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Mercadona's Matcha and Centella Body Cream Becomes a Summer Hit
Deliplus's new dual-texture body moisturiser, priced at €3.50, combines matcha, centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid — and it's already going viral
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Spain Beat Portugal 1-0 to Reach the World Cup Quarterfinals
A stoppage-time goal from substitute Mikel Merino sent Spain through in Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup match, echoing a 1-0 win over Portugal 16 years ago
New Heatwave Hits Spain: Warnings in 14 Regions, Temperatures Up to 42°C
AEMET warns the heat will last at least until Tuesday, as June 2026 becomes the deadliest June on record in the Valencian Community, with 62 heat-related deaths
Chasing the Wind: Your Ultimate Guide to Spain’s Spectacular Hot Air Balloon Festivals This July
From July 8 to 12, Igualada hosts southern Europe's largest balloon festival, followed by Segovia's on July 17 — La Cotorra's Pavel Tarasenko, a longtime balloonist, explains how flights work and where to fly in Spain
Spain Tops Europe for Pet Abandonment, New Report Finds
Shelters recorded 285,000 abandoned animals in 2025 — barely down on 2024, in figures the Affinity Foundation calls stagnation rather than real improvement
Spain Annihilates Austria 3–0 to Reach the World Cup Round of 16
An Oyarzabal brace and Pedro Porro's first international goal send Spain through, as Unai Simón sets a new World Cup clean-sheet record
Spain's Royal Family Received 429 Gifts in 2025
The Royal Household's annual list reveals presents ranging from a Manila shawl from China's president to Ukraine's Zelensky's coffee set and a box of mangoes from Pakistan
Spain's Lottery Sellers to Strike for the First Time in History
On July 9, some 150 delegates representing over 10,500 outlets will gather in Madrid over frozen prices, stagnant commissions, and a dispute over online sales
Mercadona's Jalapeño Hot Cheese Bites: A Quick Summer Snack
Hacendado's breaded, pre-fried cheese bites with jalapeño are ready in 6–7 minutes and cost just €2.30 — an easy addition to relaxed summer dinners
