Asador Etxebarri tops 2026 list as experiences reach €2,400
Asador Etxebarri has taken the top spot in The 50 Best Restaurants 2026. Menus start at €225, while Alchemist’s exclusive sommelier table experience costs €2,400.
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Spain's vehicle registrations reach the NTX series
DGT data dated 3 November 2026 show NTX as the latest point in Spain’s four-digit and three-letter registration sequence. The P series could follow before year-end or in early 2027.
High-speed rail precursors cluster near stations in Spain
Spain’s high-speed network recorded 207 accident precursors between 2017 and 2024. Around 80% of signal overruns occurred within a kilometre of a station or railway installation, while track deformations repeatedly clustered in short stretches.
Alegría’s campaign-copy claim draws a sharp reply from Aragón PP
Pilar Alegría accused the PP of borrowing the look of a Pedro Sánchez government campaign image. Aragón’s PP replied that blue is its corporate colour and Spain’s flag belongs to everyone. The exchange also drew criticism on X.
Vito Quiles’ Ceuta event drew few attendees under heavy police guard
The appearance lasted about 15 minutes, with only a few dozen supporters present. Residents and activists said police screened access to Plaza de África based on appearance and political symbols.
Castellana's second pergola takes shape as solar panels go up
A construction update reports that photovoltaic panels cover most of the main pergola’s central section, with the edges still unfinished. Work has also begun on the park’s southern structure.
Casa Bosc tests Ágora’s patented modular housing system
The 60-square-metre house near Camprodon is the first practical test of Ágora’s patented system for assembling homes from prefabricated timber modules. The architects estimate the method could cost 20% to 30% less than traditional construction.
EU prosecutors examine funding after two rail crashes
European prosecutors opened separate inquiries into the Adamuz and Urda crashes, while local courts investigate both accidents. Their work includes EU-funded railway contracts and two further awards for signalling and track-circuit works.
Zaragoza honours 65 centenarian firms with pavement stars
Zaragoza has marked the Paseo de Isabel la Católica with stars for 65 active centenarian companies. The Chamber of Commerce launched the recognition for its 140th anniversary, citing the firms’ contribution to the city.
Platform links 11 November strike to 29 November vote
The platform urges support for a 24-hour general strike on 11 November and a progressive vote in the general election on 29 November. It warns that abstention could help PP and Vox win a governing majority, as most polls suggest.
Rescuers find injured dog Aya in Moncalvillo ravine
A collar beeper led Guardia Civil mountain rescuers to Aya in the Colorado ravine at Moncalvillo. Cold and exhausted, she was limping after being stranded overnight. A hunting companion took her for veterinary assessment.
Mossos arrest another minor over Blocus unrest
The arrest puts the number detained in Catalonia over the Blocus disturbances at about ten. The minor is accused of spreading protest calls and encouraging violent demonstrations online.
Icomos seeks a less invasive fix for Santiago’s gargoyles
A non-binding review says copper tubes fitted to 16 gargoyles at Santiago’s Hostal dos Reis Católicos have changed the building’s appearance. Icomos says the intervention is reversible, but alternatives should be assessed.
Prosecutors seek court case against Pardo de Vera in Koldo case
Spain’s Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office has asked a judge to pursue former Adif president Isabel Pardo de Vera and other suspects in the Koldo case. Prosecutors allege Jessica Rodríguez was paid by Tragsatec without doing any work.
Tellado accuses Sánchez of leaving Spain in a worse state
Miguel Tellado used a PP campaign event in Ávila to accuse Pedro Sánchez of leaving Spain worse than he found it. In Granada, Santiago Abascal attacked immigration and the Government’s healthcare policy.
Osakidetza starts second OPE phase for 21,408 candidates
Osakidetza’s 2023-2024-2025 recruitment exams opened in Vitoria-Gasteiz on 6 November. A total of 21,408 candidates are registered across 41 categories, with tests scheduled over six dates this month.
EU prosecutors open second probe into Spain rail works
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a second investigation into possible EU-fund fraud linked to Madrid–Seville high-speed rail works. The probe follows the Urda crash that killed 69 people and is being conducted with Spain’s UCO.
