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BYD storms into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers
BYD has broken into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers after a record September. The Chinese manufacturer’s electric and plug-in hybrid models are driving rapid growth, reshaping the market and challenging established players.
Ayuso's Sol eviction appeal moves to Madrid's High Court
A Madrid magistrate has declined jurisdiction over the regional government's appeal against the Puerta del Sol camp. The case now goes to the TSJM, which has 48 hours to decide whether it can hear the request for urgent measures.
Julio Llamazares wins Spain’s National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares has received Spain’s National Narrative Prize for 2026. His book follows his father’s journey through the Civil War and the scars it left behind.
Leapmotor rockets to sixth in Spain’s electric car market
Leapmotor has jumped to sixth place among electric car brands in Spain after a 140% surge in registrations in the third quarter. With four models now in the top 30 and local production about to start in Zaragoza, the brand is shaking up the Spanish EV market.
Spain's health system puts regional leadership under scrutiny
Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on regional responsibility, national coordination and the tests that will shape the system's resilience.
Madrid stages Creduto Morto in an Italian comedy revival
Disparate Pomodoro brings Creduto Morto to Madrid for five performances in October and November. The show turns a forced-marriage plot into a physical comedy rooted in Italian theatre.
Podemos backs both housing decrees as Sánchez seeks Junts vote
Podemos will support both housing decrees in Congress. The government still needs Junts or the PNV to avoid defeat, with the first measure set to suspend evictions for vulnerable households.
Spain deploys up to 600 officers around Congress
Up to 600 riot police will guard Spain's Congress on Friday as lawmakers vote on two housing decrees. The deployment comes with possible protests linked to the Puerta del Sol camp.
Aleix Espargaró adds rare Porsche 911 GT2 to his growing collection
Aleix Espargaró has acquired a Porsche 911 997 GT2, a model once hailed as the fastest 911 ever built. This addition cements his reputation as one of Spain’s most passionate Porsche collectors.
Zeekr 9X arrives in Spain as the priciest Chinese car yet
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 packs 897 CV, a cinema setup inside, and sets a new bar for Chinese luxury cars.
Renfe halts Valencia commuter trains as torrential storms trigger red alert
Renfe has suspended commuter rail services in Valencia and connections to Catalonia after AEMET issued a red alert for extreme rainfall. The shutdown comes as parts of eastern Spain brace for up to 90 litres of rain per hour and the risk of flash floods.
Tenants Take the Housing Decrees Fight to Spain's Streets
Tenant unions are mobilising nationwide before Friday's parliamentary vote on 2 October. They want both housing decrees approved, automatic rent renewals protected and stronger safeguards against evictions.
Nationwide housing protests erupt after Madrid eviction
Spain braces for a weekend of coordinated housing protests in over fifty cities. The eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid resident and a contentious parliamentary vote have galvanized tenant unions and social groups to take to the streets.
Swiss parking spaces expose the squeeze facing Spanish drivers
A Venezuelan user’s video from Switzerland has put Spain’s narrow parking spaces under the spotlight. The footage highlights just how little room Spanish drivers have to maneuver, fueling calls for wider, more accessible parking.
Renault Twingo E Tech 80 Urban Range redefines the city car
Renault’s new Twingo E-Tech 80 Urban Range revives the spirit of the 90s original but delivers a far more capable and efficient city car. With five doors, a bold design, and real-world electric practicality, it stands out in a crowded segment.
Hyundai Tucson 2027 breaks cover with bold design and hybrid power
Hyundai has unveiled the most radical overhaul of the Tucson to date. The 2027 model arrives with a striking new look, expanded interior space, and a full suite of hybrid and plug-in options, targeting drivers who demand both style and substance.
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.
Puerta del Sol camp draws its own political street map
A morning count on September 30 put the Puerta del Sol housing camp at 1,248 tents. Two volunteers are mapping the square, naming its routes and dividing it into political sectors.
The fugitive who exposed Spain's prison security failures
Rafael Bueno Latorre escaped 17 times from reformatories, hospitals and prisons. His final disappearance remains unexplained, and a new documentary revisits the case.
Woody Allen makes Asador Gonzaba his first Madrid food stop
Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn have visited Asador Gonzaba in Madrid's Salamanca district. The Galician restaurant became their first reported food stop before Allen begins a six-week film shoot in the city.
Alphabet reaches 100,000 vehicles in Spain after 25 years
Alphabet now manages over 100,000 vehicles in Spain, a major milestone for the BMW Group subsidiary. The company is moving deeper into electrification, flexible leasing, and digital fleet solutions for businesses.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid's Ritz as his film base
Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn are staying at Madrid's Mandarin Oriental Ritz ahead of filming. The production is due to begin in Madrid and Aranjuez on October 5.
Crew-13 reaches the ISS after a record US flight
Dragon reached the ISS in 7 hours 55 minutes, setting a US record for the fastest crewed flight to the station. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will remain in orbit when his wife gives birth to their third child.
Spain finds broad support for state action on housing prices
A clear majority of Spaniards support limits on housing prices, even if landlords earn less. The backing reaches PP and Vox voters, as well as landlords themselves.
Five used cars in Spain that keep maintenance costs low
Choosing a used car in Spain is about more than the sticker price. These five models from Toyota, Dacia, Seat, Suzuki and Honda are praised for their low running costs and mechanical simplicity, making them smart picks for budget-conscious drivers.
Spanish drivers seize control at Rally de Marruecos
For the first time in World Rally-Raid history, two Spaniards top both the car and motorcycle leaderboards after a dramatic third stage in Morocco. Carlos Sainz and Edgar Canet now set the pace with two stages left.
Junts Puts Spain's Rental Protections at Risk
Nearly five million rental contracts face a political shock. Junts plans to reject the housing decrees unless the Government rewrites the main text before Friday's vote.
Juan del Val calls for consensus on Spain's housing crisis
Juan del Val says housing policy must leave the party battlefield. Two government decrees address evictions, public housing and rental rules, but Congress will decide whether they survive.
Spain sets its 2027 holiday calendar
Spain will have 14 public holidays in 2027. Nine apply nationwide, while regional and local authorities set the other five. Six regions will move the Assumption of the Virgin from Sunday 15 August to Monday 16 August.
Red alerts put Spain's eastern coast on flood footing
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Madrid Police Prepare Congress Security Amid Sol Housing Camp
Police are preparing a perimeter around Spain's Congress for Friday's vote on two housing decrees. Protesters from the Puerta del Sol camp plan to march to the chamber, while Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government takes the dispute to court.
Junts prepares to block Sánchez's housing decrees
Junts is expected to reject both housing decrees in Congress. The move would leave Sánchez without support for his rental reform and hand the opposition a new political weapon.
Qualitas Auto and Prima ignite price war for car insurance in Spain
Car insurance prices in Spain have hit a new low for 2026, with Qualitas Auto and Prima both offering third-party coverage from just 146 euros per year. The fierce competition is forcing drivers to rethink how much they pay and what they get in return.
Feijóo would scrap Spain's anti-eviction shield
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's party would repeal the Government's two housing decrees if it reached La Moncloa. Municipal social services would then have to help vulnerable households find another home.
Sanz hands court communications in Ceuta invasion case
Gonzalo Sanz has reaffirmed his account before Judge María Tardón. He handed over messages and call records linked to warnings before the Ceuta invasion.
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