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24666 newsBYD Great Tang SUV smashes sales records with 40,222 units in three months
BYD’s Great Tang SUV has shaken up the market, racking up over 150,000 pre-orders and delivering 40,222 units in just three months. The 5.2-meter flagship, starting at €31,920, is set to hit Europe by 2026, taking aim at established brands with its size and tech.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction that shook Spain
Maricarmen Abascal died in Madrid after her eviction. Her case sparked protests across Spain and pushed housing to the centre of the country's political crisis.
TVE brings back its news legends for a 70th anniversary reunion
TVE will reunite historic news presenters for its 70th anniversary. Two commemorative bulletins will bring familiar faces back to Torrespaña and revisit seven decades of broadcasting.
Pension hikes in limbo as Spain’s November election stalls budget process
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has thrown pension increases for 2027 into doubt. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face a legal maze and political delays over how their payments will be updated.
Independent unions reject CCOO and UGT strike call
CSIF, Fetico and USO will not join the 24-hour strike planned for 11 November. They question its political timing and say labour demands should stay separate from the election campaign, while CCOO and UGT present the action as a wider fight over wages, housing and prices.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after Madrid eviction
Maricarmen Abascal died in Madrid on 7 October after spending 15 days in hospital following her eviction. Her case has sparked protests and fresh political pressure over Spain's housing crisis.
Grupo Sanitario Ribera ramps up expansion drive across Spain and Portugal
Grupo Sanitario Ribera is moving fast to double its presence, snapping up hospitals and clinics across Spain and Portugal. The company’s leaders see consolidation as the only way forward for private healthcare.
Televisión Española turns seventy with a live broadcast from its roots
Televisión Española celebrates seventy years on air with special programming. Legendary presenters will return to the screen, while a small Madrid village takes center stage in the festivities.
Spanish health expert demands patient-first overhaul in public healthcare
Jaime Rodríguez-Arana, professor of administrative law, says Spain’s healthcare system needs to put people before paperwork. He warns that bureaucracy and old habits are holding back patient care, and urges open data and real quality checks.
Maricarmen dies after Madrid housing fight turns her into a national symbol
María del Carmen Abascal died after years defending her rented home in Madrid. Her case sparked protests, encampments and a government response on housing.
José Mota finds freedom in the streets of his childhood
For José Mota, coming home to pan y chocolate after school is tied to the freedom he once knew in Montiel. His memories open a window onto a Spain where childhood meant independence and simple pleasures.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction fight in Madrid
Maricarmen Abascal, forced out of her Madrid home after seventy years, has died at 87. Her battle against eviction sparked protests and changed Spain's housing debate.
Ana Locking brings her story and style to Pasapalabra
Ana Locking, celebrated Spanish designer and Drag Race España judge, joins Pasapalabra as a celebrity guest. Her path blends creative risk, public acclaim, and personal strength.
Electric cars grab a third of Europe's car sales as Spain picks up speed
Electric cars now make up a third of new car sales across Europe. With fuel prices climbing and more affordable models on offer, Spain is finally starting to close the gap after years of slow progress.
EU combustion car ban stalls as 2035 deadline slips into doubt
Brussels has pulled the plug on a crucial vote to end sales of combustion engine cars by 2035, throwing the EU’s climate plan and the future of Europe’s car industry into uncertainty.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate is up in the air after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, ERC’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
FIC 2028 takes its campaign to Barcelona
FIC 2028 directors Jesús Manuel Hernández and Darío Sánchez are meeting potential exhibitors and visitors at Alimentaria FoodTech in Barcelona. The visit forms part of the early campaign for the next Feria de la Industria Cárnica in Guijuelo.
Young endocrinologists sharpen care for chronic hypoparathyroidism
More than 40 young specialists met in Madrid for Emerging Experts. The programme focused on chronic hypoparathyroidism and the decisions that go beyond calcium control.
