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Floods kill at least two in eastern Spain
At least two people have died after torrential rain caused flooding in eastern Spain. Footage shows submerged cars near Alicante as rescue teams evacuate residents and campsite guests in the Valencian Community.
French retailers tally hundreds of millions in riot damage
About 1,500 French businesses were affected during a weekend of unrest, with damage estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. European markets opened lower as France’s divided Parliament debated the 2027 budget.
Amazon brings Luna games to Prime Video on Spanish Fire TVs
Prime Video subscribers in Spain can now play supported Amazon Luna games on compatible Fire TV devices at no extra cost. The Games tab opens a changing catalogue, with no console or dedicated PC required.
School Desks Halt Traffic on Madrid’s A-3
Demonstrators laid school desks across Madrid’s A-3 on the fourth day of an open-ended education strike. Police cleared the road, which reopened shortly after 9am.
Brain study links stress-pathway changes to depression, schizophrenia
An analysis of 84 post-mortem brains found that gene activity and protein levels did not move in step in people with major depression or schizophrenia. Researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid and CIBERSAM led the study.
Floodwater traps Oliva residents as rescue teams respond
Emergency crews in Oliva were handling rescue calls after hours of rain flooded the municipality. The mayor urged residents to avoid unnecessary journeys as conditions eased only slightly.
Witness links Zapatero jewellery to Saudi rail contract
A woman who worked in Saudi public procurement says the jewellery was payment linked to the AVE maintenance contract to Mecca. She puts the alleged commission at 2.5% of the award.
DANA Adam drenches Forna with 702 litres of rain
The Girona river flooded areas beside its banks in Els Poblets on Monday. Forna recorded 702 litres per square metre since Sunday as Emergencies renewed the Es-Alert, ordering residents to stay indoors.
Amazon Luna lands on Fire TV in Spain
Prime members in Spain can now play a selection of Amazon Luna games through the Prime Video app on Fire TV at no extra cost. The games stream without downloads and include familiar titles.
More than 140 towns face confinement in Valencia and Alicante
The Generalitat Valenciana has told residents in more than 140 towns across southern Valencia and northern Alicante to stay home as heavy rain intensifies. Emergency services report 781 incidents, and the UME has joined the response.
Storm Adam floods Els Poblets as Girona and Vernisa overflow
Floodwater trapped people as the Girona and Vernisa overflowed during Storm Adam. Els Poblets urged residents to stay off flooded routes while crews cleared debris from a bridge.
Atienza casts PSOE vote as protest over left-wing split
Iker Atienza says frustrated voters could turn to the PSOE after progressive parties failed to unite. He casts a vote for Pedro Sánchez as both useful and punitive.
Witness ties Zapatero jewels to alleged Mecca rail payment
A witness told the Fiscalía Anticorrupción that jewels found in José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s office were payment tied to the AVE a La Meca. Investigators have yet to verify the claim.
Brain study finds stress-pathway shifts in depression and schizophrenia
An analysis of 84 post-mortem brains found altered cellular stress pathways in people with major depression or schizophrenia. RNA changes did not consistently line up with protein levels.
Spain Keeps Seasonal Clock Changes on the Calendar Through 2031
Spain’s official calendar keeps the twice-yearly clock change in place through 2031. On 25 October, clocks go back one hour, with the Canary Islands changing earlier.
Twelve-Vehicle Crash Closes A-8 Near Gijón
A chain collision on the Somonte viaduct shut the A-8 towards Galicia for more than an hour. Two people suffered minor smoke inhalation injuries.
Japan’s MMX heads to Fobos to bring samples home
Japan’s MMX spacecraft is scheduled to launch on 19 October at 21:41 Spanish peninsular time. JAXA plans to collect Fobos material and return it to Earth.
Europe’s protests expose the squeeze on household budgets
Protests over living costs spread across Europe this weekend. In France, unrest damaged public buildings as food prices across the EU climbed 34% from August 2021 to August 2026.
Heat Can Slow Thinking, While Brain Fog Has Other Causes
A study found slower responses and lower accuracy on cognitive tests as temperatures rose, with the clearest differences at 40C. Poor sleep and stress can also contribute to brain fog, while memory complaints are common during menopause.
RTVE reunites veteran presenters for its 70th anniversary
Former Telediario presenters return for a 45-minute anniversary special. Pepa Bueno calls it the largest presenter line-up in the programme’s history.
Blackmore Joins Deep Purple for New York Encore
Ritchie Blackmore joined Ian Gillan for “Smoke On the Water” at Deep Purple’s New York show on 12 August. It was Blackmore’s first performance with the band in 33 years.
Spain moves to expand benefits before November vote
The government plans to expand temporary-incapacity protection and several pension and family benefits before the 29 November election. It is also preparing an increase of about 5% in the minimum wage, while a CPI-linked pension rise is planned for after the vote.
Cinesa As Cancelas cuts every film to €3.50
Cinesa As Cancelas joins Fiesta del Cine from Monday 19 October through Thursday, with every film priced at €3.50. Tickets are available online or at the box office, with no accreditation or per-person limit.
Cabrera de Mar woman found at sea after flood
The woman swept into a stream in Cabrera de Mar was found at sea about six kilometres away. Dana Adam also sent UME units to the Balearic Islands, where schools closed. Authorities suspended classes in parts of Valencia and Alicante too.
Women move into top jobs at Spain's carmakers
Zineb Ghout became the first woman to lead an automotive group in Spain. Elena Burguete is due to take charge of Ford Iberia on 1 December, joining four other women already heading major brands in the region.
Meritxell Rovira tracks a rise in cancers under 40
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 while researching pancreatic regeneration, Meritxell Rovira now studies pancreatic tumours. At 48, she is concerned by the rise in cancers among people under 40.
Catarroja drivers move cars to higher ground as alerts continue
AEMET extended red alerts overnight as Storm Adam brought another night of severe-rain warnings. The Balearic Islands remain under red alert, with Alicante and Valencia also facing warnings.
Asoven takes its PVC recycling push to Veteco
Spain needs a stronger system to collect and recycle PVC windows as older installations reach the end of their service life. Asoven will make that case at Veteco in November.
Andalusian PP brands PSOE Senate pact a desperate move
Antonio Repullo attacked the PSOE’s Senate agreement with Frente Amplio in Córdoba. The deal covers 47 constituencies across 43 provinces; Jaime de los Santos focused on equality policy and corruption.
Ceuta police clear camps housing about 500 migrants
More than 350 Spanish officers moved about 500 people from migrant settlements in Ceuta on Sunday, including around 200 minors. Several dozen ran for nearby hills as the operation began.
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.
Four Cherenkov Telescopes Can Turn Toward Alerts in Seconds
At La Palma, four large instruments are designed to turn toward alerts from other observatories in seconds. That response could capture high-energy gamma-ray signals before some bursts fade.
Los Javis bring La bola negra to Hollywood’s gala
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi attended the Academy Museum Gala with cast members from La bola negra. Taylor Swift performed during the evening, where the Spanish group mingled with major Hollywood names.
Australia’s three-door Jimny Heritage run ends with 300 automatics
Suzuki Australia has priced its final three-door Jimny Heritage batch at A$42,490 drive-away. Spain gets no allocation, and Suzuki has no plan to adapt the model for European rules.
Searchers find Cabrera de Mar flood victim at port
The 35-year-old was found at Premià de Mar port, about six kilometres from where she entered the water during Saturday’s torrential rain. Search crews worked through the night.
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