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Silvio Rodríguez turns a Spanish tour into a warning for the present
Silvio Rodríguez filled ten venues across Spain before ending the tour in Madrid. His songs, family and a Palestinian scarf turned the final concert into a pointed appeal for solidarity and hope.
Spain's wholesale power price hits its 2026 high
Spain's wholesale electricity price has reached its highest level of 2026. Gas costs and limited renewable output are driving the rise, and PVPC customers feel the market changes most directly.
Spain cuts the legal deadline for dependency rulings to three months
Ley 4/2026 cuts Spain's legal deadline for deciding dependency applications from six months to three. The reform also changes assessments, links dependency grades to disability status and expands access to support.
Government to revive housing decrees without cutting protections
Congress rejected both housing decrees on Friday, 2 October. The Government plans to approve revised versions on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, while Ernest Urtasun says tenant protections will remain unchanged.
British Airways jet drops 28,000 feet before returning to Heathrow
British Airways flight BA295 descended from about 37,000 feet to 9,000 feet over Ireland after a technical problem. The Boeing 777-200ER declared an emergency and returned to Heathrow after 4 hours and 47 minutes in the air.
GLP fuel stations change how Spanish drivers save
Bifuel car owners in Spain are reworking their travel habits as GLP stations offer a real way to cut fuel bills. Route planning, real savings, and knowing the rules now matter more than ever for drivers looking to spend less.
Venus hides a volcanic divide between its north and south
Venus has a thinner lithosphere in the north. That side also contains more than twice as many volcanoes. Researchers say the difference changes how the planet releases internal heat.
Venus Reveals a North South Split in Its Rigid Outer Shell
A study of Venus found a thinner lithosphere and more than twice as many volcanoes in the north. The result adds a north-south divide to models of how the planet loses internal heat.
Four Asian cars achieve perfect reliability in major owner survey
A new survey of over 39,000 car owners shows repair bills are rising fast. Only four Asian models stayed completely trouble free, while European brands lagged behind.
Sumar allies skip Monday summit after election call
Compromís, Chunta Aragonesista and Més per Mallorca stayed away from Sumar's meeting. The parties will negotiate separately while waiting for guarantees on confederal rules.
Spanish companies stall on electric cars as private buyers surge ahead
Spanish companies buy most new cars but resist electric models. Only 10 percent of their purchases are zero emissions, while private buyers reach 25 percent. New incentives target small businesses, but the gap remains.
Modern cars with emission faults outpollute well-kept classics
A technical report reveals that a small number of faulty modern vehicles are responsible for half of urban pollution, while many older cars remain clean if properly maintained. The findings question the fairness of age-based driving restrictions.
Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 puts learning factories on display
More than 330 exhibitors will gather in Barcelona in October. Sensors, automation and live production tools will show how artificial intelligence is moving onto the factory floor.
Ayuso and Abascal cast doubt on postal voting before Spain's election
Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Santiago Abascal are warning voters against postal ballots. Their claims came hours after Pedro Sánchez called an early election for 29 November.
Feijóo circles power as PP eyes government shakeup
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s Partido Popular is no longer hiding its ambitions. As Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure, PP strategists are already sketching out a future cabinet and debating who could fill Spain’s most powerful ministries.
Housing crisis exposes deep mistrust in Spanish political leadership
Spain’s housing emergency has pushed public trust in politicians to a breaking point. While more people back the right to manage the crisis, almost a quarter trust no party at all. The divide runs deeper than party lines.
Hydrogen Cars Lose Ground as Battery Vehicles Dominate Sales
Hydrogen-powered cars are falling behind in Europe, with annual sales dwarfed by a single month of Tesla Model 3 registrations in Spain. High costs, poor infrastructure, and energy inefficiency are pushing buyers toward battery electric vehicles.
Government tax push on socimis delivers minimal revenue impact
Spain’s latest attempt to tighten taxes on real estate investment trusts barely touched the sector. Despite political rhetoric, the so-called Maricarmen decrees would have raised less than ten million euros a year, affecting only a handful of residential-focused socimis.
