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WhatsApp* (принадлежит Metа, которая признана экстремистской организацией и запрещена в РФ) and TikTok helped organise Barcelona unrest
More than 500 people took part in disorder around central Barcelona after calls circulated through WhatsApp* (принадлежит Metа, которая признана экстремистской организацией и запрещена в РФ) groups and TikTok. Chat members shared images of looted goods and discussed further gatherings.
Bus-car crash in Fogars de Montclús leaves at least 41 injured
At least 41 people were hurt in the collision in Fogars de Montclús, with 20 seriously injured. Protecció Civil activated the alert phase of Plan PROCICAT as emergency teams responded.
Valeo CEO questions the cost of self-driving hardware
Christophe Périllat says autonomous cars need not carry €100,000 in roof-mounted sensors. His argument rests on AI learning to respond to situations that developers cannot anticipate in advance.
Nerja march presses for better breast cancer care
Nerja’s breast cancer awareness march crossed the town and ended at the José Bobadilla Álvarez Pavilion with a solidarity paella. Its manifesto called for more research, stronger early detection and treatment and care tailored to patients.
Spain's sleep problems go beyond the autumn clock change
Chronobiologist María Ángeles Rol says Spain consumes more hypnotics than any other European country, pointing to a deeper sleep problem than the clock change. The autumn adjustment is usually easier and adaptation often takes less than a week.
A Spanish Taj Mahal built by a doctor and two masons
Colomares Castle in Benalmádena was built between 1987 and 1994 by a doctor and two masons. Its tiny chapel and Columbus-inspired details make it an unusual monument to the 1492 voyage.
Felipe VI leaves Oviedo after routine cataract surgery
Felipe VI left an Oviedo eye clinic on foot after routine cataract surgery on his left eye. Surgeon Luis Fernández-Vega expects a quick recovery, with drops for several days and no physical exertion.
Madrid pension march draws 25,000 ahead of election
An estimated 25,000 people joined a Madrid march for public pensions. The rally came a month before the 29 November election, amid accusations that the right could open the way to partial privatisation.
Feijóo blames Sánchez for Barcelona unrest
Saturday-night unrest in Barcelona left more than 120 people injured, including at least 14 police officers. Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed Pedro Sánchez and pledged one million homes and tax cuts.
Clavijo urged Sánchez to prepare an Atlantic migration plan
Fernando Clavijo asked Pedro Sánchez for six urgent steps as arrivals on the Atlantic route rose. His letter cited 3,814 arrivals in the Canary Islands in October, including 2,776 on El Hierro, and asked what extra resources the State had deployed.
Pogačar’s Monaco training ride draws criticism over traffic moves
Video of Tadej Pogačar overtaking cars and weaving through Monaco traffic has divided fans. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider has returned to road training after the crash that ended his 2026 season.
Tuxedo-3 shows intracranial activity in active brain metastases
Final Tuxedo-3 data presented at ESMO 2026 in Madrid show median overall survival of 10.5 months for patients with leptomeningeal disease. The phase II results indicate intracranial activity in active brain metastases but need confirmation in larger prospective trials.
Archbishop urges young people to love through listening
About 500 teenagers from Galicia and elsewhere in Spain attended Life Teen’s XLT gathering in Santiago on Saturday. During evening adoration, Archbishop Francisco José Prieto Fernández urged them to listen closely and accompany others in daily life.
Fuster claims seventh CERA title at 55 with Skoda
Miguel Fuster controlled the Rally de Valencia to secure his seventh Spanish asphalt title at 55, eight years after his previous crown. Alberto Ordóñez’s Lancia debut showed pace before a puncture ended his challenge.
Spain’s Constitutional Court rejects Gabilondo’s appeal as premature
The Constitutional Court rejected an appeal filed by the Defensor del Pueblo over the suspension of voting rights for 163020 newly naturalised Spaniards. José Antonio Zarzalejos says the move fits a PSOE strategy to challenge election results.
Milei accuses Sánchez of using citizenship for electoral gain
Javier Milei accused Pedro Sánchez of using Spain’s descendants’ nationality route and migrant regularisation to help the left at the November 29 general election. He made the claims at a Fundación Faro dinner.
Castilla y León creates panel to vet film subsidy bids
Castilla y León is setting up a commission to assess film projects seeking public money. The rules allow exclusions based on ideological content, while Spain’s Culture Ministry says it will challenge them in court.
