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Spain Vote Puts Listed Companies on a Political Tightrope

The November 29 vote has pushed Spanish equities into a new risk cycle. The result could ease pressure on lenders and property firms, while leaving state-linked companies exposed to a change in strategy.

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Roca Rey Carries Valencia to a Grandstand Finale

Roca Rey turned two difficult bulls into a double victory. Morante showed flashes of torería, while Tomás Rufo took one ear.

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Shakira booking leaves La Revuelta racing the clock

David Broncano reached Shakira at Macondo Park with about 15 minutes to spare. A late confirmation, a flight to catch and a moving interview location shaped the episode.

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Madrid Robotaxi Plans Hit Roadblocks as Legal and Costs Mount

Robotaxi projects in Spain are losing steam. Legal gridlock and rising costs have forced a rethink, with industry insiders casting doubt on the timeline and business case for self-driving taxis in Madrid.

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Driver curiosity stalls Spanish highways with phantom jams

Gridlock with no crash, no debris, and no warning sign—Spain’s highways keep seizing up. The real trigger is drivers slowing to look, turning minor distractions into sprawling jams and new hazards.

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Feijóo Leaves RTVE Interview Door Open

The PP would accept an RTVE interview during the campaign for Spain’s 29 November election, but only if the corporation produces the programme itself. No presenter or programme has been confirmed.

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Zaragoza puts firefighters at the heart of Pilar 2026

Zaragoza opens Fiestas del Pilar 2026 on 10 October with firefighters delivering the pregón from the Town Hall balcony. A sports parade and concerts will then spread activity across the city.

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Mohamed VI draws a line with Spain over Ceuta

Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. He warned that cooperation with Spain cannot face pressure, threats or blackmail before Felipe VI’s planned visit.

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Museo Goya reopens after major Zaragoza expansion

Fundación Ibercaja has completed Museo Goya’s expansion in Zaragoza. A new entrance, restored architecture and a major opening exhibition recast the visit around Francisco de Goya.

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Prosecutor urges Supreme Court to restore Spaniards’ votes

Spain’s Public Prosecutor’s Office wants the Supreme Court to lift the suspension before the 29 November election, when about 400,000 overseas registrations could be affected.

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Genesis GV60 Magma hits Spain with 650 hp and bold style

Genesis lands in Spain with the GV60 Magma, a 650-horsepower electric crossover built to shake up the luxury segment. The model pairs raw speed with upscale comfort and advanced tech, taking direct aim at established rivals.

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BYD Seagull grows, gains power in new Chinese launch

BYD’s Seagull returns to the Chinese market with a major jump in size and muscle. The overhaul puts pressure on rivals and leaves the car’s European future hanging in the balance.

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Guardia Civil breaks up catalytic converter theft gang in Spain

A mobile gang stripping catalytic converters from parked cars has been busted by the Guardia Civil after a string of thefts across Zaragoza, Palencia, Granada, and Valladolid. The crackdown exposes how these car parts became a magnet for thieves.

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Tesla Model 3 in Spain lands sharper screen and longer range

Tesla has shaken up its Model 3 lineup in Spain with a bigger display, fresh wheel choices, and a clear range boost for the Performance model. The update also swaps out the name of its autonomous driving tech.

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CTAO North Adds Four Telescopes in La Palma

Four giant telescopes will be inaugurated in La Palma on 15 October 2026. Construction is ending, but commissioning and formal acceptance will decide when they begin scientific operations.

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Anne Carson Puts Translation at Literature’s Center

Anne Carson turns translation into a literary act. Her Nobel recognition follows books where damaged texts, modern lives and classical forms occupy the same page.

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Amaral turns Maricarmen’s eviction into a song of grief

Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre dedicated two songs to Maricarmen Abascal, who died aged 87 after 14 days in a Madrid hospital. Her eviction has become a national symbol of housing pain.

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Sánchez keeps García Ortiz pardon on the table

Pedro Sánchez has not ruled out pardoning former State Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz before the 29 November election. His promise to halt evictions faces parliamentary resistance, with Junts and PP voting against housing measures while Vox also opposed them.

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Spain Faces 54 Days of Political Convulsion, Ruiz Warns

Pedro Ruiz condemns Spain’s worsening political confrontation after elections were called for 29 November. Housing protests and labour tensions are now playing out alongside a contested campsite in Madrid.

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ICE shooting in New York sparks protest outside hospital

A Dominican man was shot inside his car during an ICE operation in New York. His five-year-old son was in the vehicle as protesters later gathered outside the hospital.

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Spanish voters back snap election as PSOE gains on the left

A DYM poll puts support for the 29 November 2026 election at 76%, with PSOE drawing voters from Sumar and Podemos as PP and VOX hold the right.

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Puigdemont can return, but Spain’s courts still hold the key

The Constitutional Court has weakened the legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont’s return. His arrest order is suspended, yet the amnesty still requires a separate court decision.

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Telefónica pone a la venta OnNet Fibra en Chile

Telefónica y KKR han activado la venta de OnNet Fibra, valorada entre 1.500 y 2.000 millones de dólares. El proceso no terminaría antes de 2027.

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Andrew Garfield anchors two high-profile Spanish film premieres this October

Spanish cinemas brace for a rare double act as Andrew Garfield headlines two sharply different films this October. One plunges into medieval rebellion, the other whisks families into fantasy. Both arrive within weeks, putting Garfield’s range under the spotlight.

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Spain fines luxury-car raffle €750000

EBR Management SLU must pay €750000 after 376850 digital-wallpaper purchases opened access to a luxury-car draw without the authorization required under Spanish gaming law.

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Ford BlueCruise brings hands-free driving to Spanish highways

Ford’s BlueCruise now lets drivers take their hands off the wheel on Spain’s highways. The system covers most major routes, but drivers must stay alert and ready to take control at any moment.

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Vigo Socialist Tribute Deepens Housing Fight

A minute of silence for Maricarmen brought Vigo’s socialists together. The absence of PP and BNG sharpened a dispute over rent controls and the city’s housing policy.

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Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric lands in Spain with top range

Renault’s Scenic E-Tech Electric hits Spanish roads, promising up to 642 kilometers of WLTP range. The new look and dual battery options target families who want more than just practicality.

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DGT chief pins V-16 beacon pushback on Sánchez backlash

Spain’s traffic boss claims some drivers shun the V-16 emergency beacon because they link it to Pedro Sánchez’s government. Months after launch, the device still faces resistance and price complaints.

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Spain’s Grid Hits a Renewable Bottleneck

Spain is curtailing record renewable output as saturated grid nodes block new connections. The strain is extending Almaraz reactors while emissions continue to rise.

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Abascal’s Death Reopens Spain’s Housing Rights Fight

Maricarmen Abascal’s death has returned housing rights to Spain’s political debate. A Madrid memorial march drew 20,000 people, while the circumstances of her eviction brought fresh scrutiny to public institutions.

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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.

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Madrid PP reports Bergerot to police over street remarks

The PP has reported Manuela Bergerot to the Policía Nacional after her comments about unrest in Madrid. The complaint follows the death of Maricarmen, who was evicted days earlier.

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Rufián makes a left-wing alliance a condition for ERC

Gabriel Rufián wants to lead ERC in the 29 November 2026 election, but only with backing from other left-wing and antifascist forces. Party leaders still support him.

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Dacia demands clear incentives as Spain’s electric car market shifts

Dacia’s Spanish chief Laurent Sengenes warns that tangled and shifting incentives could freeze out buyers as fuel prices soar. He calls for direct, stable support and rolls out new models aimed at keeping electrified cars within reach.

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