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More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:38:51 +0200 The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.

At least 191 mn Europeans face 35C on Sunday Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:49:33 +0200 At least 191 million people are forecast to endure temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday in Europe, with the heat particularly intense in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland, according to AFP estimates.

Records tumble as European heatwave moves east Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:03:28 +0200 Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.

GUIDE: How to complete Spain's annual tax return Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:09:22 +0200 You must complete your 2025-2026 'Declaración de la Renta' (annual income tax return) before June 30th 2026. This step-by-step guide can help you complete the process.

LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:49:39 +0200 Spain has made a raft of changes to its traffic rules, with many important updates for motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter riders as well as motorhome and regular motor vehicle drivers.

What are my rights while working in extreme heat in Spain? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:24 +0200 Spain is enduring its first official heatwave of the summer with many suffering in scorching temperatures, particularly those working outdoors. Here's what the country's labour laws say about working in extreme heat, and if it applies to remote work.

Inside Spain: The season of booze-fuelled tourism is upon us Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:40:12 +0200 In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how Spain is once again fighting back against another summer of badly behaved tourists, with heightened tensions in the context of the country's housing crisis and its links to overtourism.

EU worries jet fuel supply situation to worsen Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:14:32 +0200 Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday.

Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:38:30 +0200 Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to clinch first place in World Cup Group H on Friday as the South Americans crashed out of the tournament.

'It's f**ked us': Brits in Spain spell out the impact of Brexit ten years on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:07 +0200 From bureaucracy to broken dreams, The Local's British readers in Spain explain the real-life consequences Brexit has had for them as the UK marks ten years since it voted to leave the EU.

Spanish Word of the Day: Cariño Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:32:05 +0200 Here’s an essential Spanish word to know and understand in a country renowned for its affectionate people.

European heatwave's unlikely accomplice is an ocean 'cold blob' Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:20:28 +0200 The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.

Why this summer in Spain is expected to be even hotter than usual Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:56 +0200 Everyone knows summers in Spain are hot, but it’s also undeniable that some are more unbearably scorching than others. This is what Spain’s national weather agency and international climatologists are forecasting for this summer.

Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economies Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:44:21 +0200 Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.

'A red tape nightmare': How Spain's press covered Brexit's 10th anniversary Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:14:19 +0200 The Spanish press has taken a deep interest in the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote and the consequences it’s had on Spain’s British population, from the ‘legal limbo’ of British second-home owners to the Britons who’ve decided to return to the UK.

How will Spain regulate tourist flats after the end of its national registry? Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:35:22 +0200 A recent ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court meant that the government's national registry of short-term lets was struck down. With Airbnbs blamed by many for rising prices and scarce supply, how will tourist accommodation in Spain be regulated now?

Spain's former PM requests his corruption probe be nullified Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:08:34 +0200 Spain's Socialist ex-prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Thursday requested the nullification of a corruption investigation against him that has rocked the leftist government, saying his rights were violated.

Ten ways to protect your Spanish property against the summer heat Mon, 10 Jul 2023 13:48:09 +0200 When summer arrives in Spain, bringing with it scorching temperatures, you may start to notice that your home suffer too, whether it's windows and doors swelling, cracks appearing or more insects getting inside.

Mexico's president and Spain's king to use World Cup to mend diplomatic rift Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:31:42 +0200 Against the backdrop of the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish King Felipe VI are set to ease diplomatic tensions that soured after Mexico's demand for an apology over the colonial-era conquest.

LATEST: More than 100 million Europeans suffer in temperatures above 35C Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:56 +0200 At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.