Environment
Spain is battling devastating wildfires amid a relentless heatwave, with a second fatality reported on Tuesday in the León region. Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as the fires continue to spread across the northwestern parts of the country. Fatalities and evacuations The......
Government activates emergency response amid severe wildfires Spain’s government has declared a pre-emergency phase under the General State Emergency Plan (PLEGEM) as wildfires sweep across multiple regions. The Interior Ministry announced the activation early Tuesday, August 12, amid escalating......
A massive cloud of smoke from an out-of-control forest fire near Madrid blanketed the Spanish capital on Thursday, as the country braces for a summer of increasingly severe wildfires. The blaze erupted in Méntrida, a town located roughly 50 kilometers southwest of Madrid. Local authorities quickly......
tragedy struck in the suburb of Torrejón de Ardoz near Madrid, Spain, when a 35-year-old Moroccan man named Abdelrahim lost his life during an encounter with the local police. The incident involved excessive use of force by a Spanish police officer attempting to detain him, sparking widespread......
Spain leads the European Union in renewable energy generation but lags behind in energy storage capabilities, a critical factor in preventing blackouts like the one that occurred last week. In 2024, Spain set a record, with renewable sources accounting for 56.8% of its electricity consumption. However,......
The city of Ávila, located near Madrid, recently experienced significant flooding due to weeks of intense rainfall that has swept across Spain. On Saturday, authorities worked diligently to manage the emergency situation, which has impacted several neighborhoods and surrounding agricultural areas,......
A strong winter storm has triggered weather alerts in several regions of Spain due to heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures, particularly affecting the northern half of the country. According to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet), six autonomous communities have been placed under alert.......
In northwestern Galicia, one of Spain's most scenic regions, Jose Maria Cofreces operates a guesthouse, attracting tourists with its natural beauty. However, the area's reputation for high winds has made it a prime location for developers of large wind farms, some towering over 50-story buildings.......
The nation emphasizes its strategic role in fostering peace and tackling emerging security challenges across the Mediterranean. Morocco has reiterated its dedication to advancing peace and stability in the Mediterranean region during the 20th Defense Ministers' meeting of the "5+5 Defense"......
The year 2024 is poised to make history as the hottest year on record, surpassing all previous temperature benchmarks, according to the European Union's climate monitoring agency. This milestone marks a pivotal moment in the global climate crisis, as the year is set to exceed the critical threshold......
The relentless rain continues to batter the Valencian Community, with the latest storm system, which began earlier this week, claiming at least 158 lives across the region. As of Friday morning, heavy downpours have particularly affected Castellón and southern Valencia, prompting the State Meteorological......
In a devastating turn of events, torrential rains have unleashed catastrophic flash floods across southern and eastern Spain, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 64 lives. The eastern region of Valencia has been particularly hard-hit, with emergency services working tirelessly to conduct search......
In a devastating turn of events, emergency responders in southern and eastern Spain have recovered several bodies following torrential rains that triggered severe flash floods. The intense weather has led to widespread destruction, closing roads and disrupting rail services across the affected regions. On......
