Pérez-Reverte pays €100 after taxi seat-belt fine in Madrid
The writer was in the rear-right seat when traffic officers stopped his taxi on Madrid’s A-6. He used the early-payment discount and paid €100 instead of the full €200.
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Bomb threat on Manchester-Murcia flight ruled out
Six flights faced bomb threats across Europe. Checks at Murcia ruled out an explosive device, while inspections in Rome found no explosives; aircraft were also examined in Poland and Bulgaria.
Madrid used-car boom puts emissions labels in focus
Madrid recorded 32,999 used-car sales in September 2026, nearly one in five nationwide. Buyers also need to check the DGT label: B-rated cars face limits in Distrito Centro, where access rules differ from other areas.
Ford’s Almussafes plant turns 50 with the Fiesta at its heart
Almussafes began car production in October 1976. By 2011 the Fiesta had passed five million units there; exports reached a record 398,226 vehicles in 2017, while engine output exceeded 18 million by 2025.
Andalusia publishes provisional ophthalmology transfer lists
The Andalusian Health Service has released provisional results for its FEA Ophthalmology transfer competition. Candidates can submit objections electronically from 4 to 24 November inclusive.
Madrid police clear Sol housing camp
Police cleared the housing-rights camp at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol early Tuesday. The Delegation said 334 people were in the square; two were detained, and 220 National Police officers and 180 municipal officers took part.
Valdecarros plans a 72,000-square-metre retail centre
Valdecarros has reserved 142,000 square metres of land for a retail centre with 72,000 square metres of commercial space. The project is assigned to phase four of the Madrid development, planned to contain 51,000 homes.
Vox seeks to strip climate agenda from Andalusian budgets
Vox says the Andalusian budget should start dismantling the climate agenda. Its announced figures include €38.1m for public woodland work and €35m for fire prevention.
Barcelona orders 11 closures after Gràcia supermarket inspections
Barcelona City Council recorded 242 breaches during inspections of 23 food shops in Gràcia. Eleven businesses were ordered to close temporarily after inspectors found electrical irregularities and pest infestations.
Psoriasis patients should shape medicine research from the start
Acción Psoriasis president Antonio Manfredi says patients should help shape research and treatment assessments from the outset. He argues their lived experience can inform medicine safety and expose inequalities in access to innovation.
Olivia Newton-John’s sister recalls her Galicia visit
Olivia Newton-John spent three days with Sarah Newton-John in Ferreira de Pantón in 2019. Her half-sister says the actress loved the garden and quiet, then asked about buying a stone house nearby.
Jorge Javier Vázquez faces a Mediaset contract decision in 2027
Jorge Javier Vázquez’s Mediaset salary has not been disclosed, but estimates put it at about €3 million a year. A decision on his long-term contract is expected around mid-2027.
Palma customer says bazaar staff refused Catalan service
A customer says staff at a Palma bazaar asked her twice to speak Spanish because they could not understand her. She left without buying the items she had planned to purchase.
Barcelona tenders second phase of Diagonal tram link
Barcelona has put the second phase of the Diagonal tram link between Verdaguer and Francesc Macià out to tender. The city estimates its contribution at €120 million including VAT; the ATM will provide €97 million excluding VAT.
Albares's partner bought Barcelona flat after Hispasat appointment
Therese Jamaa bought a 94-square-metre flat in Barcelona’s Quadrat d’Or on 29 November 2024, eleven months after joining Hispasat’s board. The property record lists a €400,000 CaixaBank mortgage but does not state the sale price.
Police clear Madrid's Sol camp after organisers withdraw
The operation began at 2.50am on Tuesday after the organising commissions announced their withdrawal. Around 600 people had already left following two notices from the Government Delegation; police reported two arrests for disobedience and no serious disturbances.
Crews lift final Iryo carriages from Urda crash site
The final two Iryo carriages were lifted from the tracks at Urda and moved to a secure area for canine searches. All 69 victims have been identified; about 50 Civil Guard officers remained at the site on Monday.
Two teenage girls detained over alleged Blocus violence
The girls are aged 14 and 17. Investigators say they ran WhatsApp groups used to coordinate Blocus vandalism on 24 October, with access promoted through fake TikTok posters carrying QR codes.
