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Woody Allen chooses Madrid's Ritz as his film base
Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn are staying at Madrid's Mandarin Oriental Ritz ahead of filming. The production is due to begin in Madrid and Aranjuez on October 5.
Crew-13 reaches the ISS after a record US flight
Dragon reached the ISS in 7 hours 55 minutes, setting a US record for the fastest crewed flight to the station. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will remain in orbit when his wife gives birth to their third child.
Spain finds broad support for state action on housing prices
A clear majority of Spaniards support limits on housing prices, even if landlords earn less. The backing reaches PP and Vox voters, as well as landlords themselves.
Brunete faces yellow alert as storms threaten Madrid region
Brunete braces for a day of weather trouble as AEMET issues a yellow alert for rain and storms. Locals should expect changing skies, on-and-off showers, and sticky humidity as the weekend nears.
Five used cars in Spain that keep maintenance costs low
Choosing a used car in Spain is about more than the sticker price. These five models from Toyota, Dacia, Seat, Suzuki and Honda are praised for their low running costs and mechanical simplicity, making them smart picks for budget-conscious drivers.
Torrential rains batter Tarragona and Castellón as red alerts hold
Tarragona and Castellón remain under red alert as Spain endures a second day of severe storms. Meteorologists warn of rainfall exceeding 300 liters in under 12 hours, with the Mediterranean coast hit hardest and alerts stretching across ten regions.
Spanish drivers seize control at Rally de Marruecos
For the first time in World Rally-Raid history, two Spaniards top both the car and motorcycle leaderboards after a dramatic third stage in Morocco. Carlos Sainz and Edgar Canet now set the pace with two stages left.
Junts Puts Spain's Rental Protections at Risk
Nearly five million rental contracts face a political shock. Junts plans to reject the housing decrees unless the Government rewrites the main text before Friday's vote.
Juan del Val calls for consensus on Spain's housing crisis
Juan del Val says housing policy must leave the party battlefield. Two government decrees address evictions, public housing and rental rules, but Congress will decide whether they survive.
Spain sets its 2027 holiday calendar
Spain will have 14 public holidays in 2027. Nine apply nationwide, while regional and local authorities set the other five. Six regions will move the Assumption of the Virgin from Sunday 15 August to Monday 16 August.
Marta Ortega wears John Galliano x Zara at Paris Fashion Week
Marta Ortega turned heads at Paris Fashion Week as the first to wear the John Galliano x Zara Re{form} collection. The new line, launched today, draws from Galliano’s early work and brings over a hundred pieces that mix couture details with Zara’s reach.
Junts Blocks Housing Decree and Leaves Sánchez Facing Political Crisis
Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. Their move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep fractures over housing policy just months before elections.
Tarragona faces red alert as heavy rain spreads across Spain
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Red alerts put Spain's eastern coast on flood footing
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Madrid Police Prepare Congress Security Amid Sol Housing Camp
Police are preparing a perimeter around Spain's Congress for Friday's vote on two housing decrees. Protesters from the Puerta del Sol camp plan to march to the chamber, while Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government takes the dispute to court.
Junts faces backlash as housing crisis hits its own voters
Junts per Catalunya blocked urgent housing decrees meant to stop evictions and cool rents. Now, even its own supporters are struggling to find homes. Puigdemont returns to a Catalonia where the housing crisis is no longer just politics—it's daily life for his base.
Ayuso accuses Sánchez of fueling unrest after Junts blocks housing decrees
Isabel Díaz Ayuso publicly challenged Pedro Sánchez after Junts refused to back key housing decrees. The Madrid leader claims the government is stoking division and preparing for early elections, as protests and vandalism grip Puerta del Sol.
Junts prepares to block Sánchez's housing decrees
Junts is expected to reject both housing decrees in Congress. The move would leave Sánchez without support for his rental reform and hand the opposition a new political weapon.
