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A thousand beaches, one promise: caring for the sea

People who live in Spain know them well: the small coves, hidden beaches and long coastal stretches that shape the country. Yet away from the tourist postcards, another reality often appears. This…

21 de February de 2026

Environment·Spain

A painful tropical disease moves closer to Europe — Spain among the most exposed countries

Europe is gradually losing its natural protection against diseases once confined to tropical regions. A new scientific study warns that the chikungunya virus, transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito, can now circulate…

21 de February de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·News·Environment

Record gold prices reignite Spain’s mining debate: untapped wealth, unresolved risks

Rising gold prices have brought Spain’s long-dormant gold deposits back into the spotlight. As the precious metal trades close to historic highs, interest in reopening old mining areas—particularly in the north of…

7 de February de 2026

Environment·Topics of the day·Economy

Dramatic safety situation at Spain’s dams – state infrastructure in urgent need of renovation

Spain is facing a quiet but serious infrastructure challenge: around one third of state-owned dams require immediate structural reinforcement, while half of the facilities have faulty drainage systems – a critical weakness…

6 de February de 2026

Environment·Spain·Topics of the day·Politics