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Anadolu Efes lose grip in Barcelona, fall after late collapse
Anadolu Efes built a 15-point lead in Barcelona but let it slip, losing 89-82 after a rough finish. Missed shots and shaky teamwork opened the door for Barcelona to steal the win in the closing minutes.
Barcelona overcomes Anadolu Efes in a fierce EuroLeague opener
Barcelona fought back to beat Anadolu Efes 89-82 in the first week of the 2026-27 EuroLeague. The Turkish team started strong, but Barcelona took over late at Palau Blaugrana.
Omoda and Jaecoo may return to China after Spanish sales surge
Omoda and Jaecoo, two brands created by Chery for global markets, are now being considered for launch in China after achieving over 25,000 registrations in Spain by August 2026. The move could reshape the competitive landscape for Chinese automakers.
Volkswagen orders record recall over steering bolt risk
Volkswagen is recalling nearly four million cars across Europe because of a possible corrosion problem in the steering. This is the company’s biggest recall since Dieselgate and hits models from VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat.
Ora 5 hits Spain: Porsche-inspired style, sub-20,000 euro entry
Ora 5 lands in Spain as a compact SUV with gasoline, hybrid, and electric versions. Its design borrows from premium brands but aims for buyers who want value. Early drives show a surprising mix of comfort and tech for the price.
Pedro Sánchez under fire after admitting Morocco border failure
Pedro Sánchez finally admitted Morocco’s border failure during the Ceuta crisis, but his coalition partners are not buying it. The way, place, and language of his statement have only deepened the rift and left allies demanding real answers.
Eighty-seven-year-old Maricarmen evicted from Madrid home after seventy years
After seventy years in her Madrid apartment, 87-year-old Maricarmen was forced out by a private investment fund. Her story has become a rallying cry for those demanding action against steep rent hikes and evictions in Spain's capital.
Lexus ES 2026 lands in Spain: hybrid and electric now cost the same
Lexus has set both the hybrid and electric ES 2026 models at 61,500 euros in Spain. This wipes out the usual price gap and pushes buyers to rethink what matters in a premium sedan.
Morocco builds Africa's first battery gigafactory just across from Spain
A $6.8 billion battery plant is rising in Kenitra, Morocco, only 15 kilometers from Spain. With Chinese giant Gotion High-Tech behind it, this project could shake up the electric vehicle race in southern Europe.
Spain weighs tariffs as Chinese electric cars take over the market
Chinese brands like Omoda and BYD are grabbing a big share of Spain’s car market, while local jobs and factories fall behind. The push for tariffs is heating up as Europe faces growing dependence on Chinese technology.
Pope Leo XIV Puts Abuse Survivors at the Center of French Visit
Pope Leo XIV begins a four-day visit to France, with private meetings with abuse survivors in Lourdes and a visit to the restored Notre-Dame. Emmanuel Macron will receive him in Paris.
INE Lowers Spain's Annual GDP Growth Forecast to 2.6%
Spain's economy grew 0.7% between April and June. The INE lowered annual GDP growth to 2.6%, while domestic demand kept the expansion going.
France and Morocco move ahead with new undersea power cable
France and Morocco are working on a high voltage undersea cable to link their power grids. This project could change how energy moves between Europe and North Africa, especially after Morocco’s failed UK deal.
Germany's Economic Model Faces Its Hardest Test
Germany's industrial engine is losing power as the AfD advances. The CDU is weakened, while pressure grows over jobs, energy and Europe's direction.
León XIV takes Europe's Catholic message to France
León XIV begins a four-day visit to France with major religious and political stakes. Notre Dame and Lourdes will frame a journey shaped by large crowds, tight security and meetings with abuse survivors.
Ceuta president backs moving some migrant minors to mainland Spain
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, now says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be sent back to Morocco may be moved to the Spanish mainland. This breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and shows clear splits inside the party.
Lynk & Co shakes up Spain’s car scene with a new look and approach
Lynk & Co cars are catching eyes in Spain with their low-key badge and digital-first style. Backed by Geely, the brand is changing what drivers expect from modern cars and how they get behind the wheel.
