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Feijóo says he could govern with Vox
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says he could govern with Vox if voters leave the PP short of a majority. He also pledges annual pension rises in line with inflation and wants to revisit abortion rules for under-16s.
Health leaders put AI liability and care under scrutiny
CONECTAMA brought legal and healthcare specialists together to debate AI in clinical decisions and the future of health professions. One speaker said 80% of residents consult AI during hospital shifts.
Storm Austen brings rough seas and strong winds to Spain
Storm Austen’s fronts are forecast to bring rain to north-western Spain and the Pyrenees, with very strong winds and rough seas in the north. Temperatures are expected to rise across the country on Sunday.
Moroccan navy accused of putting migrants back into waters off Ceuta
Spanish security sources allege a Moroccan Royal Navy vessel put about 30 migrants back into the sea off Ceuta as a Spanish rescue ship approached on 30 July. The reported episode unfolded during a day of intense pressure on the city.
UGR presents a new edition of Fernando de los Ríos’s work
The Sociedad Fabiana Española has presented a new edition of Fernando de los Ríos’s ‘El sentido humanista del socialismo’ at the University of Granada’s Faculty of Law. The publication includes a preliminary study by José Antonio Montilla Martos.
Sol encampment puts Madrid retailers’ Christmas trade at risk
Retailers around Madrid’s Puerta del Sol say the encampment has cut sales by 30% to 70%, while Cocem estimates losses near €25 million. Shopkeepers also fear weaker trade in the run-up to Christmas.
PP defends AI campaign video as PSOE weighs legal action
The PP says its AI-made video is political communication, while the PSOE is assessing whether it could amount to an offence or infringement. Ferraz is weighing court action or a complaint to a data-protection or AI regulator.
Why Spain’s winter clock change suits the body better
Sleep specialists favour keeping winter time, when morning light is more useful to the body. They recommend shifting daily routines by 15 minutes before the clock change and say seasonal switches should end.
Castilla y León defends tax on large solar parks
Castilla y León says its new levy on large solar parks is intended to keep more economic benefit in host areas. Rooftop systems and plants under 50,000 square metres are exempt; local investment agreements can cut the tax by 30%.
Madrid approves €15.4m for birth and adoption grants
Madrid has approved €15.4 million for birth and adoption grants of up to €1,000. Applications are expected to open next week for families whose child was born or adopted from 1 September 2026, subject to a five-year registration rule.
Andalusia’s PP backs Vox motion on housing and migration
The Andalusian Parliament approved a Vox motion with support from the PP, calling for national priority in housing and related aid. It also seeks the repatriation or deportation of some migrants and tax measures targeting non-EU buyers.
IU rejects a tactical withdrawal from Teruel
IU says the Frente Amplio should contest every constituency, including Teruel. It warns that standing aside could give Podemos room to attract voters to the PSOE’s left. Lists can be filed until Monday 26.
Ibero-American states agree doctoral training pilot
Ibero-American authorities have agreed to test a joint doctoral and postdoctoral training programme before considering a permanent scheme. They will also advance a common researcher charter and review gender equality policies in science.
Unions warn firms over remote work during 11 November strike
CCOO and UGT want Óscar Puente to negotiate minimum transport services for the 11 November general strike. They also warn employers not to use remote work to keep staff on the job during the stoppage.
Milei’s team requested a different sponsor backdrop in Madrid
The logos of Nueva Economía Fórum’s regular sponsors were visible during Javier Milei’s Madrid address, contrary to viral posts. Organisers say his cabinet requested a different backdrop arrangement; the brands did not ask to be removed.
Faro Santander opens a children’s Día de Muertos workshop
Children aged 8 to 13 will make small sculptures and contribute to a shared altar at Faro Santander from 31 October to 2 November. The 120-minute workshop costs €10.
Spain's STI figures level off while infections remain high
Spain recorded 44,511 chlamydia cases in 2025, while recent figures for several sexually transmitted infections have flattened after years of sharp growth. The CNE says rates remain high and the trend ahead is uncertain.
Freelander 8 packs 620 CV into Chery's six-seat PHEV
Chery has confirmed the six-seat plug-in hybrid for Spain, but has not said when it plans to sell it. Its 620 CV output and 110 km electric-range figure remain preliminary pending market validation.