Ceuta women bring security protest to Madrid
Women from Ceuta marched in Madrid to draw attention to persistent insecurity and the city’s lack of normality. The protest came as parties campaigned ahead of the 29 November general election.
Hechos Probados looks at Sánchez disputes and the Zapatero case
Alejandro Entrambasaguas and María Jamardo discuss disputes surrounding Pedro Sánchez, including the law of grandchildren and developments in the Zapatero case. They also turn to Conde-Pumpido and Sofía Puente.
Feijoo pledges to invest more in Vigo than any Spanish PM
At a packed PP rally in Vigo, Alberto Núñez Feijoo pledged that if he becomes prime minister he will invest more in the city than any predecessor. Alfonso Rueda named winning Vigo’s mayoralty as a party target.
Asaja plans two-week farmers’ camp outside Spain’s agriculture ministry
Farmers plan to camp outside Spain’s agriculture ministry from 29 October to 12 November after a Madrid march and tractor protest. Organisers expect about 500 tractors and are demanding relief from rising costs and fairer prices.
Rivas man jailed after 12 vehicle thefts
A 42-year-old has been sent to prison after investigators linked him to 12 vehicle break-ins in Rivas Vaciamadrid. CCTV helped identify him; he allegedly used a fire extinguisher to smash windows.
Abascal says Maghrebi family should not be in Spain
Vox leader Abascal says a Maghrebi family should not be in Spain after a Vitoria housing dispute. The family has six children and was reported to receive about €2,500 a month in public aid while staying in a flat after its rental contract expired.
Otxandiano urges a new political status for the Basque Country
On the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Estatuto de Gernika, EH Bildu’s Pello Otxandiano called for a new political status. He cited a Basque minimum wage and pension floor as priorities for expanded self-government.
A Zaragoza bar frames Leapmotor’s B10 video
Leapmotor has begun series production of the B10 at its Stellantis plant in Figueruelas. A brand video introduces the Spanish factory through a joking exchange between two men in a Zaragoza bar.
Automatic-only licences gain ground in A Coruña
Foreign drivers who cannot exchange their home licences are increasingly learning in automatics in A Coruña. The easier lessons come with a lasting restriction: code 78 excludes manual cars.
Jorge Martín’s wrist fracture did not require surgery
A CT scan after Martín’s Phillip Island sprint crash confirmed a single fracture in his right wrist. Aprilia said surgery was not needed at that stage; the injury ruled him out of the Australian race.
Brians 2 Prisoner Dies Without Suicide Prevention Protocol
A prisoner died in a cell at Brians 2 without the prison’s suicide prevention protocol being active. The report said the death brought the annual toll in Catalan prisons to eight, two more than the previous year.
Barcelona unrest leads to 100 arrests
Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested about 100 people over Saturday's unrest in central Barcelona. Around a quarter are minors. The disturbances forced shops to close and left shoppers trapped inside.
Jaén Man’s 19-Year Sentence Upheld in Decades-Long Abuse Case
Andalusia’s High Court has upheld a 19-year prison term for a 78-year-old man convicted of sexually assaulting and abusing his wife for more than 50 years. She reported him at 71 after fearing she would die following a beating.
Barcelona unrest leaves 100 detained and 14 shops looted
Barcelona recorded around 100 arrests and 14 looted businesses after unrest around plaza Catalunya. Emergency services received 450 related calls by 22:00. Officials said the housing encampment was unconnected.
Check Your Car Lights Before Spain’s Darker Evenings
Spain’s winter-time change on October 25 means evenings will grow darker earlier by the clock. A few minutes spent checking the lights and cleaning the windscreen can help drivers avoid poor visibility on the road.
Tellado accuses Sánchez of exploiting Guernica in campaign video
Miguel Tellado has accused Pedro Sánchez of using public resources after the prime minister filmed a campaign video before Guernica at Madrid’s Reina Sofía. Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo also condemned the use of Picasso’s painting.
Spain turns clocks back one hour on Sunday
Spain will move to winter time overnight from Saturday 24 October to Sunday 25 October. At 03:00 clocks go back to 02:00, giving people an extra hour in bed. An EU plan to end the seasonal change has not taken effect.
Albacete adoption fair brings 32 animal shelters to IFAB
The II Feria Nacional de Adopciones ‘Pet Friendly’ is under way at Albacete’s IFAB, with 32 shelters from across Spain. The Diputación is presenting ‘Emperrados’ and its work to support adoption and prevent abandonment.
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