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Autumn heatwave breaks records in northern Spain
Spain is in the grip of a rare autumn heatwave. Temperatures have soared to 37ºC in the north, and warnings are out for several regions. Meteorologists say the heat will stick around well into October, pushing back the start of winter.
Verborrea turns punk rebellion into Madrid theatre
Pablo Remón brings Verborrea to Madrid with Javier Cámara, Israel Elejalde, Marta Nieto and Emilio Tomé. The play links a fictional punk band from the late 1980s to a family shaped by Francoism.
El Gran Wyoming stands firm on his Madrid property empire
El Gran Wyoming, a mainstay on Spanish TV, owns 19 properties in Madrid. He says he owes no one an explanation for putting his money into real estate, even after public backlash and a hefty tax fine.
Housing Is Spain's Biggest Problem
Housing has become Spain's main concern, according to the monthly CIS survey. Prices have reached a record, the country faces a structural shortage of homes, and pressure is spreading beyond its biggest cities. The poll asks who should be held responsible.
Amaia Montero's stage mishap fuels fresh Madrid concert speculation
Amaia Montero was trapped beneath the stage during a Madrid concert. A changed lyric then revived speculation about Leire Martínez and La Oreja de Van Gogh.
Alejandro Sanz llega a la Gran Vía con un musical nacido en España
Stage Entertainment estrena en Madrid una historia original construida con canciones de Alejandro Sanz. El montaje mezcla mar, flamenco y una escenografía que cambia ante los ojos del público.
Zamora drivers pay some of Spain's highest car inspection fees
Drivers in Zamora face some of the steepest ITV bills in Spain. With Castilla y León charging 47 euros for petrol cars, the gap with cheaper regions is hard to ignore.
Spain’s most popular used car in 2026 is nearly seventeen years old
Used cars are outselling new vehicles two to one in Spain. The top sellers are almost 17 years old, and diesel is still the favorite, raising new worries about safety and emissions.
Card payment will be required at all fast EV chargers in Spain from 2027
From January 2027, drivers in Spain, France, and Italy will pay for fast electric car charging with a bank card. The EU will require a rapid charging station every 60 km on main roads, ending the maze of apps and operator cards.
Mallorca now has Spain's lowest vehicle inspection prices
Mallorca drivers pay less for vehicle inspections than anywhere else in Spain. Gasoline cars and motorcycles see prices far below the national average, making the island a rare exception as costs rise across the country.
Progesterone May Change How the Brain Reads Emotion
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone with less precise emotional processing and lower mood. The findings could help shape more personal care for hormone-related mood disorders.
White House defies court order over blocked media access
CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters were barred from the White House on September 24, 2026, despite a federal order restoring their access. Politico said its credential was seized as the judge demanded an explanation.
Used electric car prices fall as new models shake up Spanish cities
Used car prices in Spain have dropped fast as new electric models and more stock hit the market. But most sales still involve old diesel and petrol cars, so the shift to cleaner vehicles is slow and uneven.
Ibex 35 slips as oil prices and bond yields rise
The Ibex 35 is moving away from 20,000 points again. Oil above 105 dollars and rising bond yields are bringing rate fears back, weighing on Solaria while Repsol gains.
BYD B12.b HF takes top prize for zero emission intercity travel
The BYD B12.b HF has won the Sustainable Bus Award 2027 in Madrid, setting a new mark for electric intercity transport. Its long-range battery and integrated tech push zero emission travel forward.
RSV variant evaded nirsevimab in three Spanish babies
Spanish researchers have detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab. Three babies were infected, and two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
Trump and Xi put Spanish car factories at risk with tariff showdown
The Trump-Xi summit in Washington has thrown Spain’s auto industry into doubt. With tariffs on Chinese electric cars and rare earths up for debate, thousands of Spanish factory jobs are now on the line.
Renault puts €600 million into electric car production in Spain
Renault will spend €600 million to launch five new models in Valladolid and Palencia, including two electric cars and a battery assembly line. This is Renault’s first electric car production in Spain and will keep thousands of jobs secure.
