More than half of drivers have not bought a V16 beacon and say they do not intend to, despite the DGT’s safety case. Officers are reportedly not instructed to penalise motorists just for lacking one.
Princess Leonor spent her 21st birthday at a family lunch in Zarzuela on 31 October, according to a television report. The gathering took place during official mourning for the Urda rail disaster, with 69 deaths recorded in the latest figures cited.
Fernando Alonso was fastest early in Q1 before a water-pressure fault in the Honda power unit forced him to stop near the pits. The failure ended his chance of reaching Q2.
Princess Leonor turned 21 on Saturday, 31 October, the third day of national mourning after the Urda rail tragedy. Pedro Jota Fernández said celebrations were expected to be limited to a family meal.
A Barcelona court has ordered an 18-year-old linked to the violent digital group Blocus into provisional detention without bail. The judge cited indications of a conspiracy to cause public disorder and alleged membership of a criminal group.
The AI favours the Quartermaster Trialmaster diesel for its four-wheel lead and load capacity. Its 249 CV BMW engine is framed as a practical choice if paved routes become impassable.
The Partido Popular’s official X account warned Pedro Sánchez against posting a book or music recommendation during Spain’s three days of official mourning. The Urda rail disaster has killed at least 69 people.
GAD3 president Narciso Michavila says the Urda rail disaster abruptly shifted his election polling. He now says Pedro Sánchez cannot finish first, while Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s PP could beat its 2023 result.
The Telecinco presenters opened Friday’s ¡De viernes! with a tribute to Raúl Triguero after his death in the Urda rail crash. He was travelling to Seville on a work assignment.
Marc Márquez said Ai Ogura defended his podium position aggressively during the Malaysian GP Sprint. Márquez focused on finishing ahead of Marco Bezzecchi and took nine points rather than risk leaving with none.
Carlos Sainz finished 16th in Friday practice for the GP de México, but a set-up change narrowed his gap to the fastest car in FP2. He said the adjustments felt like a step in the right direction.
Honda’s Spanish offer sets the Prelude at €46,000 cash or €43,600 with finance. A burgundy Limited Edition is due before 2026 ends, but its price and Spanish allocation remain unannounced.
Emilio Delgado says two fatal rail accidents in a short period demand political accountability and a deep review of the system. He cites a rise from 15 to as many as 40 trains monitored at once on the Madrid-Seville line.
Police deployed across several Spanish cities as shops closed ahead of Blocus gatherings. In Barcelona, officers identified young people at security checkpoints; a Valencia court ordered a 20-year-old man held without bail.
The Madrid to Málaga and Madrid to Seville services are due to start on 6 November. Wizz Air plans two flights a day on each route, with fares ranging from €45.99 to €99.99 after the Urda rail accident.
The service says its software cannot extract the figures and staff would have to inspect files one by one. Medical representatives say reliable qualification records are essential for patient safety.
Tamara González Costa was travelling in carriage 8 of the Renfe train when it crashed in Urda. Her family has confirmed the 31-year-old scientist’s death; researcher Marta Shahbazi was also reported missing.
Despite years of high-speed screen chases, Liam Neeson says he knows nothing about cars and drives at no more than about 93 km/h on motorways. His new action film ‘La mangosta’ arrives on Prime Video in Spain on November 4.
A court in Torrent has ordered a 20-year-old man held on remand without bail over alleged Blocus Spain activity. Investigators say online calls were routed through private messaging groups and reached minors.
Galloper has named its first pick-up Anayet and its off-roader Gredos, taking both names from Spanish mountain geography. The company has yet to disclose specifications or commercial details, including prices and arrival dates.
More than 30 people with political or union links hold board and senior management posts across Spain’s state-owned rail companies. The report says political-confidence profiles have gained ground against technical specialists.
Juan Ignacio López Espinosa, an architect from A Coruña, was among those killed in the Urda collision. His family travelled to the scene to look for him while authorities worked to identify victims.
Enric Juliana argues that the rail disasters have damaged confidence in Spain's high-speed network and put Óscar Puente's political responsibility under scrutiny. A possible year-long Madrid-Barcelona suspension could deepen the crisis ahead of the 29 November election.
Affected owners gathered outside Tesla's Fuenlabrada service centre as taxi drivers described cars immobilised by battery faults. Some out-of-warranty replacement estimates exceed €16,000.
More than six million people are expected to celebrate across Spain. Nightlife businesses forecast 1.7% revenue growth and 29,000 temporary jobs as Halloween falls on a Saturday.
About 500 tractors had reached Madrid when organisers cancelled the rally after a deadly rail accident. The groups have filed their demands, while ASAJA will send its planned food supplies to Banco de Alimentos.
Argentine resident Lola Cabeller says visitors should avoid driving into core Madrid, where parking is difficult. She recommends public transport and says buses run every five to ten minutes within the M-30.
Seoul police say the suspects used imported or homemade devices to bypass Tesla’s regional software restriction. The alleged tampering carries a maximum sentence of two years or a 20 million won fine.
Five Spanish Franciscan friars killed in 1597 for defending Catholic teaching on marriage are due to be beatified in Savannah today. Pedro de Corpa was born in the territory of the present-day Diocese of Alcalá de Henares.
Diego González is calling for Transport Minister Óscar Puente to resign after the Adamuz and Urda rail accidents. He alleges 115 high-speed rail deaths in 2026, but the material supplied provides no independent evidence for that tally.
Pedro Sánchez has not asked Óscar Puente to resign, and sources say he does not plan to dismiss him. The minister is due before Congress on 3 November to explain the Urda crash.
AEA counted 90,766 speeding complaints at the A-7 site in 2025, against six the previous year. Nationwide, the association puts DGT’s speeding-fine revenue at €246.8 million.
James May has chosen to auction the 1974 Triumph Stag through Collecting Cars. The restored car has 83,100 miles and still shows traces of its African journey, including worn trim and a failed instrument bulb.
HWA’s teaser reveals the Hammer’s squared-off silhouette and pronounced wheel arches. Specifications remain unconfirmed, though the original’s defining V8 makes an eight-cylinder engine a reasonable expectation.
Eight young people linked to Blocus have been detained in an investigation into disturbances in Barcelona. Among them are a 20-year-old who presents himself as the movement’s leader and a 16-year-old.
