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Granada prepares a citywide funeral for Lorca

Granada’s Réquiem por Lorca runs from Thursday to Sunday, marking the 90th anniversary of the poet’s killing and remembering victims of Francoist repression. Eleven performances will take place across the city.

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Kia cuts XCeed entry price to €19,860 as PHEV exits

The refreshed XCeed gets new styling and a dual-screen cabin. Campaigns lower its Spanish starting price to €19,860, but the regular tariff is much higher and the plug-in hybrid is gone.

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Aemet warns of DANA as temperatures fall this weekend

Rain may intensify from Saturday along parts of the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearic Islands. Protección Civil is urging drivers to stay off flooded roads as temperatures drop across much of Spain.

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Repsol uses fuel discounts to chase energy customers

New electricity customers can get €100 in Waylet credit and 20 cents off each litre of fuel for 12 months. Repsol wants to pass four million electricity and gas customers by 2028.

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Cartagena’s Book Fair Opens at Plaza Juan XXIII

The 33rd Feria del Libro runs from 14 to 18 October, with 32 stalls and a programme featuring Sergio del Molino. School visits and children’s events are also scheduled.

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Spain’s Inflation Reaches 4.9% as Egg Prices Jump

Spain’s annual inflation reached 4.9% in September. Eggs rose 12.3%, while supermarkets say energy and logistics bills have added more than €130 million in costs.

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US weighs $200,000 charge on Spanish ships

The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 charge each time a Spanish-flagged ship enters a US port. It is also weighing import restrictions that could cover five categories of Spanish goods, including oils and cosmetics.

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Cupra Raval Gets an ABT Styling Pack

Cupra and ABT have unveiled a styling pack for selected Raval versions, with dark bodywork details and 19-inch wheels. Factory orders and dealer retrofits are due from late November 2026.

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Robles takes second place on PSOE’s Madrid slate

Margarita Robles will be second on the PSOE list for Madrid in the 29 November general election, behind Pedro Sánchez. Félix Bolaños is third; Fernando Grande-Marlaska takes fifth place.

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Spanish royals will preside over Planeta Prize’s 75th gala

King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due at the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts; nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.

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Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007

Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wrapped up their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.

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Spain plans eight motorway fuel and charging hubs

The government has earmarked €612 million for eight large motorway service areas. Each would combine fuel facilities with ultra-fast EV chargers under 20- or 25-year concessions.

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Sony dates Gran Turismo anniversary DualSense preorders

Sony’s limited-edition Gran Turismo controller marks the series’ 30th anniversary in 2027. Preorders open on 22 October, ahead of a global launch on 10 December.

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PP challenges PSOE over partner’s 30 rental flats

The PP has challenged PSOE spokeswoman Montse Mínguez to debate housing after reports said her partner owns 30 rental flats in Spain. Mínguez says the family business operates legally; the Government says the right to housing is the central issue.

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Ford names Elena Burguete to lead Spain from 1 December RUSSPAIN.com

Ford names Elena Burguete to lead Spain from 1 December

Ford will hand its Iberian operation to Elena Burguete on 1 December 2026. The appointment comes as Geely takes a 34% stake in Almussafes, where its first vehicles are expected in 2028.

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Team Cantabria earns Greenpower efficiency distinction

Greenpower España recognised the IES Montesclaros entry for covering the greatest distance on one battery charge. Team Cantabria now prepares for the season’s final race in Cartagena.

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PP presses PSOE over spokeswoman’s partner’s property business

The PP wants a campaign debate after Artículo 14 reported that Montse Mínguez’s partner owns “30 pisos” and has evicted tenants. Mínguez says it is a family rental business that operates legally.

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Portillo Wins Spain’s 2026 Performing Arts Prize for Young Audiences

José Antonio Portillo Vesga has won Spain’s 2026 National Performing Arts for Children and Young People Prize, worth €30,000. The jury singled out Museo del Tiempo, where visitors bury objects and log their locations on a map using QR codes.

