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Robles puts Ceuta and Melilla at Spain’s defence centre
Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain’s position on Ceuta and Melilla while addressing troops abroad. Spain is maintaining 17 missions with about 3,000 personnel across four continents.
Spain's Supermarket Hours Split on 11 and 12 October
Spain's national holiday could change supermarket hours. Mercadona is generally expected to close, while selected convenience stores may open with reduced hours. Each branch requires a direct check.
Volkswagen pushes For Europe plan to shield jobs and speed EV rollout
Volkswagen is pressing European leaders and industry to close ranks against global rivals. The For Europe plan aims to protect 476,400 jobs and ramp up electric car output, with Spain set as the launchpad for new urban EVs.
Madrid retailers set different hours for 12 October
Spain’s national holiday allows trading in Madrid, but it does not set one timetable. Retailers and shopping centres can choose their own hours, and some branches may stay closed.
163.020 new Spanish citizens face an uncertain vote
A Supreme Court review has put the 29 November vote in doubt for thousands who gained Spanish nationality through the ley de nietos. Their registration remains under scrutiny.
PP Makes Sacrifice Its First Campaign Test
The Partido Popular has put Alberto Núñez Feijóo's disputed call for sacrifice at the center of its first campaign video. PSOE answered by tying the slogan to the policies voters may face.
Rufián clinches ERC nomination after fraught party standoff
Gabriel Rufián stays atop Esquerra Republicana’s ticket for 29-N after days of internal wrangling. The party’s executive locked in his candidacy, granting him leeway to campaign outside Catalonia under fresh conditions.
Rufián Secures ERC Candidacy After Rejecting Frente Amplio
Gabriel Rufián will lead ERC in Barcelona on 29 November after rejecting the Frente Amplio route. His demands have also brought the party closer to cooperation talks with Podemos.
Abascal Recasts Vox’s Alliance Offer Before Spain’s Election
Santiago Abascal is sharpening Vox’s election message ahead of the 29 November vote. He wants talks with Partido Popular while making Sánchez’s defeat the campaign’s immediate target.
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.
Barneda and Paerel marry in Ávila
Sandra Barneda and Pascalle Paerel married at Barneda’s estate in Candeleda on October 10, 2026. More than 150 guests attended a ceremony held mostly in English.
Aizpurua leaves EH Bildu’s Congress list after three terms
Mertxe Aizpurua will leave Congress after three legislatures and retire from parliamentary politics. Oskar Matute plans to run again as EH Bildu prepares its lists for the 29 November election.
Flood Sweeps Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal
A sudden flood in Nepal's Gorkha province swept away about 40 homes and several bridges. Five people are missing, while helicopters search and officials warn downstream residents to evacuate.
Abascal attacks Sánchez as Spain heads for a dirty election
Santiago Abascal predicts a bitter campaign before Spain's November 29 vote. He accuses Pedro Sánchez of protecting power and urges voters to cast ballots in person.
Police Clear Ceuta's Last Major Migrant Camp
Police have cleared El Guano, Ceuta’s last major migrant camp. More than 500 migrants had remained there, while others hid across the city or waited for a route to mainland Spain.
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.
Canary Islands divide shops over 12 October openings
The 12 October 2026 retail calendars split the Canary Islands. Gran Canaria and Tenerife are scheduled to close, while five other islands permit opening and individual retailers retain control of their hours.
Jeep shifts European SUV production to China with Dongfeng deal
Jeep has locked in a €1.072 billion partnership with Dongfeng to build four new 4x4 SUVs for Europe and China. The plan puts Chinese manufacturing and electrification at the heart of Jeep’s European future.
Supreme Court halts voting for new Spanish citizens
Spain’s top court has sidelined over 400,000 new citizens from the ballot just weeks before the election. Nearly 70 percent of Spaniards now back suspending these fast-tracked naturalizations, exposing a fierce fight over who gets a say in the country’s future.
Serrano suffers serious cornada during Las Ventas solo
A goring ended Álvaro Serrano’s solo appearance at Las Ventas after the third novillo. Doctors found deep thigh damage and a bruised but intact femoral artery.
American muscle cars shake Denia’s port for cancer research
Classic and modern American cars will line Denia’s port as enthusiasts rally for childhood cancer research. Free entry and prize raffles bring a purpose-driven weekend to the Costa Blanca.
Court ruling clears Puigdemont’s route back to Spain
Spain’s Constitutional Court has applied the amnesty law to the embezzlement conviction linked to the procés. The decision removes the legal barrier that had blocked a possible return for Carles Puigdemont.
Madrid parade will reshape central traffic on 12 October
Madrid’s National Day parade will close central roads from 7.00 on Monday 12 October 2026. Transport diversions will continue into the evening, when Cibeles hosts a concert and fireworks.
Sánchez lleva la vivienda al centro de las elecciones del 29N
Pedro Sánchez adelanta las elecciones al 29 de noviembre y coloca la vivienda en primer plano. El PSOE quiere movilizar a la izquierda mientras intenta apartar la corrupción del debate central.
Puigdemont’s return becomes Junts’ biggest election gamble
Spain’s constitutional ruling and the temporary lifting of the arrest warrant have cleared Puigdemont’s immediate path home. Junts now faces the risk that his return could expose the limits of his electoral weight.
China outpaces Spain as electric cars reshape global auto output
China’s surge in electric and hybrid vehicle production has pushed Spain’s auto industry to the sidelines. Spanish plants now face hard choices as Chinese brands tighten their grip on global and European markets.
Spain’s Early Election Puts CERA Vote Before Supreme Court
A 29 November election has forced Spain’s Supreme Court to revisit the CERA registrations of new citizens. Keeping the suspension could block voters, while lifting it could expose the result to a legal challenge.
Spain’s Housing Fight Tests Sánchez and Feijóo
The Congress defeat that triggered Spain’s early vote has pushed housing to the centre of the campaign. Sánchez stresses protection, while Feijóo bets on construction and a wider electoral base.
Spain’s Unions Call Sánchez’s First General Strike
UGT and CCOO will stage a 24-hour strike on 11 November 2026, weeks before Spain votes. The dispute reaches from housing costs to wages and now tests the government’s legal and political footing.
Riyadh Airport Closed After Reported Missile Strike
A missile reportedly hit Riyadh airport on October 10, sending injured people to hospitals and disrupting flights. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the Saturday incident at publication time.
Johnson & Johnson faces a deepening fight over trust
Gardiner Harris accuses Johnson & Johnson of lethal marketing and corruption. His book links major products to millions of deaths and a Spanish health scandal, while available sources do not independently confirm the estimate of two million deaths.
French Teachers Face Violence as School Protests Spread
At least 215 teenagers and 85 education workers have been injured in France. Teachers back many student demands while facing threats from protesters and pressure from the Government.
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.
Grupo Tribuna pushes its Castilla y León app
Grupo Tribuna is steering readers toward its app for daily regional coverage. The promotion brings Castilla y León sections and Noticias 24h into one digital entry point as the seasonal vaccination campaign gets under way.
Barneda and Paerel marry at private Ávila ceremony
Around 150 guests attended the couple's 10 October 2026 wedding in Candeleda, Ávila. Barneda and Paerel kept the ceremony private while sharing selected moments online.
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