The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Jesús Maturana
The Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Barcelona for Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla will be the fourth attempt to break the maritime blockade so far this year, it is the largest attempt yet to break the long-standing Israeli blockade of the Palestinian territory by sea.
Flash droughts: The new climate threat fuelling record wildfires
These sudden, intense droughts accelerate vegetation drying, increasing wildfire risks across vulnerable regions.
Summer 2025 nears record heat in Spain after historic August heatwave
Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain.
First photograph of Earth taken from Moon's orbit turns 59
In 1966, NASA's Lunar Orbiter 1 took the first photo of Earth from the Moon's orbit. The iconic image was restored in 2008 with more details.
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Spanish PM calls for national climate pact on visit to fire-hit areas
Amid worsening wildfires, Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighted firefighter efforts, and warned of "complex days" ahead.
What are dry storms? A deadly mix of lightning, wind, and heat
Dry storms are a curious meteorological phenomenon. The sky turns dark and thunders, but it doesn't seem to rain.
Perseids 2025: All you need to know about the celestial spectacle
Every August, humanity has a rendezvous with the cosmos. It is an ancient tradition, almost a rite of summer, to go out under the cover of night and wait for a "shooting star". The highest peak of the meteor shower will be on the night of 12 to 13 August.
Experts urge rethink on renewable energy and its environmental impact
Renewable energy has become a key part of the global energy transition, presenting itself as the clean alternative to fossil fuels. But green or renewable does not mean zero impact. Let's take a look at the fine print.
Heatwave to scorch Spain from Sunday with highs of 45ºC
After a July with milder than usual temperatures, August will bring Spain's second heat wave of summer 2025.
Spain on alert as multiple wildfires scorch thousands of hectares
Spain is battling three major wildfires with thousands of hectares burned and hundreds evacuated.
Spain loses out to England on penalties at Women's EURO 2025
Spain and England finished 1-1 in the Women's EURO 2025 final, with England winning 2-1 on penalties. Spain dominated possession, but England's goalkeeper was exceptional.
Asian algae infesting southern Spanish beaches
Thousands of tonnes of 'Rugulopteryx okamurae', an invasive seaweed from Southeast Asia, are accumulating on the beaches of the Strait of Gibraltar and the southern coast of Spain, constituting what local ecologists describe as a serious threat to regional biodiversity.
Huawei's paradox in Spain: No to 5G, yes to wiretaps
Spain is experiencing a paradoxical situation with regard to Chinese tech company Huawei, highlighting tensions between national security, commercial interests and geopolitical pressures. While the Chinese giant has been expelled from the country's 5G network, it remains authorised for wiretapping.
Spain's San Fermin kicks off with a chupinazo that looks to Palestine
The nine-day festival is famed for its “encierros,” or bull runs, which, starting on Monday, will see thousands of people sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned route to the city’s bullring.
Madrid's Puerta de Alcalá monument wins the Europa Nostra 2025 award
Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida and Luis Cueto Ferrándiz celebrated the Europa Nostra 2025 Prize awarded to the Puerta de Alcalá in Madrid for its exemplary restoration.
Heatwave survival handbook: Tricks to keep you cool
Is the thermometer creeping toward record highs again? Does the mere thought of stepping outside leave you drained? Heatwaves have become a regular part of summer but that doesn’t mean you have to suffer through them. Here are some tips to help you stay cool and make the heat a little more bearable.
US operation against Iran in detail: Bombs, planes and missiles used
The US launched a major attack on Iran's nuclear sites using B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles, significantly damaging Iran's nuclear capabilities.
Gaudí's best-kept secret revealed in Casa Batlló restauration
More than a century after its construction, Casa Batlló has completed one of its most ambitious restorations, bringing back to light the original design that Antoni Gaudí conceived for the Batlló family in 1906.
Tens of thousands protest in Madrid against healthcare privatisation
More than 30,000 people took to the streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday in protest against the health policy of the Community of Madrid's government.
Africa Day: celebrating the continent’s heritage and future
Every 25 May, the world comes together to commemorate Africa Day, a date that transcends geographical boundaries to celebrate not only the cultural diversity and natural wealth of the world's most diverse continent, but also its determination to build a prosperous and united future.
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