Ceuta leader presses Madrid over migration crisis
Ceuta president Juan Jesús Vivas used an appearance on ‘El Hormiguero’ to urge Spain’s government to act on migration. He said the crisis was costing the city €1m a day and damaging residents’ lives.
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PP and Vox agree Senate pact after left-wing deal
The PP and Vox have agreed to coordinate Senate candidacies after PSOE and Frente Amplio reached their own deal. Vox will stand aside in six provinces while the PP leaves three without its own candidate and includes Vox-backed independents in 14 territories.
Spain sets employment record as unemployment climbs above 10%
Spain had 22,852,600 people in work in the third quarter, a record, but employment rose by just 73,600. Unemployment increased by 95,900 to 2,591,200 and the jobless rate returned to 10.2%.
Zaragoza Instagrammer detained over songs accused of inciting hatred
A 46-year-old Instagrammer known as Paracetamol has been detained in Zaragoza on suspicion of inciting hatred. Police say songs in his videos ridiculed immigrants and other groups.
DANA Adam left six dead in Mediterranean Spain
DANA Adam left six people dead during an October marked by torrential rain. The storms also caused widespread disruption in Mediterranean communities.
Vueling passengers left uninformed after Gran Canaria bomb alert
Passengers on Vueling flight VY3008 from Barcelona spent more than five hours aboard after a false bomb alert at Gran Canaria Airport. State security forces are investigating who made the report.
Woman taken to hospital after A Coruña road collision
Two cars collided on Avenida de Finisterre near Ronda de Nelle at about 10:00 on Tuesday. A woman was struck and taken to hospital; the circumstances of the crash have not been reported.
Meirás family puts 689 objects up for auction in Madrid
A Madrid auction catalogue lists 689 objects from the Franco family’s private holdings at the Pazo de Meirás. Starting prices range from €20 to €5,000 as authorities check whether any items are protected or belong to the public domain.
Vitoria eviction puts disputed €2,450 aid estimate under scrutiny
A Moroccan family with six children was evicted in Vitoria-Gasteiz. El Correo cited an estimate of €2,450 a month in public support, but the figure is disputed and exact payments are unknown.
87 detained over Moroccan hashish network in Spain and Tangier
Spain’s National Police say 87 people were detained in an investigation into a Moroccan hashish network, including its alleged leader in Tangier. Officers seized 10.8 tonnes of the drug and uncovered seven storage sites.
Garage fire in A Coruña burns out three cars
A late-night fire in a two-level garage in A Coruña burned out three vehicles and damaged others, as well as the building’s fittings. No one was injured, and the cause has not been disclosed.
Spain's jobless rate climbs back above 10% in summer
Spain recorded 95,900 more unemployed people in the third quarter as the jobless rate reached 10.18%. Net employment growth came from the public sector and foreign workers.
Spain's jobless rate reaches 10.2% as workforce hits record
Spain's unemployment rate rose three tenths of a percentage point to 10.2% in July to September, even as employment reached 22.85 million. The labour force hit 25.4 million, while unemployment fell by 21,900 over the year.
FAPE forum looks at new jobs in journalism and communication
The FAPE’s second 2026-2027 forum brought journalism and communication professionals to Madrid on 26 October to discuss emerging jobs and digital change. Speakers urged students to build multifunctional skills while upholding journalistic standards.
Two paragliders collide in fatal crash near Algodonales
A 42-year-old Lebanese man and a 35-year-old American woman died after their paragliders collided near Algodonales in Cádiz. The man died at the scene; the woman died on the way to treatment for serious injuries.
PP and Vox agree unprecedented Senate election pact
The PP and Vox have agreed an unprecedented joint strategy for the Senate ahead of Spain’s 29 November election. PSOE and Frente Amplio will contest the chamber together under the Senado de progreso coalition.
Muñoz casts election as a choice between Sánchez and Feijóo
At the PP campaign launch in León, Ester Muñoz urged voters to choose a reformist government led by Alberto Núñez Feijóo over Pedro Sánchez. She also accused Sánchez of taking 36 hours to condemn violence in Catalonia.
Housing costs leave up to 770,000 Spaniards financially vulnerable
Up to 770,000 Spaniards are left financially vulnerable after paying rent or a mortgage, information from Oxfam Intermón. Economic journalist José María Camarero says one in three families cannot cover an unexpected cost.
