begins

    Historic Milestone: The Gibraltar Border Fence is Down as Schengen Integration Begins

    A new era dawns for the Campo de Gibraltar region as a temporary EU-UK treaty takes effect, ending 117 years of physical separation and removing daily controls for 15,000 cross-border workers

    Lamine Yamal’s €11M Barcelona Mansion Targeted by Masked Burglars During World Cup Celebrations

    Lamine Yamal’s €11M Barcelona Mansion Targeted by Masked Burglars During World Cup Celebrations

    While the teenager celebrated Spain’s historic ticket to the final, security guards thwarted an early-morning break-in at his estate—the former home of Shakira and Gerard Piqué

    Spain Silences France 2-0 in Arlington to Secure Historical World Cup Final Spot

    Spain Silences France 2-0 in Arlington to Secure Historical World Cup Final Spot

    A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a clinical second-half finish from Pedro Porro shut down Kylian Mbappé’s side, keeping Spain’s record-breaking unbeaten run alive

    "Emily in Paris" Meets Barcelona: New Dutch Series Sparks Local Boycott Over Touristification Fears

    "Emily in Paris" Meets Barcelona: New Dutch Series Sparks Local Boycott Over Touristification Fears

    Filming has wrapped for La vida Barcelona, but angry residents are already targeting production companies over soaring rent prices and the commodification of their cit

    Spain’s Top 25 Hospitals Named by Forbes: Madrid Sweeps Top Three, La Fe Leads Valencia

    Spain’s Top 25 Hospitals Named by Forbes: Madrid Sweeps Top Three, La Fe Leads Valencia

    With the Jiménez Díaz Foundation topping the 2026 list, the ranking highlights cutting-edge pediatric transplants, major oncology milestones, and Spain's world-class clinical research

    World

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    Fashion Hazard: Zara’s Viral Summer Trousers Dubbed "Killer Pants"

    Fashion Hazard: Zara’s Viral Summer Trousers Dubbed "Killer Pants"

    The €22.95 wardrobe staple is causing a wave of spectacular faceplants, emergency room trips, and viral memes across TikTok and Threads

    The New York Times Names 13 Dishes That Explain World Cuisine

    The New York Times Names 13 Dishes That Explain World Cuisine

    The list, curated by the paper's food critic, spans Asia, the Americas, Europe, and Oceania — with a Barcelona restaurant the only Spanish entryNYT's 13 Dishes That Explain World Cuisine, Including Spain

    Trump Reverses Course on Spain, Calling It "Very Generous" Hours After Trade Threat

    Trump Reverses Course on Spain, Calling It "Very Generous" Hours After Trade Threat

    Hours after ordering the Treasury to prepare a halt to trade with Spain, Trump praised the country aboard Air Force One, as officials began drawing up a list of Spanish goods for possible embargo

    World's Happiest Cities 2026: Valencia is 13th in Time Out's List

    World's Happiest Cities 2026: Valencia is 13th in Time Out's List

    Time Out's survey of more than 24,000 residents put the English city on top, with Panama and Guadalajara close behind — and Valencia beating Prague, Amsterdam, and Porto

    Trump Renews Attack on Spain at NATO Summit, Orders Trade Halt

    Trump Renews Attack on Spain at NATO Summit, Orders Trade Halt

    Trump called Spain a "terrible partner" over defence spending and said he'd ordered a stop to all bilateral trade — Madrid says it's taking the statements calmly

    Meet the 77-Year-Old Who Lives Full-Time on a Cruise Ship

    Meet the 77-Year-Old Who Lives Full-Time on a Cruise Ship

    A year ago, former teacher Sharon Lane sold up and moved permanently onto the residential ship Villa Vie Odyssey. Here's what a year at sea has been like

    Venomous Chilean Recluse Spider Recorded in Portugal for the First Time

    Venomous Chilean Recluse Spider Recorded in Portugal for the First Time

    University of Porto researchers document the first confirmed appearance of Loxosceles laeta on the Iberian Peninsula, though they assess the risk to the public as low

