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Ibex 35 ends weekly losing streak but still falls 3.1%
The Ibex 35 gained 0.42% on Friday after its worst week since April. Higher bond yields and weaker US jobs data kept monetary policy at the center of market concerns.
Spain's Housing Decrees Defeated in Congress
Spain's Congress has rejected two emergency housing decrees. The vote exposed the government's fragile majority and left renters facing fresh uncertainty as parties demand a different plan.
Spain faces intermittent shortages of transdermal hormone treatments
Lenzetto shortages are disrupting access to transdermal hormone treatments in Spain. Alternative patches are under pressure as regulators seek more supply and clinical guidance.
Five miners die after mine collapse in western Turkey
Five miners died after a collapse at a private coal mine in Soma on 1 October 2026. Two workers survived, and authorities have opened criminal, labour and technical investigations.
Bustinduy turns housing into a battle over Spain’s next election
Pablo Bustinduy used a TVE interview to attack Junts per Catalunya and investment funds. The housing crisis is now at the centre of a sharper fight over Spain’s next election.
Julio Llamazares wins Spain's 2026 National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares has received Spain's 2026 National Narrative Prize for 'El viaje de mi padre'. The novel follows his father's wartime route across Aragón, including the Battle of Teruel, and extends a connection with the region that began with Ainielle.
Sánchez Faces Election Call After Housing Decrees Are Defeated
The housing decrees have been rejected in Congress. Sánchez could call an early election for 29 November if he announces it on 5 October.
Zeekr 9x lands in Spain, takes aim at luxury SUV giants
Zeekr 9x has arrived in Spain, bringing top-tier materials, advanced tech, and a price that undercuts rivals by tens of thousands. The real test: will Spanish buyers accept a Chinese badge at the high end?
Ibex 35 finds relief as weaker US jobs cool rate fears
The Ibex 35 rebounds as weaker US hiring eases rate fears. G7 oil reserves add relief, while banks and Repsol lag behind.
BYD launches 1500 kW chargers in Spain with five minute recharge promise
BYD is rolling out 300 ultra-fast 1500 kW charging stations across Spain by 2026, promising to deliver 400 km of range in just five minutes. The move signals a new phase in electric mobility, but most current EVs cannot yet take full advantage.
Hyundai plunges to eighth place as Chinese rivals surge in Spain
Hyundai has suffered the steepest sales decline of any car brand in Spain this year, falling from fifth to eighth place as Chinese SUV makers seize market share and buyers turn away from its small cars and SUVs.
Housing protests sweep Spain as tenant unions mobilize for action
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in over fifty cities. The movement calls for urgent action on housing access and signals a push toward a general strike.
Used car sales in Spain surge as buyers reject new models
Spanish families are turning to used cars in record numbers, with August sales up 6 percent and nearly five used vehicles sold for every three new ones. Price, immediate availability and a wider range of models are driving this shift.
Pablo López prepares for fatherhood as Laura Rubio expects their first child
Pablo López and Laura Rubio are expecting their first child after years of keeping their relationship out of the spotlight. The couple’s journey from talent show encounter to family life highlights a rare discretion in Spanish celebrity culture.
Ibex 35 stays above 19,000 as markets await US jobs data
The Ibex 35 held above 19,000 points at midday on Friday as investors waited for US employment data. French borrowing costs, faster euro-area inflation and falling oil prices kept the wider market cautious.
Tesla shares surge as Model 3 dominates Spanish car sales
Tesla’s global deliveries hit 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, sparking a 5% jump in its share price. In Spain, the Model 3 has become the top-selling passenger car for September, cementing Tesla’s lead in the electric market.
Julio Llamazares to receive Spain's National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares will receive Spain's National Narrative Prize for El viaje de mi padre. The €30,000 award recognises a career shaped by memory, abandoned landscapes and the human cost of war.
Early detection reshapes rheumatoid arthritis care in Spain
Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Spain each year. Earlier detection and targeted therapies are helping doctors protect mobility and quality of life.
