Spain and Portugal are bracing for more heavy rain from incoming Storm Marta after Storm Leonardo caused one death, one missing, and thousands evacuated due to floods and landslides.



Fresh Storm Marta Threatens Flood-Ravaged Spain, Portugal 

A powerful storm system battering southern Europe has triggered deadly floods, mass evacuations, and political controversy in Portugal, just days before a crucial presidential run-off election. Election officials insist voting will go ahead as scheduled despite calls for a postponement.


Storm Leonardo: Extreme Weather Batters Portugal & Spain 

Spain is considering a ban on social media use for children under 16, citing concerns over mental health, screen time, and online safety. The proposal could impact major social media platforms and set a precedent for other countries.


Spain Proposes Ban on Social Media For Children

Severe storms across Southern Europe are triggering floods, landslides, and evacuations, ---

As emergency crews race to rescue residents and animals caught in rising waters. Spain and italy are among the worst hit...

Spain Floods: Guardia Civil Rescues Residents Hit by Flood

Storm Kristin has caused widespread disruption across Portugal and Spain, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding to several regions. Major cities including Lisbon, Leiria, and Coimbra have experienced significant damage, road closures, and power outages.

Portugal and Spain Hit Hard by Storm Kristin: Lisbon, Leiria, Coimbra Affected

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has handed over Spain's Declaration of Accession to India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi earlier this week, marking Spain's formal entry into the India-led framework. Launched by India in 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IPOI endorses seven pillars of cooperation, ranging from maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR).&nbsp;Officials described the accession as validation of Delhi's vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, positioning New Delhi as the lead implementer and "Preferred Security Partner" through non-treaty-based, transparent cooperation.&nbsp;India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard. This could include enhanced anti-piracy patrols with the Indian Navy, from the Andamans to Africa's coast, which have already reduced piracy incidents by around 80% and securing vital chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-muhammad-yunus-is-corrupt-power-hungry-traitor-hasina-calls-for-overthrow-of-foreign-serving-puppet-regime-in-bangladesh-1769188106673">‘Muhammad Yunus is corrupt, power-hungry traitor’: Hasina calls for overthrow of foreign-serving puppet regime in Bangladesh</a>&nbsp;The collaboration is expected to strengthen deterrence and collective maritime security without formal alliances. Future cooperation could involve joint training in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance, etc.&nbsp;Development builds on existing India-Spain successes, such as the Airbus-Tata C-295 aircraft manufacturing project in India.&nbsp;During the meeting, the ministers also discussed recent developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, along with other shared interests. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs statement, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, emphasising the need to strengthen international cooperation to combat it.

India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard.

Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has handed over Spain's Declaration of Accession to India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi earlier this week, marking Spain's formal entry into the India-led framework. Launched by India in 2019 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the IPOI endorses seven pillars of cooperation, ranging from maritime security to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR). Officials described the accession as validation of Delhi's vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, positioning New Delhi as the lead implementer and "Preferred Security Partner" through non-treaty-based, transparent cooperation. India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard. This could include enhanced anti-piracy patrols with the Indian Navy, from the Andamans to Africa's coast, which have already reduced piracy incidents by around 80% and securing vital chokepoints such as the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb. Also Read: ‘Muhammad Yunus is corrupt, power-hungry traitor’: Hasina calls for overthrow of foreign-serving puppet regime in Bangladesh The collaboration is expected to strengthen deterrence and collective maritime security without formal alliances. Future cooperation could involve joint training in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), exclusive economic zone (EEZ) surveillance, etc. Development builds on existing India-Spain successes, such as the Airbus-Tata C-295 aircraft manufacturing project in India. During the meeting, the ministers also discussed recent developments in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, along with other shared interests. According to India's Ministry of External Affairs statement, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, emphasising the need to strengthen international cooperation to combat it.

India now counts more than 25 partners who trust its leadership in the region. As an Atlantic naval power, Spain brings expertise that will bolster operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India's strategic backyard.

