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WiZink CEO Iheb Nafaa exits amid Unicaja talks
WiZink CEO Iheb Nafaa has left the bank for personal reasons. Chairman Joaquim Saurina will take over his functions as talks with Unicaja continue without a reported agreement.
Thai court upholds life sentence for Daniel Sancho in murder case
Daniel Sancho will remain behind bars in Thailand after a court dismissed all appeals and confirmed his life sentence for the premeditated murder of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. The decision closes the door on both the defense and prosecution’s attempts to alter the outcome.
Volkswagen orders record recall over steering bolt risk
Volkswagen is recalling nearly four million cars across Europe because of a possible corrosion problem in the steering. This is the company’s biggest recall since Dieselgate and hits models from VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat.
El Alcampo de Aldaia encabeza el ahorro en la cesta española
El hipermercado de Aldaia vuelve a ser el más barato de España, según la OCU. Cambiar de establecimiento puede suponer un ahorro medio de 1.310 euros al año y de hasta 4.381 euros en Madrid.
Zapatero asks court to remove Yanes from new jewellery appraisal
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is challenging a second appraisal of jewellery found in his office safe. His defence says the new report may not be needed and questions the neutrality of the expert selected through Joyería Yanes.
Covid moves ahead of flu in Spain as experts call for renewed protection
Spain has recorded 85 Covid cases per 100,000 people, compared with 22.9 for influenza. Specialists are urging vaccination and mask use during symptoms as the virus spreads earlier than expected.
Union leader demands protection for Spanish electric car production
Unai Sordo, head of CCOO, warns that unchecked Chinese electric car imports could force Spanish plants like Renault’s to halt production. He urges guarantees for investment in hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing in Spain.
Ester Muñoz acusa al Gobierno de Sánchez de eludir toda responsabilidad
Ester Muñoz cuestiona la gestión de Pedro Sánchez en vivienda y Ceuta. También critica sus mensajes sobre Marruecos, las joyas de Zapatero y la falta de responsabilidades políticas.
The Madrid eviction that exposed a small landlord
An 87-year-old woman has left her Madrid home after seven decades. The company behind the eviction says it is a small business. Its accounts and property strategy show a more complicated picture.
Joaquim Saurina takes executive control at WiZink
By August, WiZink's result had turned positive, according to bank sources, but the bank remains under pressure from legal claims and an open deal with Unicaja. Joaquim Saurina takes executive control after Iheb Nafaa's departure.
Landlord faces backlash after Maricarmen eviction defense collapses
Urbagestión has broken its silence on the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, denying all accusations. Yet every point in their statement is directly challenged by tenants, lawyers, and official records, exposing a deep rift over Spain’s housing crisis.
Where Spain's Supermarket Bill Can Fall by €1,310
A household can save an average of €1,310 a year by choosing the cheapest supermarket nearby. Madrid has the widest gap, while fresh food prices continue to rise.
Respiratory infections double in Extremadura as pharmacy demand rises
Extremadura's respiratory infection rate nearly doubled in one week, while pharmacies in Plasencia reported heavier demand for triple tests and FFP2 masks. The region's flu vaccination campaign starts in October.
Junts demands ban on evictions by investment funds
Junts per Catalunya is pressing the Spanish government to block evictions of vulnerable families by investment funds and to restrict these funds from buying up homes. The party’s proposals aim to curb speculation and protect tenants as the government prepares new housing measures.
Madrid hospital queues expose the cost of wasted capacity
The dispute at Madrid's Hospital Ramón y Cajal goes beyond patient numbers. It raises a harder question: are limited healthcare resources being used well?
WiZink returns to profit before CEO exit
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons after the bank returned to profit and strengthened its solvency. The change comes as WiZink discusses a possible card-business sale with Unicaja.
Donostia's supermarket gap reaches €1,676
The OCU found a €1,676 yearly difference between the cheapest and most expensive supermarket options in San Sebastián. Irun's average grocery bill is higher still, at €6,880.
