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Waymo and Uber prepare Madrid robotaxi tests as jobs remain unclear
Waymo and Uber are preparing Madrid trials, but neither has estimated the effect on Spanish driving jobs. Waymo expects paid rides through its app from 2027, without confirming a launch date or fleet size.
Kia's electric range runs from the EV2 to the PV5
Kia has sold more than one million electric vehicles worldwide and now offers models from small cars to commercial vans. For a 90-kilometre daily routine the writer would choose the EV2, priced from €20,330 with aid and promotions.
Electric cars in Spain can cost close to €20,000 with aid
More than 20 new electric models have reached the market in 2026, with selected prices falling towards €20,000 after aid and promotions. The longest stated range in this group belongs to a model still awaiting its launch.
OMODA X heads to Spain in 2027 with over 700mm wading
OMODA plans to bring the X to Spanish dealers in 2027, with three electrified powertrain choices and off-road figures unusual for a crossover. Battery sizes have been disclosed, while official range and Spanish pricing remain unpublished.
Letizia uses FAD Juventud anniversary to warn against drugs
The Queen has led FAD Juventud as honorary president since 2015. In its anniversary video she calls for protecting young people’s mental health and building safe environments.
Cupra Raval VZ by ABT starts at €39,310 in Spain
The ABT-treated Raval VZ is on sale in Spain from €39,310. A €40,410 Head version adds upgraded cabin equipment while both retain the 226 hp powertrain and 386 km stated range.
RTVE mourns two veteran television professionals after 40 years
Known as «Perico» and «Kike», they spent more than four decades at RTVE. The camera operator and sound technician contributed to Al filo de lo imposible and other landmark programmes.
Chery unveils Mobo home robot with 22 degrees of freedom
Chery says Mobo can interpret complex instructions and organise them into tasks while remembering household preferences. Reservations are planned for selected markets this year, but Spain has not been confirmed.
Extremadura cybercrime doubles as Guardia Civil warns of youth risks
Cybercrime in Extremadura rose from 4,638 cases in 2020 to 9,593 last year. At a Badajoz event, the Guardia Civil and University of Extremadura warned of risks to young people, including AI-manipulated images and cyberbullying.
Spain and Chile university leaders sign joint declaration
University leaders from Spain and Chile signed a joint declaration at La Laguna on the 20th, setting out cooperation on training and shared capacity. The next summit will take place in Chile in 2028.
Ford Fiesta owners bring a 50th anniversary convoy home
A convoy of Fiesta owners returned to the Almussafes factory site for the model’s 50th anniversary in Spain. Club president Mark Urosa led it in the family car he repaired after a serious crash.
Milei accuses Sánchez of exploiting migration for votes
Javier Milei accused Pedro Sánchez’s government of encouraging arrivals in Ceuta for electoral gain. At a Nueva Economía Fórum event, he also argued that migrants cost public finances more than they contribute.
Unions press election parties to restore full extra pay
Eight public-sector unions have written to parties standing in the November 29 election, demanding a clear position on restoring full extra pay. They want the pledge in election programmes, with dates or legal changes where needed.
Madrid court accepts complaint against Sofía Puente
Hazte Oír’s complaint targets guidance on nationality for descendants of exiles under the 'ley de nietos'. The judge has postponed a decision on requested testimony until the association posts €1,000 in security.
Bellvitge performs Europe's first single-port kidney transplant
The Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge has performed Europe’s first robotic living-donor kidney transplant through one seven-centimetre incision. The patient has been discharged and two more procedures have followed.
Milei attacks Sánchez and urges expulsion of Spanish socialists
Javier Milei attacked Pedro Sánchez and urged his Madrid audience to drive socialists out by force. The Argentine president also condemned Spain’s housing and migration policies during a pre-election visit.
Canary Islands will test ES-Alert in Tenerife on Thursday
Canary Islands authorities will test ES-Alert in Tenerife on Thursday during the VOLCANEX Tenerife 2026 volcanic-risk exercise. Three messages will go out between 9am and 2pm; residents do not need to act on them.
PSOE puts up Milei welcome banner at Ferraz headquarters
The PSOE has hung a welcome banner for Javier Milei at its Ferraz headquarters as the Argentine president visits Madrid. Pedro Sánchez responded to Milei’s use of “zurdo” by calling himself left-wing.
