Society · July 2026

Spain on July 14 reported that nine foreign nationals, including a French woman, are among the 13 victims of a deadly wildfire, as the country also saw a major police operation dismantling a cannabis-based drug network in Madrid and dozens injured in a bull-running festival. Spain's government announced that 1 million migrants are seeking legal status under a new regularization program, with the slogan 'Country grows, we grow too.' Portugal is facing a norovirus outbreak mainly affecting the town of Caldas da Rainha. A racism row erupted before the World Cup final rematch, with officials from opposing sides trading accusations.