More than 3,600 workplace groups back 11 November strike
CCOO and UGT say more than 3,600 workplace groups have backed the 24-hour strike scheduled for 11 November. The endorsements span major companies and public services.
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Carlos Cuerpo's career before entering Spain's government
Carlos Cuerpo became economy minister on 29 December 2023 after working in public economic institutions. He entered Spain's senior civil service in 2008 and later worked at the European Commission and AIReF.
AEMET outlook warned of frost and intense rain in Spain
The outlook attributed to AEMET forecast frost inland and heavy rain around the Mediterranean. The report gives no publication date, so its Wednesday-to-weekend forecast cannot be treated as current.
Julia Otero recommends Ousman Umar’s migration memoir
Umar’s journey sits alongside Julia Otero’s choices of classics and contemporary books. Her selection also includes books about identity and power, as well as an essay on cancer.
AEMET warns of heavy rain across eight Spanish regions
AEMET has issued weather warnings across eight Spanish autonomous communities for Wednesday. Orange-level rain alerts cover parts of Andalusia and Valencia, with Murcia also under an alert. Experts advise closing windows and drawing blinds to keep out rain and retain heat.
Spain approves aid and social protection for Urda victims
The Government of Spain has approved direct grants and advances on civil-liability compensation for people affected by the Urda rail accident. Families of a person who died may receive up to €216,364.38 including compulsory passenger insurance.
A-5 tunnel link to M-30 faces 43-day traffic closure
Madrid will close the A-5 connection with the M-30 from 10 November to 23 December. The 43-day restriction will divert traffic to surface routes as the final tunnel works are completed.
Madrid universities strike over disputed Ayuso funding deal
A two-day stoppage across Madrid’s six public universities challenged a funding deal that adds €180 million in 2027. Union estimates put participation high at the Complutense and the UAM, though regional figures were unavailable.
Airef puts Spain’s 2026 deficit at 2.8% of GDP
Airef has lifted its 2026 deficit forecast to 2.8% of GDP and says Spain will miss its agreed budget targets. Net primary spending is expected to grow by 7.3%, more than twice the 3.5% limit.
C. Tangana revisits his rap roots in Milko Freestyle
C. Tangana's new rap track looks back on his career and personal life, including the birth of his child and the death of collaborator Milkman. Its lyrics also point towards more music.
Spain's royals to attend Urda victims' funeral in Toledo
Don Felipe and Doña Letizia will attend the 12 November funeral in Toledo for 69 people killed in the Urda train crash. The service is scheduled for 19:00.
BMW's Munich technician earns €4,400 without a degree
Moritz Beck diagnoses faults at BMW's Munich plant on about €4,400 gross a month. His route into skilled work contrasts with Spain's surplus of graduates and shortage of technical staff.
Illa backs former chief of staff as contract allegations surface
Salvador Illa defended former chief of staff Eduard Rivas after a newly unsealed court file raised questions about contracts awarded in Esparreguera. The parliamentary session also addressed rail safety and Catalonia's network.
CCOO Granada calls for general strike on 11 November
CCOO Granada is urging workers to join a general strike on 11 November over pay and job insecurity. The union cited 649 more unemployed people in October, bringing the provincial total to 63,125.
Toledo cathedral sets 12 November funeral for Urda victims
The service for the 69 people killed in the Urda train crash will be held at Toledo Cathedral at 19:00 on 12 November. The Government has yet to confirm whether it will be designated a state funeral.
BMW's electric i3 claims up to 912km of WLTP range
BMW's i3 50 xDrive is priced at €74,650 for its Spanish launch edition, with deliveries scheduled before autumn ends. The 912km WLTP figure is a homologated maximum; BMW expects about 700km on motorways.
V16 activations in Spain fell 3.5% in October
Spain recorded 62,227 V16 beacon activations in October, although the monthly total was 3.5% below September. Fridays were busiest, with daily use 64.2% higher than Sundays.
