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A tragic accident occurred off the coast of La Restinga on El Hierro on Wednesday morning. At least five people, including a 5-year-old girl, have died, and a baby is still missing after a cayuco carrying approximately 180 migrants capsized just a few meters from the dock.

Authorities have taken extensive measures at the Camping Villas Caravaning at Playa Honda on the Mar Menor. For safety reasons, all public areas, including sports fields, a restaurant, and a supermarket, have been cordoned off.

Spain is intensifying its fight against environmental pollution. Following straws, plastic cutlery, and cotton swabs, wet wipes and festive balloons are now in the legislative spotlight. The Ministry for Ecological Transition, led by Sara Aagesen, plans to ban flushing wet wipes down the toilet and the deliberate release of balloons into the environment.

A dramatic incident shook the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany in Ibiza on Tuesday evening: A nine-year-old boy fell from the third floor of a building and is in serious condition with a head trauma.

Valencia, the vibrant Mediterranean city, consistently continues its path to becoming a Smart City and establishes itself as a pioneer in urban innovation. Anyone who has strolled through the historic center in recent days, especially across the historic Plaza de la Reina or around the lively Mercado Central, may have witnessed a small revolution:

The latest National Health Survey, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), paints a worrying picture of mental health in Spain. In the past three years, between 2020 and 2023, the proportion of the population experiencing depressive symptoms has tripled, from 5.4% to an alarming 14.6%.

In a major blow against organized crime, the Guardia Civil and the National Police in Spain have dismantled a gang specializing in the illegal trade of stolen luxury vehicles. In a joint operation carried out in collaboration with Europol, fifteen people have been arrested so far, and an impressive 134 high-value vehicles worth approximately 3.6 million euros have been seized.

The Spanish government has taken a significant step towards improving worker protection: On Tuesday, the Council of Ministers gave the green light to the framework for early retirement in professions with the highest health risks. This is a preparatory step that establishes general criteria, paving the way for specific negotiations in individual sectors and activities.

Shocking revelations are shaking the Balearic Islands: animal welfare organizations have filed a complaint against a poultry farm in Llucmajor for alleged violations of public health and fraud. Reports and visual evidence depict living chickens amidst animal carcasses, rats, and hedgehogs in extremely unhygienic conditions.

Coca-Cola's dominance in Spain continues unabated, as revealed by Kantar Worldpanel's latest "Brand Footprint" report for 2025. In a market heavily influenced by private labels, accounting for up to 44% of spending, manufacturer brands still thrive, claiming one in five euros spent in Spanish households' shopping carts.