Spain dominates the headlines this week with regional unrest, and planned airport staff industrial action. EU diplomacy and domestic reforms keep the momentum high ahead of the summer break.

This week brings crime drama and war stories to British television, shocking legal courtrooms on streaming, and continuing cinema favourites across UK and Spain. Netflix serves domestic twists while Amazon debuts a must-watch courtroom series. Spanish summer TV struggles to land new hits, and music fans welcome fresh indie albums as Kylie’s tour finishes in Europe.

Over 1,180 people have died in Spain due to extreme heat since mid-May — a tenfold rise from last year. Experts warn of worsening climate risks as June marked the hottest on record. Health authorities are urging public caution.

This mid-July week presents a compelling blend of political scrutiny, cultural highlights, economic data, airspace activity and summer heat safety. From Spain’s jazz and industrial unrest to the UK’s legal hearings and sporting showpieces, and with the EU’s attention on migration and finance, there is plenty to observe across the continent. Spain: Jazz, Jobs and […]

Mid‑July carries global music festivals, cricket tests, retail expansion and layered disruptions. Spain sees strikes in the Balearics and jazz in Vitoria, while the UK balances summer events with travel alerts and military training. Climate, migration policy, and aviation remain in focus.

From the bull runs of Pamplona to finals week at Wimbledon and the roar of engines at Goodwood, the week of 7 to 14 July brings intense cultural tradition, elite sport and ongoing disruption across Europe. Climate alerts, strike action and EU trade talks add weight to a week full of movement and meaning.

A new report released this week has laid bare the growing impact of short-term holiday rentals on Spain’s housing market, particularly in popular tourist destinations along the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearic Islands. The figures, compiled from national statistics and housing platforms, reveal that while short-lets make up just 1.38 % of all properties nationally, […]