Madrid Assembly opens case over González’s ‘French way’ remark
Jimena González faces disciplinary proceedings over remarks during an Assembly debate on housing protests. The PP says they suggested setting fire to the Real Casa de Correos; Más Madrid calls them ironic and taken out of context.
Alberto Pugilato among 14 arrested in Núcleo Nacional operation
Police sources told elDiario.es that Pugilato was detained in Valladolid in an operation coordinated by a Gijón court. At the time of the report, 14 people had been arrested across Spain.
Okdiario threatens legal action over Koldo payment report
Dos Mil Palabras paid €242,000 to Leticia de la Hoz’s office. Okdiario says the money concerned image rights and demands that elDiario.es correct its report, while seeking revised invoice descriptions.
C-17 motorcyclist could face road-safety offence
At Gurb a Mossos radar recorded a motorcycle at 200 km/h on the C-17 where the limit was 100 km/h. The rider could face prosecution under Article 379.1 of Spain’s Penal Code.
Vox reserves Valencia bullring for 27 November rally
Vox has reserved Valencia’s bullring for 27 November, but its national leadership has not yet confirmed the venue as the final rally site. The PP has also booked the arena for 21 November.
Police detain 14 in raid on Núcleo Nacional
Fourteen people have been detained as police searched Núcleo Nacional’s premises and homes linked to its leaders. The investigation stems from alleged assaults reported after a February gathering in Gijón.
Spain arrests 14 Núcleo Nacional members in operation across seven provinces
Police arrested 14 members of the neo-Nazi group Núcleo Nacional in searches across seven Spanish provinces. The investigation began after clashes near a Gijón school left several students injured in February.
Sol camp representatives allege violent overnight eviction
Representatives of Madrid’s Acampada 26S say police cleared the Puerta del Sol camp without warning, leaving people unable to collect belongings or medication. They say helping people left without shelter is now their priority.
Canary Islands demand police reinforcements on El Hierro
The Canary Islands government says 49 migrant boats arrived between 1 and 6 November, carrying about 4,587 people. It is urging Spain’s Interior Ministry to send extra police and civil guard officers to El Hierro.
More than 800 cultural figures back 11 November housing strike
More than 800 cultural figures and organisations have signed a manifesto backing the 11 November housing strike. They call for secure homes and protection for independent cultural venues, while also demanding decent working conditions.
15 bodies uncovered at Hornachos cemetery
Archaeologists have located 15 people in a mass grave at Hornachos cemetery. Their position and work clothing point to a violent burial; researchers believe the cemetery may contain several such graves.
Gamarra said Azofra mayor had apologised before PP statement
Cuca Gamarra said Azofra mayor Aurelio Cantera had apologised before the PP of La Rioja issued its public statement. The party’s apology came at 11.03; councillor Carmen Cantera had not received one personally.
BMW i3 prices start at €58,400 in Spain
Spain gets two xDrive versions, with WLTP ranges of up to 710km and 912km. BMW Bank’s €395 monthly offer applies to the 40 xDrive and includes a €35,829.61 final payment.
Festivern cancels its 2026 festival in Tavernes
Festivern will not take place in Tavernes de la Valldigna in 2026. Organisers cite repeated rain and a site they say could not withstand it, as well as mounting difficulties facing small festivals; they hope to bring the event back in 2027.
Catalonia rail strike sets service at 66% during peak hours
Cercanías and Regionales services in Catalonia will run at 66% of normal levels during peak hours and 33% at other times on 10 and 12 November. The stoppage covers all train drivers.
Blood donation campaign adds mobile points across Canary Islands
The SCS has published its blood donation schedule for 9-15 November, with mobile teams visiting sites across the islands. On El Hierro, teams are scheduled in Frontera and El Pinar, followed by a stop in Valverde.
Spain caps resident doctors’ on-call shifts at 17 hours
Resident doctors will face a 68-hour monthly limit on on-call work, with tightly defined exceptions. The decree also cuts ordinary hours to 35 a week on average and raises the training supplement.
EHE serotype 7 reaches Spain beyond serotype 8 vaccine cover
Spain has confirmed three cattle outbreaks of EHE serotype 7, its first detection in the country and the EU. Vaccines authorised against serotype 8 do not protect cattle against the newly detected variant.