Natalia Penza

A man is fighting for his life after falling from a 12-storey apartment building near Barcelona Square in Palma, Majorca, reportedly striking a tree before landing on two men drinking at a bar terrace. All three men were seriously injured and taken to Son Espases University Hospital, with paramedics performing CPR on the falling man. Police helped clear traffic for the ambulance, while the men’s nationalities and the precise circumstances of the fall remain unknown.

A 20-month-old boy died at the Materno Infantil University Hospital in Las Palmas after becoming seriously ill on Fuerteventura during a heatwave that brought temperatures of up to 45°C across the Canary Islands. Local reports said he had been left inside a car, but authorities had released no further details. Gran Canaria was placed on red alert for extreme heat. The report also references recent heat-related deaths of children in Portugal and France.

A flight from Tenerife to Liverpool turned back after around ten passengers became involved in a fight, prompting the crew to request police assistance upon landing. Spanish air traffic controllers confirmed the disruption and emphasised growing concerns over in‑flight incidents. EasyJet stated that the flight later continued to its destination and reiterated its zero‑tolerance approach to disruptive behaviour. A separate easyJet flight from London Gatwick to Ibiza also returned shortly after take‑off following a technical issue, landing safely with emergency services on standby.

A Moroccan woman celebrating her country's 3-0 World Cup victory over Canada died in Algeciras after a flag around her neck became caught in her husband’s motorbike wheel, causing a fatal neck injury. Emergency responders were unable to revive her, and police confirmed the husband passed a drink‑drive test as the investigation continued. The city’s mayor expressed condolences, and the report noted a similar fatal incident involving an Argentinian fan in 2022.

A man sleeping on L'Arrabassada Beach in Tarragona died after being run over by a cleaning vehicle early Sunday morning. Though initially conscious after paramedic treatment, he succumbed to his injuries the following day at Joan XXIII Hospital. Police launched an investigation, with the driver stating he did not see the victim and passing a breath test. The article also recalls a similar fatal beach incident involving a German tourist in Gran Canaria in 2024.

A 27-year-old British man was found dead in the pool of a rented holiday home in Vilamoura, Portugal, with police treating the case as an accident pending autopsy results. Authorities interviewed the man's friends after GNR officers handed the case to the Policia Judiciaria. The report notes several recent deaths of British tourists, including drownings in Portugal and Spain involving both adults and young children.

A three‑year‑old British girl died after being found face down in a swimming pool at a rented villa in Pollensa, Mallorca. Despite CPR and hospitalisation in critical condition, she passed away the following afternoon. Authorities are investigating. Her death is the fourth similar incident involving British children in Spain within just over a week, including fatalities in Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and near the Costa del Sol. Local officials and safety organisations expressed condolences and urged greater vigilance around young children near water.

A three-year-old British girl remains in critical condition after being found face down in a holiday villa pool in Pollensa, Mallorca, and revived by emergency responders before being taken to Son Espases Hospital. The incident follows three recent fatal drownings involving British children in Spain’s Canary Islands, Lanzarote and the Costa del Sol. Local authorities and safety officials expressed condolences and reiterated calls for close supervision of young children around water, with investigations continuing into the latest cases.

A 63-year-old British man died near Palau de Noguera in Catalonia after his paraglider became entangled in power lines. Firefighters, paramedics and regional police responded but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say evidence points to an accidental death, with a police investigation ongoing. The incident follows a separate fatal paragliding accident involving another British man in the same province weeks earlier and another in Portugal in 2023.

Flash floods triggered by a sudden 20‑minute storm in Jaen, Spain, sent torrents of water through city streets, knocking pedestrians down, submerging cars and flooding garages and basements. Authorities activated a pre‑emergency phase and emergency services received over 100 calls as power cuts and damage spread across the area. Despite the dramatic scenes, officials confirmed no injuries. Eyewitnesses described the event as unprecedented as terraces, pavements and public areas were left underwater.

A father in Valencia surrendered to police after allegedly killing his two-year-old son's speech therapist by slitting his throat with a knife. He reportedly attacked the therapist after returning from a brief absence and finding his child without a nappy. Witnesses said he demanded to see the clinic’s cameras before threatening to kill the therapist. Police later found the victim dead at the clinic, and the suspect is expected to be remanded to prison following a closed court appearance.

Authorities in Portugal are searching for a 23‑year‑old British man who went missing while swimming at Peneco Beach in Albufeira. A 19‑year‑old companion reached the shore safely and alerted authorities. Multiple agencies, including maritime police, firefighters, divers, and drone teams, have suspended the search overnight and will resume in the morning, while the British Embassy is supporting the missing man’s relatives and the younger swimmer.

Over 170 soldiers and more than 300 firefighters and emergency responders evacuated nearly 200 people after a fast‑moving wildfire swept through villages near Murcia, close to Benidorm and Alicante. Ignited in a national park and possibly caused by arson, the fire created towering flames and burned over 270 hectares of land. Authorities used ground and aerial resources, treating at least one person for burns while stabilizing remaining hot spots. Murcia’s mayor expressed support for affected residents as firefighting operations continued into the night.

A Jet2 flight from Birmingham to Lanzarote aborted its initial landing after briefly touching down, executing a go‑around maneuver before landing safely on a second attempt. Footage from Lanzarote Webcam showed the aircraft’s tail coming close to the runway, prompting speculation from observers about possible causes including wind gusts or excessive speed. A similar incident involving a Binter flight occurred in March under strong winds. Authorities and the airline have not yet provided further details.

