Pedro Sánchez kicks off PSOE’s 2027 campaign in Getafe
Pedro Sánchez chose Getafe to launch PSOE’s candidates for the 2027 municipal and regional elections. The event aims to rally supporters and set the pace for Madrid’s next political cycle.
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Madrid's Sol camp stays through first quiet night of housing protest
Around 150 tents remain in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a calm night. Protesters say they will stay until the Government approves measures against evictions.
Trump rewrites US car rules and sidelines electric mandates
Donald Trump has scrapped Biden-era electric vehicle mandates and approved looser CAFE standards, promising $100 billion for US carmakers. The move could reshape global production plans and delay the electric transition for years.
Ceuta faces legal crossroads as state of exception gains traction
Ceuta’s spiraling crisis has renewed calls for a state of exception, a rarely used legal tool that could allow expedited expulsions and strict controls. Legal and military voices argue it is the only way to restore order after weeks of chaos.
Maricarmen's eviction sends Sánchez's fragile coalition back to talks
The eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid has reopened a fight over housing inside Pedro Sánchez's government. Junts and Podemos are negotiating again as ministers prepare the possible decreto Maricarmen.
Housing anger erupts in Madrid as protesters occupy Sol
Thousands gathered in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol amid Spain’s housing crisis, demanding an end to evictions and government inaction. The eviction of Maricarmen Abascal sparked a movement now shaking the political scene.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado retires after sending Begoña Gómez to trial
Juan Carlos Peinado steps down at 72, just days after ordering Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, to face a jury for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. His retirement closes a turbulent chapter in Spanish judicial history.
Madrid housing protest grows into Puerta del Sol camp
A camp has formed in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a housing march on 26 September 2026. Organisers are demanding urgent action on evictions, rent increases and the proposed "decreto Maricarmen".
Carlos Bardem stumbles at Madrid protest spotlighting celebrity activism
Carlos Bardem’s public error at a Madrid eviction protest reignited debate over the credibility of celebrity activism. His mix-up became a symbol of the disconnect between high-profile advocates and the causes they champion.
Madrid housing protest demands action after Maricarmen eviction
At least 40 Spanish cities joined protests after Maricarmen Abascal was evicted in Madrid. Thousands marched toward Congress, calling for urgent housing measures and government accountability.
Madrid protesters camp out in Puerta del Sol after eviction uproar
Hundreds pitched tents in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol after Maricarmen’s eviction. The protest revived memories of 15M and sharpened demands for action against evictions and housing speculation.
Madrid housing protest turns Sol into a camp of defiance
A mass demonstration in Madrid has escalated into an overnight camp at Puerta del Sol, as citizens demand urgent action after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen. Protesters see her case as a breaking point in Spain's housing crisis.
Madrid renters demand the Real Decreto Maricarmen after eviction
Maricarmen Abascal lost the Madrid home where she had lived for more than 70 years. Renters are now demanding stronger eviction safeguards and new rules for rental contracts.
Madrid March Puts Maricarmen's Eviction at the Heart of Spain's Housing Fight
Madrid protesters are rallying over Maricarmen's eviction after more than seven decades in one home. Organisers want new tenant safeguards before the Government decides on a housing decree Tuesday.
Maricarmen's eviction tests Spain's housing decree
An 87-year-old woman's eviction has sharpened Spain's housing debate. Pedro Sánchez's Government now needs support in Congress for an urgent decree.
Madrid protest over Ceuta crisis turns into election demand
A Madrid protest called for early elections and Pedro Sánchez's resignation over the Ceuta crisis. Police stopped a group moving towards La Moncloa, while a laSexta Xplica crew was attacked during the march.
Government weighs faster returns for migrants in Ceuta
More than 7,000 people had returned to Morocco by 22 September, mostly voluntarily. Spain is considering a decree to speed up further returns from Ceuta, while Sumar says asylum rights and legal safeguards must remain in place.
China sends two pandas to Atlanta in latest diplomatic gesture
China will send two giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta after Xi Jinping announced the move before Donald Trump. The deal revives a long-running feature of Beijing's foreign policy.
