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Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate

More than 270 emergency personnel and 40 ground units have been deployed in the affected areas, alongside several Military Emergency Unit (UME) contingents.

A view of a wildfire spreading over the Burgohondo mountains, in Avila, Spain July 23, 2026.
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks with U.S. President Donald Trump at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) during the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies

A woman holds banners denouncing the Iranian regime, June 21, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli flags seen as Iranian diaspora denounces US-Iran MoU in worldwide embassy protests

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

In Madrid, Pope calls for compassion towards 'every human being'


Archaeologists uncover Charles III's lost canal amid Madrid's Metro expansion

Archaeological excavation reveals 30 meters of 18th-century canal used for transporting goods.

 Archaeologists uncover Charles III's lost canal amid Madrid's Metro expansion.

Good news for flyers to America: Spanish airline boosts flights to Israel

Air Europa added a Tuesday flight, now offering daily flights except Saturday. The increase ensures convenient connections to Central and South America before Israelis travel for Passover and summer.

An Air Europa plane

Royal Post Office in Madrid lit up in honor of Bibas children

Sharren Haskel, Israel's deputy minister of foreign affairs, thanked Diaz Ayuso for the "solidarity in these heartbreaking times." 

 Royal Post Office in Madrid lit up in honor of Bibas children

Spanish party leader attempts to prevent Israeli team and fans from entering Madrid

“We do not want the fans to glorify genocide,” said the Organization Secretary, Pablo Fernández, in a press conference.

 Newly elected Podemos´party secretary-general Ione Belarra gives a speech during a party assembly in Alcorcon, near Madrid on June 13, 2021.

Palestinian protest scheduled during Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Madrid on Tuesday

These protests illustrate an increasing trend toward utilizing high-profile cultural engagements and sporting events to advance political causes.

  MARKUS HOWARD (left) and Baskonia beat Tamir Blatt and Maccabi Tel Aviv this week to send the yellow-and-blue’s Euroleague record to a disappointing 4-12

Missing baggage? Alert lifted after missing radioactive package found at Madrid airport

Spain's Nuclear Safety Council reported the package containing four encapsulated selenium-75 sources was located in the cargo terminal.

 Spain's Nuclear Safety Council reported the package containing four encapsulated selenium-75 sources was located in the cargo terminal. Madrid-Barajas International Airport.

Spanish 'Let's Go Bomb Tel Aviv' song draws ire from Jewish group

The song, which was released in 2021, is available on the hardcore punk band Unite's Spotify and Youtube channels.

Scene from Madrid club featuring the band Accidentes.

Not only in Barcelona: Madrid's move against the tourists

Madrid follows Barcelona's lead in cracking down on tourists, halting new tourist apartment licenses to combat over-tourism - heavy fines for illegal rentals.


Two decades since 11M: Europe’s ongoing battle against jihadi radicalization

Since the 11M attacks two decades ago, Jihadist terrorism in Europe has evolved but is still a threat being daily addressed by the Spanish authorities and in Europe in general.

 A woman lights a candle at a memorial site for the victims of the March 11 train bombings at the same spot where a train was bombed two years ago outside Madrid's Atocha station March 11, 2006.

Israel says some Spanish officials align with Hamas, government rejects

The Israeli embassy in Spain said in a statement that Israel strongly condemned recent remarks by some members of the Spanish government, whom it did not specify.

A Spanish flag flutters in the air as the capital of Spain is seen from the observatory deck of Madrid's city hall August 7, 2013.