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Wildfires, floods, and political turmoil grip Spain

What it means

Deadly wildfires in Andalusia killed 13, a flood death toll reached 231, and political scandals involve spying, amnesty, and budget blocks.

Why it matters

These events strain public trust in institutions, highlight climate risks, and deepen political divides over justice, regional funding, and foreign relations.

How it affects you

You may face higher insurance costs, stricter emergency rules, and potential rent hikes or transport disruptions from strikes and new fines.

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British Couple Confirmed Dead in Spain Wildfires

Wildfires Kill 13 in Spain

Deadly Andalusia Wildfire: 12 Dead, French Woman Missing

Andalusia Fire Kills 12

13 Dead in Spain's Deadliest Wildfires

13 Dead in Spain Wildfires

Six Victims Identified in Los Gallardos Wildfire

Wildfire Kills 13 in Spain

Meteorologist Testifies Valencia Government Had Real-Time Storm Data

Government Had Real-Time Data

Andic Family Conflict Revealed in Therapy Sessions

Andic Therapy Details Emerge

EU Court Ruling on Amnesty Set to Decide Puigdemont's Fate

EU Court Rules on Amnesty

Spanish Police Arrest Pro-Russian Hacker for Sabotaging Water Systems and Crematorium

Pro-Russian Hacker Arrested in Spain

Catalonia Outsources Building Permits to Cut Bureaucracy

Catalonia Speeds Up Building Permits

Prosecution Drops Charges in Catalan Vaccine Delay Case

Catalan Vaccine Trial Shifts

Madrid Business Confederation Backs Garamendi for CEOE Re-Election

CEIM Endorses Garamendi for CEOE

Ancient horse skull suggests riding in Iberia 3,300 years ago

Oldest riding evidence found

Catalonia's Rent Control Shows Mixed Results

Catalonia Rent Control Results Mixed

Dominican Friar and Accomplice Stole Over €263,000 from Elderly Priests

Priests Robbed by Their Caretakers

Spain's 2006 Basketball World Champions Reunited After 20 Years

2006 Basketball Champions Reunited

Judge Orders Begoña Gómez to Prove London Trip Was Only Purpose of Passport Return

Judge Demands Proof of Trip

Spain's Construction Sector Deaths Rise Despite Overall Decline

Construction Deaths Rise in Spain

Ex-mayor of Sant Feliu de Guíxols arrested for indecent exposure at hotel pool

Ex-mayor Arrested for Indecency

Spanish Scientists Find Sugar in Space, Key to Life's Origin

Sugar Found in Interstellar Space

Spanish Supreme Court: Cutting Power During Divorce Is Gender Violence

Power Cut Ruled Gender Violence

Iveco Madrid faces strikes as union rejects wage offer

Iveco Madrid faces new strikes

Spain Approves Protocol for Foreign Trans People to Change Name and Sex on Documents

Spain Eases Document Changes for Trans Migrants

German Couple Who Isolated Children in Spain to Be Freed

Parents of Isolated Kids Freed

Son Questions Official Account of Spain Fire Deaths

Son Challenges Fire Response

Valencia flood death toll rises to 231 as heart attack victim recognized

Flood death toll reaches 231

Spanish Business Lobby Rejects EU Call to Raise Tourism VAT

Spain Rejects EU Tourism VAT Hike

Spain's First Offshore Solar Platform Arrives at Port of Valencia

First Offshore Solar Platform Tested

Junts Rejects Spain's Deficit Path, Threatens Budget

Junts Blocks Budget Negotiations

Spanish Prosecutors Reject Zapatero's Bid to Exclude Popular Accusation in Plus Ultra Case

Zapatero's Bid Rejected in Jewelry Case

Spain Fines Drivers Without V16 Emergency Beacon

V16 Beacon Fines Begin