Cáritas opens a new refuge for homeless people in Huelva
Cáritas Diocesana de Huelva has opened the Refugio Nuestra Señora del Rocío after assisting 1,018 people experiencing homelessness in 2025. Women accounted for 33% of those supported, well above the previous year’s share.
Spanish and Chilean Universities Sign Cooperation Declaration
University leaders from Spain and Chile signed a joint declaration in Tenerife. Their next summit is planned for Chile in 2028, extending cooperation between the two countries’ universities.
Constitutional Court leans against restoring overseas voting rights
The Tribunal Constitucional is expected to reject urgent interim relief sought by the Defensor del Pueblo, leaving the Supremo’s voting restriction in place for now. The case concerns Spanish nationals living abroad who gained citizenship under the ley de nietos.
Lluís Puig returns to Spain after Supreme Court lifts warrants
Lluís Puig has returned to Catalonia after nine years abroad, following the annulment of arrest warrants by Supreme Court judge Pablo Llarena. He is due at Thursday’s Parliament sitting to speak in the chamber and remove the yellow ribbon from his seat.
PP and Vox weigh Senate pact to secure three-fifths majority
PP and Vox are discussing ways to coordinate their Senate candidates for the 29 November election. A three-fifths majority would let the right appoint four Constitutional Court judges without PSOE; no agreement has been announced.
Madrid to spend €61m completing the abandoned M-203
Madrid will invest €61 million to finish the M-203, whose construction stopped almost 20 years ago. The completed road is expected to benefit about 35,000 residents in the Henares Corridor, though its management model remains undecided.
Polar jet may drive 100 km/h winds across northern Spain
A rapidly deepening low could bring gusts above 100 km/h to Galicia and the Cantabrian coast between Thursday and Friday. Waves may reach 10 metres as temperatures fall.
Milei's first Spain visit as president without Abascal
The Argentine president is due at Fundación Disenso during Vox's pre-campaign. Abascal is travelling between La Coruña and Avilés, while Milei's Madrid schedule includes a meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
OMODA names Ana Mena its ambassador in Spain
Ana Mena will represent OMODA in Spain through a campaign built around «El camino es atreverse». The automaker is linking her career story to its effort to reach a new generation.
Constitutional Court Majority Expected to Reject Grandchildren Law Appeal
The Constitutional Court’s majority is expected to dismiss the Defensor del Pueblo’s appeal as premature. The Supreme Court has given affected voters until October 23 to join the case and submit arguments.
Madrid teachers strike over school funding and segregation
Madrid’s education strike reached a fifth day as teachers returned to the streets after police action at a protest on Monday. The region spends €6,502 per non-university pupil, the lowest figure in Spain, according to cited data.
Afra Blanco challenges PP candidate over benefits claim
Afra Blanco accused Jon Echeverría of spreading a false claim about access to Spain’s minimum vital income. The 22-year-old PP politician said YouTube tutorials explain how to claim the benefit.
Javier Godó receives Forbes Hall of Fame honour
Javier Godó received Forbes’ Hall of Fame recognition for his career leading La Vanguardia. He dedicated the distinction to the newspaper, which celebrates its 145th anniversary this year, and defended quality journalism as essential to freedom and democracy.
Supreme Court Allows Coordinated IRPF Relief for Shared Custody
Spain’s Supreme Court has allowed a parent in a shared-custody case to claim the descendants’ minimum alongside tax relief for court-ordered child support. The benefits must be coordinated by periods of cohabitation and absence.
Older cats and sick dogs are overlooked in Spain's adoption drive
Cats accounted for 59% of adoptions recorded on the Adopta con Tiendanimal platform in 2025. Yet older animals and those with illnesses remain harder to place, including Papuchi and Amapola at a Madrid-area sanctuary.
Madrid Teacher Jailed in Case Involving Nine Minors
A 37-year-old Madrid secondary-school teacher has been remanded in prison over alleged sexual assaults involving nine minors aged 12 to 15. Police say some assaults were recorded and expect the number of victims to rise.
Spain's left splits as Trump criticises immigration response
With 40 days until Spain's 29 November general election, the left remains divided after coalition talks failed and polls favour the right-wing bloc. Donald Trump has accused the government of doing nothing about July's immigration arrivals.
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