Portugal’s REN denies claiming Iberian blackout caused by ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon’
Click here to read all our reports related to Spain’s blackout. Portuguese power network operator REN denied on Tuesday that it was behind a message...
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Scientists confirm that Europe has just had its hottest March on record
Europe has just had its hottest March on record, surpassing previous highs by a wide margin, according to a report led by the EU’s Copernicus...
Three dead after strong winds and rain hit southern Spain
Severe winds and torrential rain swept across southern Spain on Friday, resulting in the deaths of three men inside a warehouse whose roof was torn...
The rain in Spain … has also helped to drive down inflation
Spain’s inflation rate dropped in March to its lowest point since October, driven by increased hydroelectric power production following heavy rainfall, which helped lower electricity...
Second body found in southern Spain after latest storms – third person still missing
The death toll from the latest storm in Spain rose to two on Wednesday, after police found the body of a man whose car was...
350 homes evacuated due to flash floods in southern Spain, with more rain on way
Torrential rain triggered flash floods in southern Spain on Tuesday, forcing authorities to evacuate over 350 homes, in addition to shutting down roads and cancelling...
The rain in Spain … means the country is on the verge of ending 4-year drought
A prolonged drought that has dried up fields and led to water restrictions in Spain since 2021 may soon come to an end, thanks to...
Royals attend memorial service in Valencia for victims of flooding
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia joined hundreds of mourners in a memorial service in Valencia on Monday for victims of the devastating floods...
After floods at the end of October, Spain records its warmest November ever
Spain has registered its warmest November since record-keeping began more than 60 years ago, even after October ended with its worst floods in a generation,...
Spain approves ‘paid climate leave’ for workers during weather emergencies
Spain’s left-leaning coalition government has approved a ‘paid climate leave’ of up to four days for workers to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, a month...
