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Ceuta police clear camps housing about 500 migrants
More than 350 Spanish officers moved about 500 people from migrant settlements in Ceuta on Sunday, including around 200 minors. Several dozen ran for nearby hills as the operation began.
Barcelona’s rooftop gardens face a tougher green test
Barcelona is offering residents’ communities up to €60,000 for rooftop gardens and solar panels. Architects warn that planting alone says little about a building’s environmental performance.
Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wrapped up their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
Tres Cantos voters have until October 19 to check the register
Residents can check their electoral details from October 12 to 19 ahead of the November 29 general election. The INE says corrections must be filed in that window, with no separate noon deadline on October 20.
Zaragoza’s flower offering expects nearly 100,000 participants
Nearly 100,000 people are expected at Zaragoza’s flower offering for the Virgen del Pilar. Venezuela is this year’s guest country at one of the main events of the city’s patronal celebrations.
Ferrera and Román Shake Up the Toroslam Rankings
A double Puerta Grande at Las Ventas sent Antonio Ferrera and Román up the rankings. Cristiano Torres led Zaragoza numerically, while Roca Rey extended his Valencia advantage.
Sandra Barneda y Pascalle Paerel se casan en Candeleda
Sandra Barneda and Pascalle Paerel married in Candeleda on 10 October 2026. The civil ceremony brought relatives and close friends from Spain and the Netherlands to a place tied to Barneda's home and literary work.
Robles puts Ceuta and Melilla at Spain’s defence centre
Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain’s position on Ceuta and Melilla while addressing troops abroad. Spain is maintaining 17 missions with about 3,000 personnel across four continents.
Police Clear Ceuta's Last Major Migrant Camp
Police have cleared El Guano, Ceuta’s last major migrant camp. More than 500 migrants had remained there, while others hid across the city or waited for a route to mainland Spain.
Canary Islands divide shops over 12 October openings
The 12 October 2026 retail calendars split the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria and Tenerife are scheduled to close, while five other islands permit opening and individual retailers retain control of their hours.
Mallorca plague study exposes a hidden human route
More than 2,400 people died in Mallorca's 1820 outbreak. Historical records now suggest that respiratory spread and human ectoparasites may have joined the usual rat-and-flea pathway.
Why Sandra Barneda chose Candeleda for her wedding
Sandra Barneda will marry Pascalle Paerel in Candeleda on October 10. About 150 guests are expected as the couple blends Spanish and Dutch traditions.
Melilla readies a royal welcome for Felipe VI
Juan José Imbroda is urging residents to fill Plaza de España for Felipe VI and Letizia on 14 October. The confirmed itinerary gives the royal visit a formal role beyond the planned public welcome.
Zaragoza puts firefighters at the heart of Pilar 2026
Zaragoza opens Fiestas del Pilar 2026 on 10 October with firefighters delivering the pregón from the Town Hall balcony. A sports parade and concerts will then spread activity across the city.
Rafel Niubò Receives Barcelona’s Top Sports Honor
Barcelona’s mayor has presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, citing his decades of work advancing inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony spotlighted his lasting imprint on the city’s athletic life.
AWS shifts Aragón tax payments to local councils
AWS will shift its municipal IAE payments in Aragón from Madrid to the towns hosting its data centres. The company will also cover the 2023-2026 tax period after pressure from local authorities and businesses.
Córdoba puts BLET at center of industrial push
Rocío Blanco says the future army logistics base could bring investment, jobs and new suppliers to Córdoba. Construction delays, a legal challenge and the lack of an internal rail terminal could still slow the project.
Andalusia ramps up car trade-in scheme with €4000 grants for families
Andalusia is offering €4000 grants to families and businesses that swap old cars for safer, cleaner models. The expanded scheme opens the door to thousands more drivers and marks a shift in Spain’s approach to mobility.
