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Extreme weather: Norway considers more evacuations, Portugal fires

From torrential rain and subsequent flooding in Norway and Croatia, to scorching temperatures in Spain and Portugal, we take a look at this week's weather across Europe.

Spain

Sunbed wars: Costa chaos as tourists fight for a place by the pool

Hotels say without sunbed controls 'it would be a jungle' as tourists compete for prime locations at hotels all along the Spanish coast.

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Watch: heat reaches 46°C in Valencia, Spain

The Spanish weather service has warned that the average temperature across the country could hit a seven-decade record.

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Spain sweltering in third heatwave of the summer

Meteorologists in Spain say they expect the extreme heat to last until Friday at the earliest, in the country's third heatwave this summer.

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Spain

Spain curbs irregular immigration as numbers rise in Europe

While Spain managed to reduce the number of arrivals by 3.3%, Italy and Greece saw a 115% and 65% increase respectively, according to UNHCR figures.

Thailand

Son of Spanish actor admits to killing and dismembering friend

Police said the victim and the suspect knew each other before they came to the popular Thai tourist island of Koh Pha Ngan.

Spain

Why Spain breaks job market records but tops EU's unemployment rate

Is Spain 'doomed' to unemployment? Although its job market has been breaking new records with the number of unemployed at a 15-year low, it still tops EU's unemployment rate.

World News

Spain crush Switzerland 5-1 to advance to quarter-finals

Switzerland was one of only three teams that didn't concede a goal in the group stages, but was 4-1 down by halftime against Spain

Spain

Why has PM Sanchez's secret Moroccan holiday infuriated Spain?

There has been a last-minute change in Pedro Sánchez's holiday destination that no one knew about. He is now strolling the streets of Marrakech while the opposition recalls recent controversial concessions made to Rabat.

Spain

Blast in northwest Spain leaves one person dead and 12 injured

The explosion has killed one woman and injured at least 12 other people, two of them critically. Local authorities believe it could have been caused by a gas explosion.

World News

‘We are alone’: Villages ravaged by fire last summer speak out

As fires ravage Europe for yet another summer, what has become of the villages that saw their homes reduced to ashes last year?

Culture news

Goodbye Myanmar: Inditex to quit conflict-hit nation

The company, which owns Zara, has announced it's in process of stopping purchases from Myanmar's garment factories due to a campaign by a global workers' union to convince companies to divest from the country.

Smart Regions

The mills and fountains of Porto Santo brought back to life

In partnership with the European Commission

In this episode of Smart Regions, discover the European project to restore the island of Porto Santo, which is reviving its cultural heritage by rehabilitating its windmills and public fountains. A reconnection with the past for a unique tourist experience.

Sport

Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive

Mixed fortunes for Europe as Ireland fail to secure a single point in the tournament and Spain make it through to the next stage despite conceding four against Japan.

Spain

Recount drama as Spain's Socialists lose crucial seat in overseas vote

The Socialist Party lost a seat in parliament, after overseas votes were counted: a new obstacle for PM Pedro Sánchez as he struggles to form a government.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Spanish stalemate, Frontex scrutiny & heatwaves

With summer well under way around Europe, the sun has started to set on the political season at large. Yet, we still have Spain, after the country’s politics was paralysed following the results of snap parliamentary elections last weekend.

Destinations

This popular Ibiza beach joins Spain's list of smoke-free zones

Beach-goers who break the rules face fines of up to €2,000.

Spain

Spain isn't bowing to the rise of the far-right in the EU. Why?

Europe has seen an increasing trend of far-right parties surging in popularity and conservative parties rising to power. Why has Spain bucked this trend?

Experiences

What is the most popular country for digital nomads?

One of the best ways of getting information about becoming a digital nomad is by talking to those who have done it before.

Culture news

The cruellest show on TV? AI breaks hearts in new Netflix hit

Netflix's controversial reality show sees five couples putting their trust to the test - but deep fake science blurs the line of truth and lies. Is it entertainment or a form of technological torture?