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Investigation into Shooting of Oldest Iberian Orca in Spain
Worldiefimerida4d ago

Investigation into Shooting of Oldest Iberian Orca in Spain

An investigation is underway in Spain following the shooting of Toni, the oldest orca residing in the Iberian Peninsula. The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge announced the incident, which reportedly occurred in Portuguese waters.

Record Sea Temperatures Across Europe
Worldmkd-mk10d ago

Record Sea Temperatures Across Europe

Sea surface temperatures along almost all European coasts are higher than the 1990-2020 average, with the western Mediterranean, Bay of Biscay, and Iberian Peninsula among the most affected areas, leading to concerns about species migration like African octopuses reaching England.

EDP Invests €550 Million in Iberian Peninsula Grid Expansion
Businessobservador1mo ago

EDP Invests €550 Million in Iberian Peninsula Grid Expansion

EDP invested 550 million euros in the Iberian Peninsula, with electricity grids becoming a major growth driver for the company, justifying a 24% increase in network investments in Portugal and Spain. The CEO noted Portugal as the fastest-growing country in the EU.

Europe Braces for Extreme Heatwave, Iberian Peninsula at Risk
Environmentrzeczpospolita1mo ago

Europe Braces for Extreme Heatwave, Iberian Peninsula at Risk

Europe is preparing for an extreme heatwave, with alarming forecasts indicating that Spain and Portugal could experience temperatures reaching 48-49°C. This severe heat poses significant health risks and increases the danger of wildfires across the southwestern Iberian Peninsula.

Iberian Peninsula Experiences Record Heatwave
Worldobservador1mo ago

Iberian Peninsula Experiences Record Heatwave

Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula are bracing for the hottest day of the year, with record temperatures expected. Meanwhile, southern Brazil is experiencing snow, highlighting global weather contrasts.

Portugal Among Most Attractive Industrial Destinations
Businessobservador2mo ago

Portugal Among Most Attractive Industrial Destinations

Portugal is highlighted as one of the most attractive industrial destinations, driven by cheap renewable energy and its post-debt crisis recovery, positioning the Iberian Peninsula favorably in a continent facing an €800 billion annual investment deficit.

DANA Brings Widespread Rain to Iberian Peninsula
Environmentel-mundola-vanguardia5mo ago2 sources

DANA Brings Widespread Rain to Iberian Peninsula

A DANA (Isolated Depression at High Levels) weather system has swept across the Iberian Peninsula, bringing widespread and continuous rainfall, snow at medium altitudes, and warnings for wind and rough seas.

Future of intermodality in the Iberian Peninsula debated
Worldobservador9d ago

Future of intermodality in the Iberian Peninsula debated

A meeting promoted by the municipality of Soure, APAT, and the Spanish Transport Association will stimulate the integration of different transport methods and contribute to an effective logistics chain in the Iberian Peninsula.

Extreme Heatwave in Southern Europe
Worldrzeczpospolita1mo ago

Extreme Heatwave in Southern Europe

A dangerous heatwave is approaching Spain and Portugal, with weather models predicting temperatures could reach 48-49 degrees Celsius in the southwestern Iberian Peninsula.

Culturepublico2mo ago

Porto Beer Fest Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The Porto Beer Fest, described as the largest beer festival on the Iberian Peninsula, is returning to the Crystal Palace Gardens from June 17 to 21, promising a record-breaking attendance for its tenth anniversary.

Spain Braces for First Major Heat Episode of the Year
Environmentla-vanguardia3mo ago

Spain Braces for First Major Heat Episode of the Year

Spain is preparing for a significant temperature increase of up to 10 degrees, particularly in the south and interior of the Iberian Peninsula, with thermometers expected to reach 35-39 degrees Celsius in what is described as the year's first major heat episode.

Opinionpublico5d ago

The Ancient Mouth of the Tagus River

An opinion piece by António Galopim de Carvalho explores the historical course of the Tagus River, suggesting that millions of years ago, the Iberian Peninsula's largest river flowed further south than its current mouth.

Ireland Seeks Energy Interconnections with Iberian Peninsula
Politicsobservador1mo ago

Ireland Seeks Energy Interconnections with Iberian Peninsula

On the day Portugal and Spain inaugurated a new electrical interlink, Ireland's Energy Minister emphasized that energy interconnection is a priority for the country. Ireland aims to establish interconnections with the Iberian Peninsula, following France's connection to Spain.

Europe Braces for Incoming Heatwave
Healthorf2mo ago

Europe Braces for Incoming Heatwave

A heatwave originating from the Iberian Peninsula and Southern France, where temperatures already exceeded 35 degrees Celsius, is expected to move into the Alpine region this week.

Iberian Peninsula's Changing Climate and Tourism
Opinionla-vanguardia4mo ago

Iberian Peninsula's Changing Climate and Tourism

The article discusses how the northern Iberian Peninsula is gradually becoming a 'Caribbean for Europeans' due to climate and tourism trends, while the southern region is experiencing increasingly hot temperatures.

New DANA Brings Instability to Iberian Peninsula
Environmentla-vanguardia5mo ago

New DANA Brings Instability to Iberian Peninsula

A new isolated depression at high levels (DANA) is expected to bring persistent instability to the Iberian Peninsula on Monday, with risks of snow in Asturias, Castilla y León, and Madrid, heavy rains in Baleares and Catalunya, and strong waves in Galicia and Canarias.