    EU Introduces New €3 Customs Fee on Parcels from Amazon, Temu and Others

    EU Introduces New €3 Customs Fee on Parcels from Amazon, Temu and Others

    From July 1, 2026, low-value orders from Shein, Temu, AliExpress, and other non-EU platforms become more expensive, in a measure Brussels aims at what it sees as unfair competition

    Can You Cut Off Utilities to "Okupas"? Spain’s Supreme Court Sets Crucial Legal Boundary

    Can You Cut Off Utilities to "Okupas"? Spain’s Supreme Court Sets Crucial Legal Boundary

    While cutting off water and electricity to illegal squatters is ruled legal, the court warns that using the same tactic against a divorcing spouse remains a punishable crime

    Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes

    Valencia Unveils Free Nature Guide Featuring 69 Stunning Water Routes

    From free open-air screens at major town squares to indoor mega-venues like the Roig Arena and Movistar Arena, here is the complete guide to catching Sunday's historic final live

    Historic Milestone: The Gibraltar Border Fence is Down as Schengen Integration Begins

    Historic Milestone: The Gibraltar Border Fence is Down as Schengen Integration Begins

    A new era dawns for the Campo de Gibraltar region as a temporary EU-UK treaty takes effect, ending 117 years of physical separation and removing daily controls for 15,000 cross-border workers

    The World Cup 2026 Final: Best Big Screens and Fan Zones in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid

    The World Cup 2026 Final: Best Big Screens and Fan Zones in Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid

    From massive public screenings at Roig Arena and beachfront hubs to open-air gardens and local cinemas—here is your ultimate guide to the best spots to watch the historic match in the Valencian Community

    Lamine Yamal’s €11M Barcelona Mansion Targeted by Masked Burglars During World Cup Celebrations

    Lamine Yamal’s €11M Barcelona Mansion Targeted by Masked Burglars During World Cup Celebrations

    While the teenager celebrated Spain’s historic ticket to the final, security guards thwarted an early-morning break-in at his estate—the former home of Shakira and Gerard Piqué

    Spain Silences France 2-0 in Arlington to Secure Historical World Cup Final Spot

    Spain Silences France 2-0 in Arlington to Secure Historical World Cup Final Spot

    A first-half penalty from Mikel Oyarzabal and a clinical second-half finish from Pedro Porro shut down Kylian Mbappé’s side, keeping Spain’s record-breaking unbeaten run alive

    "Emily in Paris" Meets Barcelona: New Dutch Series Sparks Local Boycott Over Touristification Fears

    "Emily in Paris" Meets Barcelona: New Dutch Series Sparks Local Boycott Over Touristification Fears

    Filming has wrapped for La vida Barcelona, but angry residents are already targeting production companies over soaring rent prices and the commodification of their cit

    Valencia to Redesign Plaza del Ayuntamiento to Eliminate "Visual Pollution"

    Valencia to Redesign Plaza del Ayuntamiento to Eliminate "Visual Pollution"

    The city council is introducing a unified "Classic Line" design for terraces, signs, and commercial storefronts to restore the historical square's elegance and dignity

    Spain’s Top 25 Hospitals Named by Forbes: Madrid Sweeps Top Three, La Fe Leads Valencia

    Spain’s Top 25 Hospitals Named by Forbes: Madrid Sweeps Top Three, La Fe Leads Valencia

    With the Jiménez Díaz Foundation topping the 2026 list, the ranking highlights cutting-edge pediatric transplants, major oncology milestones, and Spain's world-class clinical research

    Double Victory: Madrid’s Dalú Burger Wins Valencia’s The Champions Burger — Smash Edition

    Double Victory: Madrid’s Dalú Burger Wins Valencia’s The Champions Burger — Smash Edition

    Following their recent triumph in Madrid, Dalú Burger’s "Legend Winner" took gold at Mestalla Stadium, with Zaragoza’s Madison and Madrid’s Bandido rounding out the top three

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