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'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:49 +0200 The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.

CONFIRMED: Spain breaks June heat record Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:12:55 +0200 Mainland Spain this week recorded its highest daily average temperatures in June since at least 1950 as a heatwave gripped much of Europe, national weather agency Aemet said Wednesday.

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.

Spain's PM denies Socialist corruption as 'widespread' as media and opponents claim Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:16:33 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday dismissed allegations of "widespread corruption" against his Socialist Party after an ex-top aide was jailed for a corruption scandal that risks toppling the government.

Why Europe is warming faster than the rest of the world Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:20 +0200 The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace

What's behind the recent spike in drownings in Spain? Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:27 +0200 Five children and seven adults drowned in Spain over the weekend, as well as nine more the previous weekend. What's causing the recent increase in people - particularly minors - tragically dying at sea in Spain?

What Spain's different heat alerts mean and how to act in each case Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:22:51 +0200 During heatwaves and periods of considerable heat, Spain's meteorological agency issues colour-coded alerts to the population. Here's what the yellow, orange and red warnings signify and what health precautions you should take in each case.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:57:17 +0200 Castilla-La Mancha town sees temperatures below 10C during heatwave, drop in cruise ship passengers following hantavirus cases, six town hall officials arrested in money laundering investigation and more news from Spain this Wednesday June 24th.

'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.

Goats, horses and fire: the weird ways Spain celebrates San Juan Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:25:25 +0200 Nobody celebrates festivities with quite the same flair and diversity as Spain, and Saint John's Eve (June 23rd or 24th) is no exception.

Why the extreme heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:44 +0200 The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.

Spain's PM vows to press on despite ex-minister's corruption conviction Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:09:50 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday that his government would continue its work, despite mounting political pressure following the 24-year prison sentence handed to his former right-hand man, ex-transport minister José Luis Ábalos.

MAP: Almost all of Spain on heat alert with widespread 40C temperatures Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:54 +0200 Nearly all of Spain was under a heat alert on Tuesday, with parts of the south and north of the country placed on the highest warning level as a heatwave grips most of western Europe.

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.

When will Spain's heatwave end? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:05 +0200 Like much of western Europe, Spain has been suffering from an intense heatwave over the past days, with temperatures climbing over 40C. When can we expect a drop in temperatures?

'Europeans are fully awake': Why the EU is pushing for a new 'digital euro' Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:28:04 +0200 The European Union is moving closer to creating a digital euro as an alternative payment system for Europeans. But why are lawmakers so keen to create a virtual currency and how would it work for EU residents?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:49:20 +0200 Sánchez thanks Starmer as UK PM resigns, Catalonia to open its rental aid programme for young people, extreme heat and increased mobility worsened air quality in 2025 and more news from Spain this Tuesday June 23rd.

Judge in case of Spanish PM's wife to face disciplinary proceedings Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:50:19 +0200 Spain's judicial watchdog said Monday it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the judge investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife for graft, a case putting pressure on his minority government.

TELL US: Ten years on, how has Brexit affected your life and time in Spain? Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:51:07 +0200 Tuesday June 23rd marks exactly ten years since the Brexit vote. This has had a particularly big impact on Brits living in Spain and those with homes here. We'd like to hear from our British readers to find out how their lives have been affected.

Spanish PM's former right-hand man sentenced to 24 years for corruption Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:08:57 +0200 A court in Spain on Monday sentenced a top ex-aide of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, to 24 years in jail for graft.