Two teenage girls detained over alleged Blocus violence
The girls are aged 14 and 17. Investigators say they ran WhatsApp groups used to coordinate Blocus vandalism on 24 October, with access promoted through fake TikTok posters carrying QR codes.
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Ourense schedules San Martiño celebrations for 11 November
A €3 chorizo serving and free chestnuts will feature at the 11 November magosto in Ourense. Folk performances and Los Satélites are also scheduled; the programme opens on 7 November with a traditional-instrument workshop.
Kim Antonelli stands out on the sports front pages
Kim Antonelli is the standout figure in a gallery of sports front pages. The selection includes La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mundo Deportivo, Marca, As, Sport, L’Esportiu and L’Équipe.
Rail safety debate turns to political appointments
The accidents at Adamuz and Urda have renewed scrutiny of Spain’s rail governance. A comparison with Germany and Japan focuses on technical credentials in senior posts and staff shortages in control centres.
Valencia businesses count losses after Blocus threat
Hospitality businesses estimate a 70% drop in turnover after central Valencia shut or curtailed activity on Saturday. Some shops say security measures cost between €1,000 and €10,000.
Salvador Illa's chief of staff resigns amid judicial inquiry
Eduard Rivas resigned as Salvador Illa’s chief of staff after the secrecy order was lifted in an inquiry into municipal contracts from his time as mayor of Esparreguera. He continued to maintain his innocence, according to RTVE.
Barcelona court jails 21-year-old Blocus suspect without bail
The 21-year-old is accused of helping run a group used to coordinate violence during the 24 October unrest. Two girls aged 14 and 17 were also arrested over alleged violence and looting.
Illa backs keeping Madrid-Barcelona high-speed trains running
Salvador Illa says the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed service should remain open during necessary safety upgrades. The line carries about 40,000 passengers a day; the government is weighing a suspension lasting up to two years.
Doctors’ union calls 12-day Spain-wide strike
The Sindicato Médicos Unidos has called an uninterrupted strike across Spain from 16 to 27 November. The 12-day action seeks a dedicated doctors’ statute, with improved working conditions that include a 35-hour week.
INUNCAT warning cannot be verified as current
The supplied INUNCAT notice has no publication date, so its rain forecast cannot be confirmed as current. It refers to “tomorrow Tuesday”, although 3 November 2026 is a Tuesday.
Norovirus alert follows illnesses linked to frozen razor clams
Several people fell ill after eating frozen razor clams in Tarragona, prompting a European food-safety alert. Catalan authorities say suspected batches have been identified and withdrawn; tests found GI and GII norovirus.
Barcelona arrests two minors over Blocus messaging groups
The Mossos d'Esquadra say two girls aged 14 and 17 administered messaging groups linked to the 24 October disturbances in Barcelona. TikTok posters and QR codes were used to direct people to the channels.
20 injured in A-2 crash near Sant Andreu de la Barca
A lorry carrying a large beam was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the A-2 near Sant Andreu de la Barca at about 18:30. Twenty people were injured, one seriously; firefighters freed four people from a vehicle.
Seven migrants died after inflatable was found off Lanzarote
Seven people died after an inflatable was located about 150 kilometres north-east of Lanzarote, according to Agencia EFE. Salvamento Marítimo reported rescuing 510 people in eight boats during operations around the islands.
Xavier Amor to replace Illa’s chief of staff
Salvador Illa’s chief of staff Eduard Rivas has resigned while under investigation over alleged irregularities in Esparreguera municipal contracts. The department of the Presidency said Xavier Amor’s appointment was set to be formalised at Tuesday’s Govern meeting.
Aemet forecasts a sharp temperature fall across Spain on Tuesday
Temperatures are forecast to fall across Spain on Tuesday 3 November, with Ávila reaching -2C and Segovia -1C. Heavy or persistent downpours are also possible in eastern areas, with the Balearic Islands and the Canaries also at risk.
Renfe appointments bring political and bus-industry figures into senior roles
More than 20 people linked to political parties and bus companies joined Renfe after Álvaro Fernández Heredia became president in January 2025, ABC reports. At least 15 reportedly had no rail-sector experience.
