Wildfire Crisis Near Madrid: Spain declared an unprecedented national emergency as fast-moving wildfires forced more than 10,000 people to flee homes around Madrid and Ávila, with Interior Ministry control, hundreds of emergency staff, and aircraft deployed to stop blazes spreading. Heatwave Warnings: AEMET kept extreme-heat alerts active across much of Spain, with temperatures again pushing above 40°C in inland areas and a shift expected later toward cooler air in the north. Catalonia Amnesty Move: Catalonia’s Generalitat asked the Court of Auditors to apply the amnesty law to the 2017 referendum accounting process and lift precautionary measures. Auto Industry Shake-up (Valencia): Ford and Geely confirmed a Europe-focused JV at Ford’s Valencia plant, with Geely buying a 34% stake for about €252m and plans to build electric SUVs together from 2028. Healthcare Under Pressure: A Seville doctor barricaded herself inside after an alleged patient attack at a health centre, reigniting concerns about violence against medical staff. Tourism Snapshot: Hotel nights in Spain fell 0.9% in June to above 38.6 million, while room revenue rose. World Cup Afterglow: Ferran Torres’ Valencia roots were highlighted as Spain celebrated its 2026 World Cup win.