Casavieja narrowly escaped destruction as Spain’s largest wildfire burned over 77,000 hectares across the Ávila-Toledo-Madrid region. The village’s urban center remains, but surrounding forests and livelihoods have been devastated.
A mass of Saharan air is bringing dust and extreme heat to southern and eastern Spain. Visibility is dropping, and the air feels heavier. Authorities warn of persistent haze and temperatures above 40°C in several regions.
A young firefighter describes the intensity of Madrid’s largest wildfire. Night work and devastation marked his first year in a permanent post, alongside the pull of returning to the front lines.
Spain faces its largest wildfire on record as flames devastate Ávila, Madrid and Toledo. More than 77,000 hectares are affected. Authorities have evacuated or confined 90,000 people as emergency measures expand and conditions worsen.
Wildfires in Ávila and Madrid have displaced more than 5,000 people. Talavera de la Reina and Escalona are hosting evacuees as authorities battle to contain the flames. Many remain anxious about their homes and future.
A massive wildfire between Ávila and Madrid has grown so large that it is altering local weather. Firefighters face unpredictable winds and humidity. Sunday offers the best chance to contain the blaze before conditions worsen again.
Cuenca will host the Jornadas de Música on 6 and 7 November 2026, bringing together people working in music education. Six specialists will lead the programme, which focuses on teaching and scholarship.
Spain faces a critical day as temperatures soar to 44°C in the southeast. Authorities have issued red alerts for Murcia and Valencia. Severe storms with hail and strong winds threaten the region.
A major immigration conference was cancelled after PP-led regions refused to attend. The government accuses the opposition of blocking dialogue on migrant regularization, putting more than a million applications at stake.
A forest fire in Almorox, Toledo, has led to the evacuation of El Encinar del Alberche and confinement orders in Villa del Prado. Emergency services have mobilized impressive resources, prompting road closures and the relocation of residents.
The wildfire in Sierra Norte, Guadalajara, ultimately burned 34,447 hectares before it was declared extinguished on 4 September. Authorities evacuated residents, while a later restoration campaign drew attention to damage across the protected field.
The largest wildfire in Castilla-La Mancha’s history has entered a stabilization phase. Authorities expect it to be brought under control soon, despite strong winds. Evacuation orders have been lifted in five municipalities as optimism grows.
Spain is under a new heatwave alert, with AEMET forecasting highs above 40°C in several regions. Local storms and tropical nights are expected, especially in the south and east, while conditions will vary sharply across the country.
A massive wildfire in Guadalajara has led to the evacuation of 34 municipalities and burned nearly 30,000 hectares. Authorities are considering allowing some residents to return as containment efforts make progress.
AEMET has activated weather warnings in southeast Spain as storms bring hail and damaging winds. Temperatures are set to reach 45°C in several provinces. Authorities warn of localised downbursts and high fire risk.
Muriel stands empty after a record wildfire forced an urgent evacuation. More than 1,200 people have left 33 municipalities. Firefighters are battling extreme conditions as residents wait for news.
A massive wildfire in La Mierla has forced the evacuation of 1,200 people from 32 villages. More than 26,000 hectares have burned as authorities work to contain the blaze, which threatens homes and disrupts local life.
A 20-year-old man died while watching the Spain-Argentina World Cup final in Sonseca. Emergency crews responded quickly, but resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful. The town has declared three days of official mourning.
A massive wildfire in Sierra Norte de Guadalajara has burned 26,000 hectares. Authorities have evacuated 1,200 residents from 28 villages. The fire is now the largest in Castilla-La Mancha’s history by area.
A massive wildfire in the Sierra Norte de Guadalajara has destroyed 13,000 hectares. More than 800 residents from 21 villages have been evacuated. Authorities are focused on protecting homes as the fire remains out of control.
Emiliano García-Page criticizes Spain’s regional funding model, saying it favors wealthier regions and undermines equality. He warns that Castilla-La Mancha faces severe underfunding, as tensions within the PSOE grow.
Many people try to protect their houseplants from summer heat by closing blinds and overwatering before leaving on holiday. But these well-intentioned steps can do more harm than good, information from expert advice. Here’s what you need to know to keep your plants healthy while you’re away.
Mario Selo, 23, left his industrial mechatronics studies to run his family's farm in Madridejos. Despite offering €70 a day during harvest, he struggles to find young Spanish workers willing to join his team, highlighting a growing generational gap in agriculture.
Storms and strong winds continue across eastern Spain, now mixing with Saharan dust. Muddy rains and yellow alerts are expected in Valencia and Murcia, with storms also reaching Andalusia. The calima is set to intensify and spread.
A dense cloud of smoke from the La Mierla wildfire has blanketed basic towns in the Corredor del Henares. Residents face poor air quality and reduced visibility. Authorities urge people to stay indoors and keep their windows closed.
Eight autonomous communities in Spain are at the highest wildfire risk. Fires in Zaragoza and Guadalajara have forced evacuations and burned thousands of hectares. Authorities have stabilized the Árchez blaze in Málaga.
A major wildfire in Sierra Norte de Guadalajara has led to the evacuation of 11 villages. More than 3,400 hectares have burned, and authorities are struggling to contain the fire as strong winds and heat complicate efforts.
A major wildfire in Sierra Norte de Guadalajara has forced 260 people to evacuate. Six municipalities are affected, and authorities have issued new alerts as the fire continues to spread.
A regional court has ordered Ciudad Real to reinstate five street names linked to the Franco era. The decision partly overturns changes made under Spain’s historical memory law and has brought political tensions in the city back to the fore.
A Guadalajara court has ruled that a man must return €11,617 after receiving a subsidy for over-52s while exceeding the legal income limit. The case shows how strictly benefit rules are enforced and the risks of administrative oversight.
A wildfire in Guadalajara has prompted the evacuation of La Mierla and the confinement of Muriel. Authorities have called in the Unidad Militar de Emergencias, while roads are closed and emergency crews battle the flames.
Spain faces a new surge of extreme heat next week. AEMET warns of high risk, especially in southern and central areas. Authorities urge caution as temperatures may exceed 40°C and wildfire danger rises.
A 22-year-old construction worker from Albacete bought a house in the village of Fuensanta after years of saving. His story highlights how Spain’s rural areas are offering young people a path to homeownership that remains out of reach in cities.
Catalonia has turned down Madrid's proposal for shared funding of public transport cards. The new residency rule affects 200,000 people. Galicia is seeking reciprocity as other regions consider their responses.
A Madrid court has reopened the investigation into María Dolores de Cospedal. New audio involving former commissioner Villarejo has put the former PP leader back in the spotlight, bringing unresolved questions about political interference back into focus.
