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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
More Than Just Football: 8 Incredible Stories Behind Spain’s World Cup Stars
From baby photos with Messi and working-class goal celebrations to painted nails and off-grid lifestyles, get to know the unique personalities driving La Roja to the 2026 final
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wild Atlantic Arches And Boho Balearic Coves: Spain’s 14 Absolute Best Beaches
Galicia’s dramatic tidal cathedrals and Asturian hidden lagoons to the pristine, wind-swept shores of the Canaries—discover the ultimate coastal havens handpicked by La Cotorra
Almería Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 13 as Fire Is Stabilized
As Spain's prime minister and opposition leader visit the burned area, investigators weigh several theories about the cause, while new fires break out in Catalonia and Aragon
Extreme Heat Returns to Spain, Set to Approach 45°C
After a brief weekend break, temperatures in eastern Spain and the Balearics will climb toward 45°C by midweek, worsened by Saharan dust as AEMET monitors a potential new heatwave
Sperm Quality Varies Sharply by Region in Spain, Study Finds
Researchers link the gap — with Asturian men showing nearly double the motile sperm count of those in Madrid — to air pollution and environmental toxins rather than lifestyle alone
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
10 Spanish Canned Seafood Products Worth Trying
From filled baby squid to razor clams, La Cotorra's guide to Spain's beloved canned seafood — a ready-made protein snack found in any supermarket
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
"Skazka": The Valencia Shop That Became a Home for the First Russian-Speaking Émigrés
Twenty-five years ago, before chats and expat groups existed, a small grocery store in Valencia became the place where newcomers found jobs, housing, friends — and each other
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
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