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Toyota secures Texas solar power in major deal with Ferrovial
Toyota has signed a 15-year agreement to source over 115 MW of solar power from Ferrovial’s Milano Solar plant in Texas. The move underpins Toyota’s push to match its US electricity use with renewables as it ramps up electric vehicle production.
CNIO identifies a brief window to attack hidden brain metastases
CNIO researchers found a short stage when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs removed micrometastases in animal models before they developed into detectable tumours.
Feijóo rejects Government housing decree as a failed response
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has rejected the housing decree the Government plans to approve. He wants more construction, tax cuts and Yolanda Díaz's resignation as protests grow after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
Red alert shifts north as heavy rain hits Barcelona
Rainfall has pushed the highest warning level toward Catalonia, with Barcelona recording around 100 litres per square metre in one hour. Renfe suspended several services as flooding risks grew across the region.
Chery aims for Spain with hybrid SUV offering 1200 km range
Chery is set to launch the iCAUR V27 Long Range in Europe, including Spain, in early 2027. This hybrid SUV packs a 51.2 kWh battery and up to 300 km of electric range, promising to shake up the segment with its size and tech.
PNV draws a line between funds and small landlords
The PNV says it will reject the housing decree if it puts investment funds and small landlords on the same footing. Joseba Díez Antxustegi is calling for calm talks before the government moves ahead.
US weakens car emission rules and boosts combustion engines
The US government has unveiled a plan to relax future car emission standards, granting automakers more leeway to sell combustion vehicles. The move shifts the regulatory landscape and could reshape the global race toward electrification.
Blood test opens a new route to personalised cancer therapy
VHIO researchers found tumour neoantigens and responsive T cells in blood samples. The method could widen access to personalised immunotherapy when tumours are hard to biopsy.
Permanent rental supply shrinks as seasonal listings surge
Spain has lost 20% of its permanent rental listings in three years. Seasonal homes have more than doubled as rent controls change the choices facing landlords and tenants.
Arde Bogotá puts its third album on stage at Hoy por Hoy
Arde Bogotá presents its third album live on Hoy por Hoy. The band previews new songs, discusses its Los Angeles sessions and looks ahead to the Hervideros tour, which begins on 29 October 2026.
Catalonia faces ES-Alert as severe rain threatens key coastal regions
Civil Protection has triggered an ES-Alert for thirteen Catalan comarcas, warning of locally intense rain and violent weather expected Tuesday morning. Residents are urged to avoid flood-prone areas and adapt travel plans as authorities monitor for further risks.
Rafael Azcona's century finds Spain facing his old problems
Rafael Azcona would have turned 100 on October 23. A Madrid exhibition returns to his films, cartoons and ideas, many of which still fit Spain's housing pressure and social conflicts.
Madrid Puts Its Audiovisual Ambition on Display
The sixth Iberseries & Platino Industria will bring the screen industry to Madrid from 29 September to 2 October. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is using the event to promote the city as an audiovisual capital, with Mexico as the guest country.
Mortgage signings hit a two-year low
Banks registered 43,372 home purchase loans in Spain in July, the sharpest annual drop in 25 months. Buyers took on larger debts as house prices and borrowing costs made access harder.
Schneider Electric takes Ruta 26 back on the road
Schneider Electric is restarting Ruta 26 across Spain and Portugal. More than 40 stops will bring training, digital tools and technical advice to electrical professionals.
Spain tightens electric car subsidies as France and Netherlands open doors
Spain’s subsidy program for electric cars shuts out most used models, while France and the Netherlands roll out broader support for older vehicles and low-income buyers. Spanish consumers face stricter rules and fewer choices.
Police call for Puerta del Sol encampment to be dismantled
The Confederación Española de Policía says the Puerta del Sol encampment is blocking normal access to a public square. Its spokesperson is pressing Madrid's government delegate to act as the dispute over security and responsibility grows.
