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Four Cherenkov Telescopes Can Turn Toward Alerts in Seconds
At La Palma, four large instruments are designed to turn toward alerts from other observatories in seconds. That response could capture high-energy gamma-ray signals before some bursts fade.
Los Javis bring La bola negra to Hollywood’s gala
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi attended the Academy Museum Gala with cast members from La bola negra. Taylor Swift performed during the evening, where the Spanish group mingled with major Hollywood names.
Australia’s three-door Jimny Heritage run ends with 300 automatics
Suzuki Australia has priced its final three-door Jimny Heritage batch at A$42,490 drive-away. Spain gets no allocation, and Suzuki has no plan to adapt the model for European rules.
Searchers find Cabrera de Mar flood victim at port
The 35-year-old was found at Premià de Mar port, about six kilometres from where she entered the water during Saturday’s torrential rain. Search crews worked through the night.
RTVE reunites Telediario presenters for its 70th anniversary
RTVE has released behind-the-scenes footage from “El Telediario de nuestras vidas,” filmed at Torrespaña for the broadcaster’s 70th anniversary. The 45-minute special airs on La 1 on Monday 19 October at 21:00.
León XIV sets a gradual return after lung surgery
León XIV appeared at the Vatican after leaving hospital and said he would resume work gradually. About 35,000 people gathered at plaza de San Pedro; the Santa Sede has not confirmed whether he will attend Wednesday’s audience.
Ibiza Red Alert Diverts Flights and Closes Airport Road
Heavy rain disrupted air and road links on Ibiza. Five flights were diverted shortly after 10am, two arrivals were cancelled, and the AEMET red warning remains in force until 2pm.
A chance sample recast Piedad Isla’s photographic legacy
Around 2003, a selection of negatives from Piedad Isla’s archive revealed images that surprised the foundation bearing her name. RTVE’s documentary on the photographer airs Sunday at 21:30 on La 2.
Resimas Brings AI Into Care Home Search and Calls
Resimas has introduced two AI tools for older people’s care: one helps families find potentially suitable homes, while the other handles calls staff cannot answer. The project starts in Barcelona.
Ceuta gate opened as police commanders clashed
The gate stood on Spanish customs land near the Tarajal breakwater. Guardia Civil sources said it was opened to avert a crush; other sources attributed the order to the Government.
Iberia’s Slow Clockwise Turn Tracks Plate Pressure
The Eurasian and African plates converge south of Iberia by 4 to 6 millimetres a year. A study led by Asier Madarieta connects that pressure to the peninsula’s slow clockwise rotation and the active Gibraltar arc.
Ailey company closes Madrid run with ‘Revelations’
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater wraps up its Teatro Real engagement on 18 October, its first Madrid return in 24 years. The final programme includes four works, led by the celebrated Revelations.
Toyota Sees a Hydrogen Opening in Spain
Toyota says Spain could host hydrogen projects, but vehicles alone will not build a market. Yoshihiro Nakata says affordable fuel and refuelling infrastructure depend on a wider supply chain.
Madrid teachers strike with less union backing
Madrid’s teachers began an indefinite strike with weaker union backing than peers in Catalonia and the Valencian Community. Each full day off costs about €80 to €150 in lost pay.
Barcelona’s rooftop gardens face a tougher green test
Barcelona is offering residents’ communities up to €60,000 for rooftop gardens and solar panels. Architects warn that planting alone says little about a building’s environmental performance.
Alcalá ticket wins €1,205,214 in Primitiva draw
A ticket validated in Alcalá de Henares matched all six main numbers in Saturday’s Lotería Primitiva draw. It wins €1,205,214.25; five second-category tickets each pay €39,088.03.
Flood Surge Leaves Woman Missing in Cabrera de Mar
A woman from Malgrat de Mar remained missing after a swollen stream swept her away in Cabrera de Mar. Her daughter was rescued by the girl’s father as Cabrils recorded 37.8 litres per square metre in 10 minutes.