Vox challenges Castilla y León housing aid priorities
Vox has challenged Castilla y León’s 2027 housing priorities for omitting “prioridad nacional” from the presentation. Isabel Blanco says eligibility will depend on verified local ties and rules set in later aid calls.
Doctors’ Unions Shift Strike Pressure to Political Parties
After parliament was dissolved and the draft Estatuto Marco lapsed, national medical unions suspended planned strikes. They redirected pressure towards political parties, keeping their demand for a separate statute and other demands, including an exclusive negotiating forum and voluntary 24-hour on-call shifts.
Spain's draft eases data centre rules while retaining 80% renewables target
The revised draft gives data centre operators six months to meet renewable-energy requirements after signing a grid-access contract. The 80% clean-power target remains, with longer deadlines for strategic European AI projects.
Bolaños warns of efforts to undermine institutional trust
At an academic ceremony presided over by the King, Félix Bolaños said some critics seek to erode institutional credibility when officeholders do not share their views. He also warned about online disinformation.
Bilbao unrest leaves 19 arrested after Quiles event is cancelled
The Ertzaintza arrested 19 people and is investigating three more after violence in Bilbao following a protest against a cancelled Vito Quiles event. Seven detainees are minors; cars and rubbish bins were set alight.
Blocus accounts spread protest calls across Spain
Accounts linked to Blocus are circulating calls for Saturday 31 October in Madrid and Barcelona, with Málaga also named. Police are tracking posts as they move from TikTok into private messaging groups, where times and locations remain inconsistent.
Blocus call in Barcelona ends with an empty Plaza de Espanya
Police warned shops and restaurants in Sants after a Blocus call was announced for 5pm at Plaza de Espanya. By 5.15pm, the meeting point was empty apart from patrols and journalists; no participants had appeared.
Alpine opens independent 200 sq m store in Pozuelo
The 200-square-metre Alpine Store Madrid Pozuelo displays the A110 alongside the electric A290; the electric A390 is also on show. It gives the brand a standalone venue for customer gatherings and corporate events in the Madrid region.
Bilbao unrest leaves 19 detained after Quiles event cancelled
Fires and barricades followed the cancellation of Vito Quiles’s planned appearance in Bilbao. The final official tally was 19 arrests and three people under investigation; eight were minors.
PP places Vox-linked candidates on Senate lists as independents
Spain’s PP has named Vox-linked Senate candidates under a pact that leaves Vox out of the race in 14 constituencies. The nominees include a former press chief for Javier Ortega-Smith and a former Valencian minister.
Juan de Dios Molina takes charge of Spanish clinical psychiatry society
Juan de Dios Molina has taken over as president of the Sociedad Española de Psiquiatría Clínica after serving as vice-president. His board plans to focus on physical health in people with mental disorders and training for younger professionals.
Spain’s 11 November strike sets limits on employers
A 24-hour general strike is scheduled for 11 November 2026. KPMG Abogados says employers cannot replace strikers or ask staff in advance whether they will join; necessary and safety services follow separate rules.
Authorities watch for possible Blocus protests in Zaragoza
The Government Delegation and National Police are monitoring possible Blocus protests in Zaragoza. The anonymous platform has called demonstrations in several Spanish capitals and uses social media to mobilise young people.
Ceuta Guardia Civil chief says delegate gave no instructions
The Guardia Civil’s Ceuta operations chief said the Government delegate gave him no instructions during the mass entry from Morocco. He had reported six Moroccan vessels the night before; police testimony also alleged Moroccan agents helped people advance.
At least 12 cars set alight in Bilbao's Deusto district
Masked groups set fire to at least 12 parked vehicles and rubbish containers near the University of Deusto. The Ertzaintza arrested 16 people after officers were targeted with stones and pyrotechnics.
Marco Aguilera wins the 2026 GR Cup Spain title
Marco Aguilera has won the 2026 GR Cup Spain after 12 races across six events. Five different drivers took victories, while the 20-year-old’s consistency carried him to the title and 221 points.
GWM Haval H7 brings 435 CV plug-in power to Spain
GWM has opened Spanish orders for the 4.80-metre Haval H7, offered with five powertrains and up to 150 km of electric range. The €28,000 entry price depends on discounts and financing.