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.
Daniella Bustamante, daughter of Paula Echevarría and David Bustamante, has begun her university studies in Madrid. With her mother's support, she faces adulthood and public attention while making her own choices.
David Bustamante and Paula Echevarría say they are proud of their daughter Daniella, who has started university and is building a career as an influencer. The singer asks for respect for her privacy as she learns to handle life in the spotlight.
A rare storm with tropical features battered Catalonia, killing two people and leaving one missing. Torrential rain shattered records and flooded towns, forcing evacuations as emergency crews responded. The region now faces a slow recovery from widespread damage.
A wave of youth-led protests is sweeping Europe under the banner of the 'cucarachas', driven by frustration over unaffordable housing, precarious jobs and a failing education system. Political leaders are being forced to respond as the movement spreads from Asia to the heart of the EU.
A network failure on October 1 left thousands of DIGI and Movistar customers unable to make calls or access the internet. The disruption also cut communications at the University of Alicante, exposing the risks of shared infrastructure in Spain’s telecom sector.
Team Cantabria, formed by IES Montesclaros and IES Fuente Fresnedo, swept both basic categories at the Reinosa Urban Race. Their electric cars outpaced rivals from Spain and Portugal, securing top spots in a championship event with European stakes.
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.
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
After a devastating Moto2 crash left him in a wheelchair, Carlos Tatay refused to give up competition. His long rehabilitation and battle with depression led him to a new career in adapted motorsport, where his example now inspires a new generation.
Short videos deliver constant stimulation in seconds. Studies link heavier use to weaker attention, memory and mental health. Spain's teenagers are already showing the cost.
The education march reached Madrid's Puerta del Sol on 27 September, joining the housing camp already occupying the square. Protesters are urging regional and national authorities to address housing and public education.
Madrid's public education movement brought about 20,000 people into the streets ahead of an indefinite strike set for 14 October 2026. Teachers, families and unions want lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay.
Around 10,000 people marched through Madrid on 27 September in support of public education. Teachers, students, families and unions are calling for lower workloads, smaller classes and higher pay before an indefinite strike planned for 14 October.
More than 80 Spanish teachers in Sardinia took part in a high-stakes training event led by Castilla y León. The goal is to make the region a leading destination for Spanish-language study and attract Italian students to its universities.
Spain’s top traffic official says too many learner drivers arrive unprepared for their practical test. Pere Navarro urges a shift to automatic transmission training as failure rates remain stubbornly high.
Queen Letizia’s first visit to Talavera de la Reina became a landmark day for IES Ribera del Tajo. More than a thousand students took part in a carefully planned group photo and shared candid moments with Spain’s queen.
Queen Letizia opened Spain's 2026/2027 vocational training year at I.E.S. Ribera del Tajo in Talavera de la Reina. Her visit focused on a regional model that links advanced vocational study with university degrees.
Madrid hosted a specialist feline medicine session on September 23. The programme focused on everyday veterinary work, including vaccination and cancer treatment, with diagnosis and imaging also on the agenda.
The Government wants the new housing decree to address more than evictions. Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez says it could also affect students and landlords if Congress supports it.
Felipe VI opened Spain's 2026/2027 university year in Cartagena. Diana Morant tied universities to the climate emergency, while a professor asked campuses to design for everyone.
Spain’s Congress has censured Education Minister Milagros Tolón after the country recorded its lowest-ever PISA scores and faced chaos at the start of the school year in Ceuta. The vote lays bare deep divisions over education policy and the government’s handling of the situation.
A Catalan secondary school teacher earning more than €2,300 a month was fired after refusing to grade students and skipping meetings, while also working remotely without approval. The region’s top court ruled the dismissal was justified, drawing a clear line on teacher autonomy in private schools.
A new laboratory at IES Aguas Vivas in Guadalajara will test construction materials made from waste. The project brings together 130 vocational students across six research lines.
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started university in Lisbon, following a path similar to Spain’s infanta Sofía. A simple mistake, calling Sofía 'princess' instead of 'infanta,' has drawn attention to the distinctive ways European royals are titled.
Vox wants Sumar's amendment removed from an education bill. The proposal would give legal force to suspended instructions affecting Spain's 'ley de nietos' and CERA registration.
Marcos Ordóñez has been reported dead at 69 after a major career in Spanish theatre criticism. His work linked performance with literature, cinema, music and popular culture, though the death report has not been independently confirmed.
China’s rise as an economic giant has forced Europe to rethink its approach. Salvador Beltrán explains how China’s system shapes population control and education, shifting the balance and affecting European industries.
Valentín Tacoronte visited the Cuautla site where his daughter was killed. The man accused of the murder is now in custody and faces a feminicide charge.
Sabrina González-Pasterski, an American physicist with Cuban heritage, is rethinking how artificial intelligence might help tackle some of physics’ toughest questions. Her work on gravitational memory and celestial holography is drawing attention from researchers around the world.
A Spanish student was killed while studying at Universidad Autónoma de Morelos. She is the fourth female student murdered there in seven months. The case has reignited debate over gender-based violence and impunity in Mexico.
A staggering 91.9 percent of Spanish drivers would fail the theory test if they had to retake it now. A new report finds that outdated knowledge and a lack of refresher training put millions at risk on the road.
A major study finds Spanish children and teens mostly drink water and milk, not soda. Cocoa-flavored milk is popular, while sugary drinks remain uncommon. The findings highlight trends in school hydration.
The killing of Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos has prompted Spanish universities to review their exchange policies. Some have suspended student mobility with the region, exposing gaps in risk communication and institutional awareness.
Education in fifteen Murcia municipalities will be suspended until 3 p.m. tomorrow. Social and day centres for seniors and people with disabilities will also close. The decision follows an orange alert for heavy rainfall and aims to limit movement in affected areas.
