Spain women’s team coach Montse Tomé is ‘disappointed’ after not having her contract extended

MADRID (AP) — Montse Tomé had been expecting to keep her job as coach of Spain’s women’s national team after leading it to the final of the European Championship last month and says she doesn’t know why her contract wasn’t extended. “Things happen in …

Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says

The heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s …

Firefighters battle spreading wildfire in Spain's Zamora region

Spain’s octopus capital forced to import octopus as numbers dwindle

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More than 100,000 hectares burned in Spain, double the amount of last year

BarcelonaThe large number of fires that have been burning throughout Spain for several weeks have caused the number of hectares affected by fire in Spain to skyrocket in 2025. In fact, according to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), more …

Places to Visit in Northern Spain

Written by Lisa Alexander Updated Aug 13, 2025 Northern Spain extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean, bounded by the Pyrenees Mountains at the border with France. With its diverse landscapes and distinct provinces, this beautiful area of …

Elawan Energy inks PPA for 150MW Spain solar portfolio

The two firms will jointly develop the solar portfolio in Valladolid, in the autonomous community of Castilla y León, northern Spain. Elawan did not confirm how many projects comprise the 150MW nameplate capacity. The deal will cover “nearly 90%” of Sandoz …

Huawei, F-35s, and Algeciras: Spain Drifting Away from the U.S.

Tensions between Spain and the United States, intensified under Pedro Sánchez’s presidency and initiated under José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero in 2004, have resulted in trade and diplomatic frictions that threaten to place the Iberian country in a position of …

Ex-Spain boss Tomé: RFEF chief 'broke his word'

Former Spain coach Montse Tomé has said she feels Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan went back on his word after he opted against extending her contract this month. The RFEF announced earlier this week that Tomé would be …

REVEALED: The ten most in-demand luxury properties in Spain this summer – far beyond the budget of most viewers

SPANISH property portal Idealista has revealed the luxury homes that captured the nation’s imagination during summer 2025, with dreamers browsing properties well beyond their budget. The data shows which million-euro-plus properties attracted the most …