Guardia Civil busts Madrid-based gang behind catalytic converter thefts across Spain
A Madrid gang accused of ripping catalytic converters from parked cars in several Spanish provinces has been broken up by the Guardia Civil. The crackdown sheds light on dozens of thefts and the growing problem of car part crime.
Ciudad Real draws Spain’s food tourism leaders to chart a new course
Ciudad Real hosts the IV Jornadas de Destinos Enogastronómicos, where top voices debate how local food and wine can fuel tourism and rural growth. The event puts the region at the center of Spain’s culinary travel ambitions.
Rodalies grinds to a halt as drivers demand safer tracks
A drivers' stoppage halted Rodalies after days of heavy rain. Trains were suspended across key routes, while buses and other services could not handle the demand.
Valencia Pyrotechnics Draw a Line: Clear Plaza or Cancel October 9 Mascletà
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding the protest camp leave the city’s main square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that any last-minute changes could put safety at risk and spark lawsuits.
Fire rips through Valdemoro apartment block after suspected explosion
A four-storey residential building in Valdemoro’s hospital district erupted in flames early Wednesday. Authorities suspect an explosion may have triggered the fire. The building was evacuated as firefighters and Guardia Civil rushed to the scene. The number of victims and the exact cause remain unknown.
Rural Spain faces a fight for survival as small businesses vanish
Thousands of small businesses have disappeared from rural Spain, leaving entire regions struggling to maintain jobs and attract new residents. The challenge is not just about population loss but also about the growing burden of bureaucracy.
Torrential rain traps drivers across Tarragona
Emergency crews have rescued 24 people from vehicles across Tarragona. Xerta suffered the worst flooding as alerts spread toward Barcelona and Girona.
Torrential rain cuts Catalonia roads and triggers emergency rescues
Catalonia is facing a fourth day of torrential rain. Rescuers have freed 22 people as roads remain closed across Tarragona and alerts spread to 12 comarcas.
Rioja fruit firms take their export push to Madrid
Sixteen Rioja companies are presenting their produce at Fruit Attraction. Regional support covers 84,863 euros of the shared stand in Madrid.
One in Four Spanish Cars Faces Ban in New Emissions Crackdown
Spain’s low-emission zones are about to sideline over 10 million cars. Granada tops the list for vehicles without environmental labels, while Madrid and Barcelona see faster fleet renewal. The rules are set to reshape daily mobility.
Madrid leaves rest of Spain behind in used car sales boom
Madrid sold more used cars in September than 30 other provinces put together. Sales jumped 34.6 percent, even as most of Spain saw numbers drop. Diesel cars still rule the market.
Puigdemont cleared to return as Supreme Court halts arrest order
Carles Puigdemont is set to re-enter Catalonia after nine years away. The Supreme Court has suspended his arrest warrant, following the Constitutional Court’s support for amnesty over his alleged misuse of funds during the independence drive.
Andalucía faces sharp drop in used car sales as rivals accelerate
Andalucía remains Spain’s top region for used car sales, but September brought a steep decline. While other regions gain ground, uneven provincial results and a surge in younger vehicles are reshaping the market.
Spanish cities gain power to raise street parking fees for large cars
A new Spanish decree allows city councils to charge higher street parking fees for larger vehicles. The move aims to improve urban mobility and safety by discouraging oversized cars and giving more space to pedestrians.
Madrid gears up for robotaxis as Europe pushes for unified rules
Madrid could see driverless robotaxis on its streets before the year ends. Spain and the European Commission are working to align rules, aiming to make commercial self-driving vehicles a reality across Europe.
Driver shortage hits Spain as vehicle fleets race to meet demand
A surge in fleet movements is reshaping Spain’s car transport sector. Demand for professional drivers has soared, with Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Málaga now at the heart of a fast-evolving logistics map.
Electric scooters fail to deliver on green city promises
Electric scooters have flooded Spanish cities, but their real impact is far from the green revolution many hoped for. Leading urban planner Màrius Navazo argues that scooters are not replacing cars and may even harm public health.
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