Antonio García Colina reached the railway wreckage in Urda, then returned with medical supplies. He spent two hours giving first aid as emergency services mobilised more than 120 ground vehicles and four helicopters.
Psychologists in Castilla-La Mancha and Madrid say support for survivors and relatives must be tailored to each person. Emotional problems may surface weeks or months later, even when the first reaction seems reassuring.
At least 30 deaths were officially counted after two Iryo and Renfe trains collided in Urda. Hospitals appealed for blood donors; rail operators and Castilla-La Mancha set up helplines, while the Guardia Civil opened DNA offices for close relatives.
After parliament was dissolved and the draft Estatuto Marco lapsed, national medical unions suspended planned strikes. They redirected pressure towards political parties, keeping their demand for a separate statute and other demands, including an exclusive negotiating forum and voluntary 24-hour on-call shifts.
Juan de Dios Molina has taken over as president of the Sociedad Española de Psiquiatría Clínica after serving as vice-president. His board plans to focus on physical health in people with mental disorders and training for younger professionals.
Spain’s medicines agency warns that human minoxidil can cause severe cardiovascular toxicity in pets, especially cats. In one set of reports, 8 of 62 cats that developed symptoms died; exposure can come from contaminated hands or bedding.
After a Sagalés coach crashed in Fogars de Montclús with at least 83 people aboard, Catalan interior minister Núria Parlon raised the possibility of changing rules on standing passengers. Bus operators say fewer permitted places could mean more frequent services.
A national survey found that 62.8% of family carers say their work has affected their physical or mental health. Fatigue and stress were the most commonly reported problems, despite high overall satisfaction with the role.
The Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín is a finalist in the 2026 BSH awards for its hernia procedure. The assessment considers efficiency and care quality alongside patient experience.
A new national statute gives students across Spain’s public and private universities the same protections. It is already in force, with deadlines for universities to establish support services and update their rules.
An Asturian encourage family says it paid for eight trips to Madrid for a baby’s eye surgery and follow-up care. Eight months later, it was still waiting for reimbursement as the regional government examined possible solutions.
A bus plunged down a 20-metre embankment in Fogars de Montclús on Sunday. The SEM reported 83 people treated and seven seriously injured; firefighters resumed searches on Monday to check for anyone else.
The EU's first cardiovascular health plan targets a 25% reduction in premature deaths by 2035, but its final funding is uncertain. Spain also has a 2022 strategy whose new measures are difficult to launch without fresh national budgets.
About 6,000 people took part in the XIV edition of ‘Tus Kilómetros Nos Dan Vida’ at Parque del Alamillo. All available race bibs were claimed within days, with proceeds going to childhood cancer research and care.
Doctors’ unions have called off the nationwide stoppage planned for Friday, but separate strikes remain scheduled in five autonomous communities. They are seeking changes to compulsory on-call shifts and more staff.
Doctors’ unions have dropped a planned nationwide stoppage but are continuing with strikes in five autonomous communities. The regions represent more than 32 million people, with further walkouts scheduled from 28 October.
The COP’s IV Psychology and Addictions Day takes place in Madrid on 28 October, with in-person and online access. Sessions will examine brain effects and vulnerability to problematic social-media use, then turn to psychological treatment.
At least 41 people were hurt in the collision in Fogars de Montclús, with 20 seriously injured. Protecció Civil activated the alert phase of Plan PROCICAT as emergency teams responded.
Nerja’s breast cancer awareness march crossed the town and ended at the José Bobadilla Álvarez Pavilion with a solidarity paella. Its manifesto called for more research, stronger early detection and treatment and care tailored to patients.
Chronobiologist María Ángeles Rol says Spain consumes more hypnotics than any other European country, pointing to a deeper sleep problem than the clock change. The autumn adjustment is usually easier and adaptation often takes less than a week.
Felipe VI left an Oviedo eye clinic on foot after routine cataract surgery on his left eye. Surgeon Luis Fernández-Vega expects a quick recovery, with drops for several days and no physical exertion.
Final Tuxedo-3 data presented at ESMO 2026 in Madrid show median overall survival of 10.5 months for patients with leptomeningeal disease. The phase II results indicate intracranial activity in active brain metastases but need confirmation in larger prospective trials.
A CT scan after Martín’s Phillip Island sprint crash confirmed a single fracture in his right wrist. Aprilia said surgery was not needed at that stage; the injury ruled him out of the Australian race.
A prisoner died in a cell at Brians 2 without the prison’s suicide prevention protocol being active. The report said the death brought the annual toll in Catalan prisons to eight, two more than the previous year.
Spain will move to winter time overnight from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October. At 03:00 clocks go back to 02:00, giving people an extra hour in bed. An EU plan to end the seasonal change has not taken effect.
Vox MP María José Verdú has died aged 58 after a long illness. In her first term in the Balearic Parliament she served as deputy spokesperson and chaired its Health Commission. She also held municipal office in Bunyola.
AESAN has warned of glass fragments in EROSKI Salsa Ricotta from Italy. The alert identifies lot LA310CRI01, with an expiry date of 06/11/2028, and advises consumers not to eat it.
Climate change accounted for an estimated 5,227 of 6,824 heat deaths in 90 Spanish cities this summer. Barcelona had Europe’s second-highest toll of additional deaths, while Madrid recorded the highest attributable share.
Spain reported 37,467 gonorrhoea cases and 11,879 cases of syphilis in 2025, with both infections showing signs of stabilisation at high levels. Chlamydia continued to climb, reaching 44,511 cases.
CONECTAMA brought legal and healthcare specialists together to debate AI in clinical decisions and the future of health professions. One speaker said 80% of residents consult AI during hospital shifts.
Sleep specialists favour keeping winter time, when morning light is more useful to the body. They recommend shifting daily routines by 15 minutes before the clock change and say seasonal switches should end.
Spain recorded 44,511 chlamydia cases in 2025, while recent figures for several sexually transmitted infections have flattened after years of sharp growth. The CNE says rates remain high and the trend ahead is uncertain.
The Queen has led FAD Juventud as honorary president since 2015. In its anniversary video she calls for protecting young people’s mental health and building safe environments.
Cybercrime in Extremadura rose from 4,638 cases in 2020 to 9,593 last year. At a Badajoz event, the Guardia Civil and University of Extremadura warned of risks to young people, including AI-manipulated images and cyberbullying.
The Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge has performed Europe’s first robotic living-donor kidney transplant through one seven-centimetre incision. The patient has been discharged and two more procedures have followed.
