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During Paul Kalkbrenner's performance at the Elrow Town festival in Madrid, he was attacked by an unknown person. The attacker was pulled away from the artist by security personnel.

Four deaths were recorded in Spain as a result of the blackout on the Iberian Peninsula. One person died from the fire, three from carbon monoxide.

A state of emergency has been declared in Spain due to a nationwide power outage. An emergency government meeting is addressing the situation, with millions of people without electricity.

Ursula von der Leyen has announced the European Commission's readiness to help restore energy supplies to the Iberian Peninsula following a massive power outage. The Commission will coordinate recovery efforts.

A massive power outage occurred in Spain and Portugal. Traffic lights went out, subway systems stopped, and airports ceased operations due to problems in the European energy system.

Israel criticised Spain for rejecting the €6. 6 million deal, accusing Madrid of ‘sacrificing security considerations for political purposes’. Spain explained the decision by disagreeing with Israel's operations in Gaza.

Tourism in Europe is leading to a housing shortage, displacing locals. In Italy, Portugal, and Spain, city residents are protesting to ban Airbnb-like rental platforms.

Police in a Madrid restaurant discovered ingredient substitution, unlabeled meat, cockroaches and rats. They also found illegal products and a hidden warehouse in a toilet for people with disabilities.

Thousands of people in 40 cities in Spain took to the streets to protest, demanding a 50% reduction in rent, an end to evictions and greater control over the real estate market. More than 15,000 protesters gathered in Madrid.

The draw for the 1/8 finals of the Champions League took place in Nyon. Zinchenko will play against PSV, Trubin against Barcelona, and Lunin will face Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.

The President of Ukraine had a conversation with Pedro Sanchez to deepen bilateral cooperation. Zelenskyy informed about his recent conversation with Trump and discussed initiatives to support Ukrainians.

Thousands of Argentines marched in 23 cities across the country after President Milea's speech in Davos. The protesters opposed his statements about the LGBTIQ+ community and his plans to abolish gender policies.

Spain's ambassador to Belgium was fired after he fell asleep at a meeting during a speech by the foreign minister. Minister Albares, nicknamed the “Little Napoleon,” is known for his tough leadership style and frequent dismissals.

The study found that climate change could lead to 2. 3 million additional heat-related deaths in 854 European cities by 2099. The highest number of deaths is expected in Mediterranean cities, including Barcelona, Rome and Naples.

The Spanish government is planning to introduce a tax of up to 100% on real estate for non-EU residents. This is one of ten measures to address the housing crisis and provide affordable housing for citizens.

Voting has begun for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024, where 12-year-old Artem Kotenko will represent Ukraine with the song “Hear Me Now. ” The final of the contest will be held in Madrid with the participation of 17 countries.

Flash floods in eastern Spain killed 158 people and left dozens missing. The natural disaster destroyed Valencia's infrastructure and flooded agricultural land.

The floods in Valencia killed at least 100 people and left an unknown number of people missing. The disaster caused serious damage to the infrastructure, with 80 kilometers of the railway network completely destroyed.

In the province of Valencia, 92 people died due to severe flooding, and 95 in the country as a whole. Thousands of rescuers are searching for the missing, and the authorities have allocated 250 million euros to help the victims.

Severe flooding in Spain has killed 95 people, most of them in Valencia. A three-day mourning period was declared, 115,000 people were left without power, and transportation was disrupted.

Due to heavy rains in eastern and southern Spain, 7 people went missing, and houses and cars were flooded. A high-speed train with 300 passengers derailed, and the rescue operation continues until October 31.

Venues in different cities of Georgia and abroad are holding National Election After Party events. Voters with a voting record will receive free entry and a drink at bars and clubs.

The Ukrainian veterans' team won 188 medals at the Strong Spirit's Games in Madrid. The Ukrainians competed with teams from the United States, Estonia, Ireland, and the Netherlands in 5 disciplines.

A 26-year-old British man fell from a 192-meter bridge in Spain while filming content for social media. Authorities emphasize that climbing the bridge is strictly prohibited.

A lieutenant colonel of the Spanish Air Force was killed in an F18 fighter jet crash near Teruel. The causes of the crash are unknown, the pilot was unable to eject. The Air Force expressed condolences to the family of the deceased.

Ukrainian cities are actively establishing partnerships with foreign municipalities. This allows them to receive humanitarian aid, implement energy efficiency projects, and prepare for post-war reconstruction.

A new species of sauropod that lived 73 million years ago has been found in Spain. The “Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra” was 15 meters long, weighed 10 tons and was 3 meters high at the shoulders.

Artem Kotenko will represent Ukraine at the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2024 in Madrid with his song “Home”. He scored the same number of points as Zlata Ivaniv, but received more votes from the audience.

Spain has recorded three deaths due to heat stroke amid extreme temperatures. The country is experiencing the fourth heat wave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in many regions.

112 veterans and military personnel competed in four sports as part of the inclusive Victory of the Unconquered competition. The event was supported by MHP to reintegrate the defenders and help them adapt to civilian life.