NASA and BBC take over abandoned Spanish villages to broadcast historic solar eclipse
NASA and BBC crews have rented out properties in ghost towns near Burgos, northern Spain, to broadcast Wednesday's eclipse.
Junta officers caught helping Mijas donkey taxis lug tourists around during prohibited orange heat alert
ANIMAL rights groups have accused local public officials of helping donkey taxi rides go on despite orange heat alerts. PACMA spotted several donkeys being put
Spain urges wildfire caution as millions prepare to travel to see the total solar eclipse on Wednesday
AUTHORITIES in Spain are calling for ‘utmost caution’ and ‘prudence’ from both tourists and residents alike as risk of forest fires runs particularly high in
Stunning Aerial Images Reveal Devastation of Spain’s Wildfires as Greenpeace Demands Action
Greenpeace has documented the devastating wildfires in Spain by publishing breathtaking aerial pictures. Some of the pictures were taken over the wildfires in Almorox (Toledo),
Clouds threaten Costa del Sol view of Spain’s once-in-a-century solar eclipse, forecasts warn
STARGAZERS along the Costa del Sol could miss Spain’s first total solar eclipse in more than a century as cloudy skies threaten to obscure the
Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores
HUNDREDS of swimmers have been stung by Portuguese Man O’ Wars in northern Spain as a surge in sightings fuels concern amongst beachgoers. The jellyfish-like
Barca legend Lionel Messi donates €80,000 to help rebuild Madrid towns devastated by summer wildfires
THE football icon has shown his support for communities damaged in the huge blazes last month.
Malaga city council unveils six-year plan to rid the city of toxic asbestos – and admits it doesn’t know how many properties have it
MALAGA is preparing to tackle a toxic legacy hidden across the city’s rooftops. The council has launched a six-year plan to find and remove asbestos
How to watch Spain’s August solar eclipse safely – and where to find special sunglasses to enjoy the spectacle
Stay safe when watching the eclipse this month. Here's how:
Spain’s devastating wildfire summer was made 20 times more likely by climate change – after 150,000 hectares burned in July alone
SPAIN’S catastrophic wildfire season so far was made at least 20 times more likely by climate change, according to a new scientific study. Researchers from
Mysterious ‘white blob’ in Spain’s Mar Menor wipes out 86% of fish species in worst-hit zone
A MYSTERIOUS white stain spreading through Spain’s Mar Menor has devastated marine life in the worst affected part of the lagoon. Researchers found only three
INTERVIEW: Andalucia’s shrinking lake becomes the setting for a new thriller as one British author asks if nature is kicking back
WE already live in the world of global warming with all its unpredictability. Droughts, wildfires and high temperatures are the new normal. But has nature
‘My parents did not ignore instructions’: Daughter of British expat couple killed in Almeria wildfire hits back at Spanish officials
THE daughter of two British grandparents killed in last month’s deadly Almeria wildfire has hit back at suggestions from Spanish officials that some of the
Marbella beaches reopen for swimming after fecal bacteria scare
MARBELLA town hall has declared three beaches closed over a fecal bacteria scare available for swimming again. Health experts carried out tests on the beaches
EXCLUSIVE: ‘We stupidly waited too long’: The haunting final texts of American expat photographer among dozen foreigners dead in Almeria wildfire
“IT’S right across the road. Road blocked in both directions. No fun at all,” the first message read. Then, more hopefully: “We’re out but there’s
Pedro Sanchez issues stark warning as wildfires continue to ravage Spain amid 30km/h winds and incoming 44C heatwave – ‘difficult hours lie ahead’
PEDRO Sanchez has admitted that ‘difficult and complex hours lie ahead’ as Spain continues to battle against a series of enormous wildfires that have forced
Spain heatwave warning: Heat dome to bring scorching 44C highs as wildfire fears flare once again
SPAIN is bracing for another spell of extreme heat as firefighters across the country continue to battle devastating wildfires, with temperatures forecast to hit 44C
Madrid wildfire latest: Blaze raging near the capital now largest in Spain’s history as almost 100,000 impacted by evacuation orders
ONE of two devastating wildfires burning near Madrid since last week has become the largest in Spain’s recorded history, officials said. Nearly 100,000 people have
Driving through Spain during wildfire season? Here’s what to do if flames block your escape
THE devastating Almeria wildfires, which claimed 13 lives this month, have tragically highlighted one of the greatest dangers during a fast-moving blaze: becoming trapped in
The future of Spain’s ‘green gold’ – can sustainable avocado farming survive in one of the country’s driest regions?
AVOCADOS have become a staple on menus everywhere. From brunch spots to trendy cafés serving avocado smoothies, this so-called ‘superfood’ is now in huge demand
Cleaner air may be adding fuel to Spain’s scorching summer heatwaves, researchers claim – but are they correct?
A NEW study has suggested that cleaner air over Europe could be making Spain’s notorious summer heatwaves more intense – although scientists stress it is
IN PICS: Inside Madrid’s worst-ever wildfire as thousands flee for their lives and residents bed down in emergency shelters
MORE than 63,000 residents in the south-west of the Community of Madrid have been ordered to evacuate or placed under lockdown as a string of
More than 45,000 evacuated or told to stay indoors as officials warn Madrid fire is ‘beyond firefighting capacity’
MORE than 45,000 people have been evacuated or ordered to stay indoors as officials warn a massive wildfire near Madrid is ‘beyond firefighting capacity.‘ Madrid
How a British satellite company’s cutting edge tech is helping to fight devastating wildfires in Spain
A SPACE tech company has released images captured by satellites to reveal the ongoing fires raging across Spain. As firefighters continue to battle the major
Animal activists rejoice as plans to build world’s first octopus farm in Spain are withdrawn
ANIMAL rights campaigners have hailed the collapse of Spain’s bid to build the world’s first commercial octopus farm as a landmark victory. Nueva Pescanova, the
EXCLUSIVE: Spain’s most controversial hotel moves closer to demolition after being an abandoned eyesore for 20 years
ENVIRONMENTALISTS are celebrating after their decades-long struggle to demolish the huge unfinished Hotel El Algarrobico in Almeria is finally bearing fruit. Luis Berraquero, Coordinator for