The National Police Academy in Ávila now houses hundreds of people evacuated because of wildfires. Authorities expect up to 1,500 evacuees by day's end. The facility offers private rooms and meals, along with support for families and pets.
Hundreds in Cebreros and El Tiemblo spent the night in shelters as a major wildfire continued to threaten homes. Emergency crews battled shifting flames while residents awaited updates. Authorities urged caution as evacuation and confinement orders changed rapidly.
A wildfire in Burgohondo has destroyed a protected area in Ávila. Residents have expressed outrage over insufficient firefighting resources, while emergency crews report exhaustion and frustration as the fire spreads rapidly.
A fast-moving wildfire has triggered the evacuation of Chapinería and nearby towns in Madrid. Residents fled with little warning as smoke and ash filled the area. Authorities declared a national emergency and mobilized European firefighting support.
Oceanogràfic de València has named a grey shark after Ferran Torres. The move spotlights the footballer’s marine-conservation work and ties to the region, while drawing attention to the need to protect endangered species.
Luis López, a young cattle breeder from Geldo, died unexpectedly while searching for missing livestock in Gátova. His death has deeply affected the local agricultural community. Authorities and associations have expressed their condolences.
Luis López, a young cattle breeder from Castellón, died in Gátova while searching for escaped livestock. Local institutions and the regional bullfighting community have expressed their condolences.
Luis López, a young breeder from Castellón, died suddenly while searching for his escaped fighting cattle in Gátova, Valencia. His death shocked the local livestock community. Some animals had not been recovered by the time he died.
A Tenerife resident has filed a police complaint alleging that her missing dog may now be in the care of singer Chenoa. She is demanding a DNA test to determine whether the pet, adopted as Cloe, is her lost dog, Lola.
Authorities in Málaga have relocated 40 endangered Patella ferrugínea limpets to allow the expansion of Baños del Carmen beach. The move, approved despite expert objections, raises concerns over the species’ survival and the environmental impact of the project.
Barcelona Zoo has launched special measures to protect animals as Catalonia faces another extreme heatwave. With temperatures soaring above 40°C, the zoo is changing animal-care routines to manage hydration and keep enclosures cooler.
A slurry spill from a nearby farm has wiped out aquatic life in the Llerana river and killed thousands of fish in Cantabria. Authorities are investigating the incident and considering impressive penalties for those responsible.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in Soses, Lleida, after a 75-year-old woman was found dead with signs of violence in a cornfield near the village. Local authorities have declared three days of mourning.
Volkswagen has swapped lawnmowers for a flock of 100 sheep at its Września factory in Poland. The animals manage vegetation beneath 31,000 solar panels, while scientists study soil and animal welfare and monitor biodiversity. The project aims to cut emissions and rethink land use at industrial sites.
Drought is drying up the Iberian river crab’s habitat, leaving populations stranded in overheated pools. Disease carried by invasive species compounds the danger, putting the crustacean’s future in Spain at risk.
A new isotopic study has pinpointed the Chicxulub meteorite as a rare CO chondrite. The finding challenges previous assumptions about its composition and origin and could reshape our understanding of the mass extinction event.
Andalusian farmers and ranchers are calling for urgent reforms to allow preventive work in forests. They warn that abandoned land management is fueling wildfire risk, as political parties debate responsibility.
Terra Núblar, a new dinosaur park in Outeiro de Rei, Lugo, welcomes visitors to five themed trails featuring 23 animatronic figures in a natural oak forest. Tickets cost €12 for children, and admission is free for those under three. The park offers families an immersive prehistoric experience.
After two decades in Santiago, Mónica left city life for a remote Asturian village, restoring an abandoned family home and caring for 15 goats. Her days now center on nature and animals, with plans for a rural meditation retreat.
A suspected animal-abuse incident in Sant Roc, Badalona, triggered a mass brawl and blocked the C-31 for nearly an hour. Police and emergency services intervened as residents protested over safety concerns.
The EU's 2026 regulation covers animal-health requirements for non-commercial pet movements, including rabies safeguards, but does not require all dogs and cats to be microchipped and registered in connected national databases from 2028. It sets no phased deadlines for commercial participants or private owners.
In Spain, destroying or removing nests of swallows, swifts, or house martins without official permission can result in fines of up to €200,000. These birds and their nesting sites are protected by law, and even empty nests cannot be removed without proper authorization.
Fuente de Piedra Lagoon in Málaga sees over 30,000 flamingo pairs after a year of exceptional rainfall. The number of breeding waterbird species rises by 20%. Endangered marbled teal breeds inside the lagoon for the first time.
North of Málaga, Fuente de Piedra Lagoon hosts the Iberian Peninsula’s largest flamingo colony and is a critical European wetland. Its protected trails and accessible observatories draw birdwatchers and nature lovers from beyond Spain’s borders.
A Jandilla bull broke from the pack in Pamplona’s City Hall square, goring two runners and sending ten people to hospital. The 2026 San Fermín finale saw a high number of injuries despite strict safety measures.
Jerónimo Taracena Guijosa, head of the Guadalajara Taurine Federation, suffered a chest goring during the Jandilla bull run. He underwent surgery and remains hospitalized. The injury did not affect critical organs.
Some German supermarkets now offer secure dog parking stations, raising questions about their potential in Spain. With strict animal welfare laws and fines for leaving pets unattended, Spanish dog owners face a dilemma whenever they shop.
The final San Fermín 2026 bull run in Pamplona left two runners gored. Jandilla bulls ran a fast, hazardous encierro, bringing the festival’s risks into focus on its final day.
The seventh San Fermín 2026 encierro saw Miura bulls complete the course in 2:34. The herd made a rare lap of the arena before entering the pens. Eight people were injured, four hospitalized; none was gored.
San Fermín 2026 ends with a high-speed, high-risk bull run in Pamplona. Jandilla bulls, known for their danger, replace Miura for the closing event. More than 60 injuries have marked this year’s festival.
A wildfire near Bédar put Waheed Mumtaz and his 720 goats in danger. Without insurance, he faced a potentially total loss. His decision to stay until police ordered him to leave highlights the risks rural workers face.
Marta González, a journalist and entrepreneur, has become a leading voice in global equestrian tourism. Her journey from personal crisis to international influence reflects changes in the sector and Spain’s rural potential.
A Stanford-led study uncovers why the Permian-Triassic extinction devastated some marine groups but spared others. The findings link survival to physiological differences, offering new understanding into past and future ocean crises.
A Stanford-led study explains why clam shells, rather than brachiopod shells, fill beaches today. The answer traces back to a selective extinction 252 million years ago, when warmer, low-oxygen seas changed marine life forever.
Eight runners suffered bruises during the seventh San Fermín 2026 encierro. Miura bulls made a swift, orderly run through Pamplona. No gorings were reported, though the event lasted longer than last year.
