Voices from Central Asia Nazym Kyzaibay: her journey to an Olympic boxing medal In partnership with MDQ
Voices from Central Asia Nazym Kyzaibay: her journey to an Olympic boxing medal In partnership with MDQ
Earth News Europe’s grid operators plan for dip in solar power during the eclipse While many are excitedly awaiting the eclipse, for the solar industry it’s a bit of a headache. 11/08/2026
Europe News How the securitarian agenda came to dominate EU migration policy The Ceuta migrant influx exposed how the political right-wing now dominates EU migration policy, with even left-wing leaders adopting a security-first approach as progressive policies are increasingly isolated. 11/08/2026
No Comment Spain’s Huelva blaze threatens homes, 800 evacuated amid severe drought A massive wildfire in Spain’s Huelva province has forced 800 evacuations, burned around 20,000 hectares and comes during Europe’s worsening drought crisis. 11/08/2026
Culture news 10 books, 9 films and 8 songs about eclipses With the 12 August total solar eclipse in sight, remember this cosmic event has long shaped culture, as spectacle and storytelling tool. Here is a cultural selection inspired by it. 11/08/2026
Travel News Dog-friendly beaches in Spain: Where to swim with your pet this summer Spain has more than 100 dog-friendly beaches. Before travelling with your pet, check which stretches of sand allow dogs and the local rules in each area. 11/08/2026
Europe News Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after mass influx Some 72,000 migrants breached the border in an unprecedented and deadly rush between 30-31 July, with 70,000 having since returned to Morocco, according to Spanish government figures. 10/08/2026
Europe News Firefighters struggle to put out three wildfires in southwestern Spain Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and droughts this year, which scientists say have been aggravated by human-generated climate change. 10/08/2026
Europe News Italy-Spain fallout: United by geography, divided by politics Italy and Spain's Schengen border spat over Ceuta has exposed a deeper migration rift, as domestic politics and rising far-right rivals harden both sides' positions. 10/08/2026
No Comment Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón More than 300 firefighters and 21 aircraft are battling a wildfire in Tírig, eastern Spain, which has burned 810 hectares since breaking out on Friday. 10/08/2026
Space Spain's Balearics face double whammy of eclipse tourists and wildfires The Spanish government is deploying tens of thousands of soldiers, police officers and rescue workers to the Balearic Islands, as authorities brace for both a surge of eclipse tourists and a heightened risk of wildfires this week. 10/08/2026
Europe News New temperature record in July hit 900 million people Last month saw the highest average temperature ever recorded and alarming soil humidity figures across Western Europe, Copernicus said. Regions home to 900 million people underwent their hottest July on record, including the Sahel, Central America, France, and Spain. 10/08/2026
Earth News Spain solar eclipse: Expert advice on the best viewing spots Up to 12 Spanish regions will witness an astronomical event not seen on the peninsula for more than a century, bringing a major economic boost to lesser-visited places. 10/08/2026
Travel News Rome-Madrid row: how Spain checks travellers arriving from Italy Spain has introduced border checks for travellers arriving from Italy after Rome's measures over the Ceuta crisis, from IDs to trips with children and pets. 08/08/2026
Space Once-abandoned Spanish village becomes NASA's eclipse hotspot Villalibado, a village brought back to life after decades of abandonment, will host a NASA team broadcasting the 12 August total solar eclipse to a global audience. 07/08/2026
Europe News Spain to introduce retaliatory border checks on travellers from Italy Rome had earlier said it "does not accept ultimatums or impositions from abroad regarding national security and border control." 07/08/2026
Europe News Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant smuggling network Investigators believe the group was responsible for at least 64 migrant smuggling operations in which more than 2,000 people were brought to Spain, generating profits of more than €24 million. 07/08/2026
Earth News Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung The growing number of specimens along the Cantabrian coast has forced swimming bans on several Basque beaches and prompted health authorities to step up guidance on how to respond to stings. 07/08/2026
Nature Depopulated Spain is now running out of vets Poor pay, a lack of work‑life balance and pollution are driving veterinarians out of rural Spain, despite a desperate need for oversight in the livestock industry. 07/08/2026
Culture news From the Crucifixion to pop art: how humanity has painted solar eclipses Nebra sky disc, Rubens, Ribera, Howard Russell Butler and Roy Lichtenstein's pop art all show solar eclipses in painting, between religion, science and aesthetic fascination over millennia. 06/08/2026
The Cube Misleading images spread online around Ceuta crossings As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters. 06/08/2026