Hyundai’s IONIQ 3 arrives in Spain with a starting price below thirty thousand euros and a headline range of 496 km. The compact electric car targets city drivers and long-distance commuters alike, shaking up the affordable EV segment.
SAIC’s plan for a car plant in Ferrol has rattled Spain’s defense circles. The factory’s location near a major naval base has turned an economic deal into a security headache for Madrid and its allies.
At CaixaForum Girona, satellite images connect polar ice loss, extreme rain and pollution with places people know. The exhibition asks visitors to view environmental change from above, then consider its effects on the ground.
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.
Austria has introduced a two-speed highway system: electric cars can legally lead up to 130 km/h while combustion and hybrid vehicles are restricted to 100 km/h in certain regions. The rule covers hundreds of kilometers, and violations carry steep penalties.
Spain’s generic drug sector is warning that government price controls are pushing prices to unsustainable lows and putting the country’s ability to guarantee critical medicines at risk.
A third person has died in Catalonia after severe flooding. Two people remain missing as rescue teams contend with damaged rail links and power cuts, while new weather warnings take effect.
Genesis makes its Spanish debut with the GV60 Magma, a 650-horsepower electric SUV blending luxury with high performance. The model launches the Magma line and aims to set a new benchmark for premium electric driving.
OMODA & JAECOO will unveil the OMODA 4 and a new OMODA 5 at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. Both SUVs are due in Spain in 2027 as the brand seeks to strengthen its position in the C-SUV market.
Spain will vote on 29 November 2026 after Pedro Sánchez dissolved parliament and called an early general election. Polls put the PSOE and the wider left under pressure as alliance talks remain unresolved and housing dominates the campaign.
Rodalies services are returning in stages after Semaf approved the safety reports required by drivers. Storm-damaged sections remain closed while further operational checks are carried out.
Incyte Biosciences Iberia has invested €130 million in Spanish R&D and clinical trials, but patients still wait too long for new treatments. Company leaders want clearer agreements and quicker approvals to match Spain’s scientific strength.
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.
Spain’s used car market has weakened, with average prices down by over 1,000 euros from last year. Diesel vehicles saw the steepest decline, while Madrid remains the most expensive region for buyers.
Leaving a property empty in Spain is far from free. New figures put the annual cost at up to 5,000 euros, with upkeep and taxes, alongside community fees, quickly adding up. Many owners underestimate the financial impact of keeping a home unoccupied.
Airtificial will design and build a $6.4 million automated line for electric vehicle parts in Michigan. The project will boost production for a top supplier near Detroit and marks another global step for Spanish industry.
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.
Nine days remain before Frente Amplio must settle its electoral formula for Spain's 29 November elections. Mónica García and Ada Colau lead the discussion as the coalition weighs a shared structure across Spain's territories.
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.
Miguel Bernardeau has shared the extreme messages he receives after La bola negra. The film's treatment of sexual freedom has drawn hostility as well as applause.
Spain’s largest unions have set November 11 for a general strike over the country’s deepening housing crisis. Timed just before national elections, the move signals rare unity and marks the first such action in 14 years.
The government is defending its Catalonia strategy ahead of the 29-N election. Félix Bolaños says pardons and amnesty have restored political coexistence, while Carles Puigdemont could now return without arrest.
Ramón Larramendi is due to lead an 85-day crossing of Antarctica from 18 October. The wind-powered vehicle will carry 16 research projects across 3,400 kilometres of largely unstudied ice.
Room 74 now displays 17 sculptures from Cristina de Suecia's collection, up from nine. The Prado has also made the Room of the Muses a permanent focus for the queen's collecting life in Rome.
A team at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid has developed a modular tyre fitted with sensors. Its silicone-based prototype could reduce pollution and improve road safety.
Spain’s national football team has now gone 43 official matches without a defeat. The streak, which has lasted more than three and a half years, reflects a rare level of consistency and ability to recover, even against top European rivals.
Spotify is shaking up Spain’s audiobook scene with Audiolibros Plus. The new subscription brings more than 350,000 titles and new listening features to users across the country.
Margarita de Borbón y Parma, once erased from Spain’s royal narrative, takes center stage in a new novel that frames Madrid as a city of ambition and ability to recover. The book challenges the silence around her legacy.
Spain's medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike, which was due to start on 28 October. They say the action could resume if the next Government rejects their demands.
As Spain heads toward early general elections on 29 November, political divisions run deep. Pedro Sánchez’s ability to recover, the right’s dependence on Vox and the left’s internal battles leave voters questioning who truly represents their interests.
Ernest Urtasun is rebuilding Frente Amplio before the 29 November election while pressing Junts to support two revised housing decrees.
Spain will elect 350 deputies and 208 senators on November 29. Only people listed in the Electoral Census can vote. Voters should confirm their registration and polling station details ahead of the election.
A sudden deluge left the Puerta del Sol encampment waterlogged, forcing protesters to drain their makeshift shelters with buckets and coolers while others mopped up. The aftermath revealed battered tents and soaked banners, while the community remained determined to endure.
Volvo and Audi have launched their latest contenders in the luxury SUV segment. The updated XC40 and all-new Q3 offer electrified powertrains and advanced technology as they compete for buyers in Spain’s fiercely competitive market.
Spain's doctors have postponed their indefinite strike planned for 28 October. The unions say the dispute remains active and could resume after the elections if the next Government ignores their demands.
