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- Europe battles new wave of wildfires
on August 14, 2026 at 12:49 pmCountries across Europe were battling a wave of new wildfires Friday as blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes made for dangerous conditions.
- Everything you need to know about driving from Spain to Portugal
on August 14, 2026 at 12:29 pmIf you’re driving from Spain to Portugal, here’s what you need to know about speed and alcohol limits, the regular toll and e-toll systems as well as other key considerations for a country with a different set of road rules.
- Spain extends largest nuclear plant in policy U-turn
on August 14, 2026 at 11:25 amSpain’s leftist government has reversed course and extended the operating life of the country’s largest nuclear plant to reduce exposure to turbulent energy markets, the state gazette showed on Friday.
- Why is Spain’s population so poorly distributed?
on August 14, 2026 at 11:18 amSpain’s population density is a European anomaly, with 90 percent of residents living in just 2.6 percent of the country. Why is it that the cities are so crowded while huge parts of the country’s interior are empty?
- Is taking parental leave mandatory if you’re self-employed in Spain?
on August 14, 2026 at 9:16 amIf you’re an autónomo in Spain who is expecting a new baby, you may be wondering whether you can afford to take your full paternity and maternity leave off and what the rules are for returning to work early, or not taking any leave at all.