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Spain's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
Spain's Treasury paid 4.176% to sell 10-year debt at its 1 October auction. Global pressure is pushing up sovereign yields, but Madrid says Spain's own risk remains well below 2013 levels.
Madrid takes its Puerta del Sol camp battle to court
Madrid wants a court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. The case sets the regional government's demand against the protesters' constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Why chronic pain affects twice as many women
A Science review examines why chronic pain affects women at roughly twice the rate of men. Hormones may shape pain sensitivity, immune responses and pain processing across the body.
COVID-19 pushes Spain into a low-level epidemic
Spain's respiratory-infection rate rose 28.2% in one week and crossed the epidemic threshold. COVID-19 is driving the increase, while hospital pressure remains limited but measurable.
FoodTech 2026 brings smarter food production to Barcelona
More than 330 exhibitors from 22 countries will gather in Barcelona from 6 to 8 October. AI, automation, safer ingredients and waste-cutting systems will share the floor.
Málaga breaks into Spain’s top ten for electric car purchases
Málaga has climbed to the tenth spot nationwide for electric car registrations, with over 10 percent of new vehicles now electric. Yet most drivers remain unaware of key government incentives, exposing a gap between interest and real-world adoption.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his next film
Woody Allen will start filming in Madrid on 5 October 2026 with about €3 million in public funding. The six-week production will use more than 30 locations in Madrid and Aranjuez.
Spain faces a housing and production shortfall as factories stand idle
Spain is running out of new homes and locally made products as construction slows and factories remain empty. While regulations multiply, the country’s ability to produce what it needs is slipping further behind.
Renault halts production at factories across Castilla y León
Production stoppages began at Renault plants in Castilla y León on 1 October. Around 5,500 workers are affected as weak European demand forces the company to reduce output.
Cayetana's unfinished work returns to Palacio de Liria
Palacio de Liria brings Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart back into focus. More than 200 objects connect her private life with the palace she helped rebuild in an exhibition running until 31 January 2027.
Armona Island: Wild Atlantic beaches just hours from Spain
Armona Island in Portugal’s Algarve is almost unknown, even though it’s close to Spain. No cars, no big hotels, and just 53 residents mean quiet beaches and real nature, even in autumn.
Spain Breaks Ranks Over the EU's New Return Rules
EU interior ministers have approved rules meant to speed up deportations. Spain was the only country to vote against them, while Belgium abstained.
Santa Cruz opens Plenilunio with more than 500 drones
Plenilunio Santa Cruz starts on the weekend of 2 to 4 October 2026. More than 500 drones will fly above the waterfront, while cultural events, family activities, shopping offers and city events run across the capital.
Spanish drivers face steep fines for uninsured cars left in private garages
Leaving your car uninsured in a private garage in Spain can trigger fines up to 3,005 euros and even lead to your vehicle being impounded. Many owners are unaware that insurance remains mandatory even if the car never leaves the garage.
Euribor climbs above 3% as Spanish mortgage pressure deepens
The 12-month euríbor reached 3.247% in September. Variable mortgage borrowers face higher October payments as housing prices remain near record levels.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his 51st film
Woody Allen will start filming his 51st movie in Madrid on October 5, 2026. The diplomatic story has €3 million in public backing and a reported budget of about $14 million.
Ford returns to world rally with new factory team and bold street car plans
Ford is making a factory comeback to the World Rally Championship in 2028, promising a new rally car for 2029 and a direct impact on its future European road cars. The move revives a storied motorsport legacy and signals a shift in Ford’s strategy for hybrids and electrics.
Depression diagnosis moves toward brain-based symptom profiles
Researchers at Barcelona's Instituto de Investigación Sant Pau are challenging the idea that depression has one biological pattern. Their review links symptoms such as anhedonia, rumination, insomnia and suicidal behaviour to different patterns of brain connectivity.
FoodTech 2026 puts artificial intelligence inside Spain's food factories
More than 330 companies will gather in Barcelona from 6 to 8 October to show how automation can improve food production. Artificial intelligence will take a central place in the programme.
Covid pushes Spain into a respiratory epidemic phase
Spain has crossed the epidemic threshold for acute respiratory infections. Coronavirus now leads primary care detections and respiratory hospital admissions, while demand for home tests is rising.
Rallye Ciutat de Xixona draws record crowds and economic boost
The 12th Rallye Ciutat de Xixona is set to bring 10,000 fans and a major economic windfall to Alicante. With top drivers and a €30,000 budget, the event highlights the region’s growing motorsport ambitions.
Sánchez will not join the Royals in Ceuta and Melilla
Pedro Sánchez will not accompany Felipe VI and Letizia in Ceuta and Melilla. The minister of the day will join the monarchs during their visits on 13 and 14 October 2026.
Samsung pushes its tablets closer to the laptop
Samsung's new premium tablets target laptop-style productivity. Large 120 Hz displays meet advanced software and powerful hardware. Spanish sales begin on October 7.
Charlie tests Mars technology in Almería desert
Operations for the six-wheeled Charlie rover were run from Italy during trials in Spain's Tabernas desert. The campaign tests systems planned for ExoMars Rosalind Franklin, including navigation when Earth cannot respond at once.
Conde-Pumpido presses Supreme Court for swift amnesty compliance
Cándido Conde-Pumpido is backing urgent amnesty enforcement by the Supreme Court. His draft ruling in the Dolors Bassa case would demand a clear and immediate response.
Speeding in rental cars surges across Andalusia this summer
Rental car drivers in Andalusia have sharply increased their speeding this summer, even as the rest of Spain sees a dramatic drop. New telematics data reveals a regional spike in risky driving behaviors that bucks the national trend.
Madrid Takes the Sol Camp Dispute to Court
Madrid has asked the courts to dissolve the Puerta del Sol camp. The regional government says the protest breaks legal limits, blocks emergency access and threatens protected heritage.
Cantabria Car Sales Outpace National Growth with Surging Registrations
Cantabria’s car market is pulling far ahead of the Spanish average, with passenger vehicle registrations up 18.1 percent this year. But behind the headline, commercial and industrial vehicle sales tell a different story.
British Morgan cars set to transform Granada roads this October
Granada will host the Rally Morgan from October 1 to 4, 2026, bringing together rare British cars from the 1970s to today. Participants will drive through historic villages, scenic routes, and taste local wines in a unique automotive event.
Fuel Shield Cuts Petrol Prices Across Bizkaia
The crisis shield is now in force across Spain. Petrol has fallen by eleven cents per litre in Bizkaia, but diesel is unchanged as stations work through older stocks.
Ayuso takes camp eviction fight to Madrid courts
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government will ask a Madrid court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. It says Government delegate Francisco Martín failed to act.
Vehicle thefts surge in Spain as Madrid and Barcelona hit new highs
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 over 42 percent of all cases, while smaller regions face the fastest growth.
MSI launches EZwall and EZgo to power Spain’s electric car charging
MSI is moving beyond gaming in Spain, introducing EZwall and EZgo charging systems for electric vehicles. The company’s first step focuses on residential users, aiming to reshape how Spanish households approach EV charging.
Hybrid and electric cars spark record boom in Galicia registrations
Galicia’s new car registrations jumped 24 percent in September, far outpacing the rest of Spain. Hybrids and electrics now rule the market, while diesel and petrol models are fading fast.
Ayuso takes the Puerta del Sol camp to court
A 48-hour deadline is expiring as the Madrid regional government asks a judge to remove the housing camp from Puerta del Sol. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is challenging the Government delegate's refusal to order its removal, while police say they will not enter the square unless public-order problems develop.
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