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24158 newsSpain sets its 2027 holiday calendar
Spain will have 14 public holidays in 2027. Nine apply nationwide, while regional and local authorities set the other five. Six regions will move the Assumption of the Virgin from Sunday 15 August to Monday 16 August.
Marta Ortega wears John Galliano x Zara at Paris Fashion Week
Marta Ortega turned heads at Paris Fashion Week as the first to wear the John Galliano x Zara Re{form} collection. The new line, launched today, draws from Galliano’s early work and brings over a hundred pieces that mix couture details with Zara’s reach.
Junts Blocks Housing Decree and Leaves Sánchez Facing Political Crisis
Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. Their move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep fractures over housing policy just months before elections.
Tarragona faces red alert as heavy rain spreads across Spain
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Red alerts put Spain's eastern coast on flood footing
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Madrid Police Prepare Congress Security Amid Sol Housing Camp
Police are preparing a perimeter around Spain's Congress for Friday's vote on two housing decrees. Protesters from the Puerta del Sol camp plan to march to the chamber, while Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government takes the dispute to court.
Junts faces backlash as housing crisis hits its own voters
Junts per Catalunya blocked urgent housing decrees meant to stop evictions and cool rents. Now, even its own supporters are struggling to find homes. Puigdemont returns to a Catalonia where the housing crisis is no longer just politics—it's daily life for his base.
Ayuso accuses Sánchez of fueling unrest after Junts blocks housing decrees
Isabel Díaz Ayuso publicly challenged Pedro Sánchez after Junts refused to back key housing decrees. The Madrid leader claims the government is stoking division and preparing for early elections, as protests and vandalism grip Puerta del Sol.
Junts prepares to block Sánchez's housing decrees
Junts is expected to reject both housing decrees in Congress. The move would leave Sánchez without support for his rental reform and hand the opposition a new political weapon.
Qualitas Auto and Prima ignite price war for car insurance in Spain
Car insurance prices in Spain have hit a new low for 2026, with Qualitas Auto and Prima both offering third-party coverage from just 146 euros per year. The fierce competition is forcing drivers to rethink how much they pay and what they get in return.
Ayuso accuses Sol protest camp of shielding Sánchez from political defeat
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has launched a legal challenge to remove the Puerta del Sol protest camp, alleging it is part of a calculated effort by the left to secure Pedro Sánchez’s grip on power. Her remarks on live television have reignited debate over the boundaries of protest and political maneuvering in Spain.
Woody Allen warns of fascism's rise during Madrid film presentation
Woody Allen launched filming on his new, still-untitled comedy in Madrid and warned that fascism is rising. He also declined to answer questions about housing and the encampment at Puerta del Sol.
Spain forecasts 1.6 million tonnes of olive oil for 2026/27
Spain expects 1.6 million tonnes of olive oil in 2026/27, 23% more than in the previous campaign. Spring weather helped the crop, but summer heat still threatens yields in dryland groves.
Feijóo would scrap Spain's anti-eviction shield
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's party would repeal the Government's two housing decrees if it reached La Moncloa. Municipal social services would then have to help vulnerable households find another home.
Junts Threatens to Block Housing Decrees in Showdown with Sánchez
Junts has delivered an ultimatum to Pedro Sánchez, vowing to block two key housing decrees unless the government withdraws them and drafts new legislation. The standoff exposes deep divisions over how to address Spain’s housing crisis and protect vulnerable tenants.
Sanz hands court communications in Ceuta invasion case
Gonzalo Sanz has reaffirmed his account before Judge María Tardón. He handed over messages and call records linked to warnings before the Ceuta invasion.
Ayuso demands urgent court order to clear Sol protest camp
Madrid’s regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso has turned to the courts, demanding emergency intervention to end the ongoing protest camp in Puerta del Sol. After days of official deadlock, the regional government is now seeking a judicial order for immediate eviction.
Spain's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
Spain's Treasury paid 4.176% to sell 10-year debt at its 1 October auction. Global pressure is pushing up sovereign yields, but Madrid says Spain's own risk remains well below 2013 levels.
Madrid takes its Puerta del Sol camp battle to court
Madrid wants a court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. The case sets the regional government's demand against the protesters' constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Why chronic pain affects twice as many women
A Science review examines why chronic pain affects women at roughly twice the rate of men. Hormones may shape pain sensitivity, immune responses and pain processing across the body.
COVID-19 pushes Spain into a low-level epidemic
Spain's respiratory-infection rate rose 28.2% in one week and crossed the epidemic threshold. COVID-19 is driving the increase, while hospital pressure remains limited but measurable.
Leo Encinas Cruz steps onto the big screen in La bola negra
At just 15, Leo Encinas Cruz appears in La bola negra, sharing the screen with his mother Penélope Cruz. His brief, silent role marks the first on-camera step for the eldest child of Spain’s most celebrated acting family.
FoodTech 2026 brings smarter food production to Barcelona
More than 330 exhibitors from 22 countries will gather in Barcelona from 6 to 8 October. AI, automation, safer ingredients and waste-cutting systems will share the floor.
Javier Cámara reveals the pain of a father who never saw him
Javier Cámara shares how his complicated relationship with his father shaped his life and career. The acclaimed actor reflects on missed connections, personal growth, and the impact of fatherhood in a story that resonates far beyond the screen.
Málaga breaks into Spain’s top ten for electric car purchases
Málaga has climbed to the tenth spot nationwide for electric car registrations, with over 10 percent of new vehicles now electric. Yet most drivers remain unaware of key government incentives, exposing a gap between interest and real-world adoption.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his next film
Woody Allen will start filming in Madrid on 5 October 2026 with about €3 million in public funding. The six-week production will use more than 30 locations in Madrid and Aranjuez.
Spain faces a housing and production shortfall as factories stand idle
Spain is running out of new homes and locally made products as construction slows and factories remain empty. While regulations multiply, the country’s ability to produce what it needs is slipping further behind.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Could Affect 1% of Spain by 2030
About 300,000 people in Spain live with inflammatory bowel disease. GETECCU and ACCU are calling for faster diagnosis, equal access to specialist treatment and regular psychological support.
Renault halts production at factories across Castilla y León
Production stoppages began at Renault plants in Castilla y León on 1 October. Around 5,500 workers are affected as weak European demand forces the company to reduce output.
José Sevilla dejará la presidencia de Unicaja en abril de 2027
José Sevilla ha comunicado al consejo que no optará a la renovación de la presidencia no ejecutiva de Unicaja en 2027. Permanecerá en el cargo hasta abril de ese año, con el banco centrado en su plan de crecimiento y en una política de dividendos del 95%.
Morocco stays silent as Spain prepares royal visit to Ceuta and Melilla
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on 13 and 14 October, their first official trip to the cities since 2014. Moroccan authorities had offered no official response as of 1 October, while local media framed the journey as a diplomatic test.
Cayetana's unfinished work returns to Palacio de Liria
Palacio de Liria brings Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart back into focus. More than 200 objects connect her private life with the palace she helped rebuild in an exhibition running until 31 January 2027.
Ceuta call records expose dispute before border entry
Ceuta says repeated calls went unanswered before the mass entry. Moncloa records fewer contacts and no call on July 29. The National Court is investigating.
Armona Island: Wild Atlantic beaches just hours from Spain
Armona Island in Portugal’s Algarve is almost unknown, even though it’s close to Spain. No cars, no big hotels, and just 53 residents mean quiet beaches and real nature, even in autumn.
Congress faces decisive housing vote on Friday
Spain's Congress will vote on two housing decrees this Friday. The session begins at 11:00, with results expected around 15:00 after a separate debate on each measure.
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