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Doña Sofía presents Madrid music prize to composer
The 16 October concert opened with the world premiere of Rémanence, selected from 78 submissions for the XLIII Premio Reina Sofía de Composición Musical. Doña Sofía presented composer Luis Tabuenca Fernández with the diploma.
Abascal says Vox will keep Spain from relying on Sánchez
Santiago Abascal says Vox will act to keep Spain from depending on Pedro Sánchez after the PSOE and Frente Amplio agreed to run together for the Senate. Reports say Vox could skip some small provinces, but the party has not announced that move.
Sánchez puts Begoña Gómez at the center of Fuenlabrada rally
At his first campaign rally since being named the PSOE’s candidate for 29 November, Sánchez praised his wife as about 3,000 people applauded.
PSOE names Sánchez its candidate for November vote
The PSOE’s federal committee backed Pedro Sánchez unanimously for the 29 November general election, then approved parliamentary lists in less than an hour. Women will head most of the party’s Congress slates for the first time.
Podemos joins regional allies in only two regions for 29 November
Podemos and Frente Amplio will share a ticket only in the Canary Islands and the Comunitat Valenciana. Elsewhere, voters will face separate lists or regional alliances, with three competing options on the left in Andalusia.
EMA Recommends Rasonque for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Trial data showed longer overall survival and progression-free survival. EU authorisation still depends on a decision by the European Commission.
Rioja institute brings Azcona’s life to schools
The Instituto de Estudios Riojanos is printing 1,000 DIN A2 copies of an illustrated auca about Rafael Azcona. Schools across La Rioja will receive copies, and the publication will also be sold through the institute’s bookshop.
TVE lines up a Telediario reunion for its 70th anniversary
Pepa Bueno will host a 45-minute Telediario 2 special on 19 October, bringing familiar faces back to Torrespaña. It starts at 20:55 on La 1 and Canal 24 horas, with a stream on RTVE Play.
Madrid luxury flats add wellness as monthly fees climb
Madrid’s high-end developments are expanding shared wellness facilities as buyers expect more than a pool. The extras can raise flat prices and push monthly community fees into the thousands.
Super Once posts its first Saturday draw results
Super Once published the 20 numbers drawn at 10:00 on Saturday 17 October. Results from the four later draws have not yet appeared; readers can also check Triplex results.
PSOE shuts photographers out of Federal Committee
The PSOE will approve its 29-N election lists at a Saturday meeting in Fuenlabrada. Nearly 300 members have lost their chance to speak, while photographers are barred because the party says the venue lacks space.
Isabel Allende takes 2026 Premio Planeta
Allende won the one-million-euro prize for “La hora antes del alba”, a sequel to her 1982 debut, “La casa de los espíritus”. The ceremony took place on the award’s 75th anniversary.
Ombudsman takes Ley de Nietos voting dispute to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked Spain’s Constitutional Court for urgent measures after the Supreme Court kept some overseas registrations suspended. The dispute affects 163,020 people ahead of the November 29 elections.
Flamenco women rewrite the canon while paying their own way
Women artists are putting research onstage, but many still pay for their own projects. The Netherlands hosts the only significant flamenco festival led by a woman.
Madrid teachers march to Sol as open-ended strike enters day three
Thousands of teachers marched through central Madrid on Friday during the third day of an open-ended strike. Organisers say participation has remained above 60% since the walkout began on Wednesday.
Gabilondo takes voter suspension to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene over voting rights for 163,020 newly naturalised Spaniards. He wants urgent measures before the 29 November election.
CNI says Morocco failed to contain Ceuta surge
A report sent to Spain’s Audiencia Nacional says Moroccan authorities knew days ahead that a mass entry into Ceuta was expected. The CNI says security for the Throne Festival took priority as the border response fell short.
Spain climbs to 23rd in global startup ranking
Spain moved up three places in Opinium’s 2026 ranking of 50 countries for starting a business. It scored highest for human capital and lowest for governance and market potential.
