The Local Spain

MAP: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:45 +0200 As the destructive fires in Madrid and Ávila were virtually extinguished on Thursday, new concerning blazes in other parts of the country developed. Here's what you need to know about wildfires happening on Thursday July 30th in Spain.

Thousands of migrants swim from Morocco to Spain's Ceuta territory Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:27:49 +0200 Thousands of migrants have entered the Spanish north African exclave of Ceuta by sea in recent days, officials said Thursday, with local television images showing them swimming around the frontier and running into the town.

Why Europe won't get any new Canadair water bombers any time soon Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:23:51 +0200 As firefighters struggle to contain some of the worst European wildfires in living memory with reduced numbers of aerial water bombers, production of the iconic aircraft creaks along half a world away in a Canadian factory.

What you need to know about skin cancer treatment in Spain Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:15:37 +0200 Skin cancer numbers in Spain have increased by 40 percent in the last four years. Here's what to know about it and the difference in treatments between public and private healthcare.

Tourists from France and Spain flock to Sweden for cooler summer Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:55:23 +0200 More and more tourists from southern Europe – particularly France and Spain – are heading to Sweden to experience a cooler summer, according to new data from the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Development.

Madrid fires almost over as new blaze starts at Spain-Portugal border Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:23:38 +0200 Wildfires threatening areas near Madrid have stopped spreading and there are "almost no flames", Spanish authorities said Thursday as a new fire in western in Spain forced the evacuation of 600 people.

How to protect your property in Spain against wildfires Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:40:40 +0200 Wildfires have increasingly become a problem in Spain and every summer they become more and more common. If you live in an at risk area, here's what you can do to protect your home.

Spain's three worst wildfires since 1961 happened in last two years Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:30:21 +0200 The wildfire that engulfed Spain's Ávila region, northwest of the capital Madrid, is now considered the largest in the country's modern history, with around 50,000 hectares burned, the government said this week.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:04:53 +0200 Bank of Spain warns of consequences of cashless society, PM proposes Mallorca as EU firefighting hub and more news on Thursday July 30th.

Thousands of evacuees return home as firefighters contain Spain's blazes Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:14:59 +0200 Thousands of Spaniards evacuated during massive wildfires started to return home on Wednesday as the government said it was working to contain some of the worst forest fires in the country's modern history.

How bad is bullying at schools in Spain? Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:34 +0200 Following a recent viral video which shows a group of girls verbally and physically attacking another in Andalusia, we've delved into the subject of school bullying and how bad it is in Spain, including advice for parents.

'No home': Spanish pensioner returns to charred ruins after wildfire Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:08:03 +0200 "I have no money, no documents, no home," said 74-year-old pensioner José Fernández, one victim of the wildfires that burned his town, Pelayos de la Presa, and numerous others west of Madrid.

LISTED: 11 key housing laws Spain wants to pass in September Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:33:17 +0200 From changes to room and seasonal rentals, to deductions for repair costs and new rules for the IBI property tax, here are the major changes Spain's leftist government wants to add to housing legislation, and their impact on tenants and landlords.

Almería fire death toll hits 14 as woman succumbs to burns weeks later Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:20:40 +0200 A woman injured in a wildfire in southern Spain earlier this month has died, the hospital where she was being treated said on Tuesday, taking the death toll from the blaze to 14.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:01:55 +0200 Spain's PM reacts to Gaza girl's video of mural dedicated to him, Valencia creates committee to help tourists in emergencies, Cucurella gets tattoo of Spanish coach's face after World Cup win, and more news from Spain this Wednesday July 29th.

Spain eases wildfire evacuation orders in Madrid, Ávila and Castellón Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:39:58 +0200 Mass evacuations and lockdowns began to be lifted gradually across wildfire-hit areas of Spain on Tuesday, allowing thousands of people to return home and assess the damage done to their homes and territories.

Green dogs and trapped cats: Ten hilarious Spanish animal idioms Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:57:21 +0200 Has a Spanish friend ever said you're weirder than a green dog? Or asked you if you're the one who cuts the cod at home? Don't be surprised, the Spanish use all manner of expressions involving our furry and feathered friends.

Should you cancel your holiday in Spain due to the wildfires? Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:37:07 +0200 The news in Spain over the past few weeks has been dominated by a series of devastating wildfires, including Spain’s largest ever, with thousands of hectares destroyed. So, should you still come here on holiday or is it better to cancel?

A quick guide to getting a Schengen visa for Spain and the EU Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:36:20 +0200 Depending on what non-EU country you're from, you may need a Schengen visa to visit Spain as a tourist. Find out if you need one, the financial and other requirements to get the visa, as well as common doubts people have about the Schengen visa.

Firefighters make progress in battle against Spain's wildfires Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:18:36 +0200 Firefighters in Spain made progress after a "positive night" against wildfires raging west of Madrid that have forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said Tuesday.