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Cupra calls the Raval its most important model yet

Cupra says the Raval is its most consequential model yet because it brings electric-car development and production to Martorell. Víctor Sarasola links the launch to the factory’s industrial shift and wider access to electric cars in Spain.

Cuerpo appoints new presidents at Renfe and Adif

Carlos Cuerpo has appointed Inmaculada Gutiérrez to replace Álvaro Fernández Heredia at Renfe and named Joaquim Hortalà president of Adif. The changes follow the Urda crash and a train drivers’ strike.

RTVE schedules 23 November debate with eight parliamentary groups

RTVE will air a 90-minute debate on 23 November between spokespeople for eight parliamentary groups, six days before Spain’s general election. Xabier Fortes will moderate the programme, which will run on television and radio, with coverage on RTVE’s digital platforms.

Chrysler acquired 77% of Barreiros Diésel

A 1969 profile recorded Barreiros's belief that reinvesting profits drove his success. By then Chrysler held a 77% stake in the struggling Spanish manufacturer, and a later contract barred Barreiros from vehicle work for five years.

Why thieves may leave stolen cars parked for days

A Nissan Juke RS Nismo was reportedly taken in eight minutes after thieves copied its key frequencies. The account describing the case says stolen cars may then be left parked for days while thieves check for a tracker.

Opel targets a €15,000 electric city car for Spain

Stellantis is preparing a small Opel EV alongside a future Citroën 2CV, with European production targeted from 2028. The roughly €15,000 aim is before subsidies; Spanish timing and specifications remain unconfirmed.

Andalusia backs 4,867 health service jobs for 2026

The Andalusian Health Service’s 2026 employment offer includes 4,867 posts, with more than 71% assigned to healthcare roles. The selection processes are planned to join the 2025 offer in a 15,156-place call in 2027.

Man detained after woman killed in Gijón

A 40-year-old man has been detained after a 30-year-old woman was killed at a former sports centre in Gijón. Police are investigating the circumstances and whether the two had been in a relationship.

Queen Letizia pairs a grey suit with a burgundy turtleneck

Queen Letizia wore a grey checked suit with a burgundy Falconeri turtleneck for a meeting at Zarzuela. The royal couple received the Fundación Princesa de Girona delegation after a brief break in the rain allowed an outdoor family photograph.