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Girl, 2, dies after being left in car as extreme heat sweeps Spain

Authorities in Galicia declare two days of mourning after toddler died during exceptionally high May temperatures

The Guardian - UK

How whaling evolved from its Basque origins into a vast global business

The earliest documentary evidence of organised whaling dates back to the 11th century in the Basque Country. From there, the activity spread rapidly across the ports of the Bay of Biscay, from Galicia to Labourd in France, and then across the Atlantic to countries such as Brazil and Iceland.

The Conversation

O Gran Camiño: Carlos Canal takes home victory on stage 2 in reduced sprint finish

Galician scores first his pro win ahead of Mats Wenzel and Eric Fagúndez as Rafael Reis takes over race lead

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Satellites that breathe? The Spanish space startup that won over NATO

NATO has just invested in Kreios Space, a Spanish startup founded in 2021 by six recent graduates with a single, formerly impossible ambition: to have satellites orbit closer to Earth than ever before.

Euronews

Spain's 'donkey firefighters' are preventing blazes in an important national park

Several projects in Doñana, Galicia and Catalonia employ donkeys to clear forests and reduce plant fuel.

Euronews

Galician genes: New study suggests Christopher Columbus was from Spanish nobility

For the first time, a new scientific study has provided genetic evidence that points to Christopher Columbus having descended from Galician nobility in Spain and specifically from the Sotomayor lineage.

Euronews

‘Tranquil, natural and barely a tourist in sight’: readers’ favourite hidden gems in Spain

Your top off-the-beaten track discoveries, from gorges in Galicia to vineyards in La Rioja

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World Press Photo 2026: Fires, conflict and migration mark prestigious annual award

A total of 42 incredible photographers have been chosen to vye for the overall 2026 World Press Photo Award. The longlist of regional winners portrays everything from the fires in Galicia to the protests in Madagascar. The photo of the year will be announced on 23 April in Amsterdam.

Euronews

Galicia, Vestland, Normandy: Why these quieter European regions are trending

As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack.

Euronews

Weather tracker: Storm Claudia brings more flooding to Portugal and Spain

Heavy rainfall hit Galicia region first before slowly moving across western parts of the Iberian peninsula

The Guardian - UK

Men in wet clothes claiming to be Camino pilgrims arrested over alleged ‘narco-sub’ plot

Three men had fled in taxi after allegedly piloting vessel carrying 3.65 tonnes of cocaine to Galicia, Spanish police say

The Guardian - UK

Warning after killer whales seen ‘ramming’ boats in two attacks off coast of Spain

Rescuers were alerted to the attacks in the waters of Galicia

The Independent UK

Pilgrims, or posers? How medieval satire exposed people who lied about their travels to Rome and the Holy Land

Situated at the end of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route – known in English as St. James’ Way, or simply “the Camino” – the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela is constantly filled with pilgrims who have completed their journeys.

The Conversation

Spain battles record fires despite end of heatwave bringing cooler temperature

The Spanish government will declare the areas affected by the deadly wildfires that have ravaged much of its northern Galicia province as disaster zones.

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The Conversation

Spain wildfires: decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but robust local economies can prevent further destruction – here’s how

Every summer, forest fires sweep across Spain, dominating headlines and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This year’s have been especially harsh, with devastating fires thus far in Tarifa, Zamora, the Madrid area, Galicia and Extremadura, while the UNESCO-listed natural park of Las Médulas, in León, has been…

Euronews

Spain deploys hundreds of extra troops as it steps up efforts to bring wildfires under control

Spanish firefighters are still battling 12 major and active wildfires in the northwestern Galicia region as much of southern Europe reels from record hot temperatures.

The Independent UK

Spain adds 500 more troops to battle wildfires as country bakes under extended heatwave

National rail operator Renfe said it suspended Madrid-Galicia high-speed train services scheduled for Sunday due to the fires

Euronews

Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan, Galician and Basque official EU languages

The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.

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The Independent UK

Why the Galician city of Santiago de Compostela is worthy of a food pilgrimage

The Galician capital may be best known for a certain walking trail, but it’s the soulful, delectable seafood that makes it a destination to race towards, discovers Emma Henderson, as she’s taken on a tour through the city by acclaimed Spanish chef José Pizarro

The Guardian - UK

Show us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital

The Galician city on the Atlantic coast has the EU’s largest fishing port, which provides its many bars and restaurants with a spectacular trawl of oysters, clams and mussels

The Guardian - UK

Seven restaurants to sample Spain’s hottest new chefs – without blowing the budget

The country is home to some of the world’s best modern cuisine, and these trailblazers serve inventive dishes at affordable prices

The Guardian - UK

10 reasons to visit Spain in 2025: new holidays, hikes and cultural highlights

From villas in Galicia and hikes in La Gomera, to a new parador near Madrid and a horse fair in Jerez

The Guardian - UK

From wildlife in Andalucía to an alternative camino in Galicia: readers’ travel tips on unsung Spain

Our tipsters share their favourite seafood haunts, pristine beaches and under-the-radar cities

The Guardian - UK

Spanish fishers in Galicia report ‘catastrophic’ collapse in shellfish stocks

Climate crisis and pollution reported as possible reasons for dramatic fall in numbers of cockles, clams and mussels

Woman & Home

Queen Letizia's Mango handbag was the perfect high street addition to her casual jeans and loafers look

Queen Letizia is a fan of high street favourite Mango and her black woven bag was a gorgeous finishing touch to a casual yet chic look

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