Ceuta troops ordered to hide names as threats escalate
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has told soldiers in Ceuta to remove their names from uniforms to protect their identities as threats and violence rise. Troops say they feel exposed and under-equipped as attacks increase and official support remains limited.
Madrid protest exposes rift between PP and Vox over Sánchez accusations
Thousands gathered in central Madrid to demand early elections and an investigation into Pedro Sánchez over alleged betrayal. Organizers presented it as a show of unity, but the event exposed deep divisions between PP and Vox over how far to escalate their opposition.
Spanish troops in Ceuta receive pepper spray after weapon shortage uproar
After weeks of patrols with only one loaded firearm for every four soldiers, Spain’s Defence Ministry has begun issuing pepper spray to military personnel in Ceuta. The move follows mounting criticism over troop safety and the lack of clear legal protection for those using non-lethal force.
Madrid march targets Sánchez over Ceuta and Melilla
Sociedad Civil Española will march through Madrid on Saturday, 26 September 2026, calling for early elections and accusing Pedro Sánchez of betraying Spain over Ceuta and Melilla.
Junts pushes for urgent tax breaks as housing protests shake Spain
Spain’s government is racing to secure Junts’ support for a new antieviction decree after the forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal triggered nationwide protests. Junts demands sweeping tax relief on rent and home purchases as a condition for backing the plan.
UK pledges over one hundred million for urgent aid in Gaza and West Bank
The UK has unveiled a humanitarian package worth 88 million pounds to support Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The funds will widen access to medical care and clean water, while also supporting mental health services amid worsening conditions and ongoing conflict.
Spain plans faster migrant returns from Ceuta
Spain is preparing emergency rules for Ceuta that would cut asylum and court deadlines and speed returns to Morocco. The plan targets thousands of unresolved cases after the mass crossing on 30 July.
Government targets faster migrant returns to Morocco
Spain is preparing emergency rules to speed returns to Morocco. The plan could shorten appeals and change how asylum claims affect expulsions as authorities handle thousands of arrivals from Ceuta.
Senate pressed to ratify Spain-France friendship treaty
The Government wants the Senate to approve the treaty before Emmanuel Macron visits Madrid. The PP blocked the agreement, but Spain's Constitutional Court has now confirmed that it complies with the Constitution.
Europe faces electric car crisis as China dominates design and production
Europe’s electric car industry is losing ground to China, as design and manufacturing slip from European hands. Political proposals and infrastructure gaps expose a sector under pressure, with the continent at a crossroads.
PP Pushes Senate Law Covering Every Irregular Border Entry
The PP will bring a new border bill to the Senate next week. Alicia García wants returns to cover people who enter Spain by swimming. Ceuta remains at the centre of the dispute.
Iván Redondo breaks silence on power politics and Moncloa exit
Iván Redondo, once the strategic mind behind Spain’s prime minister, faces tough questions on TVE’s 'Plano General'. He discusses corruption and his relationship with Pedro Sánchez, along with the health crisis that forced his departure from Moncloa.
Trump rules out Bessent as White House AI chief
Donald Trump has rejected reports linking Scott Bessent to the new AI leadership post. The Treasury secretary will stay in his current position as debate over global regulation intensifies.
Lleida approves new ban on covering the face in public
Lleida's city council has approved a ban on fully covering the face in public spaces. The rule covers the burka and nicab without naming either garment, with fines of up to 750 euros.
Bolaños Rejects Sumar Bid to Expropriate Maricarmen's Home
Félix Bolaños has rejected Sumar's call to expropriate the Madrid home from which 87-year-old Maricarmen was evicted. He says a new housing decree could reach the Cabinet next Tuesday after talks with Junts and other parties.
Zapatero asks court to remove Yanes from new jewellery appraisal
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is challenging a second appraisal of jewellery found in his office safe. His defence says the new report may be unnecessary and questions the neutrality of the expert selected through Joyería Yanes.
Union leader demands protection for Spanish electric car production
Unai Sordo, head of CCOO, warns that unchecked Chinese electric car imports could force Spanish plants like Renault’s to halt production. He urges guarantees for investment in hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing in Spain.