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Morocco World
12 hours ago
- Politics
- Morocco World
Spanish PM, Moroccan Consulate Condemn Hostile Attacks on Moroccans, Migrants
Rabat – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has responded to the troubling wave of racism and Islamophobic attacks targeting Muslims and migrants in Spain following an assault on a 68-year-old Spaniard in Torre Pacheco, in southeastern Spain. Far-right party Vox has been fueling the tensions with acutely Islamophobic and anti-migrant rhetoric. There have been social media posts and protests, calling for 'the hunt' of migrants from North Africa, especially Moroccans, blaming them for the assault that took place last week on Friday. Vox and far-right media held anti-Islam and migrants protests, chanting Islamophobic slogans and inciting hatred and violence against migrants in the European country amid an ongoing investigation and arrests of suspects allegedly involved in the incident. Responding on X, Sanchez said on Monday that 'racism is incompatible with democracy,' noting that what the country is witnessing in Torre Pacheco 'concerns us all.' 'We must speak out, act firmly, and defend the values that unite us. Spain is a country of rights, not of hate,' he said. The Moroccan consulate in Murcia also released a statement, expressing condemnation of violent, hostile actions against members of the Moroccan community in the region. The local representative said recent events have been marked by 'provocation, intimidation, and targeted violence' against Moroccans, who are now enduring a state of 'deep anxiety and tangible fear.' The consulate stressed that it is constantly in touch with relevant Spanish authorities to ensure all necessary security guarantees are provided to Moroccans. 'We express our unconditional support to those affected and affirm our commitment to preserving their moral and physical integrity,' the statement concluded. Moroccans remain the largest foreign community affiliated with Spanish social security, with 375,042 workers. Tags: bilateral ties between Morocco and SpainSpain and Morocco
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Travel + Leisure
a day ago
- Climate
- Travel + Leisure
Spain Hit With Devastating Floods in Busy Tourist Destinations—What Travelers Should Know
As droves of tourists continue to flock to Spain for European summer vacations, the nation's emergency responders are dealing with the aftermath of a violent wave of flash flooding in nearly half of the country's 50 provinces. Reuters reported that emergency services received more than 200 calls related to the flooding. The flooding took place on Saturday, but the extremity of the weather event is still causing concern days later. In videos, cars are underwater and streets are unrecognizable. In Catalonia, the northeastern region of the country, two people are missing and search parties are underway. At the Penedès Regional Hospital, south west of Barcelona, 71 patients were evacuated and transported to other regional hospitals after Penedés lost electricity during the storms. In an incident that has since made international headlines, a Delta flight departing Barcelona to New York City during the chaos was forced to turn back after a hail damaged the nose of the plane. On July 12, Spain's weather agency AEMET issued warnings for Huesca, Teruel and Zaragoza, Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona, and Castellón. In Barcelona, one of the summer's most popular travel destinations—and therefore one suffering the most from overtourism—more than six inches of rain fell in less than three hours. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez took to X on Saturday to say his office was closely monitoring the situation and advised use excessive caution in the affected areas. 'Follow civil protection instructions and avoid travel,' the statement said. 'Please exercise extreme caution.' This summer's flooding is particularly worrisome after Spain's deadly 2024 flooding. In October of last year, the country experienced the deadliest floods in decades in Valencia. More than 200 people were killed in the catastrophe, and thousands more were displaced from their homes and businesses. In March 2025, three weeks of heavy rain led to more flooding and destruction. The most recent flooding was caused by the same weather pattern that caused flooding in 2024. According to Reuters, Spain named the phenomenon the acronym DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos), which translates to isolated depression at high levels. It is when cold air and hot air meet to form ultra-powerful storms outside of the usual jet streams. Scientists believe these unpredictable, destructive storms are linked to climate change. Given the affected region's increasingly volatile weather events, travelers should closely monitor the weather before and during their trips. Spain's AEMET has a page dedicated to weather warnings; you can also use your weather app and check the U.S. Embassy website for up-to-date weather warnings and other safety advisories. If you are planning on traveling to a city hard hit by recent flooding, make sure to do research beforehand about any safety issues that you could encounter and be aware that resources could be spread thin in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Spain weather hell as search called off for two swept away in floods & woman hit by lighting – as waterspout pic emerges
