Lara Carter
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Lara Carter is a journalist at RUSSPAIN.COM covering Spanish current affairs, culture, tourism, transport, economy and society.
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Milei's first Spain visit as president without Abascal
The Argentine president is due at Fundación Disenso during Vox's pre-campaign. Abascal is travelling between La Coruña and Avilés, while Milei's Madrid schedule includes a meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
Floodwater traps 13 people in AP-7 tunnel in Alicante
Emergency crews carried out more than 50 interventions in Alicante after overnight downpours flooded garages and disrupted traffic. All 13 people rescued from the motorway tunnel were in good condition.
Grupo Tribuna invites readers to download its app
Grupo Tribuna says its app can keep readers up to date with its latest coverage. The website highlights its Castilla y León sections alongside a separate Madrid section.
Vox puts Montse Lluis second on its Madrid Congress list
Montse Lluis has handled Vox’s negotiations with the PP in several regions. Her promotion comes as the party reshapes its Madrid slate after a term marked by senior departures; Juan Sergio Redondo is set for third place.
Ayuso spent 72 minutes inside Madrid chamber during teachers' protest
Police used charges to clear an exit route after striking teachers gathered outside the Chamber of Commerce. Unions put turnout at 1,000; two education officials had also faced protests.
Four Palencia PSOE candidates withdraw after Ferraz replaces Bilbao
Four people on the Palencia PSOE’s proposed Congress slate have withdrawn after the national leadership replaced Álvaro Bilbao with María Luz Martínez Seijo. The decision emerged during Pedro Sánchez’s rally in Valladolid.
Witness links Zapatero jewellery to Saudi rail contract
A woman who worked in Saudi public procurement says the jewellery was payment linked to the AVE maintenance contract to Mecca. She puts the alleged commission at 2.5% of the award.
Ibiza Red Alert Diverts Flights and Closes Airport Road
Heavy rain disrupted air and road links on Ibiza. Five flights were diverted shortly after 10am, two arrivals were cancelled, and the AEMET red warning remains in force until 2pm.
Ceuta gate opened as police commanders clashed
The gate stood on Spanish customs land near the Tarajal breakwater. Guardia Civil sources said it was opened to avert a crush; other sources attributed the order to the Government.
Dana Adam puts Valencia and Alicante under red rain alert
Parts of eastern Spain could receive more than 300 litres per square metre in 24 hours. Flooding has already prompted more than 100 emergency calls in Almería’s Poniente area and disrupted rail services in Catalonia.
Gabilondo seeks urgent protection for overseas voters
Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene before the 29 November election. The restriction affects Spaniards on the overseas electoral register, while naturalised citizens living in Spain can still vote.
Clashes erupt at Vito Quiles rally in Pamplona
Two counter-protests were scheduled in Pamplona before Quiles’s event, prompting a large police deployment. The Navarra government condemned his rhetoric and rejected any violent response.
Man shoves Horizonte reporter during live Madrid broadcast
Unai Cano was reporting from a housing-rights camp at Puerta del Sol when a man disrupted the broadcast. Cano said the man had been threatening and insulting the team before shoving him.
Body found at sea after Granollers boy vanished
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said fingerprints were checked to help confirm whether the remains were those of the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
CIS poll puts PSOE nearly 12 points ahead
The CIS estimates PSOE support at 34% and PP support at 22.2%. Several pollsters say the sample includes too many people recalling a PSOE vote in 2023; the institute says it weights recalled votes in its final estimates.
Aemet warns of DANA as temperatures fall this weekend
Rain may intensify from Saturday along parts of the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearic Islands. Protección Civil is urging drivers to stay off flooded roads as temperatures drop across much of Spain.
PP presses PSOE over spokeswoman’s partner’s property business
The PP wants a campaign debate after Artículo 14 reported that Montse Mínguez’s partner owns “30 pisos” and has evicted tenants. Mínguez says it is a family rental business that operates legally.
PSOE-Linked Figures Hold Senior Posts at Spain’s Audit Court
Llanos Castellanos was reportedly named manager without an open competition, while another former PSOE official holds a senior court post. The claims remain unconfirmed by other authoritative sources as judges investigate alleged party-financing irregularities.