Spain joins India's Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative in diplomatic boost

A train driver has been killed and at least 37 people injured, five seriously, after a commuter train derailed and crashed near Barcelona just days on from a deadly two-train collision in southern Spain on Sunday.

Spain Train Accident: Communter Train Crashes After Retaining Wall Falls on Tracks, Kills Driver

Barcelona Train Accident: Train Derailment Near Barcelona Injures 30+ Passengers

A train driver has been killed and at least 37 people injured, five seriously, after a commuter train derailed and crashed near Barcelona just days on from a deadly two-train collision in southern Spain on Sunday.


Spain Train Accident: Over 30 Injured After Train Derails Near Barcelona

Investigators probing the deadly train accident in Spain say early findings point to a broken fishplate, a metal component used to join rail tracks, which may have widened the gap between rails before the crash.


Spain Train Disaster Probed As Faulty Track Component Emerges In Early Findings | WION 

At least 40 people have been killed and dozens seriously injured after a collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain, in one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in years.
The crash occurred near Adamuz, close to Córdoba, when a Málaga–Madrid train derailed on a straight section of track and slammed into an oncoming Madrid–Huelva service. Spanish officials say the cause remains unknown, calling the incident “really strange,” especially as the track had been recently renovated.
Emergency responders deployed intensive care units, ambulances, and rescue teams through what regional leaders described as a “night of deep pain.” All injured passengers have now been evacuated to hospitals as investigations continue.

Spain train collision: Track maintenance practices now under intense scrutiny

Spain train collision: Investigators find broken joint on track, 'human error' ruled out 

At least 21 people have been killed and dozens seriously injured after a collision between two high-speed trains in southern Spain, in one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in years.
The crash occurred near Adamuz, close to Córdoba, when a Málaga–Madrid train derailed on a straight section of track and slammed into an oncoming Madrid–Huelva service. Spanish officials say the cause remains unknown, calling the incident “really strange,” especially as the track had been recently renovated.
Emergency responders deployed intensive care units, ambulances, and rescue teams through what regional leaders described as a “night of deep pain.” All injured passengers have now been evacuated to hospitals as investigations continue.

Spain Train Collision: At Least 39 Killed, PM Calls It 'A Night Of Deep Pain'

A high-speed passenger train derailed and slammed into another train in southern Spain, killing at least 21 people, according to police sources. The collision occurred near Adamuz in Andalusia, sending one train off the tracks and down an embankment.

Emergency officials said 75 passengers were taken to hospital, with 15 in critical condition. Andalusia’s regional leader Juanma Moreno warned the death toll could climb as rescue teams work through twisted wreckage. Authorities said the cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Deadly Train Crash In Southern Spain Leaves At Least 21 Killed | WION 

At least 21 people have been killed after a high-speed train derailed and collided with another oncoming train in southern Spain, police sources said. The crash occurred near Adamuz in Cordoba, about 360 kilometres south of Madrid.

Authorities said around 75 people were hospitalised, with 15 in serious condition. The head of Andalusia’s regional government, Juanma Moreno, warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams continue operations. The cause of the crash remains unknown, according to Spain’s transport minister.

Spain Train Collision Kills At Least 21 After High-Speed Crash In Cordoba

Two high-speed trains derailed and collided in southern Spain, killing at least 21 people. Rescue teams are racing against time as injured passengers remain trapped.


Spain train accident: PM calls it 'a night of deep pain' for Spain 

Las Luminarias, a centuries-old festival in San Bartolomé de Pinares, Spain, lit up the village on January 16, 2026, with riders guiding horses through blazing bonfires to purify the animals and invoke protection from Saint Anthony.


Horses Leap Through Flames in Spain's Fire Festival

Princess Leonor de Borbón y Ortiz, born October 31, 2005, to King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, serves as heir presumptive to Spain's throne, positioned to become the first queen regnant since Isabella II in 1868. Now 20, she swore allegiance to the Constitution on her 18th birthday in 2023, solidifying her role as Princess of Asturias.