Gabilondo seeks urgent protection for overseas voters
Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene before the 29 November election. The restriction affects Spaniards on the overseas electoral register, while naturalised citizens living in Spain can still vote.
Damián tells his children to resist Gabriel from inside
Gabriel wants to remove the De la Reina name from the factory and rename it Brossard España. Damián urges his children to push back from inside the company.
Banderas leaves Sohrlin as Sánchez takes control
Antonio Banderas left Sohrlin Andalucía after differences with producer Domingo Sánchez over its direction. Sánchez and Merlín will keep the venue running as Banderas looks for a larger space for the Teatro del Soho CaixaBank.
Sánchez faces EU criticism over Spain’s migration policy
Prime ministers from Czechia and Austria criticised Spain’s migration policy at the Brussels summit. Denmark’s prime minister also joined the criticism as disputes over immigration delayed the summit’s close.
Spain may start issuing P-series plates by early 2027
The DGT has reached the NSX series, putting P plates in view for late 2026 or early 2027 if registrations keep moving at the current pace. The format omits vowels and bars Ñ and Q.
Marlaska defends 12,000 Ceuta departures as lawful
Fernando Grande-Marlaska says migrants left Ceuta voluntarily or under judicial or administrative decisions. More than 400 protection applicants withdrew their claims, and over 500 expulsions were carried out.
Guardia Civil arrests five over 40 converter thefts
Investigators linked a Madrid-region group to catalytic-converter thefts across several provinces. Five men were arrested in Mejorada del Campo, with 40 property offences attributed to the group.
Avellaneda Gives Letizia’s Sybilla Gown a 9.5
Juan Avellaneda rated Queen Letizia’s black Sybilla gown at the 2026 Premios Planeta a 9 or 9.5 out of 10. He said an updo would have shown off its sculptural neckline more clearly.
Madrid pharmacists take nutrition advice into the kitchen
Chef Paola Freire and pharmacist-nutritionist Ana Laja led a live healthy-eating workshop in Madrid. The event closed a congress examining how community pharmacies can support nutrition advice.
GAC sets Aion UT Cross for Spain in 2027
GAC unveiled the Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris motor show, claiming a 400 km WLTP range. A Spanish launch is expected in 2027, while pricing remains unconfirmed and is estimated at around €33,000.
EU budget talks sharpen divide over 2028-2034 plan
Ireland’s revised draft puts the 2028-2034 EU budget at €1.62 trillion, €141 billion below the Commission’s opening offer. Spain and 16 partners want a larger plan as Germany and the Netherlands push for deeper cuts.
Researchers trace severe COVID’s damage inside the lungs
Lung samples from 19 people who died of COVID-19 reveal the loss of oxygen-exchanging tissue and a rise in scar-forming cells. Researchers say existing antifibrotic medicines need preclinical testing before they can be considered as treatments.
UCM students demand resignations after campus police operation
Student groups say the Government delegate and UCM rector should resign if nobody is held accountable for Wednesday’s operation. Five were detained; ten were injured, including two seriously.
Vaquerizo takes the Cabaret stage despite lasting vision problems
Mario Vaquerizo says the vision loss from a fall still complicates daily life. He has joined Cabaret in Madrid as its master of ceremonies and says the role has silenced critics who questioned his place in musical theatre.
EU leaders press Sánchez over Spain’s migration policy
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis warned of tighter border controls as EU leaders criticised Spain’s migration policy. Austria challenged the regularisation drive, while Denmark urged the Commission to assess its effects.
Samsung Brings Five The Frame Looks to Madrid Runway
Inés Martín Alcalde presented five Samsung designs in Madrid as The Frame marked its tenth anniversary. Valero Rioja’s photographs of the city appeared on screens around the venue.
Omoda names Ana Mena ambassador in Spain
The Malaga-born singer will represent Omoda in Spain. The partnership will draw on her early ambitions and career choices as the carmaker courts younger buyers.
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