Ourense schedules San Martiño celebrations for 11 November
A €3 chorizo serving and free chestnuts will feature at the 11 November magosto in Ourense. Folk performances and Los Satélites are also scheduled; the programme opens on 7 November with a traditional-instrument workshop.
Kim Antonelli stands out on the sports front pages
Kim Antonelli is the standout figure in a gallery of sports front pages. The selection includes La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mundo Deportivo, Marca, As, Sport, L’Esportiu and L’Équipe.
Rail safety debate turns to political appointments
The accidents at Adamuz and Urda have renewed scrutiny of Spain’s rail governance. A comparison with Germany and Japan focuses on technical credentials in senior posts and staff shortages in control centres.
Valencia businesses count losses after Blocus threat
Hospitality businesses estimate a 70% drop in turnover after central Valencia shut or curtailed activity on Saturday. Some shops say security measures cost between €1,000 and €10,000.
Salvador Illa's chief of staff resigns amid judicial inquiry
Eduard Rivas resigned as Salvador Illa’s chief of staff after the secrecy order was lifted in an inquiry into municipal contracts from his time as mayor of Esparreguera. He continued to maintain his innocence, according to RTVE.
Barcelona court jails 21-year-old Blocus suspect without bail
The 21-year-old is accused of helping run a group used to coordinate violence during the 24 October unrest. Two girls aged 14 and 17 were also arrested over alleged violence and looting.
Illa backs keeping Madrid-Barcelona high-speed trains running
Salvador Illa says the Madrid–Barcelona high-speed service should remain open during necessary safety upgrades. The line carries about 40,000 passengers a day; the government is weighing a suspension lasting up to two years.
Doctors’ union calls 12-day Spain-wide strike
The Sindicato Médicos Unidos has called an uninterrupted strike across Spain from 16 to 27 November. The 12-day action seeks a dedicated doctors’ statute, with improved working conditions that include a 35-hour week.
INUNCAT warning cannot be verified as current
The supplied INUNCAT notice has no publication date, so its rain forecast cannot be confirmed as current. It refers to “tomorrow Tuesday”, although 3 November 2026 is a Tuesday.
Norovirus alert follows illnesses linked to frozen razor clams
Several people fell ill after eating frozen razor clams in Tarragona, prompting a European food-safety alert. Catalan authorities say suspected batches have been identified and withdrawn; tests found GI and GII norovirus.
Barcelona arrests two minors over Blocus messaging groups
The Mossos d'Esquadra say two girls aged 14 and 17 administered messaging groups linked to the 24 October disturbances in Barcelona. TikTok posters and QR codes were used to direct people to the channels.
20 injured in A-2 crash near Sant Andreu de la Barca
A lorry carrying a large beam was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on the A-2 near Sant Andreu de la Barca at about 18:30. Twenty people were injured, one seriously; firefighters freed four people from a vehicle.
Seven migrants died after inflatable was found off Lanzarote
Seven people died after an inflatable was located about 150 kilometres north-east of Lanzarote, according to Agencia EFE. Salvamento Marítimo reported rescuing 510 people in eight boats during operations around the islands.
Xavier Amor to replace Illa’s chief of staff
Salvador Illa’s chief of staff Eduard Rivas has resigned while under investigation over alleged irregularities in Esparreguera municipal contracts. The department of the Presidency said Xavier Amor’s appointment was set to be formalised at Tuesday’s Govern meeting.
Aemet forecasts a sharp temperature fall across Spain on Tuesday
Temperatures are forecast to fall across Spain on Tuesday 3 November, with Ávila reaching -2C and Segovia -1C. Heavy or persistent downpours are also possible in eastern areas, with the Balearic Islands and the Canaries also at risk.
Renfe appointments bring political and bus-industry figures into senior roles
More than 20 people linked to political parties and bus companies joined Renfe after Álvaro Fernández Heredia became president in January 2025, ABC reports. At least 15 reportedly had no rail-sector experience.
Huelva-backed report sets out 20 water security proposals
A Huelva-backed study presented in Madrid proposes 20 measures for water security across Ibero-America. It cites 140 million people without safely managed drinking water and calls for stronger coordination between authorities.