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    Wildfire in Almería Kills at Least 11, 19 Missing

    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

    Mercadona's Matcha and Centella Body Cream Becomes a Summer Hit

    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

    "Smart" Wristbands Warn of Heatstroke Risk in Spain

    "Smart" Wristbands Warn of Heatstroke Risk in Spain

    Named after the miner's canary, the Canaria+ device tracks skin temperature to alert wearers before they even notice something's wrong

    Second Summer Heatwave Peaks in Spain: Alerts in Sixteen Regions

    Second Summer Heatwave Peaks in Spain: Alerts in Sixteen Regions

    Spain heatwave July 2026, AEMET red alert, Europe warming WHO, DANA storm, tropical nights Spain, Mediterranean heat, climate change Spain

    Why Nutritionists Recommend Peaches in Summer — 41 Calories, 89% Water, and a Vitamin C Boost

    Why Nutritionists Recommend Peaches in Summer — 41 Calories, 89% Water, and a Vitamin C Boost

    One of Spain's most popular seasonal fruits, the peach is low in calories and rich in potassium, vitamin C, and carotenoids. A 200g portion covers more than 20% of your daily vitamin C, says Spain's nutrition foundation

    Renfe Summer Sale: Tickets From €7 on Avlo and €15 on AVE — Until 4 June

    Renfe Summer Sale: Tickets From €7 on Avlo and €15 on AVE — Until 4 June

    The promotion covers travel between 22 June and 13 September 2026. Passengers can also upgrade their fare class for as little as €3 extra during the sale period

    Spain Bracing for 38–40°C This Week — AEMET Warns of Record May Temperatures in 30 Years

    Spain Bracing for 38–40°C This Week — AEMET Warns of Record May Temperatures in 30 Years

    A heat dome trapping warm North African air over Europe is pushing temperatures to historic highs across the continent. France and the UK have already recorded their hottest May days ever. Valencia could reach 36°C on Friday

    Second Hantavirus Case Confirmed Among Spanish MV Hondius Evacuees — Patient Has No Symptoms

    Second Hantavirus Case Confirmed Among Spanish MV Hondius Evacuees — Patient Has No Symptoms

    The second positive case was detected within the existing quarantine regime at Madrid's Gómez Ulla military hospital. The Ministry of Health says there is no risk to the general public

    Two-Thirds of Spaniards Worry AI Will Spread False Information — But a Third Use It Every Day

    Two-Thirds of Spaniards Worry AI Will Spread False Information — But a Third Use It Every Day

    A DYM/WIN survey of 1,000 Spaniards finds widespread concern about misinformation and data privacy, while over half fear AI could take their jobs. The typical daily user: a man under 35

    Spain's "Right to a Toilet" Movement Says Equal Floor Space Isn't Equal Access

    Spain's "Right to a Toilet" Movement Says Equal Floor Space Isn't Equal Access

    An architect from Madrid's Polytechnic University is leading a campaign to redesign public toilets — pointing out that women spend 172 seconds per visit versus 117 for men, and that queues are a form of hidden discrimination

    Spanish Directors Los Javis Win Best Director at Cannes for "La Bola Negra"

    Spanish Directors Los Javis Win Best Director at Cannes for "La Bola Negra"

    Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi shared the prize with Polish director Paweł Pawlikowski. Their film — spanning Republican Spain, the Civil War, and 2017 — received the second-longest ovation in Cannes history

    Young Spaniards Spent Almost Their Entire Salary on Rent in 2025 — Average Age of Leaving Home is 30

    Young Spaniards Spent Almost Their Entire Salary on Rent in 2025 — Average Age of Leaving Home is 30

    The share of under-30s living independently has fallen to a record low of 14.5%. Even renting a room now costs 33.6% of the average young person's wage, and buying a flat requires five years of saving every euro earned

    Spain Expands Free Breast Cancer Screening to Women Aged 45–74

    Spain Expands Free Breast Cancer Screening to Women Aged 45–74

    Previously limited to the 50–69 age group, routine mammograms will now cover a wider range. Around 10% of breast cancers in Spain are diagnosed in women under 50. Regions have three years to implement the change.

    Spain Will Give Under-35s Up to €15,000 to Buy a Home in a Small Town

    Spain Will Give Under-35s Up to €15,000 to Buy a Home in a Small Town

    The grant is part of Spain's National Housing Plan 2026–2030 and targets municipalities with fewer than 10,000 residents. In Valencia province alone, 210 towns qualify — including Buñol, Siete Aguas, and Gátova

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