Iberian Peninsula Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A new data system will monitor canine leishmaniosis across the Iberian Peninsula. It combines climate records, sand fly surveillance and veterinary diagnoses to forecast where risk may rise.
Spain Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A European project is designing an early warning system for Spain and Portugal. It will combine climate data with veterinary and public health records to support earlier action against canine leishmaniosis.
Ora 5 hits Spain: Porsche-inspired style, sub-20,000 euro entry
Ora 5 lands in Spain as a compact SUV with gasoline, hybrid, and electric versions. Its design borrows from premium brands but aims for buyers who want value. Early drives show a surprising mix of comfort and tech for the price.
Madrid puts feline medicine to work in the clinic
Madrid hosted a specialist feline medicine session on September 23. Vaccination, cancer treatment, diagnosis and imaging shaped a programme built around everyday veterinary work.
Ceuta border guards block new fence breach attempts
Spanish border guards have stopped a new wave of coordinated attempts by sub-Saharan groups to break through Ceuta’s fence. With Tarajal now locked down, migrants are trying weaker spots and even the sea, forcing authorities to react fast.
Sánchez draws a line between Ábalos and family investigations
Pedro Sánchez separates the Ábalos case from investigations involving his wife and brother. At Harvard, he blamed the right and far right for a campaign against his government.
Vallés questions Zapatero's account of Saudi jewellery
The jewels are valued at 1.3 million euros. Zapatero says they were a gift from Saudi King Abdullah in June 2007. Vicente Vallés questions whether that explanation can withstand scrutiny.
RSV protection leaves Spanish families calmer
Most Spanish parents whose babies received RSV protection feel much calmer about infection. Yet nearly half still do not understand the virus or the risks it poses to babies.
Manon Lescaut reaches Teatro Real without a breath of fresh air
Teatro Real opened its 2026-27 season with Puccini's Manon Lescaut on 23 September 2026. Nicola Luisotti led a strong orchestra, but the cast and predictable staging never fully caught fire.
BYD opens Zaragoza dealership, bringing its Spanish network to 108
BYD has launched a new dealership in Zaragoza, pushing its total in Spain to 108. The move marks a new push for electric cars and more competition in the Spanish market.
Madrid Stays at 35 Degrees as Summer Lingers
Autumn is on the calendar, but summer still has a grip on Spain. Temperatures may reach nearly 40 degrees in some areas, while Galicia and the Cantabrian coast turn noticeably cooler.
Pedro Sánchez under fire after admitting Morocco border failure
Pedro Sánchez finally admitted Morocco’s border failure during the Ceuta crisis, but his coalition partners are not buying it. The way, place, and language of his statement have only deepened the rift and left allies demanding real answers.
Spanish car industry reels as China takes the lead in electric vehicles
Manuel Palma, a top Spanish car dealer, says Spain's rush to electric vehicles has left the industry wide open to Chinese rivals and pricing problems. His warning shows the risks facing a sector that once led in combustion engines.
Eighty-seven-year-old Maricarmen evicted from Madrid home after seventy years
After seventy years in her Madrid apartment, 87-year-old Maricarmen was forced out by a private investment fund. Her story has become a rallying cry for those demanding action against steep rent hikes and evictions in Spain's capital.
Government under fire after Maricarmen eviction sparks housing crisis talks
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has forced Spain’s government into emergency talks with Junts. With protests looming, leaders are now weighing a freeze on evictions by investment funds and new tax breaks for renters and homeowners.
SEAT 600 JTR named best custom car in Spain and Portugal
Antonio Ortuño’s SEAT 600 JTR has been picked as the best custom car in Spain and Portugal at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. More than 20,000 fans packed the Circuito de Jarama to see the event and celebrate car culture.
Lexus ES 2026 lands in Spain: hybrid and electric now cost the same
Lexus has set both the hybrid and electric ES 2026 models at 61,500 euros in Spain. This wipes out the usual price gap and pushes buyers to rethink what matters in a premium sedan.
Basque pensions stay highest in Spain, but growth slows
Basque retirees get the biggest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising new questions as the number of pensioners keeps rising.
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