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Tesla's Roadster Rocket is a single-seat model available by invitation
Tesla has opened Roadster reservations in Spain, with deposits of €50,000 for Performance and €250,000 for Thrust. The final car price remains undisclosed, and the single-seat Rocket is available by invitation only.
Abascal says Vox would shield voters from political sacrifices
At a rally in Ponferrada, Santiago Abascal said any sacrifices under a government involving Vox would fall on political parties and unions, along with groups receiving subsidies. He also said pensions would be paid.
Adamuz victims demand Puente's resignation over Renfe joke
The Association of Victims of Adamuz says Óscar Puente’s Renfe joke was insensitive and is demanding his immediate resignation or dismissal. The minister made the gag in a laSexta promotion for ‘Cara al show’.
IndyCar Barcelona ticket sales have no confirmed start date
A race is planned for July 2027 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya under a proposed multi-season deal. Ticket prices and the sales opening date have not been announced.
Three fronts could bring rain to northern Spain
DANA Adam is expected to fade as high pressure brings steadier conditions to many parts of Spain. Mario Picazo says up to three Atlantic fronts could still bring rain to the north, with another forecast for Thursday or Friday.
Range Rover Electric starts at €163,250 in Spain
Range Rover has opened Spanish orders for its first fully electric model, rated at 550 CV with prices starting at €163,250. Its 800-volt system supports DC charging at up to 350 kW.
Peugeot targets a 2027 reset for its 9X8 Le Mans programme
The LMH will keep its name but is expected to return with a more conventional design and a renewed performance focus. Peugeot is developing the next version for 2027 after a modest WEC record.
Floodwater traps 13 people in AP-7 tunnel in Alicante
Emergency crews carried out more than 50 interventions in Alicante after overnight downpours flooded garages and disrupted traffic. All 13 people rescued from the motorway tunnel were in good condition.
Cáritas study details barriers to renting in Castilla y León
More than eight in 10 people surveyed by Cáritas Castilla y León reported financial difficulty linked to housing costs. The study found 53.7% had sought outside help with residential expenses, while one in three needed help with rent.
Castilla-La Mancha sets 949 posts for 2027 teaching exams
Castilla-La Mancha will offer 949 posts in its June 2027 teaching exams, combining 374 new positions with 575 carried over from 2025. Schools must also adjust lessons for the 3 December union vote.
Depressive conditions reported by 16.2% of Spaniards over 15
Spain’s 2025 health survey found that 16.2% of people aged 15 and over had a depressive condition, 1.6 points more than in 2023. Chronic illness affected 66.2%, while fewer people rated their health positively.
Madrid court admits Julio Iglesias claim against Yolanda Díaz
A Madrid court has accepted Julio Iglesias’s honour claim against Yolanda Díaz and ordered the deputy prime minister to respond within 20 working days. He is seeking €50,000 and a public retraction over comments about allegations by former employees.
Farmer found dead in Pego-Oliva marsh after Dana floods
Rescue teams found the farmer in the Pego-Oliva marsh, an area badly hit by Dana Adam. The Civil Guard believes he may have suffered a health problem; Oliva’s mayor said early information did not link the death to flooding.
Electra opens ultrafast charging hub in Sant Quirze
Electra’s Sant Quirze site adds six ultrafast charging points, with room to expand to twelve. The company plans to invest €70 million in Catalonia by the end of 2027.
Tenerife to host 35 classic Triumphs for four-day club meet
Thirty-five classic Triumphs will gather in Tenerife from 22 to 25 October for the club’s eighth national meeting. The edition remembers Carlos Bengtson, former coordinator in the Canary Islands and national vice-president.
BYD Atto 8 opens its 136-litre frunk with two knocks
Two knuckle taps on the grille trigger the 136-litre front compartment to open or close. Presented in Paris, the SUV homologates more than 600 km of range in both propulsion and all-wheel-drive versions.
Student union chats weigh French-style street unrest
Members of the Sindicato de Estudiantes discussed escalating education protests against Isabel Díaz Ayuso and drawing inspiration from unrest in France. Some messages named the town hall and major brands as possible targets, while others warned that public support was weak.
Cabanillas puts local women writers in the spotlight
Around 15 published authors from Cabanillas del Campo read at the Biblioteca León Gil for Día de las Escritoras 2026. More than 60 people attended a programme ranging from professional essays to literary work in prose and verse.