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SPAIN has been pummelled by devastating freak storms and floods, with two people swept away by the water and one woman struck by lightning. The catastrophic weather has seen streets filled with water and major disruption to transport across several regions. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 One video shared widely on social media shows a water spout forming over the town Credit: X 8 Hundreds of people jammed Barcelona-Sants station after all trains were suspended Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 Rescuers look for two people who went missing amid floods Credit: EPA 8 Firefighters look for two missing people along the Foix river Credit: Reuters Dramatic images shared online have shown the devastation inflicted by the elements across Spain. Two people, a woman and a young girl, are reported to have been swept away by floods in the northeastern Catalonia region. While firefighters have scoured the area at the weekend to find them, the search has since been suspended. The pair are believed to have been carried away by the Foix River while crossing a bridge in the coastal town of Cubelles - which has been among the worst hit areas. read more in world news MISSILE STORM Iran's president injured in Israeli blitz before emergency hatch escape According to the town's mayor, water flow had reached 200 cubic metres per second. One video shared widely on social media even shows a water spout forming over the town. Elsewhere, a woman was rushed to hospital in Valencia after suffering cardiac arrest when the tree under which she was sheltering from the rain was struck by lightening. Sources told La Vanguardia that the woman was with her daughter, who has limited mobility, when the downpour began - leading them to take shelter under a nearby tree. Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez urged citizens to follow "civil protection instructions" and take "great caution". "We are closely monitoring the situation in several communities with warnings for heavy rains and storms," he posted on X. Spain hols hotspot rocked by earthquake with buildings shaking and tremors felt in over 50 towns It comes as Spain faced violent storms over the weekend. Severe storm and hail warnings were issued across the country - and 100mm of rain fell in just one hour at a popular holiday hotspot. Weather warnings were put in place across 25 provinces by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on Satuday. Many of these areas endured torrential downpours and flash floods, with roads becoming so waterlogged they resembled rivers in some towns. In jaw-dropping images shared online, cars can be seen partially submerged trapped in murky water as the floods took their toll. Spain's rail company even suspended its Catalonia services on Saturday, DW has reported. 8 A woman walks across a flooded street Credit: Reuters 8 A man walks by flooded cars as search and rescue operations take place Credit: Reuters But while some areas battled rain and floods, a forest fire broke out near a popular tourist hotspot in the south. The fire broke out in Mijas on Sunday morning and was brought under control by 7.25am, the Spanish Eye has reported. Nine groups of forest firefighters and five fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze. Southern Spain was also struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 this morning. The quake shook hundreds of towns and villages across Andalusia and the Levante. It startling sleeping residents across the region and even collapsed parts of ceilings in an airport and a car showroom. A worker at Almeria Airport told local outlets: 'We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared. 'It was a real scare for us. 'There were airport workers having their first coffee of the day but luckily no one was injured.' 8 A firefighter extracts water from the Hospital Comarcal de l'Alta Penedés Credit: Getty
The Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Spain weather hell as search called off for two swept away in floods & woman hit by lighting – as waterspout pic emerges
SPAIN has been pummelled by devastating freak storms and floods, with two people swept away by the water and one woman struck by lightning. The catastrophic weather has seen streets filled with water and major disruption to transport across several regions. 8 8 8 8 Dramatic images shared online have shown the devastation inflicted by the elements across Spain. Two people, a woman and a young girl, are reported to have been swept away by floods in the northeastern Catalonia region. While firefighters have scoured the area at the weekend to find them, the search has since been suspended. The pair are believed to have been carried away by the Foix River while crossing a bridge in the coastal town of Cubelles - which has been among the worst hit areas. According to the town's mayor, water flow had reached 200 cubic metres per second. One video shared widely on social media even shows a water spout forming over the town. Elsewhere, a woman was rushed to hospital in Valencia after suffering cardiac arrest when the tree under which she was sheltering from the rain was struck by lightening. Sources told La Vanguardia that the woman was with her daughter, who has limited mobility, when the downpour began - leading them to take shelter under a nearby tree. Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez urged citizens to follow "civil protection instructions" and take "great caution". "We are closely monitoring the situation in several communities with warnings for heavy rains and storms," he posted on X. Spain hols hotspot rocked by earthquake with buildings shaking and tremors felt in over 50 towns It comes as Spain faced violent storms over the weekend. Severe storm and hail warnings were issued across the country - and 100mm of rain fell in just one hour at a popular holiday hotspot. Weather warnings were put in place across 25 provinces by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on Satuday. Many of these areas endured torrential downpours and flash floods, with roads becoming so waterlogged they resembled rivers in some towns. In jaw-dropping images shared online, cars can be seen partially submerged trapped in murky water as the floods took their toll. Spain's rail company even suspended its Catalonia services on Saturday, DW has reported. 8 8 But while some areas battled rain and floods, a forest fire broke out near a popular tourist hotspot in the south. The fire broke out in Mijas on Sunday morning and was brought under control by 7.25am, the Spanish Eye has reported. Nine groups of forest firefighters and five fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze. Southern Spain was also struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 this morning. The quake shook hundreds of towns and villages across Andalusia and the Levante. It startling sleeping residents across the region and even collapsed parts of ceilings in an airport and a car showroom. A worker at Almeria Airport told local outlets: 'We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared. 'It was a real scare for us. 'There were airport workers having their first coffee of the day but luckily no one was injured.' 8 8
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Spain weather hell as search called off for two swept away in floods & woman hit by lighting – as waterspout pic emerges
SPAIN has been pummelled by devastating freak storms and floods, with two people swept away by the water and one woman struck by lightning. The catastrophic weather has seen streets filled with water and major disruption to transport across several regions. Advertisement 8 One video shared widely on social media shows a water spout forming over the town Credit: X 8 Hundreds of people jammed Barcelona-Sants station after all trains were suspended Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 8 Rescuers look for two people who went missing amid floods Credit: EPA 8 Firefighters look for two missing people along the Foix river Credit: Reuters Dramatic images shared online have shown the devastation inflicted by the elements across Spain. Two people, a woman and a young girl, are reported to have been swept away by floods in the northeastern Catalonia region. While firefighters have scoured the area at the weekend to find them, the search has since been suspended. The pair are believed to have been carried away by the Foix River while crossing a bridge in the coastal town of Cubelles - which has been among the worst hit areas. Advertisement read more in world news According to the town's mayor, water flow had reached 200 cubic metres per second. One video shared widely on social media even shows a water spout forming over the town. Elsewhere, a woman was rushed to hospital in Valencia after suffering cardiac arrest when the tree under which she was sheltering from the rain was struck by lightening. Sources told La Vanguardia that the woman was with her daughter, who has limited mobility, when the downpour began - leading them to take shelter under a nearby tree. Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Exclusive Spanish Prime Minster Pedro Sanchez urged citizens to follow "civil protection instructions" and take "great caution". "We are closely monitoring the situation in several communities with warnings for heavy rains and storms," he posted on X. Spain hols hotspot rocked by earthquake with buildings shaking and tremors felt in over 50 towns It comes as Spain faced violent storms over the weekend. Severe storm and hail warnings were issued across the country - and 100mm of rain fell in just one hour at a popular holiday hotspot. Advertisement Weather warnings were put in place across 25 provinces by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on Satuday. Many of these areas endured torrential downpours and flash floods, with roads becoming so waterlogged they resembled rivers in some towns. In jaw-dropping images shared online, cars can be seen partially submerged trapped in murky water as the floods took their toll. Spain's rail company even suspended its Catalonia services on Saturday, DW has reported. Advertisement 8 A woman walks across a flooded street Credit: Reuters 8 A man walks by flooded cars as search and rescue operations take place Credit: Reuters But while some areas battled rain and floods, a forest fire broke out near a popular tourist hotspot in the south. The fire broke out in Mijas on Sunday morning and was brought under control by 7.25am, the Spanish Eye has reported. Advertisement Nine groups of forest firefighters and five fire engines were deployed to tackle the blaze. Southern Spain was also struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 this morning. The quake shook hundreds of towns and villages across Andalusia and the Levante. It startling sleeping residents across the region and even collapsed parts of ceilings in an airport and a car showroom. Advertisement A worker at Almeria Airport told local outlets: 'We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared. 'It was a real scare for us. 'There were airport workers having their first coffee of the day but luckily no one was injured.' 8 A firefighter extracts water from the Hospital Comarcal de l'Alta Penedés Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Flood water flows as it rains in Igualada, Spain Credit: Reuters
