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Spain cancer campaign highlights patients’ support needs
The Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer has launched ‘Nos lo tomamos a pecho’ to share the experiences of patients and those around them. Spain expects 38,318 new breast cancer cases in 2026.
Piedad Isla’s archive holds more than 130,000 documents
A 2009 gathering in Cervera de Pisuerga recreated a photograph Isla had made decades earlier. Her archive records a rural world in transition across more than 130,000 documents.
Hilary Swank Reveals Pregnancy at 52
At 52, Hilary Swank says she is expecting her third child. She shared the news on Instagram, with the baby due in December, about three and a half years after her twins were born.
Vigo holds vigil for Maricarmen amid housing protests
Vigo will hold a vigil for Maricarmen on 12 October at 19.00. Organisers link her death to housing speculation, while independent reporting has found no medical causal connection to the eviction.
Five cars that rewrote Spain’s road story
Spain’s leap from carts to car keys started with five breakthrough models. These vehicles put millions behind the wheel and reshaped the country’s daily rhythm and economy.
Police Detain Rafael Amargo After Madrid Home Fight
Rafael Amargo and his partner were detained in Carabanchel after police say a fight followed an alleged overnight intrusion. The bailaor also faces an accusation involving an officer.
Guardia Civil breaks up catalytic converter theft gang in Spain
A mobile gang stripping catalytic converters from parked cars has been busted by the Guardia Civil after a string of thefts across Zaragoza, Palencia, Granada, and Valladolid. The crackdown exposes how these car parts became a magnet for thieves.
Amaral turns Maricarmen’s eviction into a song of grief
Eva Amaral and Juan Aguirre dedicated two songs to Maricarmen Abascal, who died aged 87 after 14 days in a Madrid hospital. Her eviction has become a national symbol of housing pain.
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.
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 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, who was evicted days earlier.
Jesús Cintora slams conspiracy talk after Maricarmen’s death
Jesús Cintora broke from script to attack conspiracy theories aired after Maricarmen’s death, calling out both the originators and those who let the claims spread on national television.
Police detain 18-year-old in Marbella surgeon killing
Spanish police detained an 18-year-old suspect after Alexander Aslani was shot inside his Marbella clinic. Investigators have not disclosed the motive or the alleged role of a possible accomplice.
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.
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.
Maricarmen dies after Madrid housing fight turns her into a national symbol
María del Carmen Abascal died after years defending her rented home in Madrid. Her case sparked protests, encampments and a government response on housing.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction fight in Madrid
Maricarmen Abascal, forced out of her Madrid home after seventy years, has died at 87. Her battle against eviction sparked protests and changed Spain's housing debate.
Guardia Civil cracks down on distracted drivers in Cantabria
Guardia Civil and local police are stepping up roadside checks across Cantabria this week, zeroing in on drivers distracted by mobile phones. With phone use linked to a large share of deadly crashes, officers and surveillance cameras are out in force.
Spanish pharmacies face foreign takeover threat
Spain’s unique pharmacy system is under fire as foreign groups and regulatory changes threaten the independence of local pharmacists. Industry leaders warn that the country’s healthcare access and rural cohesion could be at risk if the current model is undermined.
Women carry a heavier lifetime burden of pain
Women report more pain across most stages of life. Researchers connect the gap to physiology, paid work and the unequal share of family care.
Spanish cities gain power to raise street parking fees for large cars
A new Spanish decree allows city councils to charge higher street parking fees for larger vehicles. The move aims to improve urban mobility and safety by discouraging oversized cars and giving more space to pedestrians.
Electric scooters fail to deliver on green city promises
Electric scooters have flooded Spanish cities, but their real impact is far from the green revolution many hoped for. Leading urban planner Màrius Navazo argues that scooters are not replacing cars and may even harm public health.
Spain cuts the legal deadline for dependency rulings to three months
Ley 4/2026 cuts Spain's legal deadline for deciding dependency applications from six months to three. The reform also changes assessments, links dependency grades to disability status and expands access to support.
Ángel Arroyo leaves a disputed mark on Spanish cycling
Ángel Arroyo has died in Ávila at 70. His career included a Vuelta lead erased by a doping sanction and a historic second-place finish in the Tour de France.
Only select regions in Spain will get a November holiday break
Spain’s All Saints’ Day holiday in 2027 lands on a Sunday, but only some regions will shift the day off to Monday. Millions will miss out on the long weekend, as the BOE confirms which communities will benefit and which will not.
Two young people drown while swimming at Guardamar de Segura beach
Two young people lost their lives after entering the water at Els Vivers beach in Guardamar de Segura despite a red flag. Emergency teams attempted resuscitation but could not save them. The incident highlights a troubling rise in drownings across the Valencian Community.
Spain faces record car ageing as vehicle renewal stalls
The average age of cars in Spain will hit 14.6 years in 2025, with some provinces nearing two decades. Electrified vehicles remain rare, and the gap with Europe widens as renewal slows.
Maricarmen Abascal lost her Madrid mountain chalet to foreclosure
Before becoming a symbol in Spain’s housing debate, Maricarmen Abascal faced her own property crisis. A mortgage default on a chalet in the Sierra de Madrid led to a court-ordered foreclosure, raising questions about her personal history amid her public fight for tenant rights.
Violent Attack Shakes Housing Protest in Oviedo
A night of tension erupted in Oviedo as housing activists camping in La Escandalera reported a violent assault by a group performing Nazi salutes. Three suspects were detained by police. The incident has intensified calls for public action and renewed focus on Spain’s housing crisis.
Madrigueras faces devastation after deadly flash flood
A violent storm struck Madrigueras for over two hours, flooding homes and businesses and claiming the life of a 100-year-old woman. Residents now confront a landscape of mud, wrecked property, and uncertainty.
President García-Page surveys flood devastation in Madrigueras
A catastrophic flash flood struck Madrigueras leaving one woman dead and dozens rescued. President Emiliano García-Page arrived to assess the aftermath as emergency teams race to restore order in the battered town.
Madrid and Barcelona push for near zero alcohol limit on Spanish roads
Spain’s top traffic official confirms that Madrid and Barcelona city halls have formally requested a drastic reduction in the legal blood alcohol limit for drivers. The move could make even a single beer enough to trigger a positive test.
Urbagestión clears Maricarmen's return to her Madrid home
The owners have signed an eight-year social lease and handed the keys to EMVS Madrid. Maricarmen can return after leaving hospital, while Urbagestión will receive less than €200 a month after costs.
Housing protests sweep Spain as tenant unions mobilize for action
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in over fifty cities. The movement calls for urgent action on housing access and signals a push toward a general strike.
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