Qualitas Auto and Prima ignite price war for car insurance in Spain
Car insurance prices in Spain have hit a new low for 2026, with Qualitas Auto and Prima both offering third-party coverage from just 146 euros per year. The fierce competition is forcing drivers to rethink how much they pay and what they get in return.
Ayuso accuses Sol protest camp of shielding Sánchez from political defeat
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has launched a legal challenge to remove the Puerta del Sol protest camp, alleging it is part of a calculated effort by the left to secure Pedro Sánchez’s grip on power. Her remarks on live television have reignited debate over the boundaries of protest and political maneuvering in Spain.
Woody Allen warns of fascism's rise during Madrid film presentation
Woody Allen launched filming on his new, still-untitled comedy in Madrid and warned that fascism is rising. He also declined to answer questions about housing and the encampment at Puerta del Sol.
Spain forecasts 1.6 million tonnes of olive oil for 2026/27
Spain expects 1.6 million tonnes of olive oil in 2026/27, 23% more than in the previous campaign. Spring weather helped the crop, but summer heat still threatens yields in dryland groves.
Feijóo would scrap Spain's anti-eviction shield
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's party would repeal the Government's two housing decrees if it reached La Moncloa. Municipal social services would then have to help vulnerable households find another home.
Junts Threatens to Block Housing Decrees in Showdown with Sánchez
Junts has delivered an ultimatum to Pedro Sánchez, vowing to block two key housing decrees unless the government withdraws them and drafts new legislation. The standoff exposes deep divisions over how to address Spain’s housing crisis and protect vulnerable tenants.
Sanz hands court communications in Ceuta invasion case
Gonzalo Sanz has reaffirmed his account before Judge María Tardón. He handed over messages and call records linked to warnings before the Ceuta invasion.
Ayuso demands urgent court order to clear Sol protest camp
Madrid’s regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso has turned to the courts, demanding emergency intervention to end the ongoing protest camp in Puerta del Sol. After days of official deadlock, the regional government is now seeking a judicial order for immediate eviction.
Spain's 10-Year Bond Yield Hits 13-Year High
Spain's Treasury paid 4.176% to sell 10-year debt at its 1 October auction. Global pressure is pushing up sovereign yields, but Madrid says Spain's own risk remains well below 2013 levels.
Madrid takes its Puerta del Sol camp battle to court
Madrid wants a court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. The case sets the regional government's demand against the protesters' constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Why chronic pain affects twice as many women
A Science review examines why chronic pain affects women at roughly twice the rate of men. Hormones may shape pain sensitivity, immune responses and pain processing across the body.
COVID-19 pushes Spain into a low-level epidemic
Spain's respiratory-infection rate rose 28.2% in one week and crossed the epidemic threshold. COVID-19 is driving the increase, while hospital pressure remains limited but measurable.
Leo Encinas Cruz steps onto the big screen in La bola negra
At just 15, Leo Encinas Cruz appears in La bola negra, sharing the screen with his mother Penélope Cruz. His brief, silent role marks the first on-camera step for the eldest child of Spain’s most celebrated acting family.
FoodTech 2026 brings smarter food production to Barcelona
More than 330 exhibitors from 22 countries will gather in Barcelona from 6 to 8 October. AI, automation, safer ingredients and waste-cutting systems will share the floor.
Javier Cámara reveals the pain of a father who never saw him
Javier Cámara shares how his complicated relationship with his father shaped his life and career. The acclaimed actor reflects on missed connections, personal growth, and the impact of fatherhood in a story that resonates far beyond the screen.
Málaga breaks into Spain’s top ten for electric car purchases
Málaga has climbed to the tenth spot nationwide for electric car registrations, with over 10 percent of new vehicles now electric. Yet most drivers remain unaware of key government incentives, exposing a gap between interest and real-world adoption.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his next film
Woody Allen will start filming in Madrid on 5 October 2026 with about €3 million in public funding. The six-week production will use more than 30 locations in Madrid and Aranjuez.
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