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Algeciras Mayor Faces Removal as PP Splits

Two sexual assault complaints from fellow PP members have left José Ignacio Landaluce facing a possible no-confidence motion. PSOE and Vox say they will support his removal after 12 of the party’s 15 councillors quit his government.

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Used-car values need real sales, EVs need battery checks

At its 8 October meeting, GANVAM Jurídico examined why completed transactions offer a stronger basis for used-car valuations than online asking prices. For electric cars, battery condition can make a decisive difference.

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Madrid teachers walk out as turnout figures clash

Madrid’s teachers began an open-ended strike on 14 October. Unions reported 70% participation, against 44.6% from the regional government; five people were detained after police charged a picket.

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CIS puts PSOE 11.8 points ahead of PP

The CIS’s October barometer estimates the PSOE’s vote share at 34%, against 22.2% for the PP. Vox is also up as housing disputes shape the campaign before the November 29 election.

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The Prado puts Ricardo de Madrazo in the spotlight

The Prado has opened the first exhibition devoted entirely to Ricardo de Madrazo. It brings 29 sketchbooks and rarely seen works into public view, with material supplied by his descendants.

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Turkey Seizes Control of Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV

A police raid halted Halk TV’s broadcasts in Istanbul, and a government-appointed administrator was put in charge. The intervention came as jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began his defence in a major corruption trial.

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Latorre says Felipe VI defended Spain's sovereignty in Ceuta

Rafa Latorre praised the royal visit as a show of support for Ceuta and said Felipe VI's defence of Spanish sovereignty contrasted with the Government's response to Moroccan naval incursions. He also recalled the border tragedy and the planned visit to Melilla.

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The Javis kept Carlos González apart on set

Carlos González says the Javis kept him apart from others on set to help him find his character’s loneliness. The cast describes directors who adapt their approach to each actor while keeping clear authority.

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Fiat offers the Pandina for €99 a month on finance

Fiat’s financing plan puts the Pandina at €99 a month. The 65 hp mild hybrid carries Spain’s ECO label and costs €12,001.84 to buy outright.

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Why Spain’s top mechanic would buy a Japanese plug-in hybrid

Javier Sendín says he would choose a Japanese plug-in hybrid if forced to buy a new car. The 2023 Spanish mechanic of the year says repair and maintenance costs put him off upgrading.

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Feijóo and Muñoz clash over Spain’s pension future

Ester Muñoz says Spain’s pension system risks collapse without reform. Alberto Núñez Feijóo promises to protect it and raise benefits with inflation, but has not explained how he would pay for that guarantee.

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Spanish hospitals begin early type 1 diabetes screening

Hospitals in Spain are beginning to screen first-degree relatives before type 1 diabetes symptoms appear. Whether the approach will become routine across the National Health System remains unresolved.

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RTVE Play brings two new shows to EN PLAY

‘Close Friends’ features candidates for the next Benidorm Fest. ‘Memes y dramas’ arrives on 22 October as EN PLAY’s second season expands its youth programming.

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Ibex 35 gives back ground below 19,300 RUSSPAIN.com

Ibex 35 gives back ground below 19,300

The Ibex 35 opened 0.38% higher at 19,283.78, briefly retook 19,300 and then slipped back. Spain’s September inflation was confirmed at 4.9% as investors tracked energy prices and tension around the Strait of Hormuz.

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Five cancer survivors prepare for Senegal expedition

Five women who have overcome cancer will travel to Senegal for the 2026 Reto Pelayo Vida. The 17-day expedition includes about 600 kilometres by mountain bike, plus kayak crossings.

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Madrid education workers launch open-ended strike RUSSPAIN.com

Madrid education workers launch open-ended strike

School workers across Madrid began striking Wednesday, pressing for higher pay and smaller classes. The union bloc says the dispute affects about 65,000 teachers and more than 666,000 pupils.

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Spain Classic Raid brings 170 teams to Soria

The Spain Classic Raid reaches Soria on 21 October in its largest edition yet. The cars head for Logroño the next morning as the eight-day route passes 2,000 kilometres.

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