Electric cars hit 10% of new car sales in Spain
Electric vehicles now make up 10 percent of new car sales in Spain from January to August 2026. While Germany and France pull ahead, Spain and Italy are seeing slower but steady growth in electric adoption.
Liux aims at city drivers with electric car under eighteen thousand euros
Liux is getting ready to shake up city transport with the Big, an electric quadricycle built in Guadalajara. Priced below eighteen thousand euros and made with flax fiber biocomposites, the Big is designed for efficiency and sustainability.
Guardia Civil finds note tying minister’s sister to Venezuelan citizenship case
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
PSOE Sent Secret Audio Payments Through Its Own Campaign Agency
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and raised questions inside the agency about the money involved.
Thai court set to rule on Daniel Sancho appeal
The Provincial Court of Samui will soon announce its decision on the appeals in Daniel Sancho's case. Both the defense and prosecution have been called in for the verdict that could change the course of this high-profile trial.
San Simón memorial honours Francoist prisoners and those who helped them
Families in Redondela honoured prisoners held on San Simón and San Antón. The ceremony also recognised women who risked punishment to help them survive.
Miguel Induráin: Cyclists face growing danger on Spain’s roads
Miguel Induráin, Spain’s most decorated cyclist, warns that roads are getting riskier for cyclists as traffic grows. With thousands of crashes every year, he calls for respect and early education to save lives.
Spain’s top new cars go head-to-head in the 2026 Auto Bild Awards public vote
Voting is open for the 2026 Auto Bild Awards. Readers across Spain can pick their favorite new cars in six categories. Winners will be announced in Madrid on November 17, with special editorial prizes also up for grabs.
Boyero says La bola negra deserves Spain's biggest film prizes
Carlos Boyero has given La bola negra an unusually strong early review. He praises Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi and the cast before the film's cinema release on 25 September 2026, with Spain already having chosen it as its submission for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Fire Reveals Hidden Tunnel Shelter for Migrants in Ceuta
A fire led Ceuta firefighters to a hidden underground camp. The tunnel contained bedding and cooking equipment for dozens of migrants, while separate reports said it may have been large enough to hold up to 300 people. No injuries were reported.
Arde Bogotá fans turn a ticket queue into an overnight vigil in Cartagena
Fans in Cartagena spent the night waiting for Arde Bogotá invitations. Only 1,250 are available, with a limit of two per person. Some supporters returned after missing out in Murcia.
Audi Sport quattro S1 reignites lost passion for true performance
The Audi Sport quattro S1, once driven by Walter Röhrl, brings back the wildest days of Audi. As the brand tries to chase lost excitement with new concepts, this Group B icon shows what today’s models are missing.
Lamine Yamal Poses with Spain’s Team SUV He Cannot Drive Yet
A custom EBRO S900 SUV in Spain’s colors stole the show as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal arrived for training. The young star posed with the car that none of the players can call their own—and he cannot even drive it yet.
Covid surge puts Spanish babies in focus
Covid cases among Spanish infants nearly doubled in one week. RSV is also rising, though hospital admissions remain low, while a mutation that evaded antibody protection has raised concern.
Gamarra turns Ceuta security row into a direct clash with Sánchez
Cuca Gamarra defended Ana Vázquez after the Congress incident and said the dispute over the spray was taking attention away from insecurity in Ceuta.
Drivers face sharp fuel price jump as state aid ends
Spanish motorists are bracing for a steep rise in fuel costs as state subsidies on gasoline and diesel expire at the end of September. With no confirmed extension, drivers are urged to refuel now to avoid paying even more at the pump in October.
Atlantic storm to end Spain's record heat
Spain’s long, hot September is about to break. A powerful Atlantic storm is moving in, set to bring rain and a sharp drop in temperatures. Meteorologists warn that explosive cyclogenesis could flip the country’s weather in just days.
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