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Energy poor in Spain struggle amid high inflation and heatwave

Euronews spoke with Monica Guiteras Blaya about the worsening energy crisis for those who can't afford to pay the bills.

Spain

Shakira hits back at prosecutors over alleged €14.5m tax fraud case

The Colombian pop superstar has chosen to go to court over allegations she defrauded Spain's government of €14.5 million in taxes.

Tech News

Life vest-dispensing drone saves drowning 14-year-old on Spanish beach

The devices, made by Valencia-based General Drones, have now been deployed on 22 beaches across Spain to assist human lifeguards.

Europe News

'A total mess': Opposition mounts against the EU's gas reduction plan

Southern countries argue the European Commission's proposed plan is disproportionate and unfair.

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World News

Wildfires Europe: Greece, Tenerife, and Czech Republic battle new and ongoing blazes

Several major fires are burning across Greece where the heatwave, which started on Saturday, 23 July, has increased the danger of new ones. Meanwhile, a fire in Tenerife has burnt almost 2,500 hectares.

World News

Good news: Home-working a legal right, and free trains in Spain

Don’t be downcast, here are five #GoodNews stories to send you off into the weekend with a smile.

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Videos show the extent of the many forest fires in Spain.

Footage shot by citizens and firefighters has revealed the scale of the forest fires that have been ravaging Spain in recent days.

Tech News

Europe's net zero industrial plant is coming to Spain

Plans for a green hydrogen generation plant and a wind power generation and smart wind turbine assembly plant are also underway.

Spain

Three people killed during traditional bull runs in eastern Spain

Emergency services said the victims had all died during festivities in the Valencia region.

Green News

Europe is baking: Watch wildfires ignite in Spain, France and Portugal

In Spain, a man who was trapped in a wildfire escaped with his clothes on fire after attempting to prevent the blaze from reaching his town.

Morocco

Moroccan court sentences 33 migrants to prison over Mellila crossing

The trial is centred on the deadliest-ever crossing attempt between Morocco and Spanish enclaves.

Spain

'Only yes means yes': Spain approves new sexual consent law

The Spanish senate has green-lighted a new law that necessitates explicit consent in sexual relations.

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Fires in Spain still continue, leaving two dead

In Spain, fire burning in the northwestern province of Zamora claimed the life of a 69-year-old shepherd, regional authorities said. On Sunday, a fireman died in the same area.

Spain

'Shorter' women can join Spain's police force, says Supreme Court

Judges ruled that a minimum height requirement for female police officers in Spain is discriminatory.

Spain

Four people shot and one stabbed after brawl at Spanish nightclub

The incident occurred early on Monday morning in Marbella, police said.

Smart Regions

Discovering the Spanish Rio Tinto region's link with Mars

In partnership with the European Commission

The Rio Tinto mining park in Huelva Spain, is home to a unique touristic and educational initiative called "Mars on Earth". Established over 30 years ago as the leading industrial tourism destination in Spain, the mining park is perfect for space enthusiasts.

World News

Airport runways melt amid hottest day of the year in UK

Extreme temperatures have caused airport runways to melt and flight disruptions in the UK, amid an unprecedented heatwave.

Spain

Two migrants including a child found dead off Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish authorities say the bodies were found on board an inflatable boat near Lanzarote.

Work

Four-day working week proves unpopular at Spanish company

The low sign-up rate has been attributed to a corresponding pay cut, and the risk of losing opportunities to progress within the company.

Spain

Spain's parliament backs law to entrench memory of Franco's victims

The new bill will make it a "state responsibility" to identify the thousands of missing victims of Spain's Civil War and Franco's dictatorship.

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