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False claims about devastating wildfires spread in Spain

A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.

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60,000 migrants cross into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco in a single day

Authorities estimate that around 60,000 migrants had crossed into the enclave of Ceuta ⁠in North Africa over the past 24 hours, as they rushed ⁠by sea and ⁠land from Morocco.

Space

Spanish invisible shield that saves satellites from irreparable failure

A CSIC team, working with spin-off Nanostine and backed by the European Space Agency, has developed a gold and silver nanoparticle coating that can stop the multipactor effect, which can cripple satellite communications systems.

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Spain mobilises troops as thousands swim across border from Morocco

The Spanish government said on Thursday that it would deploy the army to Ceuta to reinforce security after the crossings, which saw many migrants swim around the border to reach the territory.

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Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco

Thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support.

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Drone footage captures massive Castellon wildfire in eastern Spain

Wildfires continue to burn across Spain as crews battle blazes in Castellon and Zamora, with thousands evacuated and aircraft supporting firefighting efforts.

World

EU's Ribera slams climate deniers as wildfires rage: 'They are lying'

In her interview with Euronews, Ribera took aim at 'dangerous and stupid' European politicians who cast doubt on climate science and dismiss environmental policies as ideological rather than grounded in evidence.

Economy

Spain inflation rises to 3.5% in July on fuel and electricity prices

Rising fuel and electricity prices push inflation up to 3.5% in July, while core inflation also edges up by 0.1 points.

Sport

FIFA opens disciplinary cases against Argentina after World Cup

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one.

Health news

How to avoid infections at the beach, pool or sea this summer

Heat and rising water temperatures increase the risk of infections such as vibriosis, swimmer's ear and gastroenteritis. These are experts' recommendations to prevent them.

Europe News

Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to Spanish territory

While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual.

Culture news

Archaeologists find oldest library in Iberian Peninsula in Puente Genil

Room 10 at Fuente Álamo, a Roman archaeological site, may have been remodelled in the 4th century AD as a library in what was once seen as a mithraeum, a sanctuary to the god Mithras.

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Fire evacuees return in Spain while France wary of worsening weather

The wildfires that swept across Spain and France are among the largest the two countries have experienced in recent history.

Europe News

Who started the fire? Inside Europe's arson intelligence gap

Europe has built advanced systems to detect wildfires and coordinate emergency response. Still, there is no common picture of who starts deliberate fires or why, as arson remains a fragmented national matter.

Culture news

Spain mints new euro coin to celebrate historic FIFA World Cup win

Spain's Royal Mint will issue a 5‑euro silver coin in honour of the men's foootball team winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey earlier this month.

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Navas del Rey residents return after Spain wildfire evacuation

Residents returned to Navas del Rey after Spain's wildfires, finding burned homes and scorched gardens as firefighters continued battling nearby blazes.

Europe in Motion

Wildfires: Burned area across Europe reaches size of Luxembourg

While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far?

Europe News

EU wildfire strategy falls short as Europe burns

The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules.

Climate

Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change

The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn.

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Spanish PM calls out climate denial after devastating week of fires

Sánchez said climate denial makes Spain more vulnerable as the opposition accused the government of mishandling the initial emergency response.