A 75-kilo passenger in the back seat can hit the front with the force of 4.2 tons at 60 km/h. The DGT warns that skipping a seatbelt turns a routine lead into a deadly risk. Here’s what happens inside a car during a crash.
Sergio Perez needed 216 races to secure his first pole in Formula 1. Pierre Gasly's recent shock at Monza highlights how rare such moments are. Several top drivers spent years chasing a single lap at the front.
Catalonia’s PISA scores were invalidated after nearly a quarter of selected students were excluded. The episode exposes serious problems in the region’s education oversight and raises questions about accountability.
Spain’s used housing market has seen prices rise by 12.5 percent in a year, reaching an average of 2,924 euros per square meter. Yet August brought the first nationwide monthly decline since 2022, raising questions about whether the relentless surge is finally slowing.
Fifty-six migrants landed on Mallorca, Cabrera, and Formentera in four boats. Authorities intercepted all groups within hours. Arrivals to the Balearic Islands have risen sharply this year.
Valencia’s weather network saw record online traffic after catastrophic storms left 231 dead. Volunteers and farmers now rely on real-time data as climate extremes reshape daily life, while authorities turn to local stations for urgent decisions.
The number of inmates in Catalonia granted semi-freedom has fallen by 14 percent in five years. Official goals for open prison regimes remain unmet. Legal and demographic hurdles are driving the decline.
Each summer, London’s wealthiest neighborhoods fill with supercars from the Gulf, parked illegally and rarely penalized. With almost none of the fines paid, local authorities have few options, exposing a major gap in the city’s traffic enforcement.
Soria’s tourism offices handled over 55,000 queries in August, up 25% from the previous year. The total solar eclipse and a shift toward rural destinations fueled the surge, with Madrid and France leading the influx.
Spain’s government reports a drop in irregular migration but leaves out the unprecedented arrival of over 70,000 migrants in Ceuta at the end of July. Official figures remain incomplete as authorities work to process the surge.
Chinese brands are rewriting the rules in Spain’s car market. BYD has doubled its sales, Ebro has tripled, and electrified vehicles now account for over a quarter of new registrations. Traditional giants are losing ground.
Nearly 10% of injury crashes in Spain happen at roundabouts, yet confusion and risky maneuvers persist. The DGT is tightening enforcement with steep fines and point deductions for violations, hoping to change driver behavior.
Rafa Jódar, ranked 13th at age 19, makes his US Open basic-draw debut against Bu Yunchaokete, a last-minute replacement. The match could be a basic moment for Spanish tennis.
A fresh series of earthquakes has shaken Granada, adding to the damage caused by August’s major tremors. More than 41,000 compensation claims have been filed, and repairs to homes and public buildings are ongoing.
A judge in Catarroja has raised the official death toll from the 2024 Valencia floods to 232. The latest victim, a woman from Guadassuar, died after losing access to oxygen during a blackout caused by the disaster. The court’s decision brings renewed attention to the region’s emergency response.
Alexander Zverev needed nearly four hours to defeat Lorenzo Sonego in a tense five-set match. Rain delays left several first-round matches unfinished. Other top seeds advanced, while Belinda Bencic suffered an early exit.
Catalonia’s Education Department has invalidated its PISA test results after a sampling error excluded too many students. The incident led to disciplinary proceedings and the dismissal of a senior official. The OECD will not recognize the region’s results.
‘Horizonte’ returned with a strong 9.8% share, dominating Monday night. ‘Grand Prix 2026’ fell to its lowest numbers of the season. Antena 3 maintained its lead, while La Sexta and TVE struggled to keep up.
Spanish families will spend an average of €2,480 per child on school-related costs in the 2026-2027 year, with more than €500 needed just to start September. A new OCU survey reveals sharp differences by school type and region, highlighting the growing financial pressure on households.
Spanish mortgage rates have climbed above 3% as the Euribor rises. Buyers are turning to mixed-rate loans and extending repayment periods to 25 years. Monthly payments remain high, while total interest costs continue to climb.
The Generalitat has published a detailed breakdown of the €3.3 million spent on Pope León XIV’s visit to Catalonia. Security and transport, along with gifts and promotion, accounted for most of the costs, showing the scale of public funding involved.
Carlos Alcaraz enters the US Open as a leading contender. Spanish tennis gains momentum as Jódar approaches the top-5. Expectations for Spain rise as the tournament unfolds in New York.
Ceuta’s prosecution service is investigating 20 sexual assaults against migrant women and girls since late July. Five men are under formal investigation. The surge follows a mass border crossing from Morocco.
Catalonia’s Education Department has dismissed its secretary general and launched disciplinary proceedings against three officials after a major error in administering PISA tests raised questions about oversight.
A month after the Ceuta border crisis, Spain’s government still lacks clear data on migrant totals and minors, with fatality figures also unclear. Political tensions are rising as ministries offer conflicting figures and promise urgent investment.
Spain’s DGT will introduce major traffic law reforms from October 2026, with new protections for pedestrians and tighter rules for cyclists and motorcyclists. The changes aim to reduce crashes at crossings and clarify road priorities.
América de Cali, currently leading the league, visits Jaguares de Córdoba in a impressive Primera A fixture. The match highlights the gap between the top and bottom of the table, while the betting odds reflect América’s strong form.
A Kaspersky survey found that 58% of users now rely on smartphones as their primary way to access the internet, with Generation Z leading the shift. The growing amount of sensitive data stored on mobile devices is raising new digital security concerns.
Estructura Bezzecchi beat Marc Márquez in Aragón qualifying. The sprint will offer basic points in the MotoGP title fight, which remains wide open as local fans follow every moment.
In 2025, 81% of vehicles in Spain passed the mandatory ITV inspection, yet lighting and emissions problems continued to cause trouble for many drivers. Experts highlight simple steps to improve the chances of passing.
Boca returned to La Bombonera and clinched a impressive victory against Lanús. Álvaro Montero’s late save and Tomás Belmonte’s stoppage-time goal proved decisive. The match showed individual brilliance alongside team struggles.
Marc Márquez dominated the first free practice at Motorland Aragón with a 1:47.532. Raúl Fernández closed in late, while Jorge Martín struggled. Technical updates and rider recoveries shaped the session.
Catalonia has reduced rabbit numbers in Lleida by 68% in one year. Nighttime hunts using thermal imaging and off-road vehicles targeted high-density areas. The region remains on alert as authorities continue intensive measures.
Surgical waiting lists in Madrid have reached historic highs. Delays are forcing patients like Julián to pay for private operations. The region now leads Spain in private health insurance coverage.
XPeng reported sharply higher losses in the first half of 2026 as sales fell and government subsidies shrank; R&D and financial expenses also rose. The company is leaning more on exports as competition at home intensifies.
