Police are dismantling Ceuta's largest migrant settlement just days before Spain's King and Queen visit the city. Nearly 3,000 people were initially reported to be living there, but police say the camp holds more than 3,500.
Barcelona and nearby towns are on edge after the Besòs river reached dangerous levels. Urgent alerts and evacuations followed, while train services shut down as relentless rain pushed the city’s systems to the brink.
Gran Vía will close to traffic from 15:00 to 22:00 this Sunday, 4 October, for Madrid's Hispanidad parade. Metro entrances, bus routes, parking areas and several central streets will also face restrictions.
An overnight storm in Granollers forced emergency crews to rescue people trapped in their vehicles after flash floods submerged basic roads. No injuries were reported, but the incident highlights the risks of extreme weather in Catalonia.
An improvised camp appeared in Madrid after Maricarmen's eviction. Within days, Sol held more than 1,200 tents and a movement demanding structural action on housing.
A sudden downpour caused 150 incidents across Bizkaia, including 137 in Bilbao. More than 70 millimetres of rain fell in some areas as tunnels closed and Euskalmet kept an orange alert in force until midnight.
Torrential rain left parts of Barcelona and nearby towns underwater. Trains stopped, and residents were told to stay inside as emergency crews responded to flooding at hospitals and homes, along with transport hubs across Catalunya.
Temporada Alta’s 35th edition runs from 3 October to 8 December, with 91 shows in Girona, Salt and other municipalities. Early demand has already added performances to 12 productions as the festival expands its international programme while maintaining its ties to Girona.
From October 2026, Spanish municipalities can set parking fees based on car size and environmental rating. There is no automatic price hike for SUVs, but local councils may choose to charge more for larger or more polluting vehicles.
Meteocat has placed 17 Catalan counties under its highest rain alert, with up to 40 litres per square metre forecast in 30 minutes. The warning is expected to extend to 20 counties on Sunday as flood risks grow and officials discourage unnecessary travel.
Water and mud swept through Madrigueras after heavy rain on Friday. A 102-year-old woman died after floodwater entered her home, while early reports of five missing people awaited confirmation from emergency officials.
Catalonia faces its most severe weather alert in years as authorities ban movement from 18:00 amid torrential rain. Forecasts of more than 200 liters per square meter have raised fears of flooding, while marine tornadoes and widespread disruption are also expected.
Felipe VI and Queen Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October 2026, their first official visit to the autonomous cities since 2014. The King has already welcomed the long-awaited trip.
Fifty-six classic cars and motorcycles, including seventeen from Portugal, crossed the border for the 21st Rally de Coches y Motos Clásicas. The event honors a basic figure and highlights the enduring passion for historic vehicles.
Spain’s top traffic official says Madrid and Barcelona city halls have formally requested a sharp reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers. Under the proposed changes, even a single beer could put a driver over the limit.
A sudden surge of floodwater has submerged the streets of Madrigueras, trapping people in buildings and sweeping cars away. Emergency services are responding to more than a hundred calls as the town faces severe disruption.
Julio Llamazares has received Spain's 2026 National Narrative Prize for 'El viaje de mi padre'. The novel follows his father's wartime route across Aragón, including the Battle of Teruel, and extends a connection with the region that began with Ainielle.
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in more than fifty cities. The movement is calling for urgent action on access to housing and building momentum for a general strike.
Renfe has suspended commuter rail services in Valencia and connections to Catalonia after AEMET issued a red alert for extreme rainfall. Parts of eastern Spain face up to 90 litres per square metre per hour and the risk of flash floods.
Nearly a hundred young people spent a restless night in tents at Zaragoza’s Plaza de España, facing threats and little sleep as they protest the city’s deepening housing crisis. Their camp, organized by the Sindicato de Inquilinas, is set to continue until Saturday’s planned demonstration.
Pamplona wakes to steady rain and a high chance of storms, with temperatures set to reach 24°C. The unsettled pattern will linger through the weekend, disrupting routines across Navarra and nearby towns.
Brunete is under a yellow alert for rain and storms as AEMET warns of unsettled weather. Locals should expect muggy conditions and intermittent showers as the weekend approaches, with skies changing throughout.
Spain will have 14 public holidays in 2027. Nine apply nationwide, while regional and local authorities set the other five. Six autonomous communities will move the Assumption of the Virgin from Sunday 15 August to Monday 16 August.
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Málaga has climbed to tenth place nationwide for electric car registrations, with more than 10 percent of new vehicles now electric. Yet most drivers remain unaware of central government incentives, exposing a gap between interest and real-world adoption.
Woody Allen will start filming in Madrid on 5 October 2026, with about €3 million in public funding. The six-week production will use more than 30 locations in Madrid and Aranjuez.
Plenilunio Santa Cruz runs from 2 to 4 October 2026. More than 500 drones will fly above the waterfront as cultural events, family activities, shopping offers and city events take place across the capital.
Woody Allen will start filming his 51st movie in Madrid on October 5, 2026. The diplomatic story has €3 million in public backing and a reported budget of about $14 million.
The 12th Rallye Ciutat de Xixona is expected to bring 10,000 fans to Alicante and generate a major economic boost. With top drivers and a budget of more than €30,000, the event highlights the region’s growing motorsport ambitions.
Rental car drivers in Andalusia sharply increased their speeding this summer, even as most of Spain saw a dramatic decline. New telematics data reveals a regional spike in risky driving that bucks the national trend.
Cantabria’s car market is racing ahead of the Spanish average, with passenger vehicle registrations up 18.1 percent this year. Behind the headline, commercial and industrial vehicle sales tell a different story.
Granada will host the Rally Morgan from October 1 to 4, 2026, bringing together rare British cars dating from the 1970s to today. Participants will lead scenic routes through historic villages, stopping to sample local wines.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government will ask a Madrid court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp, saying Government delegate Francisco Martín failed to act.
Spain recorded 16,052 vehicle thefts in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 percent from last year. Madrid and Barcelona alone account for more than 42 percent of all cases, while smaller regions saw the fastest growth.
