Spain’s youth minister has asked prosecutors to investigate TikTok and requested an urgent meeting. Maldita.es documented 1,183 explicit child sexual abuse videos with 48 million views; the ministry is considering suspending the service.
Maldita.es says it found 1,183 videos depicting child sexual abuse on TikTok, with 48 million views, alongside more than 26,000 profiles of potential offenders. It has filed a complaint with Spain’s prosecutor’s office.
Maldita.es says TikTok removed five of the 50 videos it reported. Its investigation identified more than 1,100 explicit child sexual abuse videos with 48 million views and prompted a complaint to Spanish prosecutors.
Three families have asked a court to investigate alleged repeated humiliation and disproportionate punishment at San Jaime school in Majadahonda. They also want it to examine whether the treatment reported by a 14-year-old was connected to his death.
A study by Autismo España found that more than 92% of 259 autistic students aged 8 to 20 had experienced at least one form of peer mistreatment. For 60%, at least one form occurred repeatedly.
Andrea Burdalo told a court she changed her account of her daughter’s fatal bath because she feared losing custody. She and her former partner have both been investigated over the child’s death.
Six people have been arrested in Badajoz and Jaén in a joint investigation by the National Police and Guardia Civil. Police sources cited by Cadena SER say one woman may have sold four of her children. The inquiry remains open.
The 26th Posa’t la Gorra! campaign will sell its €8 cap at 21 Barcelona municipal markets on 7 November. Proceeds support AFANOC services for children and young people with cancer and their families.
About 6,000 people took part in the XIV edition of ‘Tus Kilómetros Nos Dan Vida’ at Parque del Alamillo. All available race bibs were claimed within days, with proceeds going to childhood cancer research and care.
Police say the violence was arranged through social media and private messaging groups. Of 128 people detained in Barcelona, 72 were minors; prosecutors are considering orders to keep them away from future gatherings.
Children aged 8 to 13 will make small sculptures and contribute to a shared altar at Faro Santander from 31 October to 2 November. The 120-minute workshop costs €10.
Three witnesses at the Castellón trial said their abuse claims were false and made under pressure. Investigators trace the hoax to a hairdresser who allegedly made children memorise scripts in 1997.
Faro Santander will run Calaveritas literarias from 6 to 8 November 2026, introducing children aged 8 to 13 to Mexico’s humorous poetic tradition. Sessions start at noon, cost €10 and have room for 20 children.
Researchers from the University of Granada and ibs.GRANADA link higher prenatal exposure to a mixture of plastic-related chemicals with lower IQ scores at age three. The reported difference averages three points per unit increase in the mixture.
Seville’s ‘Tus Kilómetros Nos Dan Vida’ returns to Parque del Alamillo on Sunday 25 October. All 6,000 places sold out in record time, with proceeds supporting research into childhood cancer.
Girls with obesity had higher blood levels of LEAP2. In rats, injections into the brain brought puberty forward and accelerated ovarian development.
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said investigators checked fingerprints to help confirm whether the remains belonged to the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
At 52, Hilary Swank says she is expecting her third child. She shared the news on Instagram about three and a half years after her twins were born, with the caption referring to a December “release.”
The 33rd Feria del Libro runs from 14 to 18 October, with 32 stalls and a programme featuring Sergio del Molino. School visits and children’s events are also scheduled.
José Antonio Portillo Vesga has won Spain’s 2026 National Performing Arts for Children and Young People Prize, worth €30,000. The jury singled out Museo del Tiempo, where visitors bury objects and record their locations on a map using QR codes.
Children with developmental disorders face six to eight times the bullying risk of their peers. In LINKlusive, victimisation among primary pupils with special educational needs fell 45.6% in the intervention group, although the sample and assessment method have not been independently verified.
Classic and modern American cars will line Denia’s port as enthusiasts rally for childhood cancer research. Free entry and prize raffles make it a purpose-driven weekend on the Costa Blanca.
For José Mota, coming home to pan y chocolate after school is tied to the freedom he once knew in Montiel. His memories open a window onto a Spain where childhood meant independence and simple pleasures.
Shakira argues that trips between Miami and Barcelona should not fall solely on Milan and Sasha. Her proposal has Piqué make the journeys during shorter holidays.
Shakira has asked a Barcelona court to change the travel arrangements for Milan and Sasha. Her lawyers say the proposal would share the burden between the adults without reducing the children's time with Gerard Piqué.
Shakira and Gerard Piqué appeared in court in Barcelona over their children’s visitation schedule. She wants shorter holiday visits to take place in Miami to protect their routine.
Barcelona libraries and Barcelona Activa have reopened #EstàsON workshops for children. Registration is open for sessions that use experiments and play to explore science and technology.
Madrid has opened its joint flu and covid campaign with 1.79 million flu doses. Children under seven are joining the universal programme for the first time, as nurses call for stronger staffing plans.
Madrid's 2026/2027 flu campaign began on 5 October with 1.79 million doses. Children through age seven are now covered, while people over 70 and at-risk patients can receive flu and Covid vaccines at the same appointment.
A free astronomy workshop will take place in Sarrià on 28 October. Children aged 9 to 12 will explore stars and galaxies, then make a galaxy to take home.
Most Spanish families feel calmer after protecting their children against VRS. Yet almost half still do not clearly understand the virus, and many expect an infection to affect work and household finances.
Nine out of ten families say immunising their children against VRS gave them greater peace of mind. A Sanofi study also found major gaps in parents’ knowledge and concern about the cost of caring for a sick baby.
RTVE has unveiled Spain's entry for Junior Eurovision 2026. Ten-year-old Lucas Paulano will perform a ballad about love, centred on memory and the people who stay with us.
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be returned to Morocco may be transferred to mainland Spain. The position breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and exposes divisions within the party.
Spanish researchers detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab in three babies. Two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
