Extremadura
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Agriculture
First Case of Bird Flu in 2025 Detected in Wild Bird in Catalonia
The first case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu this year has been detected in a dead stork at Aiguamolls…
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Career
Spain Remains Europe’s Leader in Youth Unemployment
In Spain, one in four young people under the age of 25 is unable to find a job. The situation…
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Economy
Spain Records Historic Rise in Mortgage Lending: June 2025 Marks Significant Milestone
In June 2025, Spain saw a significant increase in the number of home mortgage loans issued. Over 41,000 new loans…
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Events
King Felipe and Queen Letizia Visit Fire-Ravaged Lands, Assessing the Scale of the Environmental Disaster in Northwest Spain
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are touring northwest Spain, which has been affected by wildfires. The monarchs assessed the…
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Celebrities
Queen Letizia Sends Subtle Message to Asturias During Visit to Spain’s Fire-Affected Regions
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting regions of Spain affected by summer wildfires. During the visit, the Queen…
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Children
Spain Sets New Standards for Allocating Underage Migrants Across Regions
Spanish authorities have approved unified standards for accommodating unaccompanied underage migrants. From now on, each region must provide 32.6 places…
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Banks
Average Mortgage Size in Spain Reaches 17-Year High
Spain has recorded a record increase in the average size of mortgage loans — the figure has surpassed 170,000 euros,…
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Children
In Spain, Regions Reduce Class Sizes Amid Demographic Changes
Spanish regions are lowering the maximum number of students per class, taking advantage of declining birth rates to improve education…
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Economy
33 Years of Spanish AVE: How the High-Speed Railway Between Madrid and Seville Has Changed
In 2025, Spain’s AVE high-speed train network marks its 33rd anniversary. Once celebrated for its punctuality and comfort, today it…
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Fire and Wildfires
Large Wildfires Expose Weaknesses in Spain’s Firefighting System
In 2025, Spain faced its most severe wildfire disaster in recent years. Fires in Castilla y León, Galicia, and Extremadura…
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Fire and Wildfires
Fires in Western Spain: Situation Stabilizes After Ten Days of Battling the Flames
After ten days of large-scale wildfires in western Spain, authorities report that the situation is stabilizing. Around 400,000 hectares have…
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Fire and Wildfires
Political Conflict Over Firefighting: Accusations Between PP and Civil Protection Leadership
A sharp political dispute has erupted in Spain over the management of forest fires. Representatives of the Partido Popular accused…
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Demographics and Population
Spain Continues Battle with Large Wildfires: Weather Aids Firefighters
Spain remains on high alert due to ongoing wildfires: dozens of active blazes persist in Galicia, Castilla y León, Extremadura,…
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Climate
Major Forest Fires Continue to Rage in Spain: Tens of Thousands of Hectares Affected
In August 2025, Spain faced large-scale forest fires. The disaster spread across Galicia, Castilla y León, Extremadura, and Asturias. Hundreds…
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Fire and Wildfires
Spanish Authorities Clash Over Wildfire Response: Regions Demand the Impossible from Madrid
Large-scale forest fires continue to rage across Spain, fueling fierce disputes between the central government and leaders of Galicia, Castilla…
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Fire and Wildfires
Experts Attribute Madrid’s Deteriorating Air Quality to Wildfire Smoke, Not African Air
Madrid and several other regions in Spain have experienced a decline in air quality. Despite warnings about the impact of…
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Climate
New Fatalities Reported in Andalusia Due to Heatwave: Death Toll Rises
Two more heat-related deaths were reported in Andalusia over the weekend. Since the start of summer, more than 23 people…
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Climate
Spanish Government to Declare Regions Hit by Wildfires as Disaster Areas Next Week
The Spanish government is preparing emergency support measures for regions affected by large-scale wildfires. Next week, the Council of Ministers…
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Climate
Cooler Weather Slows Spread of Wildfires in Spain, but Threat Remains
A drop in temperatures has helped slow major wildfires in Galicia, Extremadura, and Castilla y León, but the situation remains…
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Cities and Regions
Wines of Extremadura: Traditions, Features, and the Best Varieties of the Region
Extremadura in southwestern Spain is increasingly making its mark on the country’s wine map. The region is known for its…
