China's half-scale supercars arrive in Spain from €2,500
Inso Star’s half-scale replicas are on sale in Spain from €2,500. Petrol versions reach 115 km/h, but none can be registered for road use in Europe, limiting where they can be driven.
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Spain's First National Strike in 14 Years Focuses on Housing
Spain's first national stoppage in 14 years was driven by housing pressures and the high cost of living. Unions reported turnout above 90% in some sectors; employers put the average at 5%. The eviction and later death of Maricarmen Abascal became a catalyst.
France awards Trinidad Nogales its Arts and Letters medal
Trinidad Nogales received France’s Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres at Mérida’s Roman art museum on Friday. She is the first person from Extremadura to receive the distinction.
DGT warns against using ready-made reading glasses at the wheel
The DGT warns that ready-made reading glasses may leave drivers unable to see the road clearly. Using unsuitable lenses at the wheel could be treated as a serious offence carrying a €200 fine.
Cupra calls the Raval its most important model yet
Cupra says the Raval is its most consequential model yet because it brings electric-car development and production to Martorell. Víctor Sarasola links the launch to the factory’s industrial shift and wider access to electric cars in Spain.
Cuerpo appoints new presidents at Renfe and Adif
Carlos Cuerpo has appointed Inmaculada Gutiérrez to replace Álvaro Fernández Heredia at Renfe and named Joaquim Hortalà president of Adif. The changes follow the Urda crash and a train drivers’ strike.
69 municipalities join or seek to join Canary Islands health strategy
More than 160 local representatives and professionals met in Gáldar for the eighth ECIMPS regional gathering. The meeting focused on community participation; 69 of the Canary Islands’ 88 municipalities and six of its seven cabildos have joined or are seeking to join the strategy.
Nissan Spain narrows loss to €889,000 as revenue falls
Nissan Motor Ibérica cut its loss to €889,000 after impairment charges fell sharply, while revenue declined 17.2%. The Spanish result comes as Nissan continues to report global net losses and restructure its operations.
Foreigners made up 91% of Barcelona theft arrests in 2024
Jordi Wild’s team checked the figure live on The Wild Project after Ada Colau asked where it came from. El Mundo reported 4,942 foreign nationals among 5,442 theft arrests in Barcelona in 2024.
Oviedo shooting suspect’s partner released without restrictions
Tatiana was released without precautionary measures after prosecutors requested it, but remains linked to the investigation. Villafría residents fear her return as police continue searching for the suspected attacker.
RTVE schedules 23 November debate with eight parliamentary groups
RTVE will air a 90-minute debate on 23 November between spokespeople for eight parliamentary groups, six days before Spain’s general election. Xabier Fortes will moderate the programme, which will run on television and radio, with coverage on RTVE’s digital platforms.
Private doctors seek contracts and stronger bargaining power
Doctors at the IX Convención de la Profesión Médica challenged stagnant fees and gaps in written contracts. Fundación IDIS reported a +5 recommendation score among private-sector doctors, compared with -23 across Spanish businesses.
Spain's M-5.5 arrow can cost drivers €200 and four points
The curved M-5.5 marking appears just before a broken centre line gives way to a solid one. The DGT says ignoring the warning during an overtake can mean a €200 fine and four points.
Rosario set for foot surgery after 16-month wait
Rosario is scheduled for foot surgery on 19 November after waiting 16 months for a second operation. The Hospital Regional had previously told her husband the likely date was September 2027.
TikTok livestreams drew paid sexual demands targeting babies
Maldita.es found ten TikTok livestreams featuring babies or young children on 6 October 2026. Viewers sent gifts worth 9,648 coins while making sexualised requests; none of the broadcasts was stopped.
Guardia Civil seeks suspects after Cartagena jewellery raid
At least four people took part in the raid at Espacio Mediterráneo, with one waiting in a car outside. The weapon’s nature and the value of the stolen jewellery remain unconfirmed.
Chrysler acquired 77% of Barreiros Diésel
A 1969 profile recorded Barreiros's belief that reinvesting profits drove his success. By then Chrysler held a 77% stake in the struggling Spanish manufacturer, and a later contract barred Barreiros from vehicle work for five years.
