Stories from Badajoz · Spain
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Spain Records 400 Fires So Far This Year
Spain has recorded approximately 400 fires so far this year. Last summer, roughly 180,000 hectares burned in Castilla y León, with the provinces of León, Zamora, and Palencia being the most affected.
Cadena SER
Extremadura To Recruit 195 Forest Firefighters
Extremadura has begun selective testing to fill 195 forest firefighter positions and 29 environmental agent roles. The regional government has not yet presented the 2026 InfoEx Plan operational details due to recent government paralysis.
Cadena SER
Gold Coins Stolen From Badajoz Museum
A group of thieves entered the Alcazaba during the early hours of Saturday to assault the Archaeological Museum of Badajoz. The thieves stole 149 gold coins known as the Villanueva Treasure, which date back to the reigns of Charles III, Charles IV, and Ferdinand VII. The Extremadura regional government defended the security of the Adrián García museum following the incident. No information regarding the suspects was provided.
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