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Spain set to relax rules for automatic driving licences
Spain’s top traffic chief wants automatic cars to become the standard. New rules will soon let drivers with automatic licences switch to manuals with less hassle, a move that could change how people learn to drive and speed up the shift to electric vehicles.
BYD closes in on 130 dealerships in Spain, eyes Andorra launch
BYD has added 11 new dealership groups in Spain and is about to open its first official showroom in Andorra. With nearly 30,000 vehicles sold by August, the brand is moving fast toward its expansion goals and putting pressure on established rivals.
Recycled construction takes shape at IES Aguas Vivas
A new laboratory at IES Aguas Vivas in Guadalajara will test construction materials made from waste. The project brings together 130 vocational students across six research lines.
Ceuta and Melilla brace for a sixth mass-entry alert
Spain and Morocco are reinforcing the borders of Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Wednesday. It is the sixth alert since July and has brought extra police units to both cities.
Santander brings UBS back for Brazil takeover bid
Santander has hired UBS for its €1.9 billion Brazilian offer. The mandate revives a relationship weakened after the failed hiring of Andrea Orcel.
Madrid court reopens car cartel lawsuits for buyers left out of group case
A Madrid court has revived 31 lawsuits against the car cartel, letting buyers who never joined a group case pursue their own claims. This ruling could change how cartel damages are fought in Spain.
Secret €6.3 million Madrid penthouse deal sparks crisis for Ayuso’s team
A €6.3 million penthouse purchase in Chamberí has thrown Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s government into chaos. An internal leak has exposed deep rifts in Madrid’s Partido Popular and raised tough questions about public money.
Vox targets alleged pressure campaign against judge in Sánchez brother case
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Spanish car factories hire as electric and hybrid models take over
Spanish car plants are adding jobs and building more electrified cars, even though overall production is down from last year. New figures show electric and hybrid vehicles now make up a record share of what’s coming off the line.
Raventós Codorníu sets a new profit record
Raventós Codorníu has posted the strongest EBITDA in its history. Sales reached a new high despite volatile markets and record costs, while net profit is expected to rise 17%.
Volkswagen Golf G60 changed the game for hot hatchbacks
The Volkswagen Golf G60 shocked the 1990s with its raw acceleration and unique supercharger. This special edition outpaced many sports cars, mixing daily practicality with punchy performance that still stands out decades later.
Codorníu weighs asset sales after record profit
Raventós Codorníu has posted its highest net profit while reviewing possible asset sales. Carlyle is still considering offers for a majority or minority stake.
Jury pool for Begoña Gómez trial shrinks as Madrid watches closely
Madrid has drawn 2,846 citizens for possible jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. Only nine will decide her fate, putting Spain’s jury system under the spotlight.
RTVE asks to keep Spain out of Eurovision
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to keep Spain out of Eurovision for a second year. He says reforms by the European Broadcasting Union have not secured the neutrality Spain demanded over Israel's participation.
Fuel shortages in France force Spanish hauliers to rethink cross-border routes
Fuel shortages at French service stations are forcing Spanish transport companies to fill up before crossing the border. With diesel prices climbing and supply gaps on key routes, hauliers are changing how and where they refuel.
RTVE moves to extend Spain's Eurovision absence
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to extend Spain's Eurovision suspension. Israel's continued participation remains the deciding issue for 2027.
Abascal calls for protection for jurors in Begoña Gómez trial
Santiago Abascal is demanding guarantees that jurors in Begoña Gómez's trial will not face pressure or intimidation. Vox says the PSOE is adding political pressure to an already sensitive case.
Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus draws notice after royal title mix-up in Lisbon
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started university in Lisbon, following a path similar to Spain’s infanta Sofía. A simple mistake—calling Sofía 'princess' instead of 'infanta'—has thrown a spotlight on the unique ways European royals are titled.
