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Four Palencia PSOE candidates withdraw after Ferraz replaces Bilbao
Four people on the Palencia PSOE’s proposed Congress slate have withdrawn after the national leadership replaced Álvaro Bilbao with María Luz Martínez Seijo. The decision emerged during Pedro Sánchez’s rally in Valladolid.
Court lawyers call vote-rights appeal premature
The Constitutional Court’s lawyers say the Ombudsman’s appeal over voting rights for people naturalised under the law of grandchildren is premature while the Supreme Court still accepts submissions. The case affects 163,020 people before the 29 November election.
Andalusians claim cadet crowns at Spain’s mountain running final
Lucas Gámez Zea and Mattie Yáñez Walkley won the cadet races at the Spanish mountain-running Cup final in Jumilla. Andalusian runners also took medals in the senior overall standings.
León XIV expands theology commission to 30 members
Pope Leo XIV has appointed new members to the International Theological Commission for 2026-2031 and confirmed others. The body now has 30 members, including eight women and eight lay people.
Spain cancer campaign highlights patients’ support needs
The Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer has launched ‘Nos lo tomamos a pecho’ to share the experiences of patients and those around them. Spain expects 38,318 new breast cancer cases in 2026.
Subaru opens Spanish reservations months before first deliveries
Subaru has opened reservations in Spain for the Solterra and Uncharted, with the E-Outback also included. EyeSight is standard across the range; first deliveries are due late in 2026, ahead of official sales in 2027.
KGM prices Spanish Torres range from €24,600
KGM’s Torres range starts at €24,600 in Spain, with hybrid and electric versions for buyers seeking a spacious SUV. The EVX pairs an 80.6 kWh LFP battery with a 207 hp motor and has a homologated combined range of 503 km.
Seville charity race fills all 6,000 places
Seville’s ‘Tus Kilómetros Nos Dan Vida’ returns to Parque del Alamillo on Sunday 25 October. All 6,000 places sold out in record time, with proceeds supporting research into childhood cancer.
Valencia lifts flood confinement in all but eight towns
The Generalitat Valenciana has ended confinement in most of the 145 municipalities affected by the floods. Eight towns remain under restrictions as rescue teams continue their work.
Helicopters rescue residents from flood-isolated Oliva coast
Two people have died in Oliva as helicopters spent the morning rescuing residents from the flooded coastal area. Water reached at least 1.5 metres inside some homes and submerged the road to the beach.
Ford Almussafes turns 50 with five new vehicles planned
Ford Almussafes turns 50 as the company plans five new vehicles for the Valencia plant from 2028. The proposed additions would join Kuga production at a factory that has built 10 million vehicles.
Spain’s income map shows a sharp divide between neighbourhoods
Spain’s new income map uses 2024 personal income tax returns to show gross average household income in more than 36,000 census sections. The figures expose sharp gaps within cities and across regions.
Vox seeks PP deal to shield the Senate from the left-wing pact
Santiago Abascal says Vox wants an understanding with the PP to protect the Senate after PSOE and Frente Amplio agreed to run together. He also accused Pedro Sánchez of seeking to steal the election and called for a mass turnout.
Floods kill at least two in eastern Spain
At least two people have died after torrential rain caused flooding in eastern Spain. Footage shows submerged cars near Alicante as rescue teams evacuate residents and campsite guests in the Valencian Community.
French retailers tally hundreds of millions in riot damage
About 1,500 French businesses were affected during a weekend of unrest, with damage estimated in the hundreds of millions of euros. European markets opened lower as France’s divided Parliament debated the 2027 budget.
Amazon brings Luna games to Prime Video on Spanish Fire TVs
Prime Video subscribers in Spain can now play supported Amazon Luna games on compatible Fire TV devices at no extra cost. The Games tab opens a changing catalogue, with no console or dedicated PC required.
School Desks Halt Traffic on Madrid’s A-3
Demonstrators laid school desks across Madrid’s A-3 on the fourth day of an open-ended education strike. Police cleared the road, which reopened shortly after 9am.