An 11-year-old boy was severely injured in a shark attack at Piedade Beach near Recife, leading to the amputation of his left leg after emergency surgery. His uncle described pulling him from the water after seeing blood following the attack. Authorities noted the area is marked as a shark-risk zone, and this incident is the third shark attack reported in Pernambuco this year. Over the past 34 years, the state has recorded 83 shark attacks resulting in 27 deaths.

A 42-year-old British woman living in Finland died after falling more than 500 metres while descending Balaitus Peak in the Pyrenees. Her partner was unharmed. Authorities described the incident as a tragic accident, citing likely slippage on snow-covered terrain. Mountain rescue teams recovered her body, which was transported for a post-mortem in Zaragoza. The report also notes a separate recent case involving a British hiker found dead in northern Spain following severe weather.

A well‑known sculpture named Bertha was stolen from outside an art studio near Santa Eulalia in Ibiza, prompting artist Christopher Stone to appeal for public help in locating it. The large, recognizable piece had stood at the site for six years and is considered a local landmark. Despite support and shared posts from locals and fellow artists, no leads have emerged, and police indicate that the lack of cameras in the area limits investigative prospects.

A 64-year-old British pilgrim died after falling from an improvised tree‑trunk bridge into the Robo River near a hotel in Puente la Reina, northern Spain. His body was found by a local after he failed to arrive at his booked accommodation. Emergency services could not revive him, and early indications suggest a tragic accident. The report also recalls a similar fatal incident involving an Irish pilgrim in 2019.

A 61‑year‑old British hiker went missing in the Picos de Europa mountain range in northern Spain after calling emergency services to report he was lost and exhausted amid poor weather. Regional emergency teams, including a government rescue helicopter, Civil Guard mountain specialists and firefighters, searched the area using the coordinates he provided, but adverse weather and nightfall hampered progress. The operation continued overnight with additional teams from Asturias joining at first light, but the man had not yet been found.

Two British tourists, Tommy Colm Witty and Alexander Lee Anderson, attacked staff and a customer at a Palmanova cocktail bar after being refused further drinks. Prosecutors detailed violent behaviour involving threats, pushing, and glass-related injuries captured on CCTV. Initially facing attempted homicide charges, both men accepted a plea deal, resulting in a suspended sentence for Witty, a fine for Anderson, and compensation payments to the victims. Civil Guard officers intervened during the incident, and the injured parties required hospital treatment.

Jan Bednarek and his family were confronted by a knife-wielding burglar who stole around €150,000 in valuables after they returned home from an art exhibition in Portugal. The incident followed Bednarek’s title-winning performance for Porto, where he has become a key defender alongside Jakub Kiwior under coach Francesco Farioli and club president Andre Villas-Boas. Supporters shared messages of support online, while the report also notes Poland’s failure to qualify for the upcoming World Cup.

A woman in Alicante was hospitalized with suspected hantavirus after sharing a flight with a Dutch cruise passenger who later died and tested positive for the Andes virus, the only hantavirus known to spread between humans. Spanish health authorities transferred her to a negative‑pressure room for testing, with results expected within two days. The Dutch couple had fallen ill after traveling on the MV Hondius, with the woman dying in South Africa where officials confirmed the infection. Multiple countries have launched tracing and isolation efforts for people who may have been exposed to passengers from the ship.

A 24-year-old British tourist was admitted to intensive care at Can Misses hospital after falling from an unnamed hotel in San Antonio, Ibiza. Authorities report he sustained multiple traumatic injuries while the Civil Guard investigates the circumstances. The incident is the first of its kind this year involving a British visitor in Ibiza and follows several similar falls last summer, including fatal cases at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. A separate recent accident in Lanzarote involved a 70-year-old Brit who fell into a shallow fish pond at a hotel.

A 26-year-old British tourist was found dead in a rented house in Santa Margalida, Mallorca, with glass embedded in his head, prompting an investigation by the Civil Guard. Police questioned six others who were present at the property and are examining the possibility of an accidental impact with a glass door. An autopsy is pending in Palma. The report follows another case in Spain in which a missing 25-year-old British man was found dead on a Malaga beach, with authorities ruling out suspicious circumstances.

A 25-year-old British man who went missing after entering the sea at Misericordia Beach in Malaga was found dead on nearby Huelin Beach following a three-day search involving police, coastguards and the Red Cross. Authorities confirmed his identity and stated there were no signs of criminal activity. The cause of death remains undetermined pending an autopsy, and officials have not disclosed whether the man was a resident or visitor.

A 24‑year‑old British man from Liverpool was found dead after falling down a stairwell at a Playa de las Americas apartment complex in Tenerife. He is believed to have fallen around 2:30am and remained undiscovered for more than three hours. Police say he had attended an electronic music festival earlier with a friend and that the incident appears to be a tragic accident pending full autopsy results. A local court is overseeing the ongoing investigation.

Operations at Cesar Manrique-Lanzarote Airport were halted for nearly an hour after a drone was spotted nearby, causing incoming flights to hold but not divert. Police are investigating the unauthorised drone activity, which can incur large fines. The incident followed an unrelated evacuation at Tenerife North Airport earlier that day due to smoke from a café fire, leading to delays and some passengers missing flights. Both airports later returned to normal operations.

A two‑year‑old child fell several metres on the TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 7 while it was docked in Funchal, Madeira. Emergency teams stabilised the toddler and transported them to Dr Nelio Mendonça Hospital, where the child was reported to be in good condition and kept under observation. TUI and Madeira port authorities have launched internal investigations into the circumstances of the fall. The incident occurred during the ship’s week‑long Atlantic Islands itinerary, with port officials confirming activation of medical emergency protocols.