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Ombudsman takes Ley de Nietos voting dispute to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked Spain’s Constitutional Court for urgent measures after the Supreme Court kept some overseas registrations suspended. The dispute affects 163,020 people ahead of the November 29 elections.
Flamenco women rewrite the canon while paying their own way
Women artists are putting research onstage, but many still pay for their own projects. The Netherlands hosts the only significant flamenco festival led by a woman.
Madrid teachers march to Sol as open-ended strike enters day three
Thousands of teachers marched through central Madrid on Friday during the third day of an open-ended strike. Organisers say participation has remained above 60% since the walkout began on Wednesday.
Gabilondo takes voter suspension to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene over voting rights for 163,020 newly naturalised Spaniards. He wants urgent measures before the 29 November election.
CNI says Morocco failed to contain Ceuta surge
A report sent to Spain’s Audiencia Nacional says Moroccan authorities knew days ahead that a mass entry into Ceuta was expected. The CNI says security for the Throne Festival took priority as the border response fell short.
Spain climbs to 23rd in global startup ranking
Spain moved up three places in Opinium’s 2026 ranking of 50 countries for starting a business. It scored highest for human capital and lowest for governance and market potential.
Gabilondo seeks urgent protection for overseas voters
Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene before the 29 November election. The restriction affects Spaniards on the overseas electoral register, while naturalised citizens living in Spain can still vote.
Damián tells his children to resist Gabriel from inside
Gabriel wants to remove the De la Reina name from the factory and rename it Brossard España. Damián urges his children to push back from inside the company.
Banderas leaves Sohrlin as Sánchez takes control
Antonio Banderas left Sohrlin Andalucía after differences with producer Domingo Sánchez over its direction. Sánchez and Merlín will keep the venue running as Banderas looks for a larger space for the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank.
Sánchez faces EU criticism over Spain’s migration policy
Prime ministers from Czechia and Austria criticised Spain’s migration policy at the Brussels summit. Denmark’s prime minister also joined the criticism as disputes over immigration delayed the summit’s close.
Spain may start issuing P-series plates by early 2027
The DGT has reached the NSX series, putting P plates in view for late 2026 or early 2027 if registrations keep moving at the current pace. The format omits vowels and bars Ñ and Q.
Marlaska defends 12,000 Ceuta departures as lawful
Fernando Grande-Marlaska says migrants left Ceuta voluntarily or under judicial or administrative decisions. More than 400 protection applicants withdrew their claims, and over 500 expulsions were carried out.
Guardia Civil arrests five over 40 converter thefts
Investigators linked a Madrid-region group to catalytic-converter thefts across several provinces. Five men were arrested in Mejorada del Campo, with 40 property offences attributed to the group.
Avellaneda Gives Letizia’s Sybilla Gown a 9.5
Juan Avellaneda rated Queen Letizia’s black Sybilla gown at the 2026 Premios Planeta a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. He said an updo would have shown off its sculptural neckline more clearly.
Madrid pharmacists take nutrition advice into the kitchen
Chef Paola Freire and pharmacist-nutritionist Ana Laja led a live healthy-eating workshop in Madrid. The event closed a congress examining how community pharmacies can support nutrition advice.
GAC sets Aion UT Cross for Spain in 2027
GAC unveiled the Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris motor show, claiming a 400 km WLTP range. A Spanish launch is expected in 2027, while pricing remains unconfirmed and is estimated at around €33,000.
EU budget talks sharpen divide over 2028-2034 plan
Ireland’s revised draft puts the 2028-2034 EU budget at €1.62 trillion, €141 billion below the Commission’s opening offer. Spain and 16 partners want a larger plan as Germany and the Netherlands push for deeper cuts.
Researchers trace severe COVID’s damage inside the lungs
Lung samples from 19 people who died of COVID-19 reveal the loss of oxygen-exchanging tissue and a rise in scar-forming cells. Researchers say existing antifibrotic medicines need preclinical testing before they can be considered as treatments.
UCM students demand resignations after campus police operation
Student groups say the Government delegate and UCM rector should resign if nobody is held accountable for Wednesday’s operation. Five were detained; ten were injured, including two seriously.
Vaquerizo takes the Cabaret stage despite lasting vision problems
Mario Vaquerizo says the vision loss from a fall still complicates daily life. He has joined Cabaret in Madrid as its master of ceremonies and says the role has silenced critics who questioned his place in musical theatre.
EU leaders press Sánchez over Spain’s migration policy
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned of tighter border controls as EU leaders criticised Spain’s migration policy. Austria challenged the regularisation drive, while Denmark urged the Commission to assess its effects.
Samsung Brings Five The Frame Looks to Madrid Runway
Inés Martín Alcalde presented five Samsung designs in Madrid as The Frame marked its tenth anniversary. Valero Rioja’s photographs of the city appeared on screens around the venue.
Omoda names Ana Mena ambassador in Spain
The Malaga-born singer will represent Omoda in Spain. The partnership will draw on her early ambitions and career choices as the carmaker courts younger buyers.
Ayuso orders Sol Metro station closed for urgent work
Madrid’s regional government ordered Sol station closed on Friday for urgent cleaning and safety work as a protest camp occupied the square. Police arrested a 61-year-old camper after an alleged knife pursuit.
Paris Dealers Open Their Homes to Antiques Buyers
Some Paris dealers receive clients at home, where the antiques for sale share space with the objects they keep. The setup has also given several dealers more freedom to travel.
Clashes erupt at Vito Quiles rally in Pamplona
Two counter-protests were scheduled in Pamplona before Quiles’s event, prompting a large police deployment. The Navarra government condemned his rhetoric and rejected any violent response.
Alfa Romeo turns away from retro styling
Design chief Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos says Alfa Romeo’s heritage gives it a cultural distinction Chinese rivals cannot easily match. The Cuorerosso points to modern future models, not a retro revival.
Spain and Italy align plans to end Schengen checks
Rome has extended its temporary controls to match Spain’s 22 October deadline. Interior ministers now have a short window to agree on ending them.
Premio Planeta draws record 1,424 entries for 75th edition
Felipe VI and Letizia presided over the 75th Premio Planeta ceremony in Barcelona. The winner receives €1 million, and this year’s contest drew a record 1,424 entries from around the world.
AI ranks breast cancer risk from a single mammogram
A deep-learning tool assessed 27,172 normal mammograms and ranked women by their five-year breast cancer risk. In preliminary results, the highest-risk 10% accounted for about 30% of cancers diagnosed during that period.
Puigdemont questions role as Catalan opposition leader
Carles Puigdemont says a return after the amnesty law is applied would not necessarily make him opposition leader in the Catalan parliament. He wants to see for himself how Catalonia has changed since 2017.
Aemet flags downpours as temperatures plunge this weekend
A dana and humid Mediterranean winds are expected to bring intense rain from Saturday, with the Balearic Islands and Mediterranean coast at greatest risk. Catalonia has activated its Inuncat alert, where rainfall could reach 20 litres per square metre in 30 minutes.
Spain’s V-27 warning reaches compatible connected cars
Spain’s V-27 sends road-hazard warnings through DGT 3.0 to compatible connected cars. Drivers do not install a separate device.
Belarra’s regional pact plan leaves Senate talks exposed
Canarias has a four-party slate, while IU rejected a deal in the Comunitat Valenciana. Ada Colau says she will lead Frente Amplio even if Podemos stays out.
Cabergoline tied to lower breast cancer risk after childbirth
Records from more than 150,000 women in Spain and Norway linked cabergoline use after childbirth to about 70% lower breast cancer risk. Clinical trials must test whether the association holds.
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