Barcelona’s mayor presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, recognizing decades of work to advance inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony highlighted his lasting imprint on the city’s athletic life.
AWS will shift its municipal IAE payments in Aragón from Madrid to the towns hosting its data centres. The company will also make retroactive payments covering the 2023 to 2026 tax period after pressure from local authorities and businesses.
Rocío Blanco says the future army logistics base could bring investment and jobs to Córdoba, while opening the door to new suppliers. Construction delays and a legal challenge could slow the project, as could the lack of an internal rail terminal.
Andalusia is offering €4000 grants to families and businesses that trade in 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.
A Madrid gang accused of stealing catalytic converters from parked cars in several Spanish provinces has been broken up by the Guardia Civil. The operation has shed light on dozens of thefts and the growing problem of car-part crime.
Ciudad Real hosts the IV Jornadas de Destinos Enogastronómicos, where leading 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.
A drivers' stoppage halted Rodalies after days of heavy rain. Trains were suspended across basic routes, while buses and other services could not handle the demand.
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding that the protest camp leave the city’s basic square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that last-minute changes could put safety at risk and lead to lawsuits.
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.
Thousands of small businesses have disappeared from rural Spain, leaving entire regions struggling to maintain jobs and attract new residents. The challenge goes beyond population loss: businesses also face a growing burden of bureaucracy.
Emergency crews have rescued 24 people from vehicles across Tarragona. Xerta suffered the worst flooding as alerts spread toward Barcelona and Girona.
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.
Sixteen Rioja companies are presenting their produce at Fruit Attraction. Regional support covers 84,863 euros of the shared stand in Madrid.
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 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.
Carles Puigdemont is set to return to Catalonia after nine years away. The Supreme Court has suspended his arrest warrant after the Constitutional Court backed amnesty for his alleged misuse of public funds during the independence lead.
Andalucía remains Spain’s top region for used-car sales, but September brought a steep decline. As other regions gain ground, uneven provincial results and rising demand for younger vehicles are reshaping the market.
A new Spanish decree allows city councils to charge higher street parking fees for larger vehicles. The measure aims to improve urban mobility and safety by discouraging oversized cars and giving pedestrians more space.
Madrid could see driverless robotaxis on its streets before year-end. Spain and the European Commission are working to align rules, with the aim of making commercial self-driving vehicles a reality across Europe.
A surge in fleet movements is reshaping Spain’s car transport sector. Demand for professional drivers has soared, with Madrid and Barcelona, along with Valencia and Málaga, basic to a fast-developing logistics map.
Electric scooters have flooded Spanish cities, but their real impact falls short of the green revolution many hoped for. Urban planner Màrius Navazo argues that scooters are not replacing cars and may even harm public health.
Fernando Ónega’s name now marks a basic street and a room in Lalín’s library. The town honoured the late journalist at a ceremony attended by his family and local leaders, recognising his deep ties to the community.
A sudden downpour flooded Granollers and stranded commuters. Residents say emergency alerts came too late and are demanding answers from city officials.
A technical report finds that a small number of faulty modern vehicles are responsible for half of urban pollution, while many older cars remain clean if properly maintained. The findings raise questions about the fairness of age-based driving restrictions.
Granollers woke to flooded streets and school closures as Catalonia’s emergency alert system was triggered by sudden, intense rainfall. Disruption hit transport and hospitals, affecting thousands of residents, while authorities warned that conditions had exceeded all forecasts.
South Africa’s women’s rugby team shut out Spain 20-0 in Sevilla before a crowd of more than 2,000, putting the spotlight on the fast-growing women’s game in Andalucía. Spain’s national team had never played in the city, and six local players featured in its squad.
Ángel Arroyo has died in Ávila at 70. His career included a Vuelta lead erased by a doping sanction and a historic second-place finish in the Tour de France.
AEMET has raised the warning to red across Barcelona's inland outskirts. Torrential rain threatens sudden flooding while emergency teams search for one missing person.
Puertollano’s PSOE has launched its internal primaries, seeking a candidate who can turn the city around in the 2027 elections. Party leaders say the current city government lacks vision and depends on outside help.
The SEAT 2000-D became a fixture of Madrid’s taxi fleet. Its Mercedes-Benz diesel engine and durable construction made it a practical choice for Spanish city drivers.
Madrid is under a yellow alert as the State Meteorological Agency warns of afternoon storms and steady rain. Temperatures are expected to hold steady, but the capital could face sudden changes and disruption.
Storms will cross parts of mainland Spain on Monday, 5 October 2026. Girona faces torrential rain overnight, high rainfall totals during the day, rising rivers and local flooding.
Jerez's 2026 Book Fair drew 18,154 visitors, up from 17,300 at the previous edition. Its wider family and cultural programme helped push the event beyond the usual book-fair format.
Pals in Baix Empordà stands out for its medieval center and panoramic views across landscapes reminiscent of Tuscany. This Catalan village combines stone architecture and rice fields, with the coast close by, for a richly varied escape just a short lead from Barcelona.
The Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao will reopen after more than four years of construction. Its expansion continues a story that began with a disputed plan for a permanent home for modern art.
