Spain’s latest attempt to tighten taxes on real estate investment companies would have raised less than ten million euros a year, information from an analysis of the so-called Maricarmen decrees. The measures would affect only a handful of residential-focused socimis, despite the political rhetoric surrounding them.
Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Comuns and Movimiento Sumar will present the Frente Amplio on October 17. They still need to agree on its leadership and Podemos' role before a possible early election narrows the window for negotiations.
Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift: the right-wing PP and Vox would surpass 200 seats in parliament, while Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE register their weakest numbers in years. The left faces a sharp drop in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
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.
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 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.
Launched in Spain in 2020, the Lexus LC 500 Cabrio is now one of the few luxury convertibles with a naturally aspirated V8. Its rarity and timeless design keep used prices high.
A Spanish lawyer has outlined a legal method that could allow families to transfer property to heirs while reducing inheritance tax. The approach, donating bare ownership while retaining lifetime usufruct, is drawing attention for its potential impact on how inheritances are handled.
The Toyota GR86 vanished from European showrooms as demand remained strong. In 2024, its Circuit Pack version returned to Spanish circuits as the star of the Toyota GR Cup Spain, renewing attention on the regulations behind its early departure and Toyota’s future sports lineup.
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 has unveiled 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’s 1996 launch of the A3 introduced more than another 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.
International investors held 50.4% of the value of Spain’s listed companies at the end of June 2026, a record share. Passive and active funds have posted strong returns, while fund managers are looking beyond the market’s biggest winners.
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 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 lost a position after touching the green at Turn 10. Tyre wear then limited his Aprilia and clouded Sunday’s race plan.
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’s latest RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid brings 304 horsepower and a bold new look. But with a price tag of more than 53,000 euros and fierce competition, convincing Spanish drivers to embrace plug-in hybrids is a challenge Toyota cannot ignore.
Renault’s 5 Turbo and Clio V6 broke the rules for small cars by moving the engine behind the seats and sending power to the rear wheels. Their legacy now shapes the arrival of the electric R5 Turbo 3E.
Housing has displaced migration at the centre of Spain's political debate. Government measures enjoy broad support, but the left still struggles to show that its policies have changed daily life.
Spanish car registrations in October are moving into the next NT letter combinations. The DGT’s system is unchanged, but the developing sequence offers clues to a vehicle’s age and history. Here’s what drivers need to know about the latest plates.
The Ibex 35 gained 0.42% on Friday after its worst week since April, ending a run of daily losses but still falling 3.12% over the week. Higher bond yields and weaker US jobs data kept monetary policy at the center of market concerns.
Pablo Bustinduy used a TVE interview to attack Junts per Catalunya and investment funds. The housing crisis is now at the centre of a sharper fight over Spain’s next election.
Hyundai has suffered the steepest sales decline among major carmakers in Spain this year, dropping from fifth to eighth place as Chinese SUV makers gain market share and demand for its small cars and SUVs weakens.
BYD has broken into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers after a record September. The Chinese manufacturer’s electric and plug-in hybrid models are driving rapid growth and putting pressure on established players.
Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on how regional responsibility intersects with national coordination, and what those arrangements mean for the system's ability to recover.
Junts has rejected the government’s housing decrees, accusing the executive of pushing a false narrative and worsening the housing crisis. The move exposes sharp divides in Congress and leaves the government scrambling for support as Spain’s housing emergency intensifies.
Renault’s new Twingo E-Tech 80 Urban Range revives the spirit of the 1990s original while delivering a more capable and efficient city car. Its bold styling frames a five-door layout and practical electric range, helping it stand out in a crowded segment.
Rafael Bueno Latorre escaped 17 times from reformatories, hospitals and prisons. His final disappearance remains unexplained, and a new documentary revisits the case.
Juan del Val says housing policy must leave the party battlefield. Two government decrees cover eviction protections and rental rules, with provisions for public housing; Congress will decide whether they survive.
Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. The move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep divisions over housing policy just months before elections.
Junts per Catalunya blocked urgent housing decrees intended to prevent evictions and cool rents. Now, even its own supporters are struggling to find homes. Puigdemont is returning to a Catalonia where the housing crisis has moved beyond politics and into daily life for his base.
Woody Allen announced plans to film his new, still-untitled comedy in Madrid and warned that fascism is rising. He also declined to answer questions about housing and the encampment at Puerta del Sol.
Spain's Treasury paid 4.176% to sell 10-year debt at its 1 October auction. Global pressure is pushing up sovereign yields, but Madrid says Spain's own risk remains well below 2013 levels.
Spain is running out of new homes and locally made products as construction slows and factories remain empty. While regulations multiply, the country’s ability to produce what it needs is slipping further behind.
