A torrent of water surged through Madrigueras in Albacete after 142 litres of rain fell per square metre in just a few hours. Homes and streets were inundated. A 102-year-old woman died as emergency teams carried out dozens of rescues.
A Spanish lawyer has outlined a legal method that could allow families to transfer property to heirs while reducing inheritance tax. The approach, donating bare ownership while retaining lifetime usufruct, is drawing attention for its potential impact on how inheritances are handled.
Sergio Pérez’s Bahrain Grand Prix became a struggle on Malaysian soil. Drying asphalt left him struggling, while a late safety car and technical trouble left him nineteenth after a race marked by shifting grip and setbacks.
Two people have died and one remains missing after relentless storms battered Catalonia. Emergency services are working to rescue trapped residents as rivers surge and transport grinds to a halt. Authorities warn that the danger is not over.
Barcelona and nearby towns are on edge after the Besòs river reached dangerous levels. Urgent alerts and evacuations followed, while train services shut down as relentless rain pushed the city’s systems to the brink.
Audi’s 1996 launch of the A3 introduced more than another model. It carved out a premium niche in a segment ruled by the VW Golf, setting a new standard for compact cars and changing the industry’s direction.
Before becoming a symbol in Spain’s housing debate, Maricarmen Abascal faced a property crisis of her own. A mortgage default on a chalet in the Sierra de Madrid led to foreclosure proceedings, raising questions about her personal history as she fought publicly for tenant rights.
Shakira’s eighth Madrid residency concert streams live and free tonight, opening the stage to a global audience. The event features a 29-song setlist and a special appearance by Dua Lipa, with no subscription required to watch.
Spain’s housing crisis has triggered a wave of mass protests from Madrid to Valencia. Demonstrators are demanding urgent action as police confrontations and political blame intensify. The movement’s next step could be a nationwide general strike.
From October 2026, Spanish municipalities can set parking fees based on car size and environmental rating. There is no automatic price hike for SUVs, but local councils may choose to charge more for larger or more polluting vehicles.
Stellantis has patented a system that can eject an electric car’s battery if it overheats or catches fire. The patent comes as Spain faces concerns over EV safety in garages following fatal incidents and new restrictions on charging.
Authorities in Catalunya warn of a possible Mediterranean hurricane, with more than 200 l/m² of rain and dangerous winds expected. Emergency alerts and restrictions could affect millions across the region.
Spain’s car market surged in September 2026 as the long-awaited Hyundai IONIQ 3 and exclusive Polestar 5 arrived in dealerships. Both models signal a new phase for electric vehicles, with sales and competition heating up across the country.
For the first time, an electric car has topped Spain’s monthly sales chart. The Tesla Model 3 registered 2,528 units in September 2026, overtaking budget favorites and signaling a new phase in the country’s car market.
A catastrophic flash flood struck Madrigueras, killing one woman and forcing dozens of people to be rescued. President Emiliano García-Page arrived to assess the aftermath as emergency teams work to restore order in the battered town.
Toyota’s latest RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid brings 304 horsepower and a bold new look. But with a price tag of more than 53,000 euros and fierce competition, convincing Spanish drivers to embrace plug-in hybrids is a challenge Toyota cannot ignore.
A sudden surge of floodwater has submerged the streets of Madrigueras, trapping people in buildings and sweeping cars away. Emergency services are responding to more than a hundred calls as the town faces severe disruption.
Spanish car registrations in October are moving into the next NT letter combinations. The DGT’s system is unchanged, but the developing sequence offers clues to a vehicle’s age and history. Here’s what drivers need to know about the latest plates.
BYD is rolling out 300 ultra-fast 1500 kW charging stations across Spain by 2026, promising to deliver 400 km of range in just five minutes. The move signals a new phase in electric mobility, but most current EVs cannot yet take full advantage.
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in more than fifty cities. The movement is calling for urgent action on access to housing and building momentum for a general strike.
Spain’s Congress faces a knife-edge vote on two housing decrees that could change tenant protections and market rules. With opposition parties threatening to block them, the result could shake the government and affect thousands at risk of eviction or soaring rents.
Senior PSOE officials and ministers are urging Pedro Sánchez to call early elections if Junts blocks the government’s housing decrees. The standoff could put Spain’s housing crisis at the center of a national campaign.
Zeekr has brought the 9X to Spain, a six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with yacht-inspired looks and a price tag of 119,450 euros. It delivers 897 CV and features an in-cabin cinema setup, setting a new bar for Chinese luxury cars.
Pedro Sánchez may call a snap election if Junts blocks basic housing decrees and public demonstrations intensify. Socialist sources believe citizen mobilization could shift the political balance in their favor, with November 29 emerging as a possible election date.
Valencia and southern Catalonia are under a rare red alert after more than 90 liters per square meter fell in one hour. The storms are disrupting daily life along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
Choosing a used car in Spain means looking beyond the sticker price. These five models from Toyota, Dacia, Seat, Suzuki and Honda are praised for their low running costs and simple mechanics, making them smart picks for budget-conscious drivers.
Tarragona and Castellón remain under red alert as Spain endures a second day of severe storms. Meteorologists warn that rainfall could exceed 300 liters in under 12 hours, with the Mediterranean coast hit hardest and alerts stretching across ten regions.
For the first time in World Rally-Raid history, two Spaniards lead both the car and motorcycle standings after a dramatic third stage in Morocco. Carlos Sainz and Edgar Canet now set the pace with two stages left.
Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. The move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep divisions over housing policy just months before elections.
Spain’s top constitutional judge is pressing the Supreme Court to apply the amnesty law to Catalan independence cases without delay, arguing that further delay would deny justice.
Leaving a car uninsured in a private garage in Spain can trigger fines of up to 3,005 euros and lead to its immobilization or impoundment. Many owners are unaware that insurance remains mandatory even if the car never leaves the garage.
Ford is making a factory comeback to the World Rally Championship in 2028, with a new rally car planned for 2029 and a direct link to its future European road cars. The move revives a storied motorsport legacy and signals a shift in Ford’s strategy for hybrids and electrics.
Spain’s top prosecutors denied holding documents on a controversial case involving Judge Beatriz Biedma. But testimony from Badajoz’s chief prosecutor revealed exchanges with Madrid, raising fresh questions about the investigation’s integrity.
Spain recorded 16,052 vehicle thefts in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 percent from last year. Madrid and Barcelona alone account for more than 42 percent of all cases, while smaller regions saw the fastest growth.
Galicia’s new car registrations jumped 24 percent in September, far outpacing the rest of Spain. Hybrids and electrics now dominate the market, while diesel and petrol models are fading fast.
