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Samsung unveils Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra with a 14.6-inch display
Samsung has introduced two premium Android tablets with Dynamic AMOLED 2X screens. The larger model measures 14.6 inches, while Spanish pricing and a local sales date are still unconfirmed.
Chinese plug in hybrids surge to dominate Spanish car sales
Five out of Spain’s ten top selling plug in hybrids in 2026 are Chinese. BYD and Chery have seized a massive share, outpacing European rivals and forcing a rethink of the market’s future.
Chinese hybrid cars reshape Spain’s auto market in 2026
Chinese hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars have surged in Spain, outpacing rivals with lower prices, more features, and longer electric range. 2026 marks a turning point as these brands secure a lasting foothold in the Spanish market.
Rental housing faces sharp slowdown as new decrees trigger selloff fears
Spain’s leading property developers predict a wave of rental homes will be sold off instead of leased after the government’s latest housing decrees. Industry leaders argue the new rules will shrink rental supply and stall affordable housing projects.
Housing decree puts Congress at the centre of Spain's political fight
Roughly 500 metres from Congress, tents have become part of Spain's housing fight. The Government defended two decrees as the PP confirmed it would vote against them.
SATSE warns vaccination drive is stretching nursing teams
Valencia's vaccination campaign began on 28 September, while Andalusia's is due to start on 1 October. SATSE says both regions are moving ahead without extra nurses, raising the risk of delays now and pressure on emergency departments later.
Telefónica splits its Spanish business into three units
Telefónica is reorganising its Spanish subsidiary around three business units. Telefónica Tech will join B2B Spain, while Movistar+ moves under B2C and loses its separate board.
Variable mortgages face another sharp rise in Spain
Spanish variable mortgages face fresh pressure after the Euribor reached 3.24% in September. Annual reviews could add more than €1,000 to some household costs.
Kia XCeed 2027 arrives with bold redesign and tech leap
Kia’s XCeed 2027 lands with its most extensive update yet, featuring a sleeker exterior, a tech-rich cabin, and a focused engine lineup. The model cements its place as a Spanish favorite, but key hybrid options remain out of reach.
Chinese Cars Face Spanish Scrutiny as BYD Challenges Old Assumptions
BYD’s electric cars are forcing Spanish buyers to rethink old prejudices about Chinese vehicles. With strong sales, long warranties, and local after-sales support, the brand is testing whether reputation or reality will shape the future of Spain’s car market.
Spanish car factories face tough road to military production
Spain’s automotive industry is eyeing defense as Europe ramps up military spending. But transforming car plants into arms suppliers is far from straightforward, with certification, scale, and security hurdles slowing the shift.
Senate Block on Barcelona Treaty Sparks Diplomatic Rift
Spain’s Partido Popular has blocked the Barcelona Treaty in the Senate, undermining a key Franco-Spanish agreement and casting a shadow over President Macron’s state visit. The move leaves Spain’s diplomatic standing weakened and exposes deep divisions in national politics.
Ibex seeks a rebound as oil and bond yields ease
The Ibex is looking for a late-quarter recovery as oil prices and bond yields pull back. Investors now await the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge from the United States.
Ted Huffman strips away Carmen's inherited mythology
Les Arts de Valencia will open its 2026-2027 season with Carmen on 2 October. Ted Huffman leaves the stage machinery in view and puts a woman fighting for freedom inside a violent society at the center of the opera.
Spain Rejects Friendship Treaty With France
A 142-106 Senate vote blocked the friendship treaty with France, with one abstention. The PP and Vox opposed the deal during Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Spain, focusing on a clause that would allow ministers from each country to attend the other's cabinet meetings.
Indra changes its leadership team before strategy reset
Indra is changing its executive structure before it unveils a new strategy. Five senior managers are leaving, while Defence and Operations get new leaders.
Adaptive cruise control triggers new driving habits on Spanish highways
Adaptive cruise control promises safer distances but often leads to abrupt braking and shifting traffic patterns. As more drivers rely on this technology, its real impact on road behavior and congestion is coming into focus.
