- 5d ago
Shamonda virus: France reports first human case, Spain and Portugal urge calm
A patient in France has died after becoming the first known human infected with the Shamonda virus, a pathogen that normally affects cattle. The WHO considers the case isolated, while Spanish and Portuguese officials say there is no cause for alarm.
- 6d ago
Six suspects held over Brussels police officer killing as prosecutors say roles remain unclear
Prosecutors say the investigation cannot yet establish each suspect's exact role, despite reports that a minor fired the fatal shot. Three suspects were arrested in Almería, Spain, and four others have not yet been handed over to Belgium.
- Aug 23
Guardia Civil investigates truck driver for reversing 400 meters on A-7 motorway in Almeria
Spanish authorities identified the driver of an articulated vehicle who reversed along the A-7 in Almeria to avoid traffic, facing up to five years in prison.
- Jun 21
Spain’s first summer heat wave reaches 43 °C, red alert in Basque Country, and labor inspectors notify 113,000 businesses
An intense heat wave marks the start of summer in Spain, with the Basque Country under a rare red alert as temperatures surge toward 44 °C. Aemet warns of dangerously high day and night temperatures through midweek, while the Labor Inspectorate sends over 113,000 notices to outdoor employers.
- Jun 20
Málaga CF returns to La Liga after eight years with 1-2 playoff win at Almería
A 1-2 away win at UD Almería secured Málaga CF's return to Spain's Primera División after nearly 3,000 days, sparking massive celebrations across the city.
- Jun 20
Spain activates red heat alert as first summer heatwave pushes temperatures to 40°C
The first heatwave of the summer will grip Spain from Sunday, with red alerts in the Basque Country and orange warnings across ten autonomous communities. Forecasts show daytime highs reaching 40°C in interior valleys and nighttime temperatures holding at 30°C in some cities well past midnight.
- Jun 14
Málaga and Almería play out tense goalless draw in promotion playoff first leg
The first leg of the final promotion playoff to LaLiga EA Sports finished 0-0 at La Rosaleda on Sunday, with Almería now holding home advantage for the decisive return leg on Saturday.
- Jun 14
Twelve-year-old girl drowns at Costacabana beach in Almería as coast records two deaths
A girl, reportedly 12, drowned Saturday evening at Costacabana beach in Almería after being pulled from the water and given CPR. The same day, a 31-year-old woman died in a separate drowning at Carboneras beach.
