Algae grown on dairy effluent cuts mineral fertiliser use by 25%
Christina Thykjaer
Spain faces intense August heatwave with temperatures up to 43°C
The State Meteorological Agency warns that the extreme heat episode will continue for more than a week, with temperatures that could exceed 43°C and minimums above 25°C in many areas of the country.
Banco Sabadell shareholders approve sale of TSB to Santander
Banco Sabadell on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of its British subsidiary TSB to Banco Santander for around €3bn. The transaction seeks to shield the group's independence from the hostile takeover bid launched by BBVA.
Ryanair workers call strikes at Spain's main airports until December
Strikes will affect many Spanish airports at key times of the day and could lead to delays and cancellations.
Spain sees one of its worst months for heat-related deaths
Spain reported 1,060 deaths attributed to high temperatures in July, up significantly from the same period a year earlier.
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What are the strongest earthquakes ever recorded?
The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced.
Spanish police free more than 100 women from trafficking ring
Spanish police said on Tuesday 37 people were arrested in connection with a sophisticated criminal organisation dedicated to sexual exploitation.
Trump threatens Aeromexico, sparks air conflict with Sheinbaum
The Trump administration has imposed new restrictions on Mexican flights and threatens to cancel the Delta-Aeromexico alliance in response to Mexican government measures forcing airlines to relocate from AICM to Felipe Angeles airport.
Most young people in Spain have experienced sexual abuse online
A Save the Children study reveals that nearly all young people in Spain have suffered some form of digital sexual abuse before the age of 18.
The PP demands new elections in a mass protest in Madrid
The rally, which began at 11:00 local time, brought together thousands of protesters in the centre of the Spanish capital.
Colombian presidential candidate Uribe shot at a rally in Bogotá
Senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay is in critical condition after the attack on Saturday, which is being investigated by the authorities.
Bolivian national football team held in Venezuela on dubious grounds
After losing 2-0 to Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, the Bolivian national team has suffered a different and completely unexpected kind of setback: the authorities of the Maduro regime have prevented their flight from departing without offering clear explanations.
Spain: Coalition partner threatens to leave over defence spending
Around one thousand people from left-wing parties took part in a protest against increased military spending and rearmament in Madrid on Saturday.
Violence on Costa del Sol: Two shot dead in Fuengirola beachfront bar
Another shooting on the seafront promenade in Fuengirola in southern Spain, has left two people dead and rekindled worries about security on the Costa del Sol, a popular tourist area.
Spain plans to extend smoking ban to bar and restaurant terraces
The ban would not only apply to traditional tobacco in public spaces, but also to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco devices.
Aide to Ukraine's pro-Russian ex-leader Yanukovych shot dead in Madrid
Andriy Portnov, a former adviser to Ukraine's pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead outside an elite American school in Madrid.
First migrants return home after Trump calls for voluntary deportation
The flight marks the beginning of the start of 'Project Homecoming', an initiative encouraging migrants in the US to return to their countries voluntarily.
Spain identifies power failure 'ground zero' in Iberian blackout probe
The government is rigorously investigating the incident that saw Spain and Portugal grind to a halt in late April, the Spanish energy minister said.
The human face remains found in Spain that could rewrite pre-history
The discovery is particularly important as it places the arrival of the first populations in Europe before the 'Homo antecessors', whose remains date back approximately 860,000 years. It is a key piece in understanding the evolution of humans on the continent.
At least 780 migrants arrive in the Canary Islands by sea in 24 hours
Last year, more than 43,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, a record-breaking figure that exceeds that of 2006, during the so-called 'Cayuco crisis'.
Sánchez defends flood response and announces 2.27 billion aid package
The Prime Minister defended the state's management of the floods in the face of criticism from the Popular Party and insisted his government is open to opening a commission of enquiry.
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