Chinese car brands reshape Zaragoza workshops with rapid parts delivery
Chinese carmakers are not just shaking up Spain’s vehicle sales. Their fast parts delivery and better aftersales support are changing how independent workshops in Aragón work. Mechanics now have to rethink what it means to service modern cars.
Spain's housing shortfall is set to pass one million homes
Spain completed 92,000 homes in 2025 while 245,000 new households were formed. The resulting gap of 153,000 units has pushed the projected national shortfall above one million homes by 2028.
Feijóo puts truth at the centre of journalism
At the Premios Vanguardia 2026 in Barcelona, Alberto Núñez Feijóo argued that journalism cannot keep public trust without facts and credibility.
Lagarde says higher rates are not the main cause of Europe's housing crisis
Christine Lagarde says ECB rate rises are not the main cause of Europe's housing crisis. She points to a gap between housing supply and demand, while acknowledging higher mortgage costs, weak investment and a severe shortage of homes in countries such as Spain.
Madrid housing camp holds through rain and provocations
More than 200 tents remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol. Renters and pensioners are keeping the camp going as clashes with media figures test the protest.
Ayvens faces backlash over unresolved Citroën C3 breakdown
A Citroën C3 Aircross leased from Ayvens has been stranded in a workshop for over 90 days. The client’s ordeal exposes deep flaws in the company’s after-sales service and raises questions about Spain’s biggest rental fleet.
Spain's Mortgage Market Hits a New Barrier for Homebuyers
Hundreds are camping in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as mortgage activity falls. The average loan has reached a record 180,785 euros, while fewer buyers are completing purchases.
US Eases Fuel Efficiency Rules for New Cars
The US Department of Transportation has approved less stringent fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, reversing previous targets and raising concerns about higher fuel costs and emissions. The move is expected to impact car buyers and the automotive industry for years.
Sánchez backs public housing model during Barcelona visit
Pedro Sánchez has renewed his housing pledge in Barcelona. The Illa Siberia project keeps public land under municipal ownership while expanding affordable rentals.
A blue plaque marks Maricarmen's eviction in Madrid
A blue plaque now marks the Madrid home where Maricarmen was evicted. Its message names Urbagestión's owners and cites Spain's constitutional right to housing.
La bola negra posts a €4.7 million Spanish box-office start
La bola negra has delivered one of Spain's biggest openings of the decade. Nearly 700,000 people watched the film in three days, adding commercial force to its Oscar® campaign.
Lepas brings two new electric SUVs to Spain
Lepas is adding the all-electric L6 EV and L4 EV SUVs to its Spanish lineup. Both offer 450 km of range and are built for European roads. Deliveries start late this year as the brand pushes deeper into Spain’s EV market.
Spain's housing protests put emergency decree under pressure
Hundreds of people remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand urgent protection. The government is racing to agree on a decree before Tuesday's cabinet meeting, but its scope remains disputed.
Electric car production surges as Zaragoza and Palencia secure new models
Spain's electric vehicle industry accelerates with new models at Zaragoza and Palencia. BYD's manufacturing edge and Tesla's latest updates signal a changing landscape for European carmakers.
Left parties push PSOE toward a tougher housing decree
Spain's parliamentary left has united outside a Madrid hospital. The groups want stronger rent controls and longer protections before the Government approves its housing decree.
Used car prices in Spain surge after months of decline
The average price for a used car in Spain has jumped to 17,281 euros after two consecutive months of increases. Madrid, País Vasco and Cataluña top the list for the highest prices, while Castilla-La Mancha remains the most affordable region.
Global flu surveillance becomes Spain's early warning system
Spain's flu activity is still low, but early changes are appearing among younger people. Álvaro Torres explains why international surveillance helps track variants and plan prevention before the next season takes shape.
CNIO finds a vulnerable window against brain metastasis
Spanish researchers found a brief stage when early brain metastases may respond to treatment. Three drugs cleared microscopic lesions in mice and human tissue, but clinical trials are still needed.
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