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Forecasters say current heatwave will run until ‘probably’ Monday in Spain

Forecasters say current heatwave will run until ‘probably’ Monday in Spain

SPAIN’S state weather forecaster says the current heatwave will ‘probably’ continue until Monday. Just a few days ago Aemet stated that the excess temperatures that started on August 3 could ‘possibly’ end this midweek but has revised its projection. Cantabrian region is the only area that is not affected by this current heat wave. READ MORE HEATWAVE CONTINUES The following …

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Spain’s iconic Great Mosque of Cordoba narrowly escaped a Notre Dame-style disaster – here’s why it’s a World Heritage site

A FIRE broke out at Cordoba’s historic mosque-turned-cathedral at 9pm on Friday, 8 August, but it was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Jose Maria Bellido said to Cadena Television that the monument was saved. Let’s be clear: There will be no catastrophe or spread. ABC and several newspapers reported the fire started around 9pm after a robotic machine caught on fire. …

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Spanish film stars including Javier Bardem criticize British Oscar winning director for filming blockbuster new film in occupied Western Sahara

Spanish film stars including Javier Bardem slam British Oscar-winning director for filming new blockbuster in occupied Western Sahara

Sir Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed British filmmaker, has faced criticism for shooting a part of his new blockbuster film in a Western Sahara city that is currently under Moroccan occupation. The latest film from the two-time Academy Award winner. The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon, Charlize Theron, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway and Lupita Nyong’o is set to hit the big …

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Mediterranean heatwaves set record highs that threaten marine ecosystems

Record-breaking Mediterranean heatwaves risk marine ecosystem collapse

This year’s Mediterranean Sea heatwave is the hottest ever recorded, causing scientists to be concerned about its potential impact on marine life. Scientists are warning about the consequences of recent marine heatwaves. They refer to ocean temperatures rising above average and lasting for an extended time.  Marine heatwaves refer to extended periods of high ocean temperatures in a specific season. …

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‘Stop the madness’: Outrage in Spain after La Liga agrees to play league match in US

‘Stop the madness’: Outrage in Spain after La Liga agrees to play league match in US

The Royal Spanish Football Federation has approved plans to hold a La Liga match in the United States. This is causing anger among football fans in Spain. Villarreal vs Barcelona – due to be played at Villarreal’s Estadio de la Ceramica on 21 December – could become the first European league fixture to be played abroad if Spanish football chiefs …

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Former top anti-drug police officer from Mallorca arrested in money laundering investigation linked to Ibiza Cocaine pipeline

Mallorca’s former top anti-drug cop arrested in money laundering probe linked to Ibiza cocaine pipeline

A FORMER head of the Policia Nacional’s narcotics unit in Mallorca has been arrested as part of a probe into money laundering of drug trafficking cash earned via the so-called Ibiza-Valencia cocaine ‘pipeline’. Inspector Faustino Ngales has been arrested by Guardia Civil in Palma, as part of an operation conducted jointly by the Guardia Civil & Policia Nacional. Nogales shifted …

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Watch as a world famous Spanish chef, Jose Andres, is caught up in the flames in Tarifa. He has controversial plans to develop tourist development in an untouched region.

WATCH: World famous Spanish chef is caught up in Tarifa fires: Jose Andres has controversial plans to build tourist development in pristine region

The world-renowned chef Jose Andres is at the heart of a destructive wildfire which has forced 2,000 people to evacuate from Spain’s Costa de la Luz. Speaking about the blaze – which started near Playa de los Alemanes on Sunday – the celebrity chef described the dramatic scene unfolding in the area where he owns property and is developing a …

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Andalucia hits by highest RED ALERT Weather Warning TODAY: Temperature to top out at 44C

Andalucia hit by highest RED ALERT weather warning TODAY: Temperatures to max out at 44C in western regions

The brutal heatwave in Spain has caused the highest level of red weather warnings to be issued across western Andalucia, with temperatures expected to reach 44C today in some parts of Sevilla province and Cordoba. Both provinces have warned their countrysides to prepare for extreme temperatures. The Huelva Coast is also on red alert if the temperature rises above 42C.  …

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Malaga, Spain: Nigerian man smashed champagne bottle over girlfriend’s head in hotel room brawl

Valencia man accused of poisoning ex-wife with ammonia after she asked for water - CSN News

In a MALAGA Hotel Room brawl, a woman stabbed her boyfriend after she was hit with a bottle of champagne. Both were arrested by the Policia Nacional. The fight broke out before 5am last Wednesday at the unnamed hotel on the city’s Avenida Luis Buñuel. READ MORE Diario Sur The police and paramedics found blood on the floor. The Swedish …

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Spanish football team part with Tome

Spanish football team parts with head coach Tome

After losing to England, the Spanish women’s football team has parted ways with its head coach Montse Tome. The federation announced on Monday that Sonia Bermudez will replace Tome as Tome’s replacement. Iraia Iturregi was also named as the second coach. The team has reached the European Championship final in just two weeks. This change will take place when Tome’s …

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