Oviedo diocese details finances ahead of Church Day
«Dios cuenta contigo» is the theme for Spain’s Diocesan Church Day on 8 November. In Asturias the Church reports €13,708,993.42 in income and says 16,462 people received help through more than 200 charitable centres last year.
Puente's resignation leaves Sánchez exposed after rail disaster
After a rail disaster that killed 69 people, Óscar Puente left the Transport Ministry and abandoned the PSOE's Valladolid list. His decision came despite Pedro Sánchez's public backing.
Adif audio metadata points to Spain’s communications office
Investigators say metadata on the leaked Adif control-room recordings contains a trace pointing to the Secretary of State for Communication. They are checking the original files against versions published by media outlets.
Adif ERTMS failure delays five Madrid-Valencia trains
Control shifted to a backup local operations post 22 minutes after Monday’s ERTMS outage began. Repairs took 54 minutes, and five high-speed trains ran an average of 20 minutes late.
Loose wagons strike a Renfe Mercancías locomotive in Martorell
Three wagons broke loose from a private rail spur in Martorell and struck a Renfe Mercancías locomotive. The driver was taken to a medical centre and was in good condition. Rodalies services were unaffected.
Openbank leads €120m Revel deal as car-leasing firm expands
Openbank has led a transaction worth more than €120m at Spanish car-leasing company Revel. The Madrid firm is targeting 30,000 customers and revenue of about €70m by the end of 2026.
Marta del Castillo case revisited in first of four video episodes
Diario de Sevilla has released the first of four video podcast episodes revisiting Marta del Castillo’s murder. The programme looks at the early investigation and questions left open by the failure to find her body.
Six Blocus suspects arrested over Barcelona looting calls
Six young people have been arrested in Catalonia over alleged efforts to organise or promote looting linked to Blocus. Two adults are in prison without bail; four of the suspects are minors.
Europe’s AI dependence takes centre stage at Barcelona forum
Manuel Muñiz warned that Europe relies on AI models developed in the United States and China. He also cautioned against dependence on open models at the final day of World In Progress in Barcelona.
Runaway cereal wagons hit freight locomotive in Martorell
Three cereal wagons broke free from another freight convoy on a private Cargil branch and struck a locomotive cab in Martorell on Tuesday afternoon. The Renfe driver was unhurt and went to hospital for a precautionary examination.
Nerja reports nearly 30% rise in British hotel visitors
Nerja reports a rise of almost 30% in British visitors staying in local hotels, with 44,000 recorded since January. The town is promoting its offer at WTM London with Andalusian tourism bodies and UK travel firms.
Missing Calvià man found dead in the sea near Portals Vells
Wilmar Andrés R. C., 25, was found submerged near Portals Vells after a search off Sol de Mallorca. The Civil Guard is investigating, and an autopsy is planned to establish the cause of death.
Smart City Expo showcases an autonomous air taxi
Ehang’s two-seat electric aircraft was among the technologies featured at Smart City Expo. The company said it was operating in 40 zones in China, with a range of 30 kilometres or up to 20 minutes.
Madrid poll puts PP on course for 15 seats
PP is projected to win 15 of Madrid’s seats in the 29 November general election, while PSOE and Vox are each forecast to take nine. Both estimates pre-date the 28 October rail crash in Urda.
Madrid march marks end of Sol encampment
About 500 people marched from Sol to Cibeles after police cleared the housing protest camp. They condemned the eviction and returned to Sol without incident, ending with a sit-in in the square.
PSG score four in 17 minutes to rout Villarreal
João Neves opened the scoring after a corner, then errors playing out from the back gave PSG further openings. Fabián Ruiz scored twice in the 6-0 win, which left the club on 12 league-phase points.
Spain's 2027 pension rise is projected at around 4.5%
October's inflation data put the average CPI figure used in the calculation at 3.47%, while the projected pension rise is around 4.5%. The final rate depends on November's CPI, due later this month.
Six European Flights Faced Bomb Threats
A bomb warning sent by email diverted a flight from Tel Aviv to Sofia. All six aircraft landed safely, and inspections found no explosives. The previous day, a separate alert diverted a Wizz Air flight to Budapest.