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Spain faces 'decisive' two days to contain wildfires as new heatwave looms Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:49:52 +0200 Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on citizens to "exercise extreme caution" ahead of a new heatwave.

Spain awaits fourth summer heatwave as extreme heat becomes the norm Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:15:20 +0200 Much of Spain is back on alert for heatwaves and sizzling temperatures again this week, national weather agency Aemet warns, at a time when the country is batting numerous major wildfires.

Spain's Málaga suspends new tourist flat licences for three years Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:53:53 +0200 The southern city of Málaga has become the latest in Spain to try and regulate short-term tourist rental accommodation, suspending new licences Airbnb-style flats for three years from Saturday July 25th 2026.

Tens of thousands march in Mallorca in latest overtourism protest in Spain Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:57:11 +0200 In other news, thousands of people in Mallorca took to the streets yesterday to protest against overtourism and how it’s leading to spiralling property prices and dwindling living standards for locals, with the demo ending with clashes with police.

Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:09 +0200 AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August 2nd.

LATEST: France and Spain race to contain 'monster' fires ahead of new heatwave Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:40:41 +0200 Shelters in France and Spain on Monday overflowed with exhausted locals and holidaymakers forced to flee blazes so massive some were forming their own mini weather systems, as authorities warned a new heatwave was set to descend on parts of the region.

MAP: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:45 +0200 Spain is currently battling its largest ever wildfire in the province of Ávila. Along with the fires in Madrid and Toledo, these are the blazes causing the most concern in Spain this Monday July 27th.

With minutes to flee, Spain wildfire evacuees grab what they can Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:15:16 +0200 Ordered to flee their homes as wildfires raged nearby, Spanish villagers often only had minutes to seize what they could: most pets were banned and some had no chance to grab their medicine.

Fight to control worst wildfires in Spain's history continues on Monday Mon, 27 Jul 2026 08:58:21 +0200 Firefighters on Monday continued to battle blazes in various parts of Spain, with more than 90,000 people still evacuated or confined in Ávila, Toledo and Madrid, and another major blaze raging in Valencia.

Spanish wildfires intrude on holidaying foreign visitors Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:50:33 +0200 Being indoors as much as possible was not the plan when Chicago attorney Thomas Fawkes, 49, arrived on holiday in Madrid with his wife and son.

Will heatwaves push European holidaymakers to 'coolcations'? Sun, 26 Jul 2026 14:18:09 +0200 European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of cooler temperatures, but it remains to be seen whether it is just a fad or a durable shift in the tourism market.

Spain battles new blaze as 15,000 evacuated in Valencia Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:39:22 +0200 Spanish firefighters on Sunday battled a new front of fires near the coastal city of Valencia, where at least 15,000 people were evacuated.

As wildfires grip France and Spain, what are the health risks from smoke? Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:31:39 +0200 What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often asked, especially now with large wildfires raging in France and Spain.

Spain fights to 'save lives' as thousands of wildfire evacuees shelter in Madrid Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:15:32 +0200 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Saturday firefighters were working to "save lives" in the blazes raging west of Madrid, as authorities said a separate fire near Valencia killed one person.

LISTED: The tax deductions if you work from home in Spain Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:42:28 +0200 If you're self-employed in Spain and work from home there are several expenses you can offset against tax. Find out exactly what is allowed in your case.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in August 2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:46:50 +0200 Spain 'closes' for the month, the first total solar eclipse in a century, new AI laws come into effect, more wildfires expected, bottled drinks to cost more at bars, and plenty more - Here's what's happening in August 2026.

Paying for public healthcare in Spain: the pros and cons of the 'convenio especial' Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:25:37 +0200 If you live in Spain but can't use the public health system as a result of not having social security, there is another way to access public healthcare. Find out if this ‘special agreement’ is right for you or if you're better off getting private healthcare.

Inside Spain: How we learnt the hard way to always update our address Sat, 25 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200 In this week’s Inside Spain, The Local’s Alex Dunham warns others about what can happen if you don’t make sure your address is changed with all the official bodies in Spain when you move home.

Twelve Spanish tricks to sleep better during a heatwave Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:01:15 +0200 Spaniards are used to scorching summers and tropical nights, meaning that they're familiar with many ingenious, unwritten rules for making their homes and bodies cool at night so they can sleep better without the need for air-con.

Americans in Spain: Should I get private healthcare on top of public cover? Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:37:52 +0200 In this edition of Americans in Spain, we explain what to expect from the Spanish public and private healthcare systems, and speak to Americans already in the country about how they cover their medical needs as efficiently as possible.