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.
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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.
Abascal urges voters to distrust polls ahead of November election
Santiago Abascal urged voters in Ponferrada to distrust election polls and turn out on 29 November. He rejected claims Vox would privatise pensions, saying payments would continue whatever the cost.
ERC puts Junqueras and Romeva on symbolic election lists
ERC has approved its lists for the 29 November general election, placing Oriol Junqueras 31st in Barcelona and Raül Romeva as first substitute. Four Podemos candidates join the alliance, with Alejandra Sandoval sixth in Barcelona.
Milei arrives in Spain without a planned Abascal meeting
Javier Milei has arrived in Spain during the pre-campaign, with no meeting planned with Santiago Abascal. His circle says he will meet Isabel Díaz Ayuso, but the Community of Madrid has not confirmed it; protests over his presence are also part of the visit.
Feijóo proposes minimum residence rule for voting
Alberto Núñez Feijóo wants a nationality law that tightens access to Spanish nationality and sets a minimum residence period for voting. The proposal is not law; nationality remains linked to electoral rights under the Constitution.
14 Government Officials Resign to Run on PSOE Lists
Six government delegates and eight subdelegates have left their posts to stand for the PSOE in Spain’s 29 November general election. Electoral law bars them from remaining in office as candidates, forcing a territorial reshuffle.
Tesla's Roadster Rocket is a single-seat model available by invitation
Tesla has opened Roadster reservations in Spain, with deposits of €50,000 for Performance and €250,000 for Thrust. The final car price remains undisclosed, and the single-seat Rocket is available by invitation only.
Abascal says Vox would shield voters from political sacrifices
At a rally in Ponferrada, Santiago Abascal said any sacrifices under a government involving Vox would fall on political parties and unions, along with groups receiving subsidies. He also said pensions would be paid.
Adamuz victims demand Puente's resignation over Renfe joke
The Association of Victims of Adamuz says Óscar Puente’s Renfe joke was insensitive and is demanding his immediate resignation or dismissal. The minister made the gag in a laSexta promotion for ‘Cara al show’.
IndyCar Barcelona ticket sales have no confirmed start date
A race is planned for July 2027 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya under a proposed multi-season deal. Ticket prices and the sales opening date have not been announced.
Three fronts could bring rain to northern Spain
DANA Adam is expected to fade as high pressure brings steadier conditions to many parts of Spain. Mario Picazo says up to three Atlantic fronts could still bring rain to the north, with another forecast for Thursday or Friday.
Range Rover Electric starts at €163,250 in Spain
Range Rover has opened Spanish orders for its first fully electric model, rated at 550 CV with prices starting at €163,250. Its 800-volt system supports DC charging at up to 350 kW.
Peugeot targets a 2027 reset for its 9X8 Le Mans programme
The LMH will keep its name but is expected to return with a more conventional design and a renewed performance focus. Peugeot is developing the next version for 2027 after a modest WEC record.
Floodwater traps 13 people in AP-7 tunnel in Alicante
Emergency crews carried out more than 50 interventions in Alicante after overnight downpours flooded garages and disrupted traffic. All 13 people rescued from the motorway tunnel were in good condition.
Cáritas study details barriers to renting in Castilla y León
More than eight in 10 people surveyed by Cáritas Castilla y León reported financial difficulty linked to housing costs. The study found 53.7% had sought outside help with residential expenses, while one in three needed help with rent.
Castilla-La Mancha sets 949 posts for 2027 teaching exams
Castilla-La Mancha will offer 949 posts in its June 2027 teaching exams, combining 374 new positions with 575 carried over from 2025. Schools must also adjust lessons for the 3 December union vote.
Depressive conditions reported by 16.2% of Spaniards over 15
Spain’s 2025 health survey found that 16.2% of people aged 15 and over had a depressive condition, 1.6 points more than in 2023. Chronic illness affected 66.2%, while fewer people rated their health positively.
Madrid court admits Julio Iglesias claim against Yolanda Díaz
A Madrid court has accepted Julio Iglesias’s honour claim against Yolanda Díaz and ordered the deputy prime minister to respond within 20 working days. He is seeking €50,000 and a public retraction over comments about allegations by former employees.
Farmer found dead in Pego-Oliva marsh after Dana floods
Rescue teams found the farmer in the Pego-Oliva marsh, an area badly hit by Dana Adam. The Civil Guard believes he may have suffered a health problem; Oliva’s mayor said early information did not link the death to flooding.
Electra opens ultrafast charging hub in Sant Quirze
Electra’s Sant Quirze site adds six ultrafast charging points, with room to expand to twelve. The company plans to invest €70 million