MALAGA’s reservoirs began releasing water as a result of recent storms. The Conde de Guadalhorce reservoir has now exceeded 90% of its capacity and has joined La Concepción in releasing water, a bittersweet development following years of severe drought conditions that have plagued the region. The relentless rains have now filled the province’s reservoirs to a miraculous 250 million-litre milestone …

Two former Valencia emergency team bosses will be required to explain why an alert for the flood on October 29 was not sent sooner. Salome Parades (ex-emergencies Minister) and Emilio Argueso (former emergencies chief), have both been ordered to appear before a Catarroja court. In response to criticism directed at both of them and him for their poor response following …

Editor’s Digest: Unlock it for Free This weekly newsletter features the favourite stories of Roula Khalaf Editor at The Financial Times. What’s the buzz all about? The Palace Hotel in Madrid is a symbol of grandeur. Spanish capital was shaped by kings, dukes, cardinals and generals over the years. The 112-year old Palace underwent a renovation to showcase another side …