Princess Leonor Poised for History: Spain's First Queen in 150 Years

Spain Moves on AI Deepfakes : Spain's cabinet approved draft legislation on January 13, 2026, to combat AI-generated deepfakes by mandating explicit consent for using personal images, voices, or likenesses. The bill establishes 16 as the minimum age for consenting to one's image use, bolstering child protections against online misuse.


Spain Moves on AI Deepfakes : New Rules Target Deepfakes, Tighten Photo Permissions

Spain’s cabinet has approved draft legislation to crack down on AI deepfakes and strengthen consent rules on the use of images. The bill raises protections for children, sets 16 as the minimum age for consent to use one’s image and limits the reuse of online photos, voices and AI generated likenesses without permission, as the European Union steps up efforts to regulate deepfake abuse.


AI: Spain Moves to Curb AI Deepfakes and Tighten Image Consent Rules 

Spanish police have seized nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine in their largest ever maritime drug bust after intercepting a Europe bound cargo ship in the Atlantic. The Cameroon flagged vessel was carrying 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt shipments after departing Brazil. Thirteen crew members were arrested as part of an international operation supported by the DEA and the UK’s National Crime Agency. The ship was later towed to the Canary Islands after running out of fuel.


Spain Seizes 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in Record Atlantic Drug Bust | WION 

Spain leads "Operation White Tide" in seizing a record 10 tons of cocaine from a Cameroon-flagged ship in the mid-Atlantic high seas, collaborating with U.S., Brazil, France, and Portugal authorities.



White Tide Op: Spain's Largest Drug Haul Ever 

An avalanche has claimed another life in Spain’s Pyrenees, Just days after a similar incident killed three skiers. Police say a hiker died after being swept away near a mountain resort in Northeastern Spain. Authorities are urging extreme caution as avalanche risks remain high. 

Spain Avalanche: One Dead After Hiking Accident 

Spain has declared a high alert after detecting multiple cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) in wild boars near Barcelona, marking the first outbreak since 1994. Authorities suspect the virus may have spread through contaminated food, such as a sandwich eaten by a boar, and have mobilized hundreds of police, rangers, and military personnel to contain the outbreak. 


Spain Declares Alert Over African Swine Fever Outbreak 

Spain on Monday (Dec 01) deployed more than 100 troops to help contain an outbreak of African swine fever outside Barcelona that has sparked fears for the country's powerful pork export industry.&nbsp;They are joining 300 Catalan regional officials deployed in the Collserola Natural Park, where two dead boars that tested positive for the disease were found last week, Spain's first such cases since 1994.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-satanic-child-abuse-ring-exposed-thousands-of-child-torture-videos-seized-four-arrested-by-police-1764604679694">'Satanic' child-abuse ring exposed: Thousands of child-torture videos seized, four arrested by police</a>&nbsp;The 117 officers from the army's emergencies unit would carry out "work with drones, disinfection, prospection, search and removal of animals", the Catalan regional government's agriculture minister Oscar Ordeig told a news conference.&nbsp;The authorities have restricted access to the park and are studying another eight potential cases that were found within a primary six-kilometre (four-mile) radius, said Ordeig.Experts believe the virus may have arrived from a contaminated sausage transported by road and consumed by a boar, but the theory is unconfirmed, Ordeig added.&nbsp;Swine fever does not affect humans but is highly contagious and lethal for pigs. Any spread of the disease to farms could seriously harm the world's third-largest producer of pork and pork derivatives.&nbsp;Spain exports almost three million tonnes each year to more than 100 countries, but Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has said a third of them have halted imports as a safety measure.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/imd-warns-of-chilly-winter-ahead-with-extended-cold-waves-in-north-central-india-1764600396025">IMD warns of chilly winter ahead with extended cold waves in North, Central India</a>&nbsp;Speaking from Italy on Monday, Planas asked citizens for "calm" regarding the consumption of pork and "prudence" to prevent the disease from spreading to farms.African swine fever is also present in the Baltic states and eastern Europe, where it arrived from Russia in 2014.