Grupo Tribuna invites readers to download its app
Grupo Tribuna says its app can keep readers up to date with its latest coverage. The website highlights its Castilla y León sections alongside a separate Madrid section.
Spanish dealers put 35 proposals to parties before November vote
Faconauto has sent political parties 35 proposals for Spain’s next legislature, including multi-year purchase aid and a national fleet-renewal plan. It also wants 4,000 heavy-vehicle charging points above 350 kW by 2030.
Witness dates Zapatero jewel-payment claim to 2019
A witness told Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutors that jewels linked to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero were delivered in 2019 as alleged payment for Saudi rail contracts. The statement values them at more than €4 million.
CIS breaks polling consensus with PSOE in front
Most private surveys put the PP ahead and project about 204 seats for a PP and Vox bloc, above the 176-seat majority threshold. The CIS diverges sharply, placing the PSOE first with a lead of nearly 12 points.
Five cars remain inside flooded AP-7 tunnel in Alicante
Five cars remain inside the flooded AP-7 tunnel near Pilar de la Horadada, keeping traffic stopped both ways between km 770 and 774. One direction may reopen Wednesday; the other has no date.
Madrid-Barcelona AVE services return as speed limits persist
Renfe restored all AVE services on Monday; Ouigo returns to its full timetable on Tuesday. Iryo will keep two morning trains suspended until Thursday, while 32 speed restrictions still add about 25 minutes to the journey.
Pregnancy exposure to plastic chemicals tied to lower child IQ
Researchers from the University of Granada and ibs.GRANADA link higher prenatal exposure to a mixture of plastic-related chemicals with lower IQ scores at age three. The reported difference averages three points per unit increase in the mixture.
PP and Vox negotiate joint Senate election lists
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the PP is negotiating with Vox on joint Senate lists to reduce the left’s chances of controlling the chamber. The deadline to file candidate lists is Monday; an agreement could help the parties seek a three-fifths majority.
Pope León XIV's Spain visit generated €139.48m and 3,080 jobs
The visit brought €29.3 million in income and expenses, leaving organisers with balanced accounts and no borrowing. EY estimates its wider economic impact at €139.48 million in value added and 3,080 full-time equivalent jobs.
Vox puts Montse Lluis second on its Madrid Congress list
Montse Lluis has handled Vox’s negotiations with the PP in several regions. Her promotion comes as the party reshapes its Madrid slate after a term marked by senior departures; Juan Sergio Redondo is set for third place.
False Burgos murder claims put two Catalan men at risk
Ahmed Benyahia and Youssef Abraoui were falsely identified online as the men responsible for an 83-year-old woman’s death in Burgos. Their images reached hundreds of thousands of users, and their families are seeking an end to the circulation.
Roger Llanes to lead Valencian government delegation
Roger Llanes will replace Pilar Bernabé as the Government’s delegate in the Valencian Community. The agronomist and civil servant has more than 30 years of experience and has worked on dana reconstruction alongside Bernabé.
El Palmar de Troya ranks among Spain’s poorest towns
El Palmar de Troya recorded the lowest gross average income per tax return in Seville province in 2024: €16,078. It ranked tenth-lowest in Spain, while Tomares led the province at €41,622.
Mexico-born PRI senator received Spanish nationality under memory law
Nancy de la Sierra and three relatives received Spanish nationality on 5 December 2023 under Spain’s Democratic Memory Law. Consular sources allege preferential treatment; her father and grandparents were born in Mexico.
Rent pushes one in three working tenants into poverty
Oxfam Intermón says housing costs leave 770,000 workers in Spain in poverty after they pay market-rate rent. Among working tenants the rate rises from 19.35% before rent to 34.08% afterwards.
AFI says medicines return more than they cost Spain
AFI estimates that medicines and the pharmaceutical sector generate more than €27.3bn a year in savings and tax revenue. That exceeds the €24.8bn Spain spent on treatments in 2024, though the figures combine estimates from different years.
Ayuso spent 72 minutes inside Madrid chamber during teachers' protest
Police used charges to clear an exit route after striking teachers gathered outside the Chamber of Commerce. Unions put turnout at 1,000; two education officials had also faced protests.
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