The Latest Breaking News from Teresa Ribera

The Spanish government has announced almost 2.2 billion euros ($2.4 billion) worth of drought response measures, including funding for urban water reuse and further aid for struggling farmers

Madrid says regional authorities’ proposals for water use threaten Doñana world heritage site

Spain is building on its reputation in renewable energy to position itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen

Farmers from southeastern Spain have protested against a government order to provide ecological protection for a river

Teresa Ribera says she was ‘hugely surprised’ and saddened by PM’s initial refusal to go to Cop27 summit

Building a gas pipeline across the Pyrenees mountains is in "Europe's interest" and is a project that Spain will vigorously defend despite top-level French opposition, a Spanish minister said on Tuesday in Madrid. French President Emmanuel Macron, however, has argued the project is "unnecessary".

With another fierce heatwave forecast to hit the popular holiday destination in the coming days, the new regulations, have left tourism bosses hot under the collar.

The scheme requires air conditioning to be turned down in hotels, restaurants and stores - even though highs of more than 40C are predicted

The country is introducing energy-saving measures which will impact air conditioning temperatures

The new rules are part of energy saving measures

Spain was one of multiple countries across Europe to see temperatures reach 40C over the last few weeks, with wildfires forcing residents to flee their homes, with some being killed