Urda crash toll remains 69 as 66 victims are identified
The provisional death toll from the Urda rail crash remains 69, with 66 victims identified. Renfe and Iryo support a proposal to cap speed at 40 km/h after a safety-system failure.
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Norovirus alert after nine diners fall ill in Tarragona
Nine diners fell ill after eating contaminated razor clams at a Tarragona restaurant. Spain reported the affected batches through the EU food alert system on 28 October. The products have been withdrawn.
Canary Islands conference to examine law and health research
The SCS and IISC will hold the fifth Derecho e Investigación conference in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on 13 and 14 November. Sessions will address AI liability and digital health, with research careers also on the agenda.
Woman fatally stabbed in Murcia's La Fama district
A woman aged about 30 was fatally stabbed in Murcia’s La Fama district on Monday morning. National Police arrested a Spanish man after a search. Initial enquiries suggest the pair did not know one another.
Kia turns Nadal’s clay-court record into a one-off EV4 GT
Kia’s one-off EV4 GT uses clay from courts where Nadal won his 63 titles on the surface. Unveiled at his Mallorca academy, the car also marks a partnership that began in 2004.
Bizum payment labels may carry tax consequences in Spain
Bizum handles about 2.5 million transactions a day in Spain, according to figures attributed to the Banco de España. Labels such as «donación» or «nómina» can have tax implications if transfers are not properly supported.
La bola negra fictionalises Rodríguez Rapún’s death
The film presents Rafael Rodríguez Rapún as a prisoner executed by Francoist forces. Historian Pedro Corral says he was wounded in an air raid in Santander and died in hospital on 18 August 1937.
Spain's health inequalities persist as waiting times rise
Waiting times for planned treatment have lengthened over roughly two decades, while access to specialist mental health care remains unequal. A review of Spain's health system links these gaps to funding and wider social conditions.
Valencia olive oil sells for 30% less than production costs
LA UNIÓ says Valencian olive oil prices are about 30% below production costs, with extra-virgin oil near €3.20/kg against estimated costs of €4.60/kg. It is seeking €400 per hectare for traditional rain-fed groves.
Sánchez sets out aid package for Urda crash victims
At the World in Progress forum in Barcelona, Sánchez outlined a four-part support package for victims of the Urda crash, which killed at least 69 people. The account does not confirm whether the cabinet later approved it.
Sagunto observes silence after suspected gender-based killing in Barcelona
Sagunto residents and municipal representatives observed a minute of silence after the suspected gender-based killing of a 38-year-old woman in Barcelona. Official figures record 44 women killed in 2026 so far.
Nine Spanish regions observe a holiday on Monday 2 November
Nine autonomous communities have moved the All Saints’ Day public holiday to Monday after 1 November fell on Sunday. Madrid city will also observe a local holiday on 9 November for Nuestra Señora de la Almudena.
Three Spanish-plated cars face planned scrapping in Gibraltar
Three Spanish-registered cars are among 38 vehicles Gibraltar plans to scrap after they were held in municipal depots. Their registration details may help owners identify them before removal.
Used Seat patrol SUVs advertised from €5,000
A company has advertised former patrol Seat Arona and Ateca SUVs from €5,000, with maintenance records and an ITV valid when the offer was made. A white repaint costs an extra €1,000.
Antonelli becomes Formula 1’s youngest world champion
Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured the 2026 drivers’ crown at the Mexico Grand Prix aged 20 years and 68 days. Max Verstappen won the race and moved into second in the championship with four rounds remaining.
Spanish doctors call strike for 16 to 27 November
The Sindicato Médicos Unidos has called a national and regional doctors’ strike from 16 to 27 November. It wants a national statute on working conditions and dedicated funding, while urging regional governments to act immediately.
Barcelona hosts global city leaders to tackle urban challenges
Barcelona’s Cities Programme will bring municipal leaders to the Smart City Expo World Congress from 3 to 5 November. Its central sessions will examine housing policy and cities’ control over digital infrastructure, including AI and data.
Toyota Corolla reaches 57 million sales across 12 generations
A lead comparing the 1966 E10 with a 2026 Corolla Hatchback puts six decades of change into focus. The model has sold 57 million units worldwide across 12 generations.
