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Wildfire in Almería Kills at Least 11, 19 Missing
The fire in Los Gallardos, sparked by a fallen power line, has forced the evacuation of around a thousand people as authorities call it the region's most destructive blaze on record
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The Columbus Mystery: Genetic Study Links Christopher Columbus to Spanish Nobility
A new DNA analysis of the explorer’s descendants points toward a biological connection to the powerful Sotomayor family of Galicia, challenging the traditional "Genoese weaver" theory
Winter Strikes Back: Atlantic Front to Bring Sharp Cooling, Snow, and Gales to Spain This Weekend
Aemet warns of a polar air mass dropping temperatures well below April norms, with heavy snowfall expected in the mountains and gales exceeding 70 km/h
Triumph for Spanish Photojournalism: Three Spaniards Win at World Press Photo 2026
Brais Lorenzo, Luis Tato, and Diego Ibarra Sánchez are among the 42 winners of the world’s most prestigious photography contest, documenting everything from Galician wildfires to the education crisis in war zones
Adamuz Rail Disaster: Investigators Reveal Rail Damage was Detected 22 Hours Before Fatal Crash
A Civil Guard report submitted to the court in Montoro exposes 46 previously documented track defects and raises questions over Adif’s removal of evidence following the tragedy
Samanta Schweblin Wins Inaugural €1 Million Aena Prize for Spanish-American Narrative
The Argentinian author made history with her collection El buen mal, securing one of the world's most generous literary awards established by Spain's airport operator.
Spanish Property Market Skyrockets: Housing Prices Rising Twice as Fast as the EU Average
New Eurostat data reveals that Spain’s property prices surged by 12.9% in late 2025, marking the highest growth rate since 2007 and placing the country among the top four in the EU
Catch the Moment! Renowned Photographer Christian Vieler to Host Free Dog Photoshoots in Barcelona
From 16 to 18 April, the creator of the viral "Treat!" series will capture the hilarious expressions of your pets at the Diagonal Mar shopping centre
Historic Move: Spanish Government Approves Plan to Enshrine Abortion Rights in the Constitution
Minister for Equality Ana Redondo pushes for constitutional protection to end regional inequalities and counter "threats from the far-right," following the footsteps of France
