Spain battles record wildfires even
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Spain's weather agency warned the public on Monday to be "cautious" of the "very high or extreme fire danger."
Spain's worst wave of wildfires on record spread to the southern slopes of the Picos de Europa mountains on Monday and prompted authorities to close part of the popular Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.
The key to preventing forest fires is creating a rural economy based on the use of forests. While this would generate much-needed employment in “la España vaciada” – “hollowed-out Spain”, the name given to the country’s depopulated rural areas – it also costs money. It is therefore essential to invest in forests.
Spain deploys 500 additional soldiers to fight devastating wildfires as extreme heat fuels blazes across Europe.
Canada has issued a new travel advisory for travellers heading to Spain, warning Canadians about the latest safety concerns.
By Nacho Doce and David Latona SANT ANTONI DE PORTMANY, Spain (Reuters) -It's another night, another party at a hotel in Ibiza. The international clientele dances to the house beat while laser lights reflect on the curvy swimming pool and on a sea of sunglasses worn after dark at the open-air venue.
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