Spain

Valencia Hit by Torrential Rains, Prompting Rescues and Travel Disruption

On 17 September 2026 torrential rain struck Valencia, forcing rescues and major travel disruption.

Simple Local Dishes Reshape Readers’ European Breaks, From Bled Cake to Portuguese Sardines

Readers picked everyday finds — Bled cake in Slovenia, sardines in Portugal and seafood soup in Spain — as their top European food discoveries.

Pedro Sanchez Defends Ceuta Response as Government Faces Backlash

Pedro Sanchez said Spain must improve preparedness after about 80,000 migrants tried to enter Ceuta.

Government Faces Criticism After Intelligence Warned Of Ceuta Crossing

Declassified notes show Spain's CNI warned Moroccan and Ceuta officials on 29 July about social media calls for a mass crossing, prompting opposition

Sánchez Faces Protests Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

Opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning Ceuta residents, sparking protests in Spain over the government's handling of a

Migrant Women and Children at Risk as 23 Sexual Assaults Reported in Ceuta

Spanish prosecutors say 23 sexual assaults, including nine against children, were recorded in Ceuta after the late-July migrant influx.

Madrid's €6.3m Penthouse Purchase Threatens Isabel Díaz Ayuso's Credibility

Controversy over Madrid's €6.3m purchase of a penthouse for Isabel Díaz Ayuso continues to dog the regional government.

Villena Loses Bronze-Age Gold in Four-Minute Museum Heist

Thieves took most of the Treasure of Villena, 66 Bronze Age objects worth at least €1.7m, in a raid that lasted four minutes.

Deoleo Shares Jump 20.5% After Dcoop Emerges as Lead Bidder in Takeover Race

Deoleo shares climbed over 20% as Dcoop surfaced with a €470 million offer, pushing a potential deal toward a September close.

Two Killed in Greece and Belgium Battles Its Largest Modern-Day Wildfire as Blazes Spread Across Europe

An elderly couple died in Greece as Belgium fought its largest modern-day wildfire and fires continued across parts of Europe.

Morocco Blocks More Than 100 Migrants From Reaching Ceuta Border

Moroccan authorities have intercepted more than 100 migrants near Fnideq amid heightened security around Spain’s North African exclave of Ceuta.

Europe Heatwave Peaks With 40C-Plus Temperatures

Kew Gardens in London hits 38.1C, as parts of Europe surpass 40C, with the continent trapped under a heat dome.

Spain Imposes Border Checks on Italian Travellers as Migration Dispute Deepens

Spain has introduced temporary border checks on travellers arriving from Italy, escalating a dispute between the two EU partners after Rome imposed similar controls following the arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in Ceuta.

Ceuta Strained After An Estimated 60,000 Migrants Cross From Morocco

An estimated 60,000 people from Morocco entered the Spanish enclave Ceuta in 24 hours, overwhelming the territory and leaving dozens dead.

Boat Evacuations After Wildfire Traps 500 In Agios Vasileios, Greece

Around 500 people, mostly tourists, were evacuated by sea from Agios Vasileios after a fast-moving wildfire hemmed in the coastal town.

Spain Deploys Troops To Ceuta After Thousands Cross From Morocco

Madrid has sent troops to Ceuta after an estimated 2,000–3,000 people entered from Morocco. At least 18 people drowned and reception centres are