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Renault 5 Turbo and Clio V6: compact cars with wild hearts
Renault’s 5 Turbo and Clio V6 broke every rule for small cars by moving the engine behind the seats and pushing power to the rear wheels. Their legacy now shapes the arrival of the electric R5 Turbo 3E.
Housing Replaces Migration as Spain's Political Battleground
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.
New Spanish car plates move to NT series as October registrations begin
Spanish car registrations in October now feature the next NT letter combinations. The DGT’s system remains unchanged, but the evolving sequence offers clues to a vehicle’s age and history. Here’s what drivers need to know about the latest plates.
Ibex 35 ends weekly losing streak but still falls 3.1%
The Ibex 35 gained 0.42% on Friday after its worst week since April. Higher bond yields and weaker US jobs data kept monetary policy at the center of market concerns.
Bustinduy turns housing into a battle over Spain’s next election
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 plunges to eighth place as Chinese rivals surge in Spain
Hyundai has suffered the steepest sales decline of any car brand in Spain this year, falling from fifth to eighth place as Chinese SUV makers seize market share and buyers turn away from its small cars and SUVs.
BYD storms into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers
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, reshaping the market and challenging established players.
Spain's health system puts regional leadership under scrutiny
Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on regional responsibility, national coordination and the tests that will shape the system's resilience.
Junts Blocks Housing Decrees as Government Faces Standoff in Congress
Junts has rejected the government’s housing decrees, accusing the executive of fueling a false narrative and deepening the housing crisis. The move exposes sharp divides in Congress and leaves the government scrambling for support as Spain’s housing emergency intensifies.
Renault Twingo E Tech 80 Urban Range redefines the city car
Renault’s new Twingo E-Tech 80 Urban Range revives the spirit of the 90s original but delivers a far more capable and efficient city car. With five doors, a bold design, and real-world electric practicality, it stands out in a crowded segment.
The fugitive who exposed Spain's prison security failures
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 calls for consensus on Spain's housing crisis
Juan del Val says housing policy must leave the party battlefield. Two government decrees address evictions, public housing and rental rules, but Congress will decide whether they survive.
Junts Blocks Housing Decree and Leaves Sánchez Facing Political Crisis
Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. Their move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep fractures over housing policy just months before elections.
Junts faces backlash as housing crisis hits its own voters
Junts per Catalunya blocked urgent housing decrees meant to stop evictions and cool rents. Now, even its own supporters are struggling to find homes. Puigdemont returns to a Catalonia where the housing crisis is no longer just politics—it's daily life for his base.
Woody Allen warns of fascism's rise during Madrid film presentation
Woody Allen launched filming on 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 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
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 faces a housing and production shortfall as factories stand idle
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.
Euribor climbs above 3% as Spanish mortgage pressure deepens
The 12-month euríbor reached 3.247% in September. Variable mortgage borrowers face higher October payments as housing prices remain near record levels.
Depression diagnosis moves toward brain-based symptom profiles
Researchers at Barcelona's Instituto de Investigación Sant Pau are challenging the idea that depression has one biological pattern. Their review links symptoms such as anhedonia, rumination, insomnia and suicidal behaviour to different patterns of brain connectivity.
Junts threatens to block housing decrees over small owner protections
Junts is on the verge of rejecting Spain’s new housing decrees, accusing the government of abandoning small property owners in Catalonia. The party’s leadership will decide its final stance just hours before the crucial vote.
Conde-Pumpido presses Supreme Court for swift amnesty compliance
Cándido Conde-Pumpido is backing urgent amnesty enforcement by the Supreme Court. His draft ruling in the Dolors Bassa case would demand a clear and immediate response.
BYD Atto 2 DM i and Leapmotor B10 EREV face off for Spanish drivers
BYD Atto 2 DM-i and Leapmotor B10 EREV promise electric driving without range anxiety for under 32,000 euros. Their hybrid systems and real world practicality set up a direct clash for Spain’s next wave of plug in SUV buyers.
Trump warning sends Ibex 35 below 19.300 points
Only Indra and Solaria gained at the opening as the Ibex 35 fell 0.9% on 1 October. Investors weighed Trump's warning on Iran, oil near 100 dollars per barrel and the risk to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Running on Empty Risks Expensive Damage to Your Car
Letting your fuel tank hit reserve might seem harmless, but Spanish mechanics say it can quietly destroy your engine’s most sensitive parts. Here’s why topping up before the warning light comes on could save you hundreds in repairs.
GAC Aion UT shakes up electric compact market with bold design
The GAC Aion UT enters Spain with a striking look, a roomy interior, and a 60 kWh LFP battery. Priced to challenge established players, it promises more space and equipment than many competitors in its segment.
Bardella rejects antisemitism allegations after Macron attack
Jordan Bardella denies messages attributed to him by Mediapart. Emmanuel Macron demanded an immediate explanation during his state visit to Spain.
Ford CEO signals readiness for Chinese partnerships in key markets
Ford’s top executive Jim Farley is open to strategic alliances with Chinese carmakers where it boosts efficiency. As Europe cedes ground to China, Ford eyes selective cooperation to stay competitive in electric vehicles and global markets.
Gabriel Rufián accuses PSOE of siding with big landlords in Spain's housing crisis
Gabriel Rufián has sharply criticized the PSOE for prioritizing large property owners over struggling tenants. As Madrid’s Puerta del Sol fills with protesters demanding real change, the housing crisis is now the top concern for millions across Spain.
Tesla Model 3 Surges to the Top of Spanish Car Sales
Tesla Model 3 has overtaken all competitors to become Spain’s best-selling car in September. With 2,519 registrations and a 46.5 percent jump, it is on track to make history as the first electric to lead the overall market.
Spain wastes renewable power as grid fails to keep pace
Spain left 2183 GWh of renewable electricity unused in 2025 due to grid bottlenecks and lack of flexibility. The loss, worth over 80 million euros, exposes a new challenge for the country’s energy transition.
Somalia piracy returns with deadly attacks along the Horn of Africa
Five crew members died during the rescue of the Honour 25. A second tanker was freed without fatalities. European naval data show that the threat has moved back toward Somalia's coast.
Spain's Maricarmen decrees push rental investors toward home sales
Spain's housing groups warn that the Maricarmen decrees could weaken rental investment. Some developers may switch planned rental projects to home sales while the measures await Congress approval.
BBVA puts €250 million behind Spain's franchise sector
By August 2026, BBVA was working with about 1,060 franchise brands in Spain, roughly eight out of ten in the market. The bank has mobilised €250 million for the entrepreneurs and small companies opening those local businesses.
Burnham Reopens the Question of Britain's EU Return
Andy Burnham says Brexit has harmed Britain more than it helped. His government will examine every future option with Brussels, including renewed EU membership.
Telefónica dismantles Movistar Plus board in Spanish overhaul
Telefónica is reshaping its Spanish business around three commercial units. Movistar Plus will lose its separate board and report directly through B2C España.
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