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Castro de Beiro schedules its Magosto for 11 November

The association’s Magosto returns to Castro de Beiro on Wednesday 11 November. The tradition dates to 1983, with a break during the pandemic; organisers say a typical edition draws about 400 people. Roasted chestnuts are planned, alongside a meal featuring pulpo and carne ao caldeiro.

PP proposes housing guarantees for buyers up to 50

The Partido Popular proposes widening access to public mortgage guarantees, with eligibility potentially extending to age 50. It also wants VAT on a first new home for under-40s cut from 10% to 4% and paid in instalments.

Floral offering honours Santísimo Cristo del Buen Acierto

Residents and visitors joined the procession from the Casa de Cultura to Parroquia de San José, alongside peñistas and local officials. The 2026 festivities are scheduled to end on Tuesday 10 November with the Day of the Santísimo Cristo del Buen Acierto.

Madrid protest targets data centre expansion

Residents and environmental groups marched beside Madrid’s Manzanares on Saturday 7 November, seeking a halt to data-centre expansion. A cited study estimates a large facility could use 18.9 million litres of water a day; campaigners want a Europe-wide moratorium.

Ceuta clears 50 migrant tents at port

Police cleared all 50 AECID tents on Ceuta’s Poniente quay and transferred residents to the El Tarajal centre. The operation starts the gradual closure of emergency accommodation set up after the late-July arrivals.

Puigdemont makes surprise visit to Prats de Molló

Carles Puigdemont made an unannounced visit to Prats de Molló for the official opening of the Casa Macià musealisation project. The initiative coincides with the centenary of Francesc Macià's attempted incursion into Catalonia from France.