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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

Sunny Spain's new air conditioning rules have been passed despite the country potentially sizzling with 42C heat - with orange weather alerts issued in nine areas.

Spanish businesses, restaurants and museums will not be allowed to set air-conditioners below 27 degrees Celsius in summer or heaters above 19C in winter.

Spain's new air conditioning rules have been passed despite the country expecting more sizzling heat with an orange weather alert raised in nine areas with highs of 42C

Intense heat alert in nine of country's provinces as new laws forbid cooling systems below 27C in summer

Analysis: Southern European countries were unwilling to sign up to homogenous 15% cut in gas