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Madrid teachers demand resources as strike enters second day
About 10,000 teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on the strike’s second day. Organisers put participation at 62%; the department reported 32.2%, as staff seek lower teaching loads and higher pay.
Lung map tracks severe COVID-19 damage
Researchers mapped 91,068 lung-tissue regions from 19 people who died with severe COVID-19. The analysis found stronger fibrosis-linked signals during a stage when alveolar repair was still underway.
Cartagena’s book fair brings young readers back to paper
Hundreds of primary pupils took part in a book challenge at Cartagena’s fair. Local booksellers say interest in reading is growing among children and teenagers, with paper books still holding their ground.
Madrid teachers strike as turnout estimates clash
Thousands of teachers gathered outside Madrid’s education department on Thursday as the open-ended strike entered its second day. CC OO reported 60% participation, against 32% from the regional government. CSIF put turnout at 45%.
Samsung and Martín Alcalde launch five The Frame looks
Samsung and Martín Alcalde Studio unveiled a five-look capsule in Madrid on 14 October. The show marked designer Inés Martín Alcalde’s runway debut and the tenth anniversary of both the label and The Frame television range.
Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Conspiracy
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in a New York court to new conspiracy charges tied to alleged torture in Venezuela. Their trial is scheduled for June 2027, and they are challenging the case on sovereign-immunity grounds.
Spain will send voting papers to all CERA registrants
Spain’s central election board will send 29N papers to all CERA registrants, though a Supreme Court suspension bars some from voting. Consular certificates can preserve eligibility for people who meet the ruling’s test.
Experts warn vaccine falsehoods could revive controlled diseases
At a congress in Vigo, experts warned that misinformation could revive diseases Spain had brought under control. They pointed to clear, credible information as a way to address public doubts.
Maíllo rejects Podemos's 10-region unity offer
Antonio Maíllo rejected Podemos's offer of regional unity deals with IU. He said IU would consider only a global pact through Frente Amplio.
Police probe force used at Complutense strike clashes
Spain’s National Police is reviewing its handling of clashes at Madrid’s Complutense University. Five people were detained, while several protesters and two officers suffered minor injuries as the indefinite education strike began.
ACS and Acciona challenge Ferrovial’s I-24 award
ACS and Acciona have taken Tennessee’s award of the Nashville I-24 express-lanes concession to court, seeking clarity on whether bidders were treated equally. The 50-year project is valued at $9.2bn.
XPENG opens Spain orders for L03 range-extender SUV
Orders have opened in Spain for XPENG’s L03 PowerX Long Range. It is rated for 215km on battery power and 1,017km combined under WLTP.
LEAP2 may bring puberty forward in girls with obesity
Girls with obesity had higher blood levels of LEAP2. In rats, injections into the brain brought puberty forward and sped ovarian development.
IU Draws a Line Against Belarra’s Separate Pact Plan
With coalition registration closing on 16 October, Podemos wants separate agreements with IU in ten regions ahead of 29N. Antonio Maíllo says IU will negotiate only through Frente Amplio.
Lucas Paulano to debut Eurovision Junior song on La 1
Lucas Paulano will sing his Eurovision Junior entry live on La 1 for the first time on Thursday. Antonio José and Rodrigo Cuevas are also booked for Manu Sánchez’s programme.
Madrid delegate orders probe after police charge at UCM
Francisco Martín apologised for the police charge at the Complutense and ordered an urgent investigation. Five people were detained; organisers say six students were hospitalised, while officials gave conflicting counts of injured officers.
Bustinduy presses for fairer taxes and higher wages
Pablo Bustinduy used the CREO forum’s second day to press for fairer taxes and higher pay. He warned that corporate concentration and rising wealth at the top are weakening redistribution and consumer bargaining power.
Body found at sea after Granollers boy vanished
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said fingerprints were checked to help confirm whether the remains were those of the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
Spain holds fuel discount at 20 cents in November
A September jump in fuel prices has kept the 20-cent-per-litre discount on petrol and diesel in place for November. The December rate depends on October prices.
Orquesta y Coro RTVE to premiere Tabuenca’s Rémanence
Orquesta y Coro RTVE will premiere Luis Tabuenca’s Rémanence at Madrid’s Teatro Monumental on 16 October. Grieg’s programme turns to Norway’s history and legends.
RTVE names 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027
RTVE has named 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027, including Vicco and Ladilla Rusa. More than 1,000 applications were submitted; the semi-finals are set for 26 and 28 January.
CIS poll puts PSOE nearly 12 points ahead
The CIS estimates PSOE support at 34% and PP support at 22.2%. Several pollsters say the sample includes too many people recalling a PSOE vote in 2023; the institute says it weights recalled votes in its final estimates.
Hilary Swank Reveals Pregnancy at 52
At 52, Hilary Swank says she is expecting her third child. She shared the news on Instagram, with the baby due in December, about three and a half years after her twins were born.
Granada prepares a citywide funeral for Lorca
Granada’s Réquiem por Lorca runs from Thursday to Sunday, marking the 90th anniversary of the poet’s killing and remembering victims of Francoist repression. Eleven performances will take place across the city.
Kia cuts XCeed entry price to €19,860 as PHEV exits
The refreshed XCeed gets new styling and a dual-screen cabin. Campaigns lower its Spanish starting price to €19,860, but the regular tariff is much higher and the plug-in hybrid is gone.
Aemet warns of DANA as temperatures fall this weekend
Rain may intensify from Saturday along parts of the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearic Islands. Protección Civil is urging drivers to stay off flooded roads as temperatures drop across much of Spain.
Repsol uses fuel discounts to chase energy customers
New electricity customers can get €100 in Waylet credit and 20 cents off each litre of fuel for 12 months. Repsol wants to pass four million electricity and gas customers by 2028.
Cartagena’s Book Fair Opens at Plaza Juan XXIII
The 33rd Feria del Libro runs from 14 to 18 October, with 32 stalls and a programme featuring Sergio del Molino. School visits and children’s events are also scheduled.
Spain’s Inflation Reaches 4.9% as Egg Prices Jump
Spain’s annual inflation reached 4.9% in September. Eggs rose 12.3%, while supermarkets say energy and logistics bills have added more than €130 million in costs.
US weighs $200,000 charge on Spanish ships
The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 charge each time a Spanish-flagged ship enters a US port. It is also weighing import restrictions that could cover five categories of Spanish goods, including oils and cosmetics.
Cupra Raval Gets an ABT Styling Pack
Cupra and ABT have unveiled a styling pack for selected Raval versions, with dark bodywork details and 19-inch wheels. Factory orders and dealer retrofits are due from late November 2026.
Robles takes second place on PSOE’s Madrid slate
Margarita Robles will be second on the PSOE list for Madrid in the 29 November general election, behind Pedro Sánchez. Félix Bolaños is third; Fernando Grande-Marlaska takes fifth place.
Spanish royals will preside over Planeta Prize’s 75th gala
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due at the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts; nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.
Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wrapped up their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
Spain plans eight motorway fuel and charging hubs
The government has earmarked €612 million for eight large motorway service areas. Each would combine fuel facilities with ultra-fast EV chargers under 20- or 25-year concessions.
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