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Deadly floods paralyse Catalonia as rivers threaten to overflow
Two people have died and one remains missing after relentless storms battered Catalonia. Emergency services scramble to rescue trapped residents as rivers surge and transport grinds to a halt. Authorities warn the danger is not over.
Barcelona faces flood threat as Besòs river surges
Barcelona and nearby towns are on edge after the Besòs river hit dangerous highs. Urgent warnings, train shutdowns, and evacuations followed as relentless rain pushed the city’s systems to breaking point.
Rescue teams pull drivers from flooded cars in Granollers
A powerful overnight storm in Granollers forced emergency crews to rescue people trapped in their vehicles after flash floods submerged key roads. No injuries have been reported, but the incident highlights the growing risks of extreme weather in Catalonia.
Bilbao floods after nearly two hours of torrential rain
A sudden downpour caused 150 incidents across Bizkaia, including 137 in Bilbao. More than 70 millimetres of rain fell in some areas as tunnels closed and Euskalmet kept an orange alert in force until midnight.
Barcelona streets submerged as record rain triggers chaos
Torrential rain has left parts of Barcelona and nearby towns underwater. Trains stopped. Residents told to stay inside. Emergency crews race to control flooding in hospitals, homes, and transport hubs as Catalunya faces a weather crisis.
Barcelona faces red alert as torrential rain halts city life
Barcelona is under a rare red alert as relentless rain floods streets and disrupts daily life. Authorities have suspended outdoor activities and restricted movement across Catalonia, with emergency services on high alert for further storms.
Violent Attack Shakes Housing Protest in Oviedo
A night of tension erupted in Oviedo as housing activists camping in La Escandalera reported a violent assault by a group performing Nazi salutes. Three suspects were detained by police. The incident has intensified calls for public action and renewed focus on Spain’s housing crisis.
Madrigueras faces devastation after deadly flash flood
A violent storm struck Madrigueras for over two hours, flooding homes and businesses and claiming the life of a 100-year-old woman. Residents now confront a landscape of mud, wrecked property, and uncertainty.
Red rain alerts cover 17 Catalan counties
Meteocat has placed 17 Catalan counties under its highest rain alert, with up to 40 litres per square metre forecast in 30 minutes. The warning is due to reach 20 counties on Sunday as flood risks grow and officials discourage unnecessary travel.
Floodwaters Kill 102-Year-Old Woman in Albacete
Water and mud swept through Madrigueras after heavy rain on Friday. A 102-year-old woman died after floodwater entered her home, while early reports about five missing people awaited confirmation from emergency officials.
Catalonia halts movement as torrential rains trigger maximum alert
Catalonia faces its most severe weather alert in years as authorities ban movement from 18:00 due to torrential rains. With forecasts of over 200 liters per square meter, the region braces for flooding, marine tornadoes, and widespread disruption.
Rayo Vallecano Stadium vandalised in escalating campaign against club leadership
Rayo Vallecano’s Vallecas Stadium was stormed and vandalised overnight, with the club denouncing a sustained campaign of harassment targeting its president and headquarters. The incident exposes deepening tensions around the club’s management and its relationship with local authorities.
Vallecas stadium vandalised as masked men surround the directors' box
Rayo Vallecano says parts of its stadium were damaged before the Trofeo de Vallecas. Masked men later surrounded the directors' box during the match against Cagliari.
President García-Page surveys flood devastation in Madrigueras
A catastrophic flash flood struck Madrigueras leaving one woman dead and dozens rescued. President Emiliano García-Page arrived to assess the aftermath as emergency teams race to restore order in the battered town.
Flash Floods Sweep Through Madrigueras After Torrential Rains
A sudden surge of floodwater has left the streets of Madrigueras underwater, trapping people in buildings and sweeping away cars. Emergency services are responding to over a hundred calls as the town faces severe disruption.
Five miners die after mine collapse in western Turkey
Five miners died after a collapse at a private coal mine in Soma on 1 October 2026. Two workers survived, and authorities have opened criminal, labour and technical investigations.
Almeida rejects the peaceful image of Madrid housing camp
A large knife shown in material sent to Government delegate Francisco Martín has become part of the dispute over the Puerta del Sol housing camp. Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida says the protest cannot be called peaceful while critics accuse him of turning a housing issue into a public-order fight.
Belén López says she did not notice Josep Juanpere had died
The autopsy places Josep Juanpere's death between 15.00 and 21.00 on 26 December. Belén López says she did not realise he had stopped breathing, while a judge examines neck injuries and the lack of an emergency call.
