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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

A Small Town on the Murcia Coast Has Been Named Europe's Best Destination for Boating

A Small Town on the Murcia Coast Has Been Named Europe's Best Destination for Boating

Águilas beat out Hvar, Santorini, and Formentera to top a CV Villas ranking that assessed wind speed, water temperature, sunshine hours, and access to boat trips

A Venezuelan Nurse in Barcelona Is Among the First to Receive Residency Under the Mass Legalisation

A Venezuelan Nurse in Barcelona Is Among the First to Receive Residency Under the Mass Legalisation

23-year-old Camila Herrera spent months working as an undocumented waitress for €6 an hour. Now she has a work and residency permit — and a nursing job at a Barcelona clinic

Spain's Total Solar Eclipse Is on 12 August — Here's How to Rehearse for It This Week

Spain's Total Solar Eclipse Is on 12 August — Here's How to Rehearse for It This Week

The Sun will follow almost the same path across the sky as on eclipse day. Astronomers recommend using it to scout the perfect viewing spot before the real thing

Spanish Youth in 2026: More Conservative, Less Democratic, and Harder on Immigration Than Ever

Spanish Youth in 2026: More Conservative, Less Democratic, and Harder on Immigration Than Ever

A new Fundación SM report surveying 1,662 young Spaniards aged 15–29 reveals a sharp rightward shift, eroding trust in democracy, and attitudes toward migration that have transformed dramatically since 2020

The Spanish Engineer Will Help Put Humans Back on the Moon

The Spanish Engineer Will Help Put Humans Back on the Moon

Roger Lascorz from Reus left Spain at 16 to chase a dream. Now he's on the NASA control team for Artemis III and Artemis IV — responsible for making sure every step on the lunar surface is captured on camera

Madeira: Europe's Answer to Bali Is Just Two Hours from Spain

Madeira: Europe's Answer to Bali Is Just Two Hours from Spain

Volcanic landscapes, UNESCO-listed laurel forests, natural lava pools, and luxury villas — all for less than you'd expect. Here's why Madeira is becoming one of Europe's most talked-about destinations

Get Paid to Recycle: Mercadona Launches Deposit Return Scheme for Bottles and Cans

Get Paid to Recycle: Mercadona Launches Deposit Return Scheme for Bottles and Cans

Starting in Portugal with a €0.10 refund per item, the retail giant confirms the system will expand to its Spanish stores as soon as mandatory legislation takes effect

Spain's Defence Budget Surged in 2025, Crossing the 2% GDP Threshold for the First Time in 20 Years

Spain's Defence Budget Surged in 2025, Crossing the 2% GDP Threshold for the First Time in 20 Years

A new SIPRI report shows global military spending hit €2.49 trillion last year — and Europe is driving much of the growth, with 22 NATO members now meeting the 2% target for the first time since the Cold War

Spain's Doctors Strike Again: 175,000 Physicians Walk Out for the Third Time This Year

Spain's Doctors Strike Again: 175,000 Physicians Walk Out for the Third Time This Year

Negotiations with the Ministry of Health have collapsed over a professional statute for doctors, and in Valencia, a regional strike adds further demands, with an estimated 200,000 appointments and surgeries set to be postponed

Most Spaniards Still Prefer Markets Over Stores for Fresh Food, Study Finds

Most Spaniards Still Prefer Markets Over Stores for Fresh Food, Study Finds

A new OCU survey of 7,600 shoppers across 48 chains reveals that meat and fish score well — but bread remains the weakest link, and no retailer managed to hit 80 points.

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