Madrid Reopens Sol Metro Station After Safety Checks
Sol reopened at 22:00 on Saturday 17 October, after cleaning and laboratory checks cleared the station. Metro trains have resumed normal stops there.
Santander tops Spain’s recommended stock picks
The Ibex fell 2.74% in September, but 28% of European fund managers still favour an overweight position in Spanish shares, the highest reading since May 2018. Santander leads the stock picks, with Indra in second place.
Dana Adam puts Valencia and Alicante under red rain alert
Parts of eastern Spain could receive more than 300 litres per square metre in 24 hours. Flooding has already prompted more than 100 emergency calls in Almería’s Poniente area and disrupted rail services in Catalonia.
Doña Sofía presents Madrid music prize to composer
The 16 October concert opened with the world premiere of Rémanence, selected from 78 submissions for the XLIII Premio Reina Sofía de Composición Musical. Doña Sofía presented composer Luis Tabuenca Fernández with the diploma.
Abascal says Vox will keep Spain from relying on Sánchez
Santiago Abascal says Vox will act to keep Spain from depending on Pedro Sánchez after the PSOE and Frente Amplio agreed to run together for the Senate. Reports say Vox could skip some small provinces, but the party has not announced that move.
Sánchez puts Begoña Gómez at the center of Fuenlabrada rally
At his first campaign rally since being named the PSOE’s candidate for 29 November, Sánchez praised his wife as about 3,000 people applauded.
PSOE names Sánchez its candidate for November vote
The PSOE’s federal committee backed Pedro Sánchez unanimously for the 29 November general election, then approved parliamentary lists in less than an hour. Women will head most of the party’s Congress slates for the first time.
Podemos joins regional allies in only two regions for 29 November
Podemos and Frente Amplio will share a ticket only in the Canary Islands and the Comunitat Valenciana. Elsewhere, voters will face separate lists or regional alliances, with three competing options on the left in Andalusia.
EMA Recommends Rasonque for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Trial data showed longer overall survival and progression-free survival. EU authorisation still depends on a decision by the European Commission.
Rioja institute brings Azcona’s life to schools
The Instituto de Estudios Riojanos is printing 1,000 DIN A2 copies of an illustrated auca about Rafael Azcona. Schools across La Rioja will receive copies, and the publication will also be sold through the institute’s bookshop.
TVE lines up a Telediario reunion for its 70th anniversary
Pepa Bueno will host a 45-minute Telediario 2 special on 19 October, bringing familiar faces back to Torrespaña. It starts at 20:55 on La 1 and Canal 24 horas, with a stream on RTVE Play.
Madrid luxury flats add wellness as monthly fees climb
Madrid’s high-end developments are expanding shared wellness facilities as buyers expect more than a pool. The extras can raise flat prices and push monthly community fees into the thousands.
Super Once posts its first Saturday draw results
Super Once published the 20 numbers drawn at 10:00 on Saturday 17 October. Results from the four later draws have not yet appeared; readers can also check Triplex results.
PSOE shuts photographers out of Federal Committee
The PSOE will approve its 29-N election lists at a Saturday meeting in Fuenlabrada. Nearly 300 members have lost their chance to speak, while photographers are barred because the party says the venue lacks space.
Isabel Allende takes 2026 Premio Planeta
Allende won the one-million-euro prize for “La hora antes del alba”, a sequel to her 1982 debut, “La casa de los espíritus”. The ceremony took place on the award’s 75th anniversary.
Ombudsman takes Ley de Nietos voting dispute to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked Spain’s Constitutional Court for urgent measures after the Supreme Court kept some overseas registrations suspended. The dispute affects 163,020 people ahead of the November 29 elections.
Flamenco women rewrite the canon while paying their own way
Women artists are putting research onstage, but many still pay for their own projects. The Netherlands hosts the only significant flamenco festival led by a woman.
Madrid teachers march to Sol as open-ended strike enters day three
Thousands of teachers marched through central Madrid on Friday during the third day of an open-ended strike. Organisers say participation has remained above 60% since the walkout began on Wednesday.
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