Spain endures 35°C heat, commemorates La Palma eruption, and welcomes new film and bank
Spain will experience highs of up to 35°C this week, marks the five-year anniversary of the La Palma volcanic eruption, sees the film "The Black Ball" win Toronto’s People’s Choice Award, and Monzo opens a waiting list for Spanish banking customers; Atlético Madrid also defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby.
Spain is set for an unseasonal heat spell this week, with temperatures soaring to about 35°C in major cities such as Madrid, Seville, Córdoba and Badajoz, while evenings remain relatively cool at 17-18°C. The country also observes the fifth anniversary of the Cumbre Vieja volcano eruption on La Palma, a disaster that evacuated nearly 7,000 people and razed over 1,200 hectares of land and thousands of structures. In cultural news, the gay-rights drama "The Black Ball" earned the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, positioning it as a strong Oscar contender.
Financially, UK digital bank Monzo has launched a waiting list for Spanish users, planning a phased rollout and the issuance of Spanish IBANs later this autumn. On the football front, Atlético Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a heated La Liga derby, thanks to goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David after a early red card for Dean Huijsen. The win lifts Atlético to second place, five points behind Barcelona and one ahead of Real Madrid.
Why it matters
These events affect daily life, cultural pride, financial options, and sports standings across Spain.
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