Wildfire Response in Murcia: Spain’s army and UME were mobilised as a fast-moving blaze near Los Garres, Murcia, sent flames up to 65 feet high and forced around 100 people to evacuate, with 82 hectares affected and firefighters joined by aerial resources. Drug Bust Linked to Spain: German customs seized over 8 metric tons of cocaine worth about €500m from a container meant to carry cacao beans; two suspects were later arrested in Spain. World Cup Media & Tech: Telefonica Spain will stream every 2026 World Cup match in 4K/UHD, while FIFA has rolled out new tournament tech aimed at reducing controversial moments. EU Fiscal Pressure on Defence: Brussels urged Spain to use the “escape clause” flexibility for military spending to stay within fiscal rules, as OECD forecasts Spain’s 2026 growth at 2.2% with inflation at 3.3%. Aviation Disruption: Ryanair cut flights from multiple airports across Europe and the UK, including Spain, citing rising costs and industry turbulence. Eco-design Packaging Deadline: Ecoembes is asking for legal certainty and more time for Spain to adapt to the new EU packaging regulation, shifting focus toward waste prevention and producer responsibility.