Spain's Left Races to Build Unity Under Election Pressure
Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Comuns and Movimiento Sumar will present the Frente Amplio on October 17. They still need to settle its leadership and Podemos' role before a possible early election closes the gap for negotiations.
Right bloc surges past 200 seats as Sánchez faces historic low
Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift as the right-wing PP and Vox break the 200-seat barrier in parliament, leaving Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE at their weakest point in years. The left faces a collapse in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
Spain's housing defeat exposes Sánchez's six-vote problem
The Government lost its first housing decree by six votes. Junts had sent a counterproposal with several of the same measures, but the dispute exposed Sánchez's dependence on the radical left.
Burnham reopens the question of Britain's return to the EU
Andy Burnham has dropped Labour's cautious Brexit formula. The British prime minister says every future relationship with the EU should remain open for discussion.
Fernando Alonso rescues Aston Martin in Malaysia
Fernando Alonso climbed from 18th to eighth in Malaysia. Pedro de la Rosa credited the driver and Aston Martin's improved chassis after a costly tyre gamble, while the team's four points became its best result of 2026.
Lexus LC 500 Cabrio becomes a rare sight on Spanish roads
The Lexus LC 500 Cabrio, launched in Spain in 2020, is now one of the few luxury convertibles left with a naturally aspirated V8. Its rarity and timeless design keep used prices high.
Spanish inheritance tax loophole sparks debate over family property transfers
A Spanish lawyer has outlined a legal method that could let families transfer property to heirs while sidestepping the country’s inheritance tax. The approach, involving the donation of bare ownership with lifetime usufruct, is gaining attention for its potential to reshape how inheritances are handled.
Toyota GR86 returns to Spanish circuits after abrupt European exit
The Toyota GR86 vanished from European showrooms just as demand peaked. Now, its Circuit Pack version is thrilling fans in Spain’s GR Cup, raising questions about the rules that forced its early departure and what comes next for Toyota’s sports lineup.
Spain faces record car ageing as vehicle renewal stalls
The average age of cars in Spain will hit 14.6 years in 2025, with some provinces nearing two decades. Electrified vehicles remain rare, and the gap with Europe widens as renewal slows.
Nissan KAIT 2027 shakes up Spain’s budget SUV debate
Nissan has pulled the wraps off the KAIT 2027, a low-cost SUV aimed at emerging markets. Its price and style could have changed Spain’s car market, but Nissan has no plans to sell it in Europe.
Audi A3 redefined the compact premium car in 1996
Audi’s 1996 launch of the A3 did more than add a new model. It carved out a premium niche in a segment ruled by the VW Golf, setting a new standard for compact cars and changing the industry’s direction.
Foreign funds now control half of Spain’s listed market
International investors held 50.4% of Spain’s listed companies at the end of June 2026. Passive and active funds have posted strong returns, while fund managers are looking beyond the market’s biggest winners.
Tesla Model 3 breaks sales record in Spain with historic lead
For the first time, an electric car has topped Spain’s monthly sales chart. The Tesla Model 3 registered 2,528 units in September 2026, overtaking budget favorites and signaling a new phase in the country’s car market.
Ebro overtakes Ford and Fiat in Spain with record-breaking sales
Ebro has put more than 20,000 vehicles on Spanish roads in just nine months of 2026, leaving Ford and Fiat behind and closing in on Opel. The brand’s fast climb shows Spanish buyers are changing what they want from their cars.
Jorge Martín faces a tyre crisis at GP de Japón
Jorge Martín lost a position after touching the green at Turn 10. Tyre wear then limited his Aprilia and clouded Sunday’s race plan.
Mónica García becomes the left alternative's leading electoral bet
Mónica García is moving ahead in Spain's alternative left as the Frente Amplio weighs its electoral leadership. The housing dispute between PSOE and Sumar has sped up the talks and revived discussion of a possible return by Ada Colau.
Toyota RAV4 Plug in Hybrid faces a tough road in Spain
Toyota’s latest RAV4 Plug in Hybrid brings 304 horsepower and a bold new look. But with a price tag over 53,000 euros and fierce competition, convincing Spanish drivers to embrace plug in hybrids is a challenge Toyota cannot ignore.
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