Omoda & Jaecoo vice-president joins Hyundai as Italy CEO
Francesco Colonnese remains Omoda & Jaecoo Spain’s vice-president while taking up the incoming CEO role at Hyundai in Italy. The podcast also examines Chery’s position in Spain and the possible arrival of Lepas.
Gemini's Personal Intelligence is unavailable in Spain
Google has started bringing Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, letting Gemini draw on connected Google apps to answer personal queries. Spain is excluded along with the rest of the European Economic Area, with no launch date announced.
Honrubia adds 22 chargers at the A-3’s largest ultrafast hub
The 20 car points offer charging from 90 to 400 kW, alongside two dedicated truck chargers. All 22 are available around the clock throughout the year on the Madrid–Valencia route.
Spain’s housing minister rejects Feijóo’s pizza receipt claim
Isabel Rodríguez says a fast-food receipt cannot stop the removal of someone illegally occupying an inhabited home. The minister accuses Alberto Núñez Feijóo of using the claim as his only housing-policy argument.
Judge proposes trial for four ETA leaders over Santa Pola attack
Spain’s National Court judge Antonio Piña has proposed sending four former ETA leaders to trial over the 2002 Santa Pola bombing. The attack killed two people, including a six-year-old girl, and injured more than 50; six former leaders are now facing prosecution.
Guadalajara flashmob gathers around 200 people for Cáritas
Around 200 people joined a Cáritas awareness event in Guadalajara focused on homelessness. Residents of the Betania centre took part alongside local school communities, calling for decent housing and work.
Canary Islands cut disability assessment waiting lists by 75.5%
The Canary Islands government says it issued 57,184 disability decisions during the current legislature, cutting assessment waiting lists by 75.5%. Decentralised teams have brought procedures within the 180-day legal limit on the non-capital islands.
Exlantix ES leads Chery’s planned 2027 move into Spain
Chery plans to bring Exlantix to Spain in the first half of 2027, with the ES as its flagship saloon. The electric versions are quoted at up to 610km of range; Spanish pricing is expected to start near €50,000.
Bar España witnesses say abuse claims were fabricated
Three witnesses at the Castellón trial said their abuse claims were false and made under pressure. Investigators trace the hoax to a hairdresser who allegedly made children memorise scripts in 1997.
Canary Islands put sports data within reach through AI
Canarias brought its sports observatory’s AI assistant to a national forum in La Nucía. Deporbot lets users query nearly 150,000 records in ordinary language, opening sector data to sports organisations and public bodies.
Alhambra opens imperial spaces for Carlos V anniversary
The Alhambra has scheduled two specialist-led routes marking the 500th anniversary of Carlos V and Isabel de Portugal’s 1526 stay. One follows their palace life; the other explores the Alcazaba’s defences.
Faro Santander sets dates for children’s Día de Muertos workshop
Faro Santander will run Calaveritas literarias from 6 to 8 November 2026, introducing children aged 8 to 13 to Mexico’s humorous poetic tradition. Sessions start at noon, cost €10 and have room for 20 children.
Toledo plans 28 collaborative homes at Alamillos del Tránsito
The Diputación de Toledo is rehabilitating the long-abandoned Alamillos del Tránsito building for collaborative housing. Its €1.085m first phase provides 18 homes, with ten more planned for 2027.
Comín takes oath to formalise European Parliament mandate
Toni Comín has taken the oath required to formalise his European Parliament mandate after the Supreme Court lifted his arrest warrant under the amnesty law. He renewed an expired DNI at Congress after nine years abroad.
Five Gràcia buildings open for Open House weekend
Five buildings in Barcelona’s Gràcia district will open to visitors during 48h Open House on 24 and 25 October. The Sunday programme includes the former Manyach workshops, open from 10am to 2pm and again from 4pm to 6pm.
Spain's Bar España Hoax Left a Trail of Online Defamation
A trial in Castelló is examining a false complaint that grew into decades of online defamation. Former judge Sofía Díaz says the attacks left a digital record she cannot repair; prosecutors seek seven and a half years in prison for the leading spreaders.
Spain and Italy agree to end reciprocal border checks
Spain and Italy will end reciprocal checks at airports and ports introduced after the July Ceuta surge. Italy said it had checked more than 180,000 travellers from Spain by 31 August and refused entry to 31.
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