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Renault 5 Turbo and Clio V6: compact cars with wild hearts
Renault’s 5 Turbo and Clio V6 broke every rule for small cars by moving the engine behind the seats and pushing power to the rear wheels. Their legacy now shapes the arrival of the electric R5 Turbo 3E.
Julio Llamazares wins Spain's 2026 National Narrative Prize
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.
Julio Llamazares to receive Spain's National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares will receive Spain's National Narrative Prize for El viaje de mi padre. The €30,000 award recognises a career shaped by memory, abandoned landscapes and the human cost of war.
Julio Llamazares wins Spain’s National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares has received Spain’s National Narrative Prize for 2026. His book follows his father’s journey through the Civil War and the scars it left behind.
Madrid stages Creduto Morto in an Italian comedy revival
Disparate Pomodoro brings Creduto Morto to Madrid for five performances in October and November. The show turns a forced-marriage plot into a physical comedy rooted in Italian theatre.
The fugitive who exposed Spain's prison security failures
Rafael Bueno Latorre escaped 17 times from reformatories, hospitals and prisons. His final disappearance remains unexplained, and a new documentary revisits the case.
Cayetana's unfinished work returns to Palacio de Liria
Palacio de Liria brings Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart back into focus. More than 200 objects connect her private life with the palace she helped rebuild in an exhibition running until 31 January 2027.
Cayetana returns to Liria through the life she chose
After drawing 150,000 visitors in Seville, Cayetana. Grande de España opens at Madrid's Palacio de Liria. More than 200 objects trace the duchess's art, private life and work within the Casa de Alba.
Medina del Campo gears up for a classic car takeover in its historic plaza
On October 4, 2026, nearly 200 classic vehicles from all over Spain will roll into Medina del Campo’s Plaza Mayor. The event brings rare machines, family stories, and regional pride to the heart of Castilla y León.
Gonzalo Suárez returns to television with Remando al viento
Historia de nuestro cine will honour Gonzalo Suárez with Remando al viento. The programme will also show his final television conversation, recorded after he received the Goya de Honor 2026 in Barcelona.
Abandoned Ford dealership in Germany hides untouched 1980s cars
A forgotten Ford dealership near Ingolstadt has been discovered with a collection of pristine 1980s cars still inside. The vehicles, never registered or driven, offer a rare glimpse into automotive history frozen in time.
Alfonso Guerra backs Juan Carlos I in heated Toledo debate
Alfonso Guerra reignited Spain’s debate over its recent past by openly defending Juan Carlos I and the spirit of the Transition. In Toledo, he joined Emiliano García-Page and Rodolfo Martín Villa to urge a return to political consensus.
Julián García Vargas dies after shaping Spain's modern Defence and Health
Julián García Vargas, a pivotal figure in Spain’s transition era, has died. He led the reduction of compulsory military service and drove major reforms in the health system, leaving a legacy that still shapes Spanish institutions.
Julián García Vargas dies after shaping Spain's defense and health reforms
Julián García Vargas, who led major reforms in Spain's defense and health sectors, has died at 81. His tenure saw the reduction of compulsory military service and the implementation of key health laws. His influence extended beyond government into the private sector and national foundations.
Rafael Azcona's century finds Spain facing his old problems
Rafael Azcona would have turned 100 on October 23. A Madrid exhibition returns to his films, cartoons and ideas, many of which still fit Spain's housing pressure and social conflicts.
Forgotten vans that shaped Spanish roads
Citroën C15, Nissan Vanette, and others once ruled Spanish streets. Their fading presence marks a real shift in how Spain moves and remembers its working vehicles.
UK minister says Argentina cannot retake Falklands
Britain says Argentina lacks the military capacity to seize the Falkland Islands and that the UK can defend them. The warning came after Javier Milei renewed his sovereignty claim at the UN and called for negotiations over the islands.
