The Latest Breaking News from Spain

Stark warning issued following wildfires across Spain

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The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Wildfires in Spain are setting an alarming new record, according to EU data

Wildfire carbon emissions in Spain rose almost vertically on monitoring charts during the first two weeks of August, overtaking all previous years in their dataset

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Spanish farmers step in as first responders to fight remote wildfires

Spain is battling a wave of wildfires that have claimed four lives this summer. In the north-west, in regions renowned for their lush landscapes and picturesque villages, farmers and residents are trying to save homes and land that firefighters cannot reach.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2025

‘Very high’ fire risk remains in Spain’s northwest

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The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Deadly wildfires show Spain must better prepare for climate crises, says Sánchez

PM says wildfires are proof climate emergency is getting worse, and that sustained non-partisan effort is needed

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19, 2025

Spain battles record wildfires even as temperatures begin to fall

The country is facing one of its most destructive fire seasons in recent decades

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Spain wildfires: decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but robust local economies can prevent further destruction – here’s how

Every summer, forest fires sweep across Spain, dominating headlines and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This year’s have been especially harsh, with devastating fires thus far in Tarifa, Zamora, the Madrid area, Galicia and Extremadura, while the UNESCO-listed natural park of Las Médulas, in León, has been…

The Conversation · Aug 19, 2025

An eclipse expert’s guide to next year’s solar blackout

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The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

Property tax across Europe: Which countries collect the most, and what’s their share of total tax?

Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.

Euronews · Aug 19, 2025

Ballon d’Or 2021 Winners: Full List

Winners for the 2021 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy, Kopa Trophy and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2025