The Cabinet is expected to approve a decree for Urda rail crash victims on Tuesday. The disaster killed 69 people; 41 remain in hospital, including 16 in intensive care. Óscar Puente is due to give an update after the Cabinet and address Parliament.
Figures supplied for 08:30 on Sunday put 41 injured people in hospital after the Urda train crash, including 16 in intensive care. The death toll stood at 69; 13 victims were still awaiting identification.
A water-pressure fault in the ERS stopped Alonso before he could make a second qualifying run in Mexico. He was around 12th, close to Q3, and lost the chance to improve.
Spanish cities reported no major incidents on Halloween night after calls linked to Blocus circulated online. Two people connected with the movement also entered prison under separate judicial decisions.
More than 1,000 Mossos d’Esquadra officers took part in the Blocus operation across Catalonia. Police identified 2,264 people and made three arrests as online calls to loot shops ended without incident.
After the Urda train disaster killed 69 people the PP is shifting its campaign towards competence and government responsibility. Feijóo wants the 29 November election to become a verdict on the PSOE government while the party watches for Vox gains.
Sergio Esteban says access problems at the AVE wreckage ruled out heavy medical units, prompting crews to form an ambulance shuttle in Toledo. The collision left 69 people dead and more than 100 injured.
Semaf has asked the AESF to urgently revise rules governing LZB and ERTMS failures. It wants trains barred from normal running when an outage could leave two trains in the same signalling section.
León XIV attended the Vatican opening of “A century of Popemobiles”. The display brings together eight vehicles built for papal use, including a Benz Patent Motor Car alongside later Mercedes saloons and off-roaders.
PowerCo and Gotion are preparing a 100,000-tonne-a-year materials plant in Kenitra, with some output intended for Sagunto. The partnership aims to diversify supply as Volkswagen expands LFP battery production in Europe.
Seat's possible disappearance has a precedent in Catalonia's automotive history. La Cuadra, Hispano-Suiza, Elizalde, David and Pegaso all ceased car production or were absorbed.
The 26th Posa’t la Gorra! campaign will sell its €8 cap at 21 Barcelona municipal markets on 7 November. Proceeds support AFANOC services for children and young people with cancer and their families.
UPS says its routing system keeps delivery drivers away from left turns, reducing junction waits and fuel use. It claims annual savings of up to 38 million litres, while also citing collision risk.
Recovery crews began lifting carriages in Urda on Saturday as specialists searched for biological remains. The death toll stands at 69 and is not yet final. The Catedral de Toledo is due to host a memorial within days.
More than half of drivers have not bought a V16 beacon and say they do not intend to, despite the DGT’s safety case. Officers are reportedly not instructed to penalise motorists just for lacking one.
Princess Leonor spent her 21st birthday at a family lunch in Zarzuela on 31 October, according to a television report. The gathering took place during official mourning for the Urda rail disaster, with 69 deaths recorded in the latest figures cited.
Fernando Alonso was fastest early in Q1 before a water-pressure fault in the Honda power unit forced him to stop near the pits. The failure ended his chance of reaching Q2.
Princess Leonor turned 21 on Saturday, 31 October, the third day of national mourning after the Urda rail tragedy. Pedro Jota Fernández said celebrations were expected to be limited to a family meal.
A Barcelona court has ordered an 18-year-old linked to the violent digital group Blocus into provisional detention without bail. The judge cited indications of a conspiracy to cause public disorder and alleged membership of a criminal group.
The AI favours the Quartermaster Trialmaster diesel for its four-wheel lead and load capacity. Its 249 CV BMW engine is framed as a practical choice if paved routes become impassable.
The Partido Popular’s official X account warned Pedro Sánchez against posting a book or music recommendation during Spain’s three days of official mourning. The Urda rail disaster has killed at least 69 people.
GAD3 president Narciso Michavila says the Urda rail disaster abruptly shifted his election polling. He now says Pedro Sánchez cannot finish first, while Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s PP could beat its 2023 result.
The Telecinco presenters opened Friday’s ¡De viernes! with a tribute to Raúl Triguero after his death in the Urda rail crash. He was travelling to Seville on a work assignment.
Marc Márquez said Ai Ogura defended his podium position aggressively during the Malaysian GP Sprint. Márquez focused on finishing ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and took nine points rather than risk leaving with none.
Carlos Sainz finished 16th in Friday practice for the GP de México, but a set-up change narrowed his gap to the fastest car in FP2. He said the adjustments felt like a step in the right direction.
Honda’s Spanish offer sets the Prelude at €46,000 cash or €43,600 with finance. A burgundy Limited Edition is due before 2026 ends, but its price and Spanish allocation remain unannounced.
Emilio Delgado says two fatal rail accidents in a short period demand political accountability and a deep review of the system. He cites a rise from 15 to as many as 40 trains monitored at once on the Madrid-Seville line.
Police deployed across several Spanish cities as shops closed ahead of Blocus gatherings. In Barcelona, officers identified young people at security checkpoints; a Valencia court ordered a 20-year-old man held without bail.
The Madrid to Málaga and Madrid to Seville services are due to start on 6 November. Wizz Air plans two flights a day on each route, with fares ranging from €45.99 to €99.99 after the Urda rail accident.
The service says its software cannot extract the figures and staff would have to inspect files one by one. Medical representatives say reliable qualification records are essential for patient safety.
Tamara González Costa was travelling in carriage 8 of the Renfe train when it crashed in Urda. Her family has confirmed the 31-year-old scientist’s death; researcher Marta Shahbazi was also reported missing.
Despite years of high-speed screen chases, Liam Neeson says he knows nothing about cars and drives at no more than about 93 km/h on motorways. His new action film ‘La mangosta’ arrives on Prime Video in Spain on November 4.
A court in Torrent has ordered a 20-year-old man held on remand without bail over alleged Blocus Spain activity. Investigators say online calls were routed through private messaging groups and reached minors.
Galloper has named its first pick-up Anayet and its off-roader Gredos, taking both names from Spanish mountain geography. The company has yet to disclose specifications or commercial details, including prices and arrival dates.
More than 30 people with political or union links hold board and senior management posts across Spain’s state-owned rail companies. The report says political-confidence profiles have gained ground against technical specialists.