Classic cars turn Salamanca’s plaza into a living museum
Salamanca’s Plaza del Concilio de Trento filled with classic cars as the Rally del V Centenario de la Escuela de Salamanca brought automotive history to the streets. Locals and visitors stood face to face with vehicles that once ruled Spanish roads.
Madrid buries the M-30: From green dream to hidden highway
Madrid’s M-30 started as a utopian green belt in 1929. War, dictatorship, and car culture turned it into Spain’s first full ring road, now hidden beneath the city and reshaping its landscape.
MINI vs Fiat 500: Which small car truly shaped Europe?
The MINI and Fiat 500 changed how Britain and Italy moved. Both became icons, but their original stories took very different turns. Which one really set the standard for small cars?
Granada takes La bola negra onto Spain's Oscar 2027 path
Plaza Nueva, the Carrera del Darro and Lorca's Granada all appear in La bola negra, Spain's international feature submission for the 2027 Oscars. The Javis used the city's streets, gardens and historic sites to build the film's world.
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway was Triana's last surviving founder
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway died at 81 on 26 September 2026. His death ends Triana's original story and leaves behind a sound that joined Andalusian roots with modern rock.
China sends two pandas to Atlanta in latest diplomatic gesture
China will send two giant pandas to Atlanta Zoo after Xi Jinping announced the move before Donald Trump. The deal brings back a long-running part of Beijing's foreign policy.
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' dies at 81
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' died on 26 September 2026 at Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real in Cádiz. He was the last surviving member of Triana's original line-up and helped shape Spanish rock with flamenco and Andalusian influences.
DNA returns 25 victims from Cuelgamuros to their families
DNA testing has identified 25 victims in the Cuelgamuros crypts. Their remains are returning to families after decades without answers, while researchers continue work on 602 bodies from 21 locations.
Cuelgamuros exhumations reveal unexpected majority of Francoist requests
More than half of exhumation requests at Cuelgamuros come from families of Francoist soldiers, challenging assumptions about Spain’s Civil War memory. A small forensic team works under pressure to identify remains amid delays and controversy.
La Bola Negra turns Granada into Lorca's unfinished story
La Bola Negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026 as Spain's submission for the 2027 Oscars. Its story moves from Granada to Cantabria and Sierra Nevada across three periods: 1932, 1937 and 2017.
San Simón memorial honours Francoist prisoners and those who helped them
Families in Redondela honoured prisoners held on San Simón and San Antón. The ceremony also recognised women who risked punishment to help them survive.
Audi Sport quattro S1 reignites lost passion for true performance
The Audi Sport quattro S1, once driven by Walter Röhrl, brings back the wildest days of Audi. As the brand tries to chase lost excitement with new concepts, this Group B icon shows what today’s models are missing.
Olive oil is still the real gold of the Mediterranean
For more than two thousand years, olive oil has been more than just food in the Mediterranean. Its story runs from ancient Roman trade to today's global markets, shaping land, tradition, and even suspicion. Its influence keeps growing.
Bats Trace Their Deepest Roots to Europe
A major study places the first bats in Europe about 65 million years ago. It also suggests that powered flight and echolocation appeared almost at the start of their history.
La bola negra rewrites Spanish history through a queer lens
La bola negra, directed by Los Javis, has become a flashpoint after wins at Cannes and Toronto. The film digs into Spain’s past and present, weaving queer stories across generations, and will represent Spain at the Oscars.
Diego Ruiloba eyes another Rally Villa de Llanes win with Lancia
Diego Ruiloba and Ángel Vela are back at the Rally Villa de Llanes, this time with Lancia Corse España. The team wants to take the podium again and mark Lancia’s comeback on Asturian roads.
La bola negra brings Lorca's unfinished work to the screen
La bola negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September. Los Javis connect Lorca with queer identity and a family's buried memory across three timelines.
Volkswagen Golf G60 changed the game for hot hatchbacks
The Volkswagen Golf G60 shocked the 1990s with its raw acceleration and unique supercharger. This special edition outpaced many sports cars, mixing daily practicality with punchy performance that still stands out decades later.
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