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What is a DANA? The weather phenomenon behind this week’s deadly floods in Spain

THE devastating floods that have destroyed much of Valencia with tragic results have been blamed on a thankfully relatively rare weather phenomenon called a ‘gota

30 Oct, 2024 @ 20:15

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Babies, children and nursing home patients among 70 killed in Spain’s deadly Valencia floods as locals compare aftermath to ‘zombie apocalypse’

MULTIPLE babies, children and elderly nursing home patients are among the dozens killed by the devastating Valencia floods, it has emerged. At least 70 people

30 Oct, 2024 @ 16:20

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Watch: Terrifying moment woman begs for help on livestream while holding onto a plant after being swept away during Spain’s deadly Valencia floods

THIS is the terrifying moment a woman begged for help on livestream after being swept away during the deadly Valencia floods. Maite Jurado sent the

30 Oct, 2024 @ 12:56

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At least 51 people are killed by ‘historic’ floods in Spain’s Valencia: Airport is completely flooded with hundreds of passengers ‘trapped’ inside

THE president of the region of Valencia has confirmed there have been at least 51 deaths following extreme rainfall and flooding on Tuesday. Carlos Mazon

30 Oct, 2024 @ 02:48

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Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez issues statement and warning amid ‘historic’ floods as several people remain missing and army is roped in

THE Prime Minister of Spain has issued a statement regarding the flooding and extreme weather currently affecting large parts of the country. Pedro Sanchez said

29 Oct, 2024 @ 21:01

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Watch: Tornado tears through eastern Spain in terrifying ‘historic’ event as locals run for cover

THIS is the terrifying moment a tornado tore through a village in eastern Spain amid a ‘historic’ storm that’s currently battering the east and south

29 Oct, 2024 @ 20:22

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Watch: Catastrophic weather in eastern Spain sees BRIDGE and cars swept away: At least five people are missing amid ‘historic’ event

AT least five people are missing across eastern and southern Spain amid ‘historic’ storms that have left up to 300 litres of rainfall per square

29 Oct, 2024 @ 20:06

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Red weather warning is issued in Spain as severe rain brings ‘extreme risk’ to life

A FEARED red weather warning has been issued in Spain amid a days-long forecast of rain. The most severe alert by state weather agency Aemet

29 Oct, 2024 @ 09:14

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Weather experts in Spain issue ‘urgent warning’ for extreme rain: ‘Serious’ floods and burst river banks to hit these regions – including Andalucia

METEOROLOGISTS in Spain have issued an ‘urgent warning’ for rain across several regions next week. In a report on Friday, experts at weather service El

25 Oct, 2024 @ 17:01

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Weather warnings for hail, rain and storms across major holiday hotspots in Spain this weekend – including Barcelona, Alicante, Ibiza and Mallorca

HOLIDAYMAKERS heading to eastern Spain or the Balearics this weekend may need to pack a brolly. Large swathes of the eastern coast, plus Ibiza and

25 Oct, 2024 @ 07:00

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Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch is arrested in Spain amid international money-laundering investigation

SECURITY sources have told Irish media that gangland figure Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch was arrested by the Guardia Civil on Wednesday during an operation in

24 Oct, 2024 @ 14:15

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Cold Costa As Snow Hits Roads And Schools In Higher Areas Of Spain S Costa Blanca

Winter (and snow) is coming to Spain: Cold snap will see temperatures fall by up to 10C this weekend

TEMPERATURES across Spain will see a significant drop this weekend, meteorologists have warned. According to state weather agency Aemet, the mercury will fall by between

24 Oct, 2024 @ 11:35

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Spain braces for dreaded DANA this weekend: Intense rain and cold snap to affect entire country

WEATHER experts in Spain have sounded the alarm for this weekend as a so-called DANA is expected to roll in from the northeast. The weather

23 Oct, 2024 @ 17:30

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Brit holiday chaos as Birmingham Airport is evacuated and all flights are suspended due to ‘suspicious vehicle’

BIRMINGHAM Airport was today forced to suspend all flights and launch a full evacuation following reports of a suspicious vehicle. Passengers were left stuck on

23 Oct, 2024 @ 17:25

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Watch: Heavens open above eastern Spain as tourists say they’ve ‘never seen weather like it’ – with areas seeing a year’s worth of rain in 12 hours

RAIN continues to batter eastern Spain today with some areas seeing more rain in 12 hours than the past 12 months. It comes as much

23 Oct, 2024 @ 13:20

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Exclusive: Amnesia-struck Brit in Spain who can only remember his name suffers second stroke in hospital as police race to identify him

SPANISH cops are desperate to identify a British man who woke up in hospital with severe memory loss – as his health deteriorates following two

22 Oct, 2024 @ 17:02

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Watch: Hair-raising moment French climber is rescued by helicopter from side of 100m cliff in Spain – as locals praise ‘brave’ mission

THIS is the dramatic moment a French climber was rescued from the side of a 100m cliff in Spain. The 29-year-old had come into trouble

21 Oct, 2024 @ 13:37

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This region of Spain is the best in the WORLD for a road trip, according to the Travelbook Awards

THE TRAVELBOOK Awards has named this area of Spain the best in the world for a road trip. Spain is undoubtedly a great destination to

21 Oct, 2024 @ 13:26

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Storm Ashley is felt in Spain: ‘Weather bomb’ ushers in seven days of rain – these are the affected areas

STORM Ashley is still being felt in parts of Spain today after battering Ireland with 130km/hr winds and heavy rain. Meteorologist Ruben del Campo yesterday

21 Oct, 2024 @ 12:29

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British hiker drops dead in front of wife and friends outside picturesque monastery in Spain

A BRITISH hiker has tragically died in front of his wife and friends in northern Spain. The 73-year-old suddenly collapsed outside the Monastery of Valvanera

20 Oct, 2024 @ 11:56

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Spain’s southern regions have the highest risk of poverty in Europe – and tourism mecca Andalucia is the worst off

THE HIGHEST poverty risk in Europe is found in southern Spain, with almost 30% of Andalucians living in poverty. The risk of poverty in southern

19 Oct, 2024 @ 10:00

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Rollercoaster weather in Spain: Weekend to bring highs of 29C after days of storms and rain – these will be the hottest areas

THE whole of Spain will enjoy an increase in temperatures this weekend following days of rain and storms. After being battered by successive storms, including

18 Oct, 2024 @ 12:58

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Fears for young Kiwi who vanished in Spain five months ago after moving there to start a new job: Family launch ‘long shot’ appeal

THE family of a missing New Zealander have launched a ‘long shot’ appeal to find him. Kadin Luke Drury (pictured above), 28, reportedly moved to

18 Oct, 2024 @ 01:28

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Spain is searching for mystery Euromillions winner who has yet to claim life-changing €162m prize – and time is running out

THE winner of a life-changing Euromillions jackpot has yet to claim their prize. A lucky ticket winner in Derio, in the Basque Country, bought their

16 Oct, 2024 @ 09:42

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Exclusive: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘could flee to Africa’ if freed next year – as Irish victim vows to appeal ‘scandalous’ acquittal

MADELEINE McCann suspect Christian Brueckner is considering fleeing to Africa if he gets out of prison next year, the Olive Press can reveal. The 47-year-old

15 Oct, 2024 @ 19:59

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British daredevil, 24, plunges to his death in Spain while scaling off-limits bridge for a social media video

Do you know more about this story? Email tips@theolivepress.es A BRITISH influencer has died after falling off a bridge while filming content for social media.

14 Oct, 2024 @ 14:39

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