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Record Spanish wildfires close part of Camino de Santiago route
By Nacho Doce and Guillermo Martinez ASTORGA, Spain (Reuters) -Spain's worst wave of wildfires on record spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountains on Monday and prompted authorities to close part of the popular Camino de...

Horror moment ‘Satan’s Storm’ hits Spain sparking tornadoes and sending tourists fleeing freak 40C heat burst
THIS is the shocking moment a massive hot storm hits Spain sparking tornadoes and forcing dozens to flee. Tourists and locals were forced to evacuate beaches as the raging winds sent parasols and sun beds flying into the air in a freak 40C heat...

EBU, World Rowing extend media rights deal
Audiences across Europe can look forward to continued access to world-class Rowing coverage, as the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and World Rowing, the international governing body of the sport of Rowing, have announced the renewal of their...

Intense Wildfires Burn Regions in Spain, Portugal
(MENAFN) The Iberian Peninsula continues to face intense wildfire outbreaks as of Monday, with the total number of fatalities reaching six—four in Spain and two in Portugal. The situation remains critical, with emergency services stretched thin...

Gulf Coast Media launches Game of the Week for Friday night lights
Located just 15 miles from one another, the Spanish Fort Toros and the Fairhope Pirates go to battle on the gridiron once again for their sixth-straight season opener. The matchup is Gulf Coast Media's first Game of the Week, a new series...

TidalHealth Showcases Expert Geriatric Care in This Week’s Health Beat
SALISBURY, Md. — It’s all about Geriatrics in this week’s Health Beat sponsored by TidalHealth. Coming from a small village in Catalonia, Spain, Dr. Anna Maria Izquierdo-Porrera made her way to Delmarva and is a new geriatrician at TidalHealth....

How Spain’s reintroduced bison are helping regrow the land amid the country’s wildfire crisis
AS SPAIN struggles in a deadly spate of wildfires, a remarkable success story in Andalucia is giving hope for the country’s scorched countryside – and it is largely thanks to bison. While other regions struggle with blazes and scorching heat,...

Spain, Portugal Wildfires Spread as Extreme Conditions Linger
(Bloomberg) -- Thousands of firefighters worked overnight to contain dozens of deadly wildfires burning across Spain and Portugal as heat and gusty winds spread blazes through dry brush, forests and crops. Extremely dangerous conditions blanket...

Desperate leaked texts from ex mob boss John Gilligan reveal what his life is like behind bars in Spain
The Irish gangster who was tried for the murder of journalist Veronica Guerin has reportedly been begging for money across WhatsApp groups from prison. John Gilligan, 73, from Dublin, was imprisoned in Alicante, Spain after he was discovered...

Four dead as Spain hit by worst wildfires on record in 45C heatwave
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How English players became every Spanish club’s vital ingredient
Laurie Cunningham, the great pioneer of English football, took barely an hour of his Liga debut to score his first two goals for Real Madrid. Gary Lineker had been on the pitch for two minutes for Barcelona when he struck the first of his brace on...

Cat Deeley removes her wedding ring and makes a pointed gesture as she returns to the UK after enjoying a Spanish getaway with a male friend amid split from husband Patrick Kielty
Cat Deeley removed her wedding ring as she stepped out in London amid her shock split from husband Patrick Kielty on Monday. The This Morning host, 48, and Irish comedian, 54, and who share sons Milo, seven, and James, five, revealed last month...

Tourism in Spain’ Andalucia keeps soaring despite sky-high prices
ANDALUCIA is breaking records again this summer despite prices hitting historic peaks and inflation biting hard. Last-minute bookings are being thanked for the book, with hotels along the coast seeing 85% occupancy. Tourists aren’t planning months...

Incredible medieval town is Spain’s very own Tuscany- famous for its lavender fields
THE historic town of Brihuega located in the Tajuña Valley in Guadalajara province possesses a Tuscan-style mixture of heritage and scenic landscapes plus loads of lavender. It’s located around 100kms north-east of Madrid. Brihuega is famous for...

Where to watch Kansas City Chiefs v Chicago Bears: Kickoff time, team news and TV channel for NFL preseason clash
The Kansas City Chiefs will look to return to winning ways when they take on the Chicago Bears in their final pre-season game this weekend. Andy Reid's men are yet to enter the win column prior to the 2025 NFL campaign getting underway having lost...

GAA star ties the knot to long-time partner in sun-kissed Spanish wedding
Former Footballer of the Year Kieran McGeary got married to his long-time partner Louise Kelly in Mallorca last week. The Pomeroy native, 31, returned to his very best form with Tyrone this season, helping the Red Hands reach the last four of the...

WATCH: Astonishing moment ‘mini hurricane’ sends beachgoers running for cover in Spain’s Costa Tropical
THREE people were rescued by the Guardia Civil after a mini-hurricane on Sunday caught beach-goers by surprise on Granada’s Costa Tropical. A Maritime Rescue vessel helped paddle surfers and kayakers who had got into difficulty. A motorboat also...

Growth in Quarterly Business Registrations and Bankruptcies in the EU and Bulgaria
Newly registered companies and bankruptcies in Bulgaria have increased during the second quarter of this year, Eurostat reported here on Monday. Newly registered companies in Bulgaria in the second quarter of 2025 increased by 7.3% compared to...

Spanish wildfires spread to shut down pilgrimage route
Raging wildfires in Spain have spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountain range and authorities closed part of the popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. About 20 wildfires, fuelled by a severe 16-day heatwave, have...

Horror moment ‘Satan’s Storm’ hits Spain sparking tornadoes and sending tourists fleeing freak 40C heat burst
THIS is the shocking moment a massive hot storm hits Spain sparking tornadoes and forcing dozens to flee. Tourists and locals were forced to evacuate beaches as the raging winds sent parasols and sun beds flying into the air in a freak 40C heat...