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Fire in Nursing Home Claims 10 Lives in Spain

Nov 15, 2024

A fire broke out at a nursing home in the northern Spanish city of Zaragoza, which was home to around 80 people, at around 05:00 local time today. Authorities reported that at least 10 people were killed and two were seriously injured in…

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Flooding in Spain’s South Forces 3,000 Evacuations

Nov 14, 2024

Heavy rains in eastern and southern Spain triggered severe flooding, particularly impacting Malaga and Granada. Streets turned into lakes, and over 3,000 residents near the Guadalhorce River were evacuated. Schools were closed,…

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Dozens of Cars Submerged in Floodwaters in Girona, Spain

Nov 8, 2024

Severe floods hit the east and south of Spain, submerging around 30 vehicles in the Cadaqués district of Girona. Catalonia's meteorological unit has issued a heavy rain warning until tomorrow morning. The death toll from floods…

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Spain Seizes 13 Tons of Cocaine in Largest Drug Operation in History

Nov 7, 2024

Thirteen tons of cocaine hidden among bananas in a container on a ship that had sailed from the city of Guayaquil in Ecuador were seized in a drug operation carried out by Spanish and Ecuadorian police in the port of Algeciras in southern…

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Efforts to Search Missing and Cleanup Continue in Valencia After Severe Floods

Nov 7, 2024

Efforts to search for people who went missing after the deadly floods and clean the affected roads and buildings continue in Valencia, Spain. Two hundred and sixteen people have been reportedly killed due to the devastating floods in…

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Barcelona Airport Floods Disrupt Travel Amid Severe Rains

Nov 4, 2024

Severe rainfall in Catalonia, Spain, flooded Barcelona International Airport, submerging the passenger terminal, runway, and parking areas. Numerous flights were canceled, and rail access was halted, while airport authorities established a…

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King Felipe and PM Sanchez Face Protests in Flood-Hit Spain

Nov 4, 2024

During a visit to Spain’s flood-stricken Valencia region, King Felipe and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez encountered public backlash, with locals protesting delayed relief efforts. In Paiporta, demonstrators threw mud at…

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Death Toll from Floods in Spain Rises to 214

Nov 3, 2024

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said yesterday that the death toll from the devastating floods in Valencia has risen to 214. The Spanish minister said the government was sending 5,000 more army troops to assist the searching and…

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Death Toll From Spain Floods Rises to 205

Nov 1, 2024

The Emergency Coordination Center for the autonomous region of Valencia, which is the most affected by the ongoing floods in Spain, reported that the death toll in the region has risen to 202. While cleaning efforts continue following…

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Türkiye’s Limak Orchestra Debuts in Barcelona

Nov 1, 2024

The Limak Philharmonic Orchestra made its international debut at Barcelona’s Palau de la Música Catalana, one of Spain's most esteemed cultural venues and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The concert, titled "Fascinating…

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