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North County farm secures major investment to expand food access, local farming
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered in STL Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. The small patch of soil that eventually grew into Rustic Roots Sanctuary recently...

Spain requests EU aid after wildfires
Wildfires have destroyed over 34,000 hectares in Spain. Photo credit: Astanin/Shutterstock This August, Spain experienced one of its most severe wildfire seasons in recent memory, with over 360,000 hectares of land affected across the country. Of...

Spanish Fino lemon production to fall by 10% in the 2025/2026 season
According to the initial estimate by the Lemon and Grapefruit Inter-branch Association (Ailimpo), Spain will produce 780,000 tons of Fino lemons in the 2025/2026 season, which is a 10% decline from the previous season. The forecast will be revised...

Spain declares 'disaster' status with UK tourists in 121 places warned
Spain has been forced to announce "disaster" status with British holidaymakers in 121 locations put on alert. Spain has proclaimed a state of emergency across 16 of its 17 regions this summer as devastating wildfires take hold. This August, Spain...
GLOBALG.A.P. brands settler farms “responsible”
GLOBALG.A.P. – a private-sector body that sets voluntary global standards for agricultural certification – classifies Moroccan farming in occupied Western Sahara as “responsible”. A handful of Moroccan companies operating in Western Sahara appear...

Photos | Farmers market in Henderson Center offers live music, fresh produce
Ron Honig brings a touch of Spanish-style guitar to the Henderson Center farmers market. The popular market comes together every Thursday in Eureka's Henderson Center and always features live music. (Jose Quezada, HUMEDIA/For the Times-Standard)...

Stanislaus County Farm Bureau: Advocacy, Education & the Future of Agriculture
Stanislaus County: Leading the Way in Farm Bureau Membership When it comes to agriculture, Stanislaus County is setting the pace in California. According to Anna Genasci, Communication Director of the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, the county...

Spain declares 'disaster' status with UK tourists in 16 resorts warned
Spain has been forced to declare a "disaster" status with UK tourists in 121 places warned. Spain has declared a state of emergency in 16 of its 17 regions this summer amid crippling wildfires. This August, Spain experienced one of its most severe...

King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain cheered as they tour wildfire hell in Extremadura
KING Felipe and Queen Letizia have wrapped up their three-day tour of Spain’s fire-ravaged regions with an emotional visit to Extremadura. The royal couple were welcomed with chants of ‘¡Viva los Reyes!’ and ‘¡Viva España!’ as they arrived in the...

The Real Spain: 6 Destinations That Feel Authentic and Affordable
When most people plan a trip to Spain, they immediately think of Barcelona’s bustling streets or Madrid’s grand boulevards. But is that really the essence of Spain? What if the most authentic experiences lie not in the famous landmarks, but in the...

Why hairdressers say September is the most powerful month for 'Lunar haircuts' in Spain
The influence of lunar cycles on hair growth and health has been studied and observed for centuries across different cultures. As we approach September, this age-old practice continues to gain traction worldwide, particularly among those seeking...

Who was responsible for starting the devastating wildfires in Spain's Castilla y León region? These are the profiles of the main suspects...
Friday, 29 August 2025, 11:57 Share It is estimated that the forest fires that have been raging in Spain's Castilla y León region for the last three weeks have already burned some 150,000 hectares so far. The handling of the incident has provoked...

Spain expects a good kaki harvest and higher prices at the source
The Spanish Rojo Brillante kaki harvest will start in September, and, for now, it is expected to be good in terms of both volume and quality, as no adverse weather conditions have been recorded so far. The acreage has been significantly reduced...

Argentina’s Rei Pictures Expands to Spain and Mexico, Drives Into TV, Talent Management. Production Services (EXCLUSIVE)
Rei Pictures, one of Argentina’s most international-facing production companies is launching a major international expansion that includes new offices in Spain and Mexico and a push into TV, talent management and production services. Formerly...

Lesser-known Spanish village with ‘hanging houses’ is a gem with quick £65 flights
Cudillero has beautiful scenery and hardly any tourists (Picture: Getty Images) In Barcelona, there’s the Sagrada Familia. In Madrid, the Royal Palace. In Puerto Banús, it’s all about the luxury marina. It’s not quite as catchy, but in Cudillero,...

Argentina’s Rei Pictures Expands to Spain and Mexico, Drives Into TV, Talent Management. Production Services (EXCLUSIVE)
Rei Pictures, one of Argentina’s most international-facing production companies is launching a major international expansion that includes new offices in Spain and Mexico and a push into TV, talent management and production services. Formerly...

Spanish Authorities Bust Million-Euro Human Smuggling Ring
Rabat — Spanish judicial authorities have ordered the imprisonment of 12 people accused of running a criminal organization that smuggled migrants from Algeria’s coast to Spain using a fleet of high-powered boats worth more than one million euros....

Invenergy Proposes Third SD Wind Farm Amidst DC War Against Clean Energy
Published 2025-08-28 by Cory Allen Heidelberger Chicago-based multinational Invenergy has built or is building over 210 energy projects, mostly in the U.S. but some in Mexico, Scotland, Poland, Spain, Uruguay, and Japan. Invenergy built the...

King Felipe and Queen Letizia continue visits to areas hit by wildfires in Spain
King Felipe and Queen Letizia have continued their visits to communities hit by wildfires across Spain. They are undertaking three days of trips to the regions most impacted by the blazes. They are spending time with firefighters and emergency...

Andalucía is national leader in fruit and vegetable exports in Spain and these are the top crops
Andalucía leads national fruit and vegetable exports with more than five billion euros accumulated between January and June 2025, achieving its best first-half record since comparable data became available in 1995, with a year-on-year growth of...