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Spain and Gibraltar end border checks, easing daily crossings

Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about the long-term impact.

16/07/2026

Sport

Burglars attempt to break into Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona

Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived.

15/07/2026

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Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty

Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port.

15/07/2026

Europe

Spanish PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound'

Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day.

15/07/2026

Europe

Los Gallardos wildfire: Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims

Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns.

15/07/2026

Europe

Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years

David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.

14/07/2026

Europe

Almost 60 gored or bruised during Spain's San Fermín bull runs

Sixteen people have been killed in the bull runs since records started in 1911. The last death was in 2009 when a bull gored a 27-year-old Spaniard in the neck, heart and lungs.

14/07/2026

Europe

Spanish PM urges better prevention after deadly wildfire

The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire.

13/07/2026

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Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire

Drone footage shows the devastation left by a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people and burned around 7,000 hectares. Authorities say the blaze has now been brought under control.

13/07/2026

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Spain wildfire: Firefighters gain ground as Almería evacuees return home

Firefighters gained the upper hand on the deadly Almería wildfire after days of battling the flames, as the blaze that killed 12 people and burned 66 square kilometres began to ease, allowing some of the nearly 1,500 evacuees to return home.

12/07/2026

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Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win

Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

11/07/2026

Europe

Key advice for what to do if you find yourself caught by a wildfire

Spain has been sweltering in extreme heat, creating tinderbox conditions favourable for the rapid spread of wildfires.

10/07/2026

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Spain: Nine injured in fourth San Fermín bull run in Pamplona

The fourth San Fermin bull run was once again a fast and dangerous dash along the cobbled streets of Pamplona.

10/07/2026

Europe

Majority of 12 victims of Spain wildfires believed to be foreigners

Around 500 firefighters, backed by Spain's Military Emergency Unit, battled to contain the flames and search for victims. Around 800 people were evacuated, including nearly 200 to temporary shelters.

10/07/2026

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Spain wildfire near Almeria kills 11 and sparks major evacuations

Spain is battling a deadly wildfire in Los Gallardos, near Almeria, where at least 11 people had died by 10 July after flames swept through a semi-arid area near the Sierra de los Filabres.

10/07/2026

Travel News

Former 1910s cinema in San Sebastián transformed into stunning hotel

Guests entering the Hotel Palacio Bellas Artes San Sebastián will pass under the former filmhouse’s proscenium arch.

10/07/2026

Europe

11 people killed as wildfires tear through southern Spain

Regional emergency chief Antonio Sanz called the deaths "an unprecedented tragedy", adding in the statement that "the pain is immense".

10/07/2026

Climate

Too much sun: Is Spain’s solar boom really turning into a ‘bust’?

Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story?

10/07/2026

Business

Spain's BBVA bank and former chairman to stand trial over spying

BBVA was placed under investigation in July 2019 for allegedly hiring a private investigation agency to spy on politicians, journalists and business figures.

09/07/2026

Europe

Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say

Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.

08/07/2026

Europe

Sánchez says US-Spain ties positive after Trump threat to cut trade

Clashes with Trump and Israel have made Sánchez, one of the few remaining openly leftist voices in a Europe increasingly dominated by right-wing politics, a hero to many progressives around the world.

08/07/2026

Moments

This ultra-exclusive solar eclipse trip can be yours… for €200,000

Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it's only available for one booking at each of its two hotels. The package includes flights on a private jet, a stay in a presidential suite, and a viewing experience at sea.

08/07/2026

Travel News

Canary Islands' voluntary tourist tax to fund sustainability projects

Rather than introducing a mandatory tourist tax, the Canary Islands are enlisting travellers to contribute to local projects aimed at restoring nature and supporting communities to make tourism sustainable.

07/07/2026

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San Fermín festival begins with Pamplona's famous bull run

The first San Fermin 2026 bull run takes place in Pamplona as runners race six bulls through the streets during the famous 'encierro'.

07/07/2026

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Pamplona's San Fermín festival begins with fireworks and celebrations

Thousands gather outside Pamplona City Hall as fireworks, music and dancing mark the official opening of Spain's San Fermin Festival.

06/07/2026

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Wildfire rages in eastern Spain, forcing hundreds to flee

A wildfire in Castellon, eastern Spain, forces 500 evacuations as firefighters and aircraft battle flames spreading across the Valencia region.

06/07/2026