Ayuso demands urgent court order to clear Sol protest camp
Madrid’s regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso has turned to the courts, demanding emergency intervention to end the ongoing protest camp in Puerta del Sol. After days of official deadlock, the regional government is now seeking a judicial order for immediate eviction.
Network outage at DIGI and Movistar disrupts thousands across Spain
A sudden network failure on October 1 left thousands of DIGI and Movistar customers unable to make calls or access the internet. The disruption also paralyzed communications at the University of Alicante, exposing the risks of shared infrastructure in Spain’s telecom sector.
Nationwide mobile outage leaves Movistar O2 and DIGI users disconnected
A sudden outage has left thousands of Movistar O2 and DIGI customers across Spain without mobile coverage or internet access. The disruption struck on Thursday morning and has affected both individuals and businesses in multiple regions.
Twelve Hour Police Interrogation Targets Ceuta Immigration Data Technician
A technician preparing data for a high-profile Ceuta immigration report was questioned by police for twelve hours without legal counsel. The episode exposes deep tensions over control of evidence and the shaping of official narratives in Spain’s most sensitive border crisis.
Madrid landlord faces legal battle after threats and box of cockroaches
A Madrid property firm says it will file a criminal complaint after receiving death threats and a box of live cockroaches. The campaign erupted following the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, with Urbagestión blaming a tenants’ union for coordinated harassment.
Ayuso Government Demands Urgent End to Puerta del Sol Protest
Madrid’s regional government has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to clear the Puerta del Sol protest camp after reporting vandalism and threats at the Real Casa de Correos. The standoff exposes deep divisions between local and national authorities as public events and daily life are disrupted.
Madrid officials at odds as Sol protest camp holds firm
Tensions are rising in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, where more than 1,000 protesters refuse to leave their camp over Spain’s housing crisis. City leaders and police unions demand urgent action, warning of security threats and vandalism.
Red alert as torrential rains flood Catalonia
Catalonia is on maximum weather alert. Streets are flooded, transport is down, and emergency warnings have gone out across the region. Up to 180 liters per square meter of rain is expected. Daily life in Barcelona and nearby towns has been thrown into chaos.
Delta flight forced to land in Portugal after smoke fills cabin
A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston was diverted to Porto when smoke appeared in the cabin. Eight passengers received medical attention on the runway, with three taken to hospital. The incident highlights the risks airlines face with in-flight technical issues.
Viral Video Claims of Deadly Ceuta Riots Collapse Under Scrutiny
A viral video alleging deadly riots and mass looting in Ceuta has been debunked. Most scenes were filmed in Morocco, and there is no evidence of the claimed death toll in Spain. Here is how the narrative unraveled.
Nighttime earthquake rattles Alicante region with strongest tremor in months
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck near Murcia in the early hours, with its epicenter close to Pilar de la Horadada. While the tremor was felt in several towns, no injuries or property damage have been reported. The event marks the most significant seismic activity in the area in half a year.
Bertrand Ndongo Confronted and Expelled from Puerta del Sol Protest
A midday confrontation at Puerta del Sol saw Bertrand Ndongo, known for his far-right activism, driven out by protesters after he appeared with pepper spray. The incident escalated quickly, highlighting the charged atmosphere at the ongoing demonstration.
Spanish Army Uncovers Moroccan Military Network in Ceuta
Spanish military intelligence has identified 72 Moroccan soldiers, including 22 intelligence agents, as key coordinators behind the recent surge of organized incursions and unrest in Ceuta. Secret reports reveal a sophisticated infiltration strategy targeting the city’s stability.
Copilot dies in burning car during Rally Villa de Llanes tragedy
A devastating accident at the Rally Villa de Llanes claimed the life of 20-year-old copilot Soraya Barreiro Rodríguez after her car, driven by her partner, crashed and caught fire. The event was immediately suspended as the motorsport community reeled from the loss.
Ceuta Judge Orders Expulsion After Migrants Coerce Minor
A Spanish court has expelled three Moroccan migrants for five years after they admitted to forcibly trying to take a 17 year old girl to a makeshift shelter in Ceuta. The case highlights the swift judicial response to coercion involving minors.
Josep Juanpere case turns on unexplained neck injuries
Josep Juanpere died after a suspected heart attack in Baqueira. An autopsy found internal cervical injuries linked to external force. His partner is free on bail as investigators examine a possible homicide.
Tragedy at Rally Villa de Llanes halts championship
A devastating accident at the Rally Villa de Llanes has claimed the life of young co-driver Soraya Barreiro. The event was suspended immediately, casting a shadow over the championship and leaving the motorsport community in mourning.
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