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Five cars that rewrote Spain’s road story

Spain’s leap from carts to car keys started with five breakthrough models. These vehicles put millions behind the wheel and reshaped the country’s daily rhythm and economy.

Madrid PP Reports Bergerot to National Police

Alfonso Serrano has taken Manuela Bergerot’s Assembly remarks to the National Police. The PP wants investigators to assess the words amid protests and threatening imagery at Puerta del Sol.

Rafel Niubò Receives Barcelona’s Top Sports Honor

Barcelona’s mayor presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, recognizing decades of work to advance inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony highlighted his lasting imprint on the city’s athletic life.

Thousands of Spanish EV chargers sit unused as rollout falters

Spain’s electric vehicle charging network looks impressive on paper, but nearly 18,000 public chargers are offline because of technical problems or missing grid connections. The gap between installed and working stations is slowing the country’s shift to electric cars.

Genesis takes aim at Spain with electric SUV debut

Genesis is entering Spain with a lineup of electric vehicles, starting with the GV60 Magma. The brand aims to shake up the luxury market with fast charging and performance, while prioritizing comfort across several segments.

Renault celebrates 75 years in Spain with five hybrid SUVs on show

Renault brought all five of its Spanish-built hybrid SUVs to Zaragoza, highlighting local manufacturing and the brand’s push into electrification. The event marked a basic stage for Renault’s presence in Spain, bringing its basic hybrid models together in one place.

BYD Great Tang SUV smashes sales records with 40,222 units in three months

BYD’s Great Tang SUV has shaken up the market, attracting more than 150,000 pre-orders and delivering 40,222 units in three months. The 5.2-meter flagship, starting at €31,920, is expected to reach Europe in late 2026 or early 2027, taking aim at established brands with its size and technology.

Spanish doctors triple survival for multiple myeloma patients

Spanish doctors and researchers credit medical new idea and close cooperation between researchers and the pharmaceutical industry with extending the lives of patients with multiple myeloma. Event participants have described survival gains as threefold, and some patients achieve functional remission, though the claim is not a confirmed national average.

Guardia Civil cracks down on distracted drivers in Cantabria

The Guardia Civil and local police are increasing roadside checks across Cantabria this week, focusing on drivers distracted by mobile phones. Distraction is linked to 32% of fatal crashes in Spain, with officers and surveillance cameras deployed across the region.

Philips brings AI diagnostics to Spanish hospitals

Philips is rolling out AI-powered diagnostic tools across Spain, pushing hospitals to rethink how they deliver care. Miguel de Foronda says only real, able to grow new idea can keep up with growing patient needs.

PharmaMar faces hurdles bringing Zepzelca to European patients

Zepzelca, PharmaMar’s treatment for small cell lung cancer, remains out of reach for European patients as regulatory and reimbursement processes drag on. Despite its proven benefits and US approval, the drug’s future in Spain depends on government action and industry support.

Spain forces local authorities to cover tenant debts to halt evictions

Spain’s government has enacted a sweeping housing decree requiring public administrations to assume the debts of vulnerable tenants and blocking evictions unless alternative housing is provided. The law extends rental protections and limits speculative buying; rental-market transparency rules will tighten as well.

Spanish pharmacies face foreign takeover threat

Spain’s pharmacist-owned pharmacy system is under pressure from foreign groups and regulatory changes. Industry leaders warn that healthcare access and rural cohesion could be at risk if the model is undermined.

PP puts healthcare reform at the center of its election push

Healthcare is now the basic battleground for the Partido Popular as elections approach. Carmen Fúnez has pledged a major overhaul of Spain's health system, focused on a unified system and support for healthcare professionals, backed by stable funding.

Spain pushes for strategic autonomy in medicine production

Spain’s pharmaceutical leaders are calling for greater autonomy in medicine manufacturing. At a Madrid symposium, industry figures outlined how new idea and public policy, backed by cross-border alliances, could protect Europe from future supply shocks.