Environment
One year after the devastating floods that ravaged Valencia, claiming over 220 lives and wreaking havoc on homes, schools, and public services, a new study reveals that Spain’s infrastructure remains critically unprotected from future floods. The Sustainability Observatory has identified over 4,000......
One year after Spain experienced its most devastating natural disaster in a generation, survivors are still striving to rebuild their lives while honoring those lost. The catastrophic floods of October 2024 claimed 237 lives, primarily in the province of Valencia, and left deep scars across 78 municipalities. The......
Spanish authorities have uncovered a large illegal deposit of textile waste in La Línea’s Zabal industrial zone, raising fresh concerns about cross-border waste trafficking from Morocco. The discovery, made on September 25 by the Civil Guard’s environmental unit (Seprona), marks the......
Spain is preparing for possible stormy conditions this weekend as the remnants of Hurricane Gabrielle approach the Iberian Peninsula. At the same time, meteorologists are forecasting an unusual rise in temperatures, with some areas in the south expected to exceed 30°C. Gabrielle's trajectory......
The Portuguese government declared a nationwide alert on Saturday due to the very high risk of wildfires expected in the coming days as a heatwave hits the Iberian Peninsula. “The upcoming week will be challenging,” warned Interior Minister Maria Lucia Amaral. Portugal and neighboring Spain......
Climate activists from the group Futuro Vegetal covered the iconic Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona with red and black paint on Sunday, protesting what they described as government inaction in the face of devastating wildfires across Spain. The demonstration highlighted growing frustration over......
The appearance of venomous blue dragons, mesmerizing yet dangerous sea slugs, has forced the closure of several beaches in Spain, sparking warnings for swimmers. Authorities have urged caution as these rare creatures, typically found in tropical and temperate waters, are now being seen along the Mediterranean......
Wildfires have engulfed vast parts of Spain this month, marking one of the country's most severe environmental crises in recent years. The government has declared affected areas disaster zones, paving the way for direct aid, tax breaks, and other forms of support for impacted communities. Over 350,000......
Just over a dozen significant wildfires remain active in Spain, authorities reported Monday, as international firefighting assistance begins to scale back amid cooler weather forecasts. The civil protection agency confirmed 14 active fires classified as operation level two, indicating a threat to lives......
Spain has experienced its most severe heat wave on record, with temperatures soaring during a 16-day period in August, according to the country’s national weather agency, Aemet. The heat wave, lasting from August 8 to 18, marked the hottest conditions in Spain since at least 1950 and surpassed......
A firefighter in Portugal has died after being injured while combating one of the wildfires sweeping across the country, the Portuguese presidency announced in a statement on Saturday. The presidency expressed condolences to the family of the firefighter, who “tragically lost his life after directly......
Portugal is grappling with a series of severe wildfires sweeping across its northern and central regions, with officials confirming a third fatality since late July. Morocco has deployed Canadair airplanes to assist the firefighting efforts, while the European Union has also mobilized resources through......
Le Maroc s'apprête à apporter son soutien à l'Espagne, ravagée par des méga-incendies, en déployant ses avions Canadair. Cette information a été révélée dans une publication de l’ambassade d’Allemagne au Maroc......