Why thieves may leave stolen cars parked for days
A Nissan Juke RS Nismo was reportedly taken in eight minutes after thieves copied its key frequencies. The account describing the case says stolen cars may then be left parked for days while thieves check for a tracker.
Opel targets a €15,000 electric city car for Spain
Stellantis is preparing a small Opel EV alongside a future Citroën 2CV, with European production targeted from 2028. The roughly €15,000 aim is before subsidies; Spanish timing and specifications remain unconfirmed.
Begoña Gómez makes first appearance at PSOE rally
Begoña Gómez made her first appearance at a PSOE rally in Seville, thanking party members for their support during more than two years under investigation. She urged voters to back the party on 29 November.
Vox puts national priority at centre of election programme
Vox has presented 115 proposals for the 29 November election, placing what it calls national priority at the centre of its programme. The plans include restricting the minimum vital income to low-income Spaniards.
Begoña Gómez makes feminist appeal at PSOE rally
Begoña Gómez addressed a PSOE campaign rally in Seville, thanking supporters. She urged women to defend equality as they choose their own path, and called on them to back the party at the ballot box.
Spain's grid plan sets €17.1bn investment through 2030
The proposed transmission plan lifts investment to €17.142bn through 2030, 146% above the current plan. Industry gets the largest share of the 47.4 GW in new demand.
Andalusia backs 4,867 health service jobs for 2026
The Andalusian Health Service’s 2026 employment offer includes 4,867 posts, with more than 71% assigned to healthcare roles. The selection processes are planned to join the 2025 offer in a 15,156-place call in 2027.
Cabanillas hosts 16th Festival de Cine Lento from 20 November
The 16th Festival de Cine Lento runs in Cabanillas del Campo from 20 to 22 November under the theme “Raras”. At Sunday's gala, 12 short films selected from about 500 entries will screen, and organisers will present four awards.
At least nine suspicious-item alerts prove false across Spain
At least nine suspicious bags or suitcases prompted police deployments and some evacuations across Spain within a 24-hour period. The incidents included a controlled blast in central Seville and checks at a clinic and railway station.
Man detained after woman killed in Gijón
A 40-year-old man has been detained after a 30-year-old woman was killed at a former sports centre in Gijón. Police are investigating the circumstances and whether the two had been in a relationship.
Queen Letizia pairs a grey suit with a burgundy turtleneck
Queen Letizia wore a grey checked suit with a burgundy Falconeri turtleneck for a meeting at Zarzuela. The royal couple received the Fundación Princesa de Girona delegation after a brief break in the rain allowed an outdoor family photograph.
Feijóo puts Catalonia at the heart of PP campaign launch
The PP opened its campaign for the 29 November general election with a rally in Badalona. Feijóo said Catalonia should help lead Spain's reconstruction; the region's 48 seats could prove crucial to the next investiture.
Spanish parties launch campaigns ahead of 29 November election
The formal campaign begins at midnight on Friday ahead of the 29 November election. The four candidates used their launch events to press contrasting messages on housing and Spain’s political direction.
Bilbao driving test fraud ends with candidate needing hospital care
Two candidates were arrested after police found concealed equipment during a Bilbao theory test. One needed medical care after an earpiece slipped deeper into his ear as he tried to remove it.
BMW XM 50e delivers 476 CV and up to 85km of electric range
BMW’s plug-in XM 50e combines a six-cylinder petrol engine with electric drive to deliver 476 CV. Its stated electric range is 80–85km WLTP, while the Spanish starting price is €136,650.
Armed intruders steal three cars from Chris Hemsworth's home
Police have recovered two of the three vehicles taken from the Byron Bay property while the family slept. The third remains missing after the overnight break-in.
Spanish drivers face €249 average bill for routine car servicing
The OCU puts a routine service at €249 on average at official workshops and around €200 at independent garages. Correct fitment matters as much as a part’s price when drivers compare replacements.
Ceuta judge summons former government delegate as suspect
Investigating magistrate María Tardón summoned former Ceuta government delegate Miguel Ángel Pérez Triano to give evidence as a suspect. The inquiry is also examining Spain’s response and possible failures in operational communications.