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Temperatures are forecast to fall across most of the Spanish mainland, with heavy rainfall and large swells also expected in some areas

Politicians have roundly condemned the incident in Madrid, but far-right Vox has caused controversy by blaming any increase in violence on ‘mass illegal immigration’

Eight hooded assailants attacked a 20-year-old on Sunday afternoon while shouting insults, according to the victim’s account

According to the national weather agency Aemet, parts of the country will be among the hottest on the surface of the planet this Sunday

Heatwaves at currently unimaginable temperatures will increase throughout the Iberian peninsula in two projected scenarios by 2050, according to a recent study

In Catalonia, meanwhile, the regional government has said that sunbathers do not have to wear a face mask despite the mandatory rules

Temperatures could drop to -10ºC in mountain areas and low-elevation snow is expected in places like Burgos, León, Soria and Valladolid

The country is emerging from three months of extremes in line with climate change scenarios, including the snowfall of the century, back-to-back storms and wild temperature swings

“The amount of snow on the ground is preventing the temperatures from rising as were expected,” says the spokesperson from the AEMET weather agency

Thermometers fall to as low as -25ºC in Guadalajara and hospitals fill up with admissions for falls as deep snow from Storm Filomena turns into ice

The news comes as Spain enters an intense cold snap, with temperatures forecast to plunge below -15ºC in several provinces

Four people were killed by the arrival of the weather event in Spain, with 20 provinces still on alerts due to more snowfall

The worst snow seen this century has caused chaos, leaving three dead and hundreds of drivers trapped in their vehicles. Madrid, Albacete, Cuenca, Toledo, Guadalajara, Valencia, Castellón, Tarragona, Teruel and Zaragoza are expected to see 20 centimeters of snowfall

Madrid has salted roads and issued warnings to prepare for snow totals unseen since the 1980s, according to the national weather service

There were traffic disruptions and advisories for difficult driving conditions on over 100 roads on Thursday

But a section of the city of Móstoles is being added to the list of zones where people may enter or exit only on essential business

Social meetings of any kind will be prohibited between midnight and 6am, but bars and restaurants will actually be able to stay open one hour later

Since schools reopened, 53 cases have been detected in educational centers across Spain, according to the education minister

The central Health Ministry reported 1,200 new coronavirus cases in the region on Thursday, with a further 2,859 added to the historical series

Teachers and unions heap criticism on regional government for summoning them on a 24-hour notice and for asking a private company to handle the procedure

The three-day spell will bring temperatures of up to 42ºC in places like the Basque city of Bilbao

Photos of packed trains fill social media, as passengers express concern that they are not able to maintain a safe distance to protect themselves from possible contagion

Parts of the Cantabrian coast and Andalusia may see record-breaking highs of up to 25ºC in February

Catalonia, Valencia and the Balearics start to tally the damage to infrastructure caused by rain, wind, snow and waves

‘Storm Gloria’ has lost strength but the unstable conditions continue across Spain, with strong waves and winds, and heavy rain and snowfall all expected on Tuesday