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Two Farmers Die as Wildfire Ravages Northeastern Spain
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Tragedy struck on Tuesday when two farmers lost their lives in a wildfire that ravaged 5,000 hectares in the La Segarra district of Lleida, located in northeastern Spain. According to local emergency services, the victims were both from...
Europe's deadly weather extremes: German town is hit by ice storm despite near-40C heat, as wildfires devastate Spain and US girl, ten, collapses and dies during trip to Palace of Versailles
Daily Mail
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July 2, 2025
Europe is bracing for another day of scorching heat and violent weather as deadly wildfires continue to rock the continent. Germany was bracing for 40C heat today, with authorities warning of an increased risk of forest fires across the country...
Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France
BBC
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July 2, 2025
A wildfire in Spain and high temperatures elsewhere in Europe have claimed another six lives as the continent swelters in temperatures topping 40C. Two farmers died when they became trapped by flames near the town of Coscó in Spain's Catalonia...
ib vogt sell 110 MWp Pato solar farm in Spain to NextPower V ESG
Energy Global
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July 2, 2025
International solar development platform, ib vogt, has completed the sale of the 110 MWp Pato solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Segovia, Spain, to NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG), a private solar infrastructure strategy managed by NextEnergy Capital....
Ocean Winds Installs Substation for 496MW French Offshore Wind Farm
Offshore Engineer News
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July 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025 Installation of the offshore substation for the Dieppe - Le Tréport offshore wind farm (Credit: EMDT) Ocean Winds (OW), a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has installed the offshore electrical substation for the Dieppe...
Spain’s a dish
Food and Drink Technology
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June 24, 2025
Image: AdobeStock_1232594039 Share this page A fair few of us have eaten paella and drunk sangria. But many more know there is much more to Spanish food and wine. I’ll find out how much tomorrow when I attend the Spanish food event TASTE SPAIN...
Wildfire claims two lives in north-east Spain
Xinhua News Agency
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MADRID, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Two farmers were killed in a wildfire that burned through 5,000 hectares in the La Segarra district of Lleida province, north-east Spain, on Tuesday, according to local emergency services. Both victims were local...
Peru’s Luz del Sur snaps up Acciona wind farm
Latin Lawyer
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Credit: Shutterstock/Akhdian Reppawali Peruvian energy group Luz del Sur has enlisted Garrigues’ Lima office to purchase a wind farm in the southern region of Ica from Spanish counterpart Acciona Energía for US$253 million. Subscribe to unlock...
ib vogt to continue operations at Pato solar farm in Spain after sale to NextPower
Renewable Energy Magazine
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NextPower V ESG (NPV ESG) is a private solar+ infrastructure strategy managed by NextEnergy Capital. The 110 MWp Pato solar farm generates approximately 215 GWh of clean electricity annually - enough to power more than 55,000 households - while...
Zelestra, a Spanish renewable energy company, has received an additional $280 million for financing.
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Leo Moreno, chief executive of Spain's Zelestra, said that the company has received a loan increase in the amount of 235 million euros ($277 millions) to help develop renewable energy projects across Europe, America and other countries. Zelestra,...
New raspberry varieties emerge after twelve years of research
Fresh Plaza
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July 15, 2025
"The raspberry of the future is here. It is bright red when ripe and the result of new varieties that can withstand parasite attacks and climate change. These varieties can also tolerate high temperatures in polytunnels and produce high yields."...
Two victims found dead in first wildfire-related deaths in Spain this summer
SUR in English
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July 2, 2025
Wednesday, 2 July 2025, 09:43 Compartir Two people have died in the wildfire declared on Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Torrefeta i Florejacs, in the municipality of Segarra (Lleida) in northeastern Spain, which was also being affected...
WATCH: Two dead as farmer perishes in failed rescue effort in Spain’s deadly forest fire season
Olive Press
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July 2, 2025
TWO people have died in devastating wildfires that swept through Catalonia yesterday, forcing 20,000 residents into emergency lockdown. The victims were found dead near their vehicle in the municipality of Cosco, Lleida province, as twin infernos...
Spain confirms support for five hydrogen ‘common interest’ projects
Power Engineering International
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June 24, 2025
Grants for five hydrogen ‘important projects of common European interest’ (IPCEI) in Spain have been confirmed by the country’s Secretary of State for Energy. The five grants totalling €524 million ($600 million) out of a total allocation of €794...
PNG, Spain to address issues on biodiversity
The National
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PAPUA New Guinea (PNG) looks forward to cooperating and contributing meaningfully with Spain on issues concerning biodiversity, climate change, global health, ocean governance and sustainable development, says Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae. Sir...
Vaccination advice for Spain, Italy and Greece tourists from UK
Glasgow Live
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July 2, 2025
As summer approaches, many Brits are likely to be jetting off to exotic locations in search of some much-needed sunshine. However, it's essential to be aware of the latest health and safety advice before hopping on that plane. While it's not...
Vaccination guidance for all UK tourists flying to Spain, Italy and Greece
Liverpool Echo
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July 2, 2025
Current travel guidance specifies which vaccinations are advised for tourists preparing for vacations Summer's now here and many Brits are likely jetting off to far-flung locations in search of some overdue hot weather. However, it's important to...
UK tourists' July Greece, Italy and Spain jabs guidance - including for bat rabies
Daily Express
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July 2, 2025
Summer has arrived and many Brits are likely jetting off to exotic locations in search of some much-needed sunshine. However, it's crucial to stay informed about the latest health and safety advice before hopping on that plane. While it's not...
California Agricultural Leadership Foundation Hires New Alumni Engagement and Event Manager
Wine Industry Network
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July 1, 2025
July 1, 2025 (Monterey, CA) — The California Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF) is pleased to announce the hiring of Anna Nicholson as its new Alumni Engagement and Event Manager, effective June 26, 2025. In this newly restructured role,...
Record temperatures hit England and Spain
Gulf Daily News Online
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England and Spain have recorded their hottest June ever, as scorching temperatures continue to grip Europe. The Met Office in England said June’s mean temperature of 16.9C set a new record for that month, while the UK as a whole saw its second...