Huelva-backed report sets out 20 water security proposals
A Huelva-backed study presented in Madrid proposes 20 measures for water security across Ibero-America. It cites 140 million people without safely managed drinking water and calls for stronger coordination between authorities.
Madrid meeting advances Ibero-American summit documents
Representatives from all 22 member countries reviewed the declaration and cooperation documents in Madrid. The texts were sent to political bodies for discussion and final approval at the XXX Cumbre Iberoamericana.
Sol camp manifesto set out demands beyond housing
Four spokespeople presented a manifesto shaped by days of debate, placing housing at its centre and calling for wider social change. At the time, no date had been announced for the 26S encampment to leave Sol.
La Palma restores power after an outage lasting 3 hours 48 minutes
Power returned to all 50,508 electricity supplies on La Palma at 10:26 local time after an outage lasting 3 hours and 48 minutes. The cause remains under investigation, with overnight storms among the possible factors.
Urda crash killed 69; judge ordered search to speed up
The Urda collision left 69 people dead, with 66 identified. A judge urgently ordered the crane firm hired by Adif and Renfe to speed up the search as political parties resumed campaigning after three days of official mourning.
Agrorozas receives Porc d’Or One Health award
The Poio farm was honoured at the 33rd Porc d’Or awards after judges praised its preventive health management and close cooperation between its veterinarian and farmer. Antibiotic use remained very low throughout 2025.
Sol campers shift focus to rights of people without resources
The 26S encampment in Puerta del Sol moved away from its commission structure after most coordinators announced they were ending their stay. A faction still calling for resistance shifted its stated focus to people without resources, while the campers’ next move remained unclear.
Adif's 2025 high-speed maintenance budget was €438m
Adif cited €1.375bn in 2026 maintenance spending across both rail networks. ABC says high-speed maintenance received €438m in 2025, alongside €685m for the conventional network.
Urda crash toll remains 69 as 66 victims are identified
The provisional death toll from the Urda rail crash remains 69, with 66 victims identified. Renfe and Iryo support a proposal to cap speed at 40 km/h after a safety-system failure.
Norovirus alert after nine diners fall ill in Tarragona
Nine diners fell ill after eating contaminated razor clams at a Tarragona restaurant. Spain reported the affected batches through the EU food alert system on 28 October. The products have been withdrawn.
Canary Islands conference to examine law and health research
The SCS and IISC will hold the fifth Derecho e Investigación conference in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 13 and 14 November. Sessions will address AI liability and digital health, with research careers also on the agenda.
Woman fatally stabbed in Murcia's La Fama district
A woman aged about 30 was fatally stabbed in Murcia’s La Fama district on Monday morning. National Police arrested a Spanish man after a search. Initial enquiries suggest the pair did not know one another.
Kia turns Nadal’s clay-court record into a one-off EV4 GT
Kia’s one-off EV4 GT uses clay from courts where Nadal won his 63 titles on the surface. Unveiled at his Mallorca academy, the car also marks a partnership that began in 2004.
Bizum payment labels may carry tax consequences in Spain
Bizum handles about 2.5 million transactions a day in Spain, according to figures attributed to the Banco de España. Labels such as «donación» or «nómina» can have tax implications if transfers are not properly supported.
La bola negra fictionalises Rodríguez Rapún’s death
The film presents Rafael Rodríguez Rapún as a prisoner executed by Francoist forces. Historian Pedro Corral says he was wounded in an air raid in Santander and died in hospital on 18 August 1937.
Spain's health inequalities persist as waiting times rise
Waiting times for planned treatment have lengthened over roughly two decades, while access to specialist mental health care remains unequal. A review of Spain's health system links these gaps to funding and wider social conditions.
Valencia olive oil sells for 30% less than production costs
LA UNIÓ says Valencian olive oil prices are about 30% below production costs, with extra-virgin oil near €3.20/kg against estimated costs of €4.60/kg. It is seeking €400 per hectare for traditional rain-fed groves.
Sánchez sets out aid package for Urda crash victims
At the World in Progress forum in Barcelona, Sánchez outlined a four-part support package for victims of the Urda crash, which killed at least 69 people. The account does not confirm whether the cabinet later approved it.