Spanish doctors triple survival for multiple myeloma patients
Spanish patients with multiple myeloma now live three times longer than before, thanks to a wave of medical innovation and close cooperation between researchers and the pharmaceutical industry. Some even achieve functional remission.
Feijóo seeks tighter checks on postal voting
Alberto Núñez Feijóo will ask the electoral authority for stronger safeguards before Spain's 29 November election. He says his doubts concern Correos executives, not postal workers, reviving a dispute from 2023.
Nuclear clocks move from physics dream to working technology
Scientists in Austria and China have built the first functional nuclear clocks. The devices are not yet more accurate than the best conventional atomic clocks, but they give researchers a working platform for precision measurement and fundamental-physics experiments.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Award for Current Music
Rosalía has received Spain's top current music award for LUX. The jury praised the album's ambition, reach and creative risk, while also recognising the wider career behind it.
Guardia Civil cracks down on distracted drivers in Cantabria
Guardia Civil and local police are stepping up roadside checks across Cantabria this week, zeroing in on drivers distracted by mobile phones. With phone use linked to a large share of deadly crashes, officers and surveillance cameras are out in force.
Más Madrid puts Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio leadership
Más Madrid has proposed Ada Colau as Frente Amplio's candidate for the presidency of the Government and as the lead candidate in Barcelona. Comuns, IU and Podemos are demanding a wider agreement on the alliance's candidate and selection process.
Mars cloud defies expectations with an extreme ice-forming process
Each spring, a 1,800-kilometre cloud appears above Arsia Mons. Researchers say it forms without dust or other particles, forcing a rethink of how clouds develop on Mars.
Hazte Oír asks Spain's Supreme Court to investigate seven Constitutional Court judges
Hazte Oír has taken its challenge to Spain's Supreme Court, accusing seven Constitutional Court magistrates of exceeding their powers in the malversación amnesty case. The complaint targets the court's ruling in the case of former Catalan minister Dolors Bassa.
Philips brings AI diagnostics to Spanish hospitals
Philips is rolling out AI-powered diagnostic tools across Spain, pushing hospitals to rethink how they deliver care. Miguel de Foronda says only real, scalable innovation can keep up with growing patient needs.
European Stocks Slide as Ibex 35 Loses Ground
The Ibex 35 falls 1.04% in mid-session trading. Rising oil prices and bond yields add pressure across European markets as investors await the Fed minutes.
AbbVie: Spain risks falling behind in global pharma innovation
AbbVie's top executive in Spain warns that the country could lose its place in global medical innovation unless it ramps up investment and reforms. He calls for bold moves to keep Spain competitive as Europe trails the US and China.
Oil surge and rising debt yields drag Ibex 35 lower
The Ibex 35 drops 1.17% as oil moves above $100 a barrel and government debt yields rise. Spanish banks are watching credit demand closely, but lending volumes remain healthy for now.
Brian Pérez takes over on La ruleta de la suerte
Brian Pérez, a Barcelona native with roots in beauty and TV, is filling in for Laura Moure on La ruleta de la suerte. His arrival brings a new spark to the show and lets viewers get to know his story up close.
Fiesta de Ofertas Prime 2026: Everyday Essentials Lead the Deals
Nappies, detergent and other household basics are among the strongest sellers in the promotional selection. The useful comparison is not the headline discount, but the cost per use and whether the product is already on the shopping list.
Madrid specialists turn to chronic hypoparathyroidism
Nearly 50 young endocrinology specialists met in Madrid for the first Emerging Experts programme. The training focused on chronic hypoparathyroidism, a rare disease estimated to affect around 13,000 people in Spain.
Electricity prices crash in Spain as midday power goes free
On October 8, Spanish electricity prices have dropped sharply, with midday hours on the wholesale market costing nothing. Households can save if they shift their usage to these hours, but the relief may not last.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award
Rosalía has received Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award for 'LUX'. The jury praised the album's reach, experimentation and role in taking Spanish music to audiences abroad.
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