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'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensify
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.
CONFIRMED: Spain breaks June heat record
Mainland Spain this week recorded its highest daily average temperatures in June since at least 1950 as a heatwave gripped much of Europe, national weather agency Aemet said Wednesday.
What Spain's different heat alerts mean and how to act in each case
During heatwaves and periods of considerable heat, Spain's meteorological agency issues colour-coded alerts to the population. Here's what the yellow, orange and red warnings signify and what health precautions you should take in each case.
MAP: Almost all of Spain on heat alert with widespread 40C temperatures
Nearly all of Spain was under a heat alert on Tuesday, with parts of the south and north of the country placed on the highest warning level as a heatwave grips most of western Europe.
What are my rights while working in extreme heat in Spain?
Spain is enduring its first official heatwave of the summer with many suffering in scorching temperatures, particularly those working outdoors. Here's what the country's labour laws say about working in extreme heat, and if it applies to remote work.
When will Spain's heatwave end?
Like much of western Europe, Spain has been suffering from an intense heatwave over the past days, with temperatures climbing over 40C. When can we expect a drop in temperatures?
Madrid scraps public screening of Spain World Cup match over heat
The public screening of Spain's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Madrid later on Sunday has been cancelled because of extreme heat forecast for the Spanish capital, officials said.
Heatwave plans: Ten things to do in Spain when it’s too hot outside
Struggling to think of activities to do when it's insufferably hot in Spain? Whether it's air conditioning you're after or some refreshing H2O to cool down in, here's how to not let a heatwave spoil your enjoyment.
Europe swelters in new heatwave with temperatures set to rise further
Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.
2025 was third warmest year on record in Spain
Spain registered its third-warmest year on record in 2025, with 25 single-day heat records set during the period, national weather agency Aemet said Wednesday.
Spain set to experience first heatwave of the summer this week
Meteorologists have forecast the first official heatwave of the summer this week with temperatures expected to exceed 40C in some areas.
¡Qué calor! 18 Spanish phrases to moan about the heat like a local
The scorching weather Spain gets in summer (and sometimes springtime) means Spaniards are well equipped with a colourful variety of expressions to complain about the heat, from 'sweating like a chicken' to 'it’s so hot that even the frogs carry water bottles'.
Spain to sizzle in abnormal May heat for another week
The first apparent heatwave of the year hit Spain last week, and there’s no let up yet as unusually high May temperatures are set to continue throughout much of this week too, with some parts of the country expected to reach 38C.
Galerna: When temperatures plummet by 18C in an hour in northern Spain
A meteorological phenomenon known as 'galernas' on Spain's northern coast means that you could get caught in sudden storms and plummeting temperatures.
Up to 34C: Spain to experience summer-like temperatures this week
This week is set to be the hottest of the year so far across much of Spain, the country's weather agency has announced.
Spain logs warmest April on record
It may not have been hot per se, but Spain just logged its warmest April since records began in 1961 with an average temperature of 15.1C last month, national weather agency Aemet has said.
Spain's bar and restaurant terraces to close during heatwaves
Terraces are popular throughout the year in Spain, but it’s the summer season when they really come alive. In a historic new agreement, this could all be set to change.
Weather in Spain: What is 'calima' and is it bad for you?
If the sky in your part of Spain has turned yellow or orange, the visibility is poor and the air is stuffier, then it’s highly likely it’s calima. But what is this atmospheric phenomenon and is it bad for your health?
What will the weather be like in Spain this Easter?
Easter week is finally upon us and many will be wondering what the weather will be over the bank holidays and this weekend. While the forecast has changed several times, here's what to expect.
Spain court rejects trial for ex-govt leader over deadly 2024 floods
A Spanish court on Monday rejected a bid to put Valencia's former regional president on trial over his handling of deadly 2024 floods, ruling there was no evidence of a legal violation.
Your views: 'This has been the rainiest winter since I moved to Spain'
Traditionally winters are dry in much of Spain. It’s the springs and autumns which are typically the wettest, but this winter has been different. This is what you think of the weather this year so far.
Spain had wettest January and February in nearly 50 years
Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency Aemet said Thursday.
WATCH: Storm Regina causes bizarre 'mud hail' in Spain's Málaga
As Storm Regina sweeps through Spain bringing plenty of rain and strong winds, it's also led to a strange metrological phenomenon dubbed 'mud hail' in Málaga on the Costa del Sol.