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Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano steps down after facing public backlash in Ceuta
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano, once the government’s top representative in Ceuta, has resigned following intense public protests and internal party strife. His departure marks the end of a turbulent period shaped by a migration crisis and political infighting.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump slashes US fuel standards in dramatic rollback
The US has scrapped strict fuel economy rules set for 2031, cutting requirements and dropping the planned credit market. The move promises $1,300 savings per new car but raises questions for European suppliers and climate policy.
Ceuta delegate resigns after warning over mass migrant entry
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano has resigned as Ceuta's government delegate. He says he warned Madrid before the mass entry and faced an unfair campaign over powers he did not hold.
Spanish Economic Boom Leaves Millions Behind
Spain’s economy has surged since 2013, but the benefits have bypassed much of the population. Despite record employment and rising profits, stagnant wages and persistent poverty reveal a widening gap between headline growth and everyday reality.
Bertrand Ndongo Confronted and Expelled from Puerta del Sol Protest
A midday confrontation at Puerta del Sol saw Bertrand Ndongo, known for his far-right activism, driven out by protesters after he appeared with pepper spray. The incident escalated quickly, highlighting the charged atmosphere at the ongoing demonstration.
Spanish Army Uncovers Moroccan Military Network in Ceuta
Spanish military intelligence has identified 72 Moroccan soldiers, including 22 intelligence agents, as key coordinators behind the recent surge of organized incursions and unrest in Ceuta. Secret reports reveal a sophisticated infiltration strategy targeting the city’s stability.
Government races to secure emergency housing package
Spain's government is preparing ten urgent housing measures ahead of Tuesday's cabinet meeting. Pressure has grown after an elderly woman's eviction and a tent camp appeared in Madrid's Puerta del Sol.
Prosecutor Slams Judge Peinado for Rushing Begoña Gómez Case
A top prosecutor has sharply criticized Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for pushing the Begoña Gómez case forward at breakneck speed, leaving defense lawyers scrambling and raising questions about fairness in high-profile Spanish legal proceedings.
Feijóo attacks housing record as PP demands power to fix crisis
At a Madrid leadership meeting, Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed the Government for Spain's housing crisis and called for a change of power. The PP is offering tax cuts, state-backed mortgage guarantees and more than one million homes while preparing for possible elections.
Moncloa prepares to remove Ceuta government delegate
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is set to leave after eight months. Judges are examining warnings issued before the July migrant entry, while David de la Encina is emerging as his likely replacement.
Trump's Crypto Empire Leaves Retail Investors Billions Short
Donald Trump's crypto ventures added billions to his family's wealth while retail investors took heavy losses. The collapse of $TRUMP exposed the conflict between political promotion and private profit.
Spain plans primary care access for medication abortion
Spain's Health Ministry will prepare changes to bring medication abortion into primary care. The plan is meant to shorten journeys and give women clearer medical support when they choose this method.
Ceuta Government Delegate to Resign as CNI Warning Dispute Reaches Court
Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano is expected to leave office this Monday. His resignation follows allegations over CNI warnings before the mass arrival from Morocco and an expanding judicial inquiry.
Génova Keeps Pérez Llorca Waiting in Valencia
Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca will face the regional policy debate without confirmation as the PP candidate. Complaints about people around him have slowed the decision and extended the Valencian party's organisational crisis.
Palestine returns to the cultural front line
Artists have pushed Palestine back into public view. Macklemore and Susan Sarandon are among the figures facing consequences. Festivals and theatres now carry the dispute.
Maricarmen Abascal forces a political reckoning on housing policy
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has triggered a rare moment of unity among Spain's divided ruling parties. Her case has become the catalyst for urgent negotiations on a sweeping housing decree aimed at preventing further evictions.
Madrid housing protest puts urgent decree under pressure
The Puerta del Sol camp enters its second day under political pressure. Public figures are demanding urgent housing measures before the Cabinet meeting on 29 September.
Trump TV puts White House messaging under direct control
The White House has launched Trump TV on YouTube as access restrictions hit CNN MS NOW and Politico. A federal judge has temporarily ordered the administration to restore the outlets' press credentials.
Madrid housing camp draws education march into Puerta del Sol
The education march reached Madrid's Puerta del Sol on 27 September and joined the housing camp already occupying the square. Protesters are pressing regional and national authorities on rent, evictions and public education.
UK minister says Argentina cannot retake Falklands
Britain says Argentina lacks the military capacity to seize the Falkland Islands and that the UK can defend them. The warning came after Javier Milei renewed his sovereignty claim at the UN and called for negotiations over the islands.
Madrid protest opens a path for Sánchez's housing decree
The Government sees its best chance in two years. Sánchez is seeking parliamentary support for a housing decree after the Madrid protest over Maricarmen Abascal's eviction.
Madrid housing protest puts Spanish government on edge
Hundreds have pitched tents in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol, demanding real answers to Spain’s housing emergency. The government faces growing pressure as activists warn that failing to pass the 'decreto Maricarmen' could spark a political crisis.
Puerta del Sol turns housing anger into a lasting protest
About 500 people spent the night in Puerta del Sol after Saturday's housing protest. Organisers want secure rental contracts and urgent action before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Aitor Esteban presses Madrid for a housing compromise
Aitor Esteban is urging Spain's Government to seek workable housing measures. The PNV leader says the decree should not be shaped around the next electoral campaign.
Madrid housing camp demands indefinite rental contracts
Dozens of tents remain at Madrid's Puerta del Sol as tenants demand indefinite rental contracts and automatic renewal. The campaign is pressing the government before Tuesday's Cabinet meeting.
Óscar López pushes for super Sunday election showdown in Madrid
Óscar López is urging Pedro Sánchez to synchronize Spain’s general, regional, and municipal elections in Madrid on a single day. The plan aims to boost left-wing turnout but faces resistance from key PSOE figures worried about backlash against Sánchez.
Pedro Sánchez links Tuesday housing decree to Maricarmen case
Police evicted Maricarmen from her Madrid home on 23 September 2026 after she had lived there for more than 70 years. Pedro Sánchez now says the Government will seek approval for a housing decree on Tuesday.
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