Supreme Court Keeps 163,020 Grandchildren’s Votes Suspended
Spain’s Supreme Court has refused to lift the suspension affecting an estimated 163,020 beneficiaries of the law of grandchildren. Those affected may have to challenge the ruling again before seeking constitutional protection.
Court keeps overseas-vote suspension in force
A five-to-one ruling leaves the CERA suspension intact ahead of the 29-N election. The administration argued the timetable made compliance impractical, but the court said it had supplied no evidence of what it had done.
Report ties Spanish egg withdrawal to Salmonella outbreak
A report links at least 13 illnesses in Spain to Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs said to have been withdrawn from sale. Public sources reviewed did not confirm the batch, its distribution to Portugal or the reported RASFF classification.
Mercadona shutters stores nationwide for Día de la Hispanidad
Mercadona will keep supermarkets closed across Spain on October 12 for Día de la Hispanidad and the Pilar holiday. The two-day pause, including Sunday, underscores the chain’s hardline stance on holiday closures.
Rufián clinches ERC nomination after fraught party standoff
Gabriel Rufián stays atop Esquerra Republicana’s ticket for 29-N after days of internal wrangling. The party’s executive locked in his candidacy, granting him leeway to campaign outside Catalonia under fresh conditions.
Supreme Court halts voting for new Spanish citizens
Spain’s top court has sidelined over 400,000 new citizens from the ballot just weeks before the election. Nearly 70 percent of Spaniards now back suspending these fast-tracked naturalizations, exposing a fierce fight over who gets a say in the country’s future.
Madrid’s Political Rift Widens After Maricarmen’s Eviction
Maricarmen Abascal’s death after eviction has set off a bitter clash in Madrid. The city’s refusal to mark her passing with a minute of silence has turned her story into a rallying cry for those demanding answers on housing and political accountability.
Spanish banks face tighter rules on large cash withdrawals
Spain’s tax agency is pressing banks to flag hefty ATM withdrawals and deposits. Any movement of one thousand euros or more now triggers client identification, while three thousand euros can prompt a deeper probe.
Rafel Niubò Receives Barcelona’s Top Sports Honor
Barcelona’s mayor has presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, citing his decades of work advancing inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony spotlighted his lasting imprint on the city’s athletic life.
Jesús Cintora slams conspiracy talk after Maricarmen’s death
Jesús Cintora broke from script to attack conspiracy theories aired after Maricarmen’s death, calling out both the originators and those who let the claims spread on national television.
Spanish Police Capture Swedish Teen After Marbella Clinic Killing
An 18-year-old from Sweden is in custody after the fatal shooting of plastic surgeon Alexander Aslani inside his Marbella clinic. Police are now tracking who ordered the hit and whether others helped the gunman escape.
Sánchez Rushes Through Social Decrees as Election Nears
Spain’s government is racing to push through major social measures just before the election. With full control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is moving to lock in a big minimum wage hike and new pension boosts, putting rivals on the spot.
Polar air mass sends temperatures plunging across Spain
A blast of polar air is sweeping into Spain, knocking down daytime highs and setting up the coldest nights so far this autumn. As storms move out, northern and inland regions brace for a sharp drop in temperatures.
Ana Peleteiro faces heartbreak after sudden loss of her dog Lea
Ana Peleteiro has revealed the unexpected death of her dog Lea, marking a painful moment in her life. The athlete opened up on social media, describing the impact of Lea’s passing and reflecting on the bond they shared over a decade.
Pension hikes in limbo as Spain’s November election stalls budget process
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has thrown pension increases for 2027 into doubt. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face a legal maze and political delays over how their payments will be updated.
Televisión Española turns seventy with a live broadcast from its roots
Televisión Española celebrates seventy years on air with special programming. Legendary presenters will return to the screen, while a small Madrid village takes center stage in the festivities.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction fight in Madrid
Maricarmen Abascal, forced out of her Madrid home after seventy years, has died at 87. Her battle against eviction sparked protests and changed Spain's housing debate.