Norway leaves Spain behind in the electric car race
Norway now registers 98.3 percent electric cars while Spain, despite doubling its plug-in sales, remains far behind. Diesel has nearly vanished as Spanish buyers turn to hybrids and face a slow transition to full electrics.
Electric and Chinese cars reshape World Car of the Year 2027 race
Nearly half the World Car of the Year 2027 shortlist comes from China. Electric models dominate, but many aren’t even sold in Europe or the US. The competition looks nothing like it did a few years ago.
Six cars that hold their value best in Spain after three years
Not all new cars lose value at the same speed. Here are the six models in Spain that keep the highest resale price after three years, based on real demand, reliability and DGT emissions label.
Dacia Sandero tops Spanish car sales as market nears pre-pandemic levels
Car sales in Spain jumped 7.8% in June 2026. Dacia Sandero led the way, while electric and plug-in hybrids grabbed a bigger share of the market.
Esperanza Aguirre: Maricarmen case is a smokescreen for Ceuta crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home has set off a fierce political storm. Esperanza Aguirre says the case is being used to distract from Spain’s migration crisis and the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's National Visual Arts Award
Spain's Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín the 2026 National Visual Arts Award. The €30,000 prize recognises a career built around gender, folklore and cultural power.
Feijóo invokes Olga while ignoring the vote behind her eviction
Alberto Núñez Feijóo rejects the Government's housing decree while criticising activists over Olga's eviction in L'Hospitalet. His argument leaves out the congressional vote that helped remove the protection behind the case.
Car makers lock buyers into long-term service with extended warranties
Extended car warranties in Spain now stretch up to 15 years, but only for those who stick to official service networks. As Chinese brands enter the market with long factory guarantees, the battle for customer loyalty is reshaping how drivers protect their investment.
US weakens car emission rules and boosts combustion engines
The US government has unveiled a plan to relax future car emission standards, granting automakers more leeway to sell combustion vehicles. The move shifts the regulatory landscape and could reshape the global race toward electrification.
Spain tightens electric car subsidies as France and Netherlands open doors
Spain’s subsidy program for electric cars shuts out most used models, while France and the Netherlands roll out broader support for older vehicles and low-income buyers. Spanish consumers face stricter rules and fewer choices.
Feijóo puts truth at the centre of journalism
At the Premios Vanguardia 2026 in Barcelona, Alberto Núñez Feijóo argued that journalism cannot keep public trust without facts and credibility.
Global flu surveillance becomes Spain's early warning system
Spain's flu activity is still low, but early changes are appearing among younger people. Álvaro Torres explains why international surveillance helps track variants and plan prevention before the next season takes shape.
Trump slashes US fuel standards in dramatic rollback
The US has scrapped strict fuel economy rules set for 2031, cutting requirements and dropping the planned credit market. The move promises $1,300 savings per new car but raises questions for European suppliers and climate policy.
Spain faces hidden risks as tax revenue outpaces real growth
Spain’s tax revenue is rising at a pace far beyond the country’s real economic growth, driven by inflation and higher VAT and income tax collections. Analyst Marc Vidal cautions that this apparent strength could conceal structural weaknesses with long-term consequences.
Spanish Economic Boom Leaves Millions Behind
Spain’s economy has surged since 2013, but the benefits have bypassed much of the population. Despite record employment and rising profits, stagnant wages and persistent poverty reveal a widening gap between headline growth and everyday reality.
Spanish Growth Faces Hidden Strains as Tax Revenue Surges
Spain’s economy continues to outpace much of Europe, but economist Marc Vidal points to warning signs behind the headline numbers. Rising tax revenue, persistent inflation, and a population boom are reshaping the real story of Spanish growth.
Tesla Model 3 takes top spot in Spain’s September car sales
Tesla Model 3 jumped to the front of Spain’s September car sales, beating rivals with big discounts and plenty of stock. The Plan Auto+ incentive is pushing electric and hybrid registrations higher than ever.
Trump's Crypto Empire Leaves Retail Investors Billions Short
Donald Trump's crypto ventures added billions to his family's wealth while retail investors took heavy losses. The collapse of $TRUMP exposed the conflict between political promotion and private profit.
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