Almeida rejects the peaceful image of Madrid housing camp
A large knife shown in material sent to Government delegate Francisco Martín has become part of the dispute over the Puerta del Sol housing camp. Madrid mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida says the protest cannot be called peaceful while critics accuse him of turning a housing issue into a public-order fight.
BYD storms into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers
BYD has broken into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers after a record September. The Chinese manufacturer’s electric and plug-in hybrid models are driving rapid growth, reshaping the market and challenging established players.
Sumar faces urgent leadership test as early election rumors swirl
Sumar’s member parties are meeting in emergency session to confront the risk of snap elections. With no clear leader and fragile alliances, the left coalition must act fast or risk being sidelined in Spain’s shifting political landscape.
Ayuso's Sol eviction appeal moves to Madrid's High Court
A Madrid magistrate has declined jurisdiction over the regional government's appeal against the Puerta del Sol camp. The case now goes to the TSJM, which has 48 hours to decide whether it can hear the request for urgent measures.
Julio Llamazares wins Spain’s National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares has received Spain’s National Narrative Prize for 2026. His book follows his father’s journey through the Civil War and the scars it left behind.
Spanish housing showdown puts government on the brink
Spain’s Congress faces a knife-edge vote on two housing decrees that could change tenant protections and market rules. With opposition parties threatening to block them, the result could shake the government and affect thousands at risk of eviction or soaring rents.
Leapmotor rockets to sixth in Spain’s electric car market
Leapmotor has jumped to sixth place among electric car brands in Spain after a 140% surge in registrations in the third quarter. With four models now in the top 30 and local production about to start in Zaragoza, the brand is shaking up the Spanish EV market.
Junts under fire after housing decrees fail
Spain’s housing crisis has exploded into a political fight. Junts, PP, and Vox are blamed for blocking eviction protections, as anger spills into the streets.
Spain's health system puts regional leadership under scrutiny
Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on regional responsibility, national coordination and the tests that will shape the system's resilience.
Madrid stages Creduto Morto in an Italian comedy revival
Disparate Pomodoro brings Creduto Morto to Madrid for five performances in October and November. The show turns a forced-marriage plot into a physical comedy rooted in Italian theatre.
Podemos backs both housing decrees as Sánchez seeks Junts vote
Podemos will support both housing decrees in Congress. The government still needs Junts or the PNV to avoid defeat, with the first measure set to suspend evictions for vulnerable households.
Sumar deputy confronts PP spokesperson over housing vote in Congress
A heated exchange in the Congress courtyard saw Sumar's Alberto Ibáñez accuse PP's Ester Muñoz of turning her back on vulnerable families by voting against key housing decrees. The incident has reignited debate over the tone and tactics inside Spain's parliament.
Sánchez faces election pressure as housing decrees risk collapse
Top PSOE officials and ministers are urging Pedro Sánchez to call early elections if Junts blocks the government’s housing decrees. The standoff could put Spain’s housing crisis at the center of a national campaign.
Spain deploys up to 600 officers around Congress
Up to 600 riot police will guard Spain's Congress on Friday as lawmakers vote on two housing decrees. The deployment comes with possible protests linked to the Puerta del Sol camp.
Protesters Confront Congress as Housing Decrees Face Collapse
Hundreds gathered outside Congress in Madrid as lawmakers debated housing decrees. Protesters targeted all major parties, demanding urgent reforms and threatening a general strike if politicians fail to deliver real solutions.
Aleix Espargaró adds rare Porsche 911 GT2 to his growing collection
Aleix Espargaró has acquired a Porsche 911 997 GT2, a model once hailed as the fastest 911 ever built. This addition cements his reputation as one of Spain’s most passionate Porsche collectors.
Zeekr 9X arrives in Spain as the priciest Chinese car yet
Zeekr has brought the 9X to Spain—a six-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with yacht-inspired looks and a price tag of 119,450 euros. It packs 897 CV, a cinema setup inside, and sets a new bar for Chinese luxury cars.
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