Brain study links stress-pathway changes to depression, schizophrenia
An analysis of 84 post-mortem brains found that gene activity and protein levels did not move in step in people with major depression or schizophrenia. Researchers at the Complutense University of Madrid and CIBERSAM led the study.
Floodwater traps Oliva residents as rescue teams respond
Emergency crews in Oliva were handling rescue calls after hours of rain flooded the municipality. The mayor urged residents to avoid unnecessary journeys as conditions eased only slightly.
Witness links Zapatero jewellery to Saudi rail contract
A woman who worked in Saudi public procurement says the jewellery was payment linked to the AVE maintenance contract to Mecca. She puts the alleged commission at 2.5% of the award.
DANA Adam drenches Forna with 702 litres of rain
The Girona river flooded areas beside its banks in Els Poblets on Monday. Forna recorded 702 litres per square metre since Sunday as Emergencies renewed the Es-Alert, ordering residents to stay indoors.
Amazon Luna lands on Fire TV in Spain
Prime members in Spain can now play a selection of Amazon Luna games through the Prime Video app on Fire TV at no extra cost. The games stream without downloads and include familiar titles.
More than 140 towns face confinement in Valencia and Alicante
The Generalitat Valenciana has told residents in more than 140 towns across southern Valencia and northern Alicante to stay home as heavy rain intensifies. Emergency services report 781 incidents, and the UME has joined the response.
Storm Adam floods Els Poblets as Girona and Vernisa overflow
Floodwater trapped people as the Girona and Vernisa overflowed during Storm Adam. Els Poblets urged residents to stay off flooded routes while crews cleared debris from a bridge.
Atienza casts PSOE vote as protest over left-wing split
Iker Atienza says frustrated voters could turn to the PSOE after progressive parties failed to unite. He casts a vote for Pedro Sánchez as both useful and punitive.
Witness ties Zapatero jewels to alleged Mecca rail payment
A witness told the Fiscalía Anticorrupción that jewels found in José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s office were payment tied to the AVE a La Meca. Investigators have yet to verify the claim.
Brain study finds stress-pathway shifts in depression and schizophrenia
An analysis of 84 post-mortem brains found altered cellular stress pathways in people with major depression or schizophrenia. RNA changes did not consistently line up with protein levels.
Spain Keeps Seasonal Clock Changes on the Calendar Through 2031
Spain’s official calendar keeps the twice-yearly clock change in place through 2031. On 25 October, clocks go back one hour, with the Canary Islands changing earlier.
Twelve-Vehicle Crash Closes A-8 Near Gijón
A chain collision on the Somonte viaduct shut the A-8 towards Galicia for more than an hour. Two people suffered minor smoke inhalation injuries.
Japan’s MMX heads to Fobos to bring samples home
Japan’s MMX spacecraft is scheduled to launch on 19 October at 21:41 Spanish peninsular time. JAXA plans to collect Fobos material and return it to Earth.
Europe’s protests expose the squeeze on household budgets
Protests over living costs spread across Europe this weekend. In France, unrest damaged public buildings as food prices across the EU climbed 34% from August 2021 to August 2026.
Heat Can Slow Thinking, While Brain Fog Has Other Causes
A study found slower responses and lower accuracy on cognitive tests as temperatures rose, with the clearest differences at 40C. Poor sleep and stress can also contribute to brain fog, while memory complaints are common during menopause.
RTVE reunites veteran presenters for its 70th anniversary
Former Telediario presenters return for a 45-minute anniversary special. Pepa Bueno calls it the largest presenter line-up in the programme’s history.
Blackmore Joins Deep Purple for New York Encore
Ritchie Blackmore joined Ian Gillan for “Smoke On the Water” at Deep Purple’s New York show on 12 August. It was Blackmore’s first performance with the band in 33 years.
Spain moves to expand benefits before November vote
The government plans to expand temporary-incapacity protection and several pension and family benefits before the 29 November election. It is also preparing an increase of about 5% in the minimum wage, while a CPI-linked pension rise is planned for after the vote.
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