Card payment will be required at all fast EV chargers in Spain from 2027
From January 2027, drivers in Spain, France, and Italy will pay for fast electric car charging with a bank card. The EU will require a rapid charging station every 60 km on main roads, ending the maze of apps and operator cards.
BYD B12.b HF takes top prize for zero emission intercity travel
The BYD B12.b HF has won the Sustainable Bus Award 2027 in Madrid, setting a new mark for electric intercity transport. Its long-range battery and integrated tech push zero emission travel forward.
Trump and Xi put Spanish car factories at risk with tariff showdown
The Trump-Xi summit in Washington has thrown Spain’s auto industry into doubt. With tariffs on Chinese electric cars and rare earths up for debate, thousands of Spanish factory jobs are now on the line.
Renault puts €600 million into electric car production in Spain
Renault will spend €600 million to launch five new models in Valladolid and Palencia, including two electric cars and a battery assembly line. This is Renault’s first electric car production in Spain and will keep thousands of jobs secure.
Electric cars hit 10% of new car sales in Spain
Electric vehicles now make up 10 percent of new car sales in Spain from January to August 2026. While Germany and France pull ahead, Spain and Italy are seeing slower but steady growth in electric adoption.
Liux aims at city drivers with electric car under eighteen thousand euros
Liux is getting ready to shake up city transport with the Big, an electric quadricycle built in Guadalajara. Priced below eighteen thousand euros and made with flax fiber biocomposites, the Big is designed for efficiency and sustainability.
Guardia Civil finds note tying minister’s sister to Venezuelan citizenship case
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
Volkswagen overhauls German production as electric car orders outpace petrol and diesel
Volkswagen is now getting more orders for electric cars than for petrol or diesel models in Germany. The surge is forcing the company to change its production plans and rethink how its factories work.
Dongfeng shakes up Spain’s SUV market with electric and hybrid models
Dongfeng has landed in Spain with two new SUVs: the all-electric VIGO and the plug-in hybrid MAGE PHEV. Both come loaded with features, long warranties, and prices that could force rivals to rethink their offers.
Nissan PIXO enters city EV race with fast charging and smart tech
Nissan rolls out the PIXO, a 3.8-meter electric city car with a 259 km range, sliding rear seats, and standard rapid charging. The PIXO takes on rivals like the Twingo E-Tech by focusing on real-world use and price.
ISW maps a possible Russian drone assault on Estonia
A new ISW scenario examines a limited Russian operation in Estonia. Narva could face drones and hybrid pressure aimed at testing NATO's unity.
Police find man dead for two years in Barcelona home
Catalan police found a 77-year-old man's remains in Cabrera d’Anoia after neighbors noticed years of silence and neglect. His wife and daughter had not left the house since the pandemic and kept living with his body.
EU shops must show new guarantee notices from September
Starting September 27, every shop in the EU will have to put up a clear notice about the legal guarantee on products. The goal is to make consumer rights obvious and stop confusion with extra commercial warranties.
Chinese car giants move in on Spain’s auto market
Spain is now the first country in Europe where all seven top Chinese car groups have set up their own subsidiaries. With low prices and a fast-growing dealer network, these brands are shaking up the Spanish car market.
Spanish buyers pay over 50% more for electric cars than drivers in China
Spanish drivers shell out an average of 10,200 euros more for an electric car than buyers in China. Even with new budget models, the price gap stays wide, showing a deep split in the global EV market.
Morocco votes under the shadow of the Ceuta border crisis
Morocco votes on 23 September as Spain keeps watch on the Ceuta and Melilla borders. Rabat is under pressure after the July crisis and new calls to cross have appeared on social media.
XPENG and Zeekr leave Tesla behind in Spain with ultra-fast charging
XPENG and Zeekr now offer charging speeds up to 525 kW in Spain, pushing Tesla out of the lead. BYD’s Denza Z9GT brings 1,500 kW megacharging, but high prices and slow infrastructure mean the real contest is just starting.
Used-car sales face stricter EU traceability rules
A new EU regulation changes how used vehicles must be documented. Professional sellers will need reliable lifecycle records before 2028.
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