Lamborghini Miura’s rear slats helped vent V12 heat
After the Lamborghini Miura debuted in Geneva in 1966, engineers found that heat from its V12 was trapped beneath the clear engine cover. Marcello Gandini replaced the plexiglass with black slats.
Dénia selects 441 members for November election tables
Dénia has selected 441 titular and substitute members for the 29 November 2026 general election. The municipality will have 49 polling stations, with one Dénia venue moving to the Museu del Joguets.
Voge SR450X tops Spain’s twin-cylinder sales at €6,288
The 398cc scooter recorded 354 Spanish registrations by 30 October in its second month on sale. Its €6,288 price undercuts the Yamaha TMAX and Honda X-ADV while its twin-cylinder engine is unusual at this level.
Puño Dragón show listed for 13 March without a year
The supplied announcement lists Puño Dragón at Sala B in CAEM on 13 March to present A PALOS. It gives no year for the concert and quotes a ticket price of €25 plus booking fees.
Ceuta raids continued as thousands remained outside shelters
Three months after the mass arrivals, police raids and returns to Morocco continued in Ceuta. Nearly 14,000 people had crossed back, while about 7,000 remained in reception centres and 4,000 more were estimated to be unidentified.
Munilla honours CEU director killed in Urda rail crash
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla shared a video of Carlos Ortiz speaking to young people after the CEU director was killed in the Urda rail crash. Ortiz’s message centred on Christian faith and the rejection of fear, even in the face of death.
Nine Spanish regions observe the All Saints’ holiday today
Nine autonomous communities in Spain observe the All Saints’ Day holiday on Monday 2 November 2026 after the date fell on Sunday. Madrid city has another local holiday scheduled for 9 November.
Murcia emerges as Spain’s hub for imported used cars
Murcia registered nearly 20,000 imported used vehicles in 2025, up 150% on 2019. They made up 33.9% of regional car registrations, against 11.8% across Spain, with German makes dominating the trade.
Orange warning covers western Canary Islands
Most of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands are forecast to remain settled on Monday. The Canary Islands face heavy rain and storms, with an orange warning active in the westernmost islands.
Urda rail investigation may take years as court secures evidence
At least 69 people died in the collision near Urda. The judge has barred the removal of material from the railway without court authorisation and ordered investigators to establish who controlled train movements.
Yanes appraises Zapatero jewels at €1.02 million
A Yanes appraisal puts the jewellery attributed to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero at €1,023,320. It says the most valuable pieces may be commercially made and likely of Asian origin. A capital T appears on each of the 12 highest-value pieces.
Cambridge scientist Marta Shahbazi dies in Urda rail crash
Marta Shahbazi Alonso was travelling in carriage 8 of the AVE to a scientific congress in Huelva when it crashed at Urda. The 41-year-old Cambridge group leader was due to receive an award for scientific excellence.
Spanish sculptor Miquel Navarro dies aged 81
The Valencian sculptor’s modular «Ciudades» and public works brought him wide recognition. His Mislata Casa Taller opened in June 2026, housing a collection of more than 400 works donated by the artist.
Barcelona court backs refusal to put air conditioning on roof
Barcelona’s Provincial Court has upheld a residents’ association’s refusal to allow an outdoor air-conditioning unit on the roof. The flat had no balcony, but the court said that did not oblige neighbours to approve the proposed location.
Four family members die in crash near Malva
Four members of a family died after their car left a straight stretch of road near Malva in Zamora and struck a culvert. The victims were a man aged 59 and a woman aged 29, alongside two children aged three and two.
Spanish scientist Marta Shahbazi dies in Urda train crash
Marta Shahbazi, 41, was travelling to Huelva to receive a scientific excellence award when she died in the Urda train crash. Carrizo de la Ribera’s council confirmed her death; she led a research group in Cambridge.
Guardia Civil probes cocaine haul in Águilas warehouses
The Guardia Civil is investigating a cocaine seizure estimated at 5 to 10 tonnes in two warehouses in Águilas. More than 5,000 kilos were counted in the first unit, information from sources cited by EL ESPAÑOL.