Spain’s Thyroid Cancer Care Must Measure Life After Treatment
About 90% of patients in Spain survive thyroid cancer. AECAT says care must also track lasting symptoms and the ability to return to ordinary life.
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Housing drives Spain toward a 29 November election
A laSexta poll puts housing ahead of every other concern before Spain's 29 November election. The result contrasts with sharply different priorities among PSOE, PP and Vox voters.
Puigdemont return stalls over amnesty ruling and election optics
Carles Puigdemont is unlikely to return to Catalonia soon. The amnesty remains unresolved in his case, while his team weighs the political meaning of his arrival.
Gabriel Celaya Made Poetry a Public Weapon
His life moved between factory management and social poetry. Engineering shaped his work. War and love followed his path into rebellion.
Rufián Faces ERC Test Before Catalonia’s Snap Election
Rufián has until Sunday to seek ERC’s Barcelona nomination. Junqueras rejects a broad alliance that could weaken the party’s independentist identity.
Seat Pushes for Audi Q4 e-tron at Martorell
Seat is negotiating for a larger electric model at Martorell. The Audi Q4 e-tron could arrive from 2032, but Volkswagen has approved no allocation.
Spain Vote Puts Listed Companies on a Political Tightrope
The November 29 vote has pushed Spanish equities into a new risk cycle. Its result could ease pressure on lenders and property firms while leaving state-linked companies exposed to changes in strategy.
Madrid Robotaxi Plans Hit Roadblocks as Legal and Costs Mount
Robotaxi projects in Spain are losing steam. Legal gridlock and rising costs have forced a rethink, with industry insiders casting doubt on the timeline and business case for self-driving taxis in Madrid.
Telefónica slides as Ibex 35 retakes 19,000 points
The Ibex 35 ended the week higher, led by Cellnex as Telefónica dropped sharply. SpaceX revived concern over Starlink competition, though its US spectrum deal still needs FCC approval.
Russell puts Mercedes on top before sprint Qualy
George Russell set the pace in final practice on soft tyres. Ferrari and McLaren stayed close, while Red Bull ran only medium tyres. Alonso and Sainz remained in the midfield.
Anne Carson Puts Translation at Literature’s Center
Anne Carson turns translation into a literary act. Her Nobel recognition follows books where damaged texts, modern lives and classical forms occupy the same page.
Windows turns into Microsoft’s local base for AI agents
Microsoft and NVIDIA are putting AI agents on Windows hardware. New containers and machines target local execution while reducing cloud traffic.
Telefónica pone a la venta OnNet Fibra en Chile
Telefónica and KKR have launched the sale of OnNet Fibra, valued at between 1,500 and 2,000 million dollars. The process is not expected to conclude before 2027.
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.
Spain’s Grid Hits a Renewable Bottleneck
Spain is curtailing record renewable output as saturated grid nodes block new connections. The strain is extending Almaraz’s operation while emissions continue to rise.
Abascal’s Death Reopens Spain’s Housing Rights Fight
Maricarmen Abascal’s death has returned housing rights to Spain’s political debate. A Madrid memorial march drew 20,000 people, while the circumstances of her eviction brought fresh scrutiny to public institutions.
Rufián makes a left-wing alliance a condition for ERC
Gabriel Rufián wants to lead ERC in the 29 November 2026 election, but only with backing from other left-wing and antifascist forces. Party leaders still support him.
Thousands of Spanish EV chargers sit idle as rollout falters
Spain’s public EV charging network now counts 58,075 points, but almost a quarter are unusable and installation has slowed sharply. Technical breakdowns and bureaucracy are stalling the country’s electric mobility lead.
Spain reportedly expands CGM for basal-insulin diabetes care
A reported Spanish consensus would make continuous glucose monitoring routine for some people with type 2 diabetes who use basal insulin. International guidance supports considering CGM for insulin-treated patients, while the Spanish figures await confirmation against the source document.
Sánchez Rushes Through Social Decrees as Election Nears
Spain’s government is racing to pass major social measures before the election. With control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is pursuing a major minimum-wage increase and weighing an early announcement on pensions, putting rivals on the spot.
Europe narrows the cancer drug access gap, but Spain still faces delays
Austria and Switzerland led Europe in the use of newer cancer medicines in 2023, while Spain stayed in the middle. Approval and funding still do not guarantee that patients receive treatment quickly.
Lamborghini Murciélago at 25 proves supercars have lost their soul
A rare chance to lead the Lamborghini Murciélago LP650-4 Roadster shows how much character and raw emotion today’s supercars have left behind. The 25th anniversary is a reminder of what made this icon unforgettable.
Spain’s official car fleet balloons under Sánchez, but charging points fall short
Spain’s government car fleet has grown to about 700 vehicles and 900 drivers under Pedro Sánchez, but the push to electrify is running into a shortage of charging stations and daily logistical problems.
Pension hikes in limbo as Spain’s November election stalls budget process
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has cast doubt on pension increases for 2027. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face legal and political hurdles over how their payments will be updated.
Spanish health expert demands patient-first overhaul in public healthcare
Jaime Rodríguez-Arana, professor of administrative law, says Spain’s healthcare system needs to put people before paperwork. He warns that bureaucracy and old habits are holding back patient care, and calls for open data and objective quality checks.
EU combustion car ban stalls as 2035 deadline slips into doubt
Brussels has withdrawn a impressive vote on ending sales of combustion engine cars by 2035, putting the EU’s climate plan and the future of Europe’s car industry in doubt.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate remains uncertain after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, the party’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
Feijóo seeks tighter checks on postal voting
Alberto Núñez Feijóo will ask the electoral authority for stronger safeguards before Spain's 29 November election. He says his concerns are about Correos executives, not postal workers, reviving a dispute from 2023.
Nuclear clocks move from physics dream to working technology
Scientists in Austria and China have built the first working nuclear clocks. The devices remain less accurate than the best conventional atomic clocks, but give researchers a platform for precision measurement and fundamental-physics experiments.
Más Madrid puts Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio leadership
Más Madrid has proposed Ada Colau as Frente Amplio's candidate for the presidency of the Government and as the lead candidate in Barcelona. Comuns, IU and Podemos are demanding a wider agreement on the alliance's candidate and selection process.
Hazte Oír asks Spain's Supreme Court to investigate seven Constitutional Court judges
Hazte Oír has taken its challenge to Spain's Supreme Court, accusing seven Constitutional Court magistrates of exceeding their powers in the malversación amnesty case. The complaint targets the court's ruling in the case of former Catalan minister Dolors Bassa.
Philips brings AI diagnostics to Spanish hospitals
Philips is rolling out AI-powered diagnostic tools across Spain, pushing hospitals to rethink how they deliver care. Miguel de Foronda says only real, able to grow new idea can keep up with growing patient needs.
Oil surge and rising debt yields drag Ibex 35 lower
The Ibex 35 fell 1.17% as oil climbed above $100 a barrel and government bond yields rose. Spanish banks are watching credit demand closely, though lending volumes remain healthy for now.
Electricity prices crash in Spain as midday power goes free
On October 8, Spanish electricity prices dropped sharply, with midday hours on the wholesale market costing nothing. Households can save by shifting their usage to these hours, but the relief may not last.
Frente Amplio weighs shared leadership before election deadline
Nine days remain before Frente Amplio must settle its electoral formula for Spain's 29 November elections. Mónica García and Ada Colau lead the discussion as the coalition weighs a shared structure across Spain's territories.