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'Heart-breaking': Madrid wildfire leaves residents reeling after frantic evacuations Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:59:43 +0200 The wildfire, fuelled by high temperatures, dry vegetation and strong winds, has forced thousands of people from their homes in communities west of Madrid, leaving residents uncertain whether they will have anything to return to.

Two wildfires merge in central Spain as 19,000 people evacuated Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:15:32 +0200 Two major wildfires merged west of Madrid on Friday, where some residents could smell smoke drifting in from blazes burning out of control near the Spanish capital.

Rules, permits and extra costs: Why it's so hard to open a shop in Spain Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:11:06 +0200 Have you been considering opening a boutique or a grocery store in Spain? A new report from the European Commission shows that Spain remains one of the EU countries where retail businesses face the most difficulties.

LATEST: Thousands flee wildfires in southern Europe Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:40:41 +0200 Luggage-clad residents and tourists fled a French peninsula by boat and the smell of smoke drifted into parts of Madrid on Friday as wildfires swept through parts of western Europe, triggering states of emergencies and calls for EU help.

Eight cooler places to escape the heat in Spain's Andalusia Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:33:42 +0200 Summers in Andalusia are by and large suffocating, but there are places in the region where it doesn't generally get as hot - here's one for each Andalusian province.

EU breathes sigh of relief over new Trump tariffs Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:33:46 +0200 The European Union expressed relief Friday over a new wave of US tariffs imposed by Washington on trading partners, following concerns of possible retaliation to a massive fine Brussels had slapped on US giant Google.

Spain's intense summer heatwaves deter tourists from returning Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:10:48 +0200 New research has revealed that tourists are 15 percent less likely to return to Spain if they've experienced abnormally hot weather while on vacation.

Captain faces trial over Spanish fishing boat disaster off Canada Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:33:34 +0200 The captain of a Spanish trawler that sank off Canada in 2022 with 21 deaths will stand trial, as will two executives from the company that operated the vessel, a Spanish court said Thursday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:55:56 +0200 Hospitality bosses claim 300,000 jobs at risk due to Spain's new smoking bans, top Spanish YouTubers fined over covert advertising and more news on Friday July 24th.

Spain's ex-PM claims €1.3M jewellery stash was gift from foreign state Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:01:36 +0200 Former Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, under investigation for corruption, said Thursday that luxury jewellery found by investigators during a search of his office was a gift from a foreign country.

Not just the Camino: Eight memorable multi-day hikes in Spain Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:55:28 +0200 If you've always wanted to undertake a long-distance hike in Spain, but don't want to do the obvious Camino de Santiago, there are lots of amazing alternatives. Here are eight routes to inspire you, some of them in cooler parts of Spain.

Guadalajara wildfire becomes Spain's second biggest in 100 years Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:44:51 +0200 The huge wildfire which started a week ago north of Madrid has been declared the second biggest in a century in Spain by authorities, but on Thursday firefighters were able to stabilise this blaze and another major fire south of the capital in Toledo.

Can you invite friends or family to your property's communal pool in Spain? Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:40:12 +0200 If you're lucky enough to have a shared pool in your building or residential complex in Spain, you may be wondering if you're allowed to invite guests to use it and how many you're allowed to bring. Here's what you need to know.

How to set up a yoga or pilates studio in Spain Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:14:17 +0200 Yoga and pilates have become very popular in Spain. If you have a dream of setting up your own studio, here's everything you need to know, from the legal requirements to what else you need to consider.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:06:43 +0200 Alicante, Murcia and Valencia to sizzle in 42C heat, mural of Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres vandalised by Catalan separatists and more news on Thursday July 23rd.

Evacuees from Spain's huge wildfire struggle with scale of devastation Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:43:27 +0200 You can smell the fire dozens of kilometres away, and its smoke has partly blocked out the sun: the huge wildfire north of Madrid has unnerved officials and evacuees alike.

Unable to sweat during a heatwave: Life with a rare skin disorder in Spain Wed, 22 Jul 2026 14:02:32 +0200 Every summer, Alberto Gómez lives with a fear most people never consider. The 36-year-old Spanish physics and chemistry teacher has a rare genetic skin disorder that leaves him unable to sweat properly -- and therefore unable to cool himself naturally during extreme heat.

AI can't agree if Spain's property prices will drop Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:26:31 +0200 What does Artificial Intelligence think about Spain's property market and is it predicting prices will decrease? From Gemini to ChatGPT, the world's most popular AI models seem incapable of agreeing on what awaits homebuyers.

Which rental costs in Spain should be covered by my landlord? Mon, 15 Feb 2021 19:14:06 +0100 Whether you’re a landlord or a renter, knowing which costs you’re responsible for is essential before signing a rental contract or when unexpected expenses arise.

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.