Wildfires Update: Thousands of evacuees in Spain started returning home on Wednesday as authorities lifted evacuation orders around Madrid and Valencia after fires were “stabilised,” with officials saying 24,000 people could go back and another 20,000 were released from restrictions; Spain’s fire season remains under threat from heatwave conditions. Regional Fire Policy: Galicia’s president Alfonso Rueda says a new regional forest-fire law is “very advanced” and should be presented before year-end, with more incentives for productive land and moves to “flexibilize” cleaning and controlled burns. Funding & Politics: Extremadura is demanding details on the new regional financing model before the next CPFF, accusing the central government of delaying and steering reform toward political deals. Housing Pressure: Spain’s BOE added seven municipalities to the “tense rental market” list, bringing the total to 317, meaning new leases must use the previous contract price as a cap. Local Economy/Europe Funds: Barcelona’s Chamber says it has channelled over €4.5m in European funds reaching 5,350 companies, targeting areas like tourism, energy transition, climate adaptation and the blue economy. Sports/Transfers: Sevilla signed Atletico left-back Julio Diaz on a four-year deal as part of its 2026-27 La Liga rebuild. Culture: A free contemporary dance show, “Forgotten Memories,” lands in Mojácar Playa on August 1.