Melilla readies a royal welcome for Felipe VI
Juan José Imbroda is urging residents to fill Plaza de España for Felipe VI and Letizia on 14 October. The confirmed itinerary gives the royal visit a formal role beyond the planned public welcome.
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Rufián Faces ERC Test Before Catalonia’s Snap Election
Rufián has until Sunday to seek ERC’s Barcelona nomination. Junqueras rejects a broad alliance that could weaken the party’s independentist identity.
Feijóo Leaves RTVE Interview Door Open
The PP would accept an RTVE interview during the campaign for Spain’s 29 November election, but only if the corporation produces the programme itself. No presenter or programme has been confirmed.
Mohamed VI draws a line with Spain over Ceuta
Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. Ahead of Felipe VI’s planned visit, he warned that cooperation with Spain cannot be subject to pressure or threats, including blackmail.
Prosecutor urges Supreme Court to restore Spaniards’ votes
Spain’s Public Prosecutor’s Office wants the Supreme Court to lift the suspension before the 29 November election, when about 400,000 overseas registrations could be affected.
PSOE backs every debate before 29 November
The PSOE says it will attend every proposed debate before 29 November. Feijóo has accepted a Mediaset face-to-face with Sánchez, but the broadcaster has not publicly fixed a date and the PP has suggested 16 November.
Sánchez keeps García Ortiz pardon on the table
Pedro Sánchez has not ruled out pardoning former State Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz before the 29 November election. His promise to halt evictions faces parliamentary resistance: Junts and PP voted against housing measures, while Vox also opposed them.
Spain Faces 54 Days of Political Convulsion, Ruiz Warns
Pedro Ruiz condemns Spain’s worsening political confrontation after elections were called for 29 November. Housing protests and labour tensions are unfolding alongside a contested campsite in Madrid.
ICE shooting in New York sparks protest outside hospital
A Dominican man was shot inside his car during an ICE operation in New York. His five-year-old son was in the vehicle as protesters later gathered outside the hospital.
Puigdemont can return, but Spain’s courts still hold the key
The Constitutional Court has weakened the legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont’s return. His arrest order is suspended, but amnesty still requires a separate court decision.
Vigo Socialist Tribute Deepens Housing Fight
A minute of silence for Maricarmen brought Vigo’s socialists together. The absence of PP and BNG sharpened a dispute over rent controls and the city’s housing policy.
DGT chief pins V-16 beacon pushback on Sánchez backlash
Spain’s traffic chief says some drivers reject the V-16 emergency beacon because they associate it with Pedro Sánchez’s government. Months after its rollout, the device still faces resistance and complaints about its price.
Madrid’s Political Rift Widens After Maricarmen’s Eviction
Maricarmen Abascal’s death after eviction has set off a bitter clash in Madrid. The city’s refusal to mark her passing with a minute of silence has turned her story into a rallying cry for those demanding answers on housing and political accountability.
Abascal’s Death Reopens Spain’s Housing Rights Fight
Maricarmen Abascal’s death has returned housing rights to Spain’s political debate. A Madrid memorial march drew 20,000 people, while the circumstances of her eviction brought fresh scrutiny to public institutions.
Madrid PP Reports Bergerot to National Police
Alfonso Serrano has taken Manuela Bergerot’s Assembly remarks to the National Police. The PP wants investigators to assess the words amid protests and threatening imagery at Puerta del Sol.
Madrid PP reports Bergerot to police over street remarks
The PP has reported Manuela Bergerot to the Policía Nacional after her comments about unrest in Madrid. The complaint follows the death of Maricarmen, evicted days earlier.
Rufián makes a left-wing alliance a condition for ERC
Gabriel Rufián wants to lead ERC in the 29 November 2026 election, but only with backing from other left-wing and antifascist forces. Party leaders still support him.
Sánchez Rushes Through Social Decrees as Election Nears
Spain’s government is racing to pass major social measures before the election. With control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is pursuing a major minimum-wage increase and weighing an early announcement on pensions, putting rivals on the spot.
Madrid PP keeps Maricarmen tribute out of its institutions
The PP rejected official tributes for Maricarmen in Madrid. Opposition groups gathered outside the Assembly and City Hall, while Reyes Maroto held her own minute of silence inside the plenary.
Feijóo puts Ceuta at the heart of his campaign security plan
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has put Ceuta and corruption at the centre of the opening campaign. His proposals range from tighter border controls to housing and new police infrastructure.
Spain's doctors put indefinite strike on hold after election call
Spain's doctors have postponed the indefinite stoppage planned for 28 October following the call for general elections. The protest remains active and could resume if the next government rejects their demands.
Spain’s official car fleet balloons under Sánchez, but charging points fall short
Spain’s government car fleet has grown to about 700 vehicles and 900 drivers under Pedro Sánchez, but the push to electrify is running into a shortage of charging stations and daily logistical problems.
Pension hikes in limbo as Spain’s November election stalls budget process
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has cast doubt on pension increases for 2027. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face legal and political hurdles over how their payments will be updated.
Independent unions reject CCOO and UGT strike call
CSIF, Fetico and USO will not join the 24-hour strike planned for 11 November. They question its political timing and say labour demands should stay separate from the election campaign, while CCOO and UGT frame the action as a wider fight over wages, housing and prices.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after Madrid eviction
Maricarmen Abascal died in Madrid on 7 October after spending 15 days in hospital following her eviction. Her case has sparked protests and fresh political pressure over Spain's housing crisis.
Spanish health expert demands patient-first overhaul in public healthcare
Jaime Rodríguez-Arana, professor of administrative law, says Spain’s healthcare system needs to put people before paperwork. He warns that bureaucracy and old habits are holding back patient care, and calls for open data and objective quality checks.
EU combustion car ban stalls as 2035 deadline slips into doubt
Brussels has withdrawn a impressive vote on ending sales of combustion engine cars by 2035, putting the EU’s climate plan and the future of Europe’s car industry in doubt.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate remains uncertain after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, the party’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
Feijóo seeks tighter checks on postal voting
Alberto Núñez Feijóo will ask the electoral authority for stronger safeguards before Spain's 29 November election. He says his concerns are about Correos executives, not postal workers, reviving a dispute from 2023.
Más Madrid puts Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio leadership
Más Madrid has proposed Ada Colau as Frente Amplio's candidate for the presidency of the Government and as the lead candidate in Barcelona. Comuns, IU and Podemos are demanding a wider agreement on the alliance's candidate and selection process.
Hazte Oír asks Spain's Supreme Court to investigate seven Constitutional Court judges
Hazte Oír has taken its challenge to Spain's Supreme Court, accusing seven Constitutional Court magistrates of exceeding their powers in the malversación amnesty case. The complaint targets the court's ruling in the case of former Catalan minister Dolors Bassa.
Valencia Pyrotechnics Draw a Line: Clear Plaza or Cancel October 9 Mascletà
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding that the protest camp leave the city’s basic square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that last-minute changes could put safety at risk and lead to lawsuits.
Prosecutors Demand Full Acquittal for Begoña Gómez in Influence Case
Begoña Gómez faces trial for alleged influence peddling and misappropriation, but Madrid’s prosecutor has called for her acquittal. The investigation found no personal gain or financial harm to the university. It also found no irregularities in the Complutense chair’s creation or operation.
The PSOE Faces a High-Stakes Election Test
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.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso turns her life into Íntimo
Isabel Díaz Ayuso will publish Íntimo on 2 December 2026. The book covers her childhood and private life, along with her political career and the COVID-19 pandemic, while its treatment of a disputed Chamberí penthouse remains unknown.