Juan del Val acusa a Sánchez de no soportar los aplausos a Vivas
Juan del Val cuestiona la actitud de Pedro Sánchez ante la crisis de Ceuta. Un traslado fallido al puerto dejó a miles fuera del campamento y devolvió a muchos a las playas.
Alejandro Hamlyn walks free in Dubai after Spain fails to act
Alejandro Hamlyn, wanted in Spain for a massive VAT fraud, is out of detention in Dubai. Spanish officials never filed the extradition request, letting the high-profile businessman go free despite a major criminal case.
Barcelona puts music heritage at the heart of La Mercè
Free concerts will bring symphonic and band music to Nou Barris. The Museu de la Música will add workshops, exhibitions and heritage events, while a new arrangement of Els segadors receives its first performance.
BYD narrows search to Spain or France for next electric car plant
BYD is close to picking Spain or France for its second European plant. The decision, expected by year-end, could shake up the electric car market and bring new competition to the region.
Renault Rafale Hypnotic arrives in Europe with just 1500 units
Renault is rolling out the Rafale Hypnotic, a run of only 1500 high-spec SUVs for Europe. Just 200 will reach Spain, each with its own number and a focus on design and exclusivity over raw power.
Shakira’s Spanish tour puts a pink Geely E2 electric car in the spotlight
Shakira’s Madrid concerts now feature a pink Geely E2 electric car as a headline giveaway. The partnership with Geely mixes music, mobility, and a sharp marketing move.
CRISPR restores part of a missing enzyme in cells linked to a rare disease
Spanish researchers corrected a faulty DNA reading signal in human cells. The change restored part of an enzyme needed for metabolism, though a possible treatment is still years away.
Guardia Civil rolls out 200 covert sedans for undercover work
The Guardia Civil is bringing in 200 new unmarked sedans to strengthen its undercover teams. This €5.4 million move aims to give Spanish security forces an edge against organized crime and terrorism.
Ibex 35 Faces a Key Test After Monday Rebound
The Ibex 35 opens at 19,724 points after rising 1.08% on Monday. A weaker euro and mixed signals from European and US markets leave the Spanish index facing another test.
Spanish car production drops 26.9% as factories face tough year
Car production in Spain fell by 26.9% in August, deepening a year-long slump. Industry leaders say the downturn was expected, but the numbers show a sector under real pressure.
Chery eyes OMODA and JAECOO launch in China as exports soar
Chery is weighing a sharp turnaround: bringing its export hits OMODA and JAECOO back to China. With home sales falling fast, the automaker is looking to its global brands for a way out.
TVE rushes El túnel avanza y gana to a quick finish next week
TVE is wrapping up ‘El túnel: avanza y gana’ in a hurry, putting both the semifinal and the final on back-to-back nights. Hosted by Jesús Vázquez, the show ends its first season just three weeks after launch, following a strong start in ratings.
Single tumour clones take control in Waldenström macroglobulinaemia
A Clínic-IDIBAPS study shows how one tumour clone can gain an advantage over others in Waldenström macroglobulinaemia. The findings link genetic changes and immune-cell interactions to disease progression.
Breast cancer organoids reveal hidden activity at clean margins
Breast cancer organoids showed that cells from tissue judged tumour-free under the microscope could still grow, renew themselves and migrate. The finding adds a functional research layer to diagnosis without replacing histology.
A Madrid home turns family memory into bold interior design
A 75-square-metre Madrid apartment now carries a family story. Casa Carmen replaces neutral interiors with vivid color and a recovered hydraulic tile.
Pedro Sánchez takes the multilateralism fight to New York
Pedro Sánchez opened Spain's UN High-Level Week with a warning against shrinking global cooperation. In New York, he defended broader institutions and the rules-based order.
LEPAS shakes up Spain’s car market with AI-made campaign
LEPAS has landed in Spain with a campaign built entirely by artificial intelligence, using humor and irony to challenge old ideas of elegance in cars. The brand’s debut signals a new way of selling and seeing cars.
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