Swine fever does not infect humans but is highly contagious and deadly for pigs. Its spread to farms could severely impact the world’s third-largest producer of pork and related products.

Spain on Monday (Dec 01) deployed more than 100 troops to help contain an outbreak of African swine fever outside Barcelona that has sparked fears for the country's powerful pork export industry. They are joining 300 Catalan regional officials deployed in the Collserola Natural Park, where two dead boars that tested positive for the disease were found last week, Spain's first such cases since 1994. Also Read: 'Satanic' child-abuse ring exposed: Thousands of child-torture videos seized, four arrested by police The 117 officers from the army's emergencies unit would carry out "work with drones, disinfection, prospection, search and removal of animals", the Catalan regional government's agriculture minister Oscar Ordeig told a news conference. The authorities have restricted access to the park and are studying another eight potential cases that were found within a primary six-kilometre (four-mile) radius, said Ordeig. Experts believe the virus may have arrived from a contaminated sausage transported by road and consumed by a boar, but the theory is unconfirmed, Ordeig added. Swine fever does not affect humans but is highly contagious and lethal for pigs. Any spread of the disease to farms could seriously harm the world's third-largest producer of pork and pork derivatives. Spain exports almost three million tonnes each year to more than 100 countries, but Agriculture Minister Luis Planas has said a third of them have halted imports as a safety measure. Also Read: IMD warns of chilly winter ahead with extended cold waves in North, Central India Speaking from Italy on Monday, Planas asked citizens for "calm" regarding the consumption of pork and "prudence" to prevent the disease from spreading to farms. African swine fever is also present in the Baltic states and eastern Europe, where it arrived from Russia in 2014.

Swine fever does not infect humans but is highly contagious and deadly for pigs. Its spread to farms could severely impact the world’s third-largest producer of pork and related products.

Spain calls in army to contain African swine fever outbreak

High-Seas Drama: After a lengthy chase into the Bay of Cadiz, the Spanish Civil Guard successfully intercepted a 14-meter speed boat carrying 1,700 kilos of hashish near Chipiona, Cadiz. The boat was powered by four outboard motors, each with 350 cylinders. Authorities had received a tip-off about the planned drug drop, enabling them to act swiftly and prevent the illegal shipment from reaching land. 

High-Seas Drama: Spanish Authorities Chase Drug Smugglers, 1.7 Tonnes of Hashish Seized

A hidden breeding facility in Spain was found to contain the remains of 250 animals and 171 live animals that were endangered and recovered to receive veterinary care.


Spain: A hidden breeding ground is found, but the site is a graveyard 

Spain's Defence Minister Margarita Robles was on the military jet, which reported GPS interference while flying over the Russian Kaliningrad enclave.

Breaking: Spanish Defence Minister's plane hit by GPS 'disturbance'

Spain found itself in the grip of its hottest season since records began in 1961.

With temperatures soaring 2.1 degrees celsius above the 1991-2020 average, the summer of 2025 wasn’t just another heatwave, it was about warnings and wildfires and damages.

Spain Wildfires: €600 Million In Losses To Farming, Livestock, And Infrastructure

Tensions flared between Israel and Spain after pro-Palestinian protesters forced an early end to the final stage of the Vuelta a España cycling race. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of inciting the demonstrators, calling his government a “disgrace.” The race disruption follows a series of pro-Palestinian protests and worsening diplomatic ties, as Spain recently imposed a weapons embargo on Israel and recognized Palestinian statehood.

Israel accuses Spanish PM of inciting anti-Israel protests at Vuelta a España

Israel-Gaza War: Spain Makes Its Arms Embargo on Israel Permanent to Stop 'Gaza Genocide' | WION
Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying the move is aimed at “stopping the genocide in Gaza” and “supporting the Palestinian population”.



Israel-Gaza War: Spain Makes Its Arms Embargo on Israel Permanent to Stop 'Gaza Genocide' | WION

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