Urda rail tragedy exposes how people judge risk
The Urda train tragedy has brought questions about risk perception and railway safety into focus. Rescue teams supported survivors physically and psychologically as the search for explanations began.
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Three farm workers die in Pitillas slurry pit accident
Three workers from Caparroso died after falling into a slurry pit at a farm in Pitillas, Navarra. One fell in and two colleagues tried to rescue him. Unions are calling for an investigation into the accident.
Feijóo’s Ceuta claim clashes with Navarra’s timeline
Alberto Núñez Feijóo said Ceuta became Spanish before Navarra. The dates differ: Castile conquered Navarra in 1512 and incorporated it in 1515, while Ceuta entered the Hispanic Monarchy in 1580.
Bielsa tunnel marks 50 years since official opening
The Bielsa-Aragnouet tunnel began carrying traffic on 9 October 1976, weeks before its official inauguration. Within half an hour 27 vehicles carrying 70 people had entered Spain.
Check whether you have a polling station role on 29 November
Residents of Madrid and Valladolid can check online whether they have been selected for a polling station on 29 November. Postal notices are also being sent, though delivery can take longer if recipients are absent.
Listeria alert covers Urkabe cooked ham in Spain
The Basque health department and AESAN say recalled Urkabe ham may still be in some homes. The affected 175-gram refrigerated packs were first distributed across four regions.
Milei misses Madrid summit opening and royal gala
Javier Milei arrived in Madrid at about 17:00 and met Vox leader Santiago Abascal. He skipped the Ibero-American summit's opening ceremony and the royal gala dinner; neither event appeared on his official agenda.
Adamuz rail repairs reveal fresh track deformation
Experts say two switches on the Adamuz line have reached intervention and alert thresholds despite being part of a renewal accepted about a month before the crash. They want ADIF-AV to provide missing quality records.
Pablo Iglesias says young man tried to take his phone
Pablo Iglesias says he was insulted and attacked near Galapagar railway station after he began filming a young man. The man ran off with his phone before Iglesias and a companion caught up with him; the Guardia Civil took him to its premises.
Feijóo warns of army deployment if Morocco fails to stop Ceuta entry
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the government should warn Morocco that Spain may deploy the Army if another mass entry into Ceuta occurs. His claim about Ceuta's history conflicts with the chronology: Navarra was conquered in 1512 and Ceuta incorporated in 1580.
Kiko Rivera pays €1,615 a month for his new home
Kiko Rivera’s chalet in La Juliana, Bollullos de la Mitación, was valued at €500,000. Lecturas reports a €376,000 mortgage, with monthly payments of €1,615 over 360 instalments at 3.15% interest.
Metadata trail in Adif audio leak points to Moncloa office
El Debate reports that Guardia Civil investigators found a trace linked to the State Secretariat for Communication in audio metadata. The inquiry remains at a technical stage, and investigators have not been authorised to access phones or servers.
Pablo Iglesias says a young man stole his phone
Pablo Iglesias says a young man insulted him as he walked home, then took his mobile after he began filming. The former deputy prime minister said the Guardia Civil intervened; he has not disclosed where it happened.
Queen Letizia revives DelPozo gown she wore again for Macron in 2018
At the Teatro Real in Madrid, Queen Letizia wore the DelPozo gown first seen in 2017. She had also chosen it for her 2018 meeting with Emmanuel Macron and the 2020 Princess of Asturias Awards.
Letonia becomes the tenth European country to approve Tesla FSD
Letonia has approved Tesla’s supervised system for use. Spain’s DGT is waiting for EU-wide approval, with a vote expected in December 2026, according to the source.
EU rail agency to assist Urda inquiry under Spanish control
The European Union Agency for Railways will provide technical assistance requested by Spanish investigators after the Urda crash, but Spain will retain control of the inquiry. The accident killed 69 people.
Adamuz crash track shows at least three new deformations
The track section rebuilt after the fatal Adamuz collision has developed at least three deformations. Judicial experts have authorised Adif maintenance work and requested records on the repairs and inspections.
Family seeks terror victim status for Guillem Agulló
The family has asked Pedro Sánchez and Fernando Grande-Marlaska to recognise the 18-year-old antifascist as a victim of terrorism. The request follows a trial that convicted only Pedro Cuevas, who served four years of a 14-year sentence.
Feijóo backs AVE travel as Abascal attacks his stance
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says he will continue travelling by AVE, arguing that calls to avoid the trains damage Spain’s image. Santiago Abascal calls his position irresponsible and backs caution voiced by Juan Manuel Moreno and José Luis Martínez-Almeida.
UK flights to the Canaries face 7.7% summer cut
British visitors accounted for 36% of tourism in the Canary Islands from January to September 2026. Provisional airline schedules point to 332,390 fewer UK seats for summer 2027.
King and Sánchez push for closer EU and Latin America ties
Felipe VI and Pedro Sánchez closed the Ibero-American Business Meeting in Madrid, calling for closer economic ties between the EU and Latin America. Sánchez wants a regional alliance to tackle challenges such as artificial intelligence.
Mother says custody fears drove change in account of baby's death
Andrea Burdalo told a court she changed her account of her daughter’s fatal bath because she feared losing custody. She and her former partner have both been investigated over the child’s death.
Supreme Court rejects complaints against Sánchez over Ceuta
Spain's Supreme Court has refused requests by Vox and Manos Limpias to open a case against Pedro Sánchez and several ministers over the Ceuta migration crisis. It said the filings did not explain each official's individual role.
Spain’s biomethane potential far exceeds its 2024 grid output
Spain could produce more than 100 TWh of biomethane a year, yet grid injections reached just 316 GWh in 2024. University of Valladolid researchers say supply-chain barriers remain central to the gap.
Three workers die in Pitillas slurry pit accident
Three workers died after becoming trapped in a low-oxygen slurry pit at a livestock facility in Pitillas, Navarre. The deaths make it Spain’s gravest accident of this type since April 2003.
Feijóo presses Sánchez to answer after Puente resigns
Feijóo says Pedro Sánchez must also accept political responsibility after Óscar Puente resigned over the Urda rail tragedy. He promises a budget proposal in spring 2027 if the PP wins the 29 November election.
Francesc Augé is scheduled to receive euthanasia on 26 November
Francesc Augé, 56, is scheduled to receive euthanasia on 26 November after a two-year legal battle. The Generalitat authorised the procedure in 2024 after two heart attacks and four strokes.
Djokovic keeps ATP Finals bid alive after Paris comeback
Novak Djokovic beat Valentin Vacherot 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 at the Paris Masters. The win kept his qualification hopes alive and made him the oldest man to win a match at the tournament.
Burgos man investigated over 1,861 fish from Arlanza
A 37-year-old man is under investigation after 1,861 fish were found in his car in Burgos. Most were dead. Seprona says the mass, indiscriminate capture caused serious damage to the river’s ecological balance.
Canary climate forum draws more than 200 people per day
The forum opened in Telde on 4 November and continues on 5 November. More than 200 people have registered for each day, with several dozen more signed up for practical workshops. Projects from all eight islands are on display.
Feijóo declines to name a former PM for a ministerial post
Alberto Núñez-Feijóo declined to name a former prime minister for a ministerial post after Susanna Griso asked him on Espejo Público. He praised three former leaders but made no choice.
Six arrested in alleged child trafficking investigation
Six people have been arrested in Badajoz and Jaén in a joint investigation by the National Police and Guardia Civil. Police sources cited by Cadena SER say one woman may have sold four of her children. The inquiry remains open.
More than 3,600 workplace groups back 11 November strike
CCOO and UGT say more than 3,600 workplace groups have backed the 24-hour strike scheduled for 11 November. The endorsements span major companies and public services.
Carlos Cuerpo's career before entering Spain's government
Carlos Cuerpo became economy minister on 29 December 2023 after working in public economic institutions. He entered Spain's senior civil service in 2008 and later worked at the European Commission and AIReF.
AEMET outlook warned of frost and intense rain in Spain
The outlook attributed to AEMET forecast frost inland and heavy rain around the Mediterranean. The report gives no publication date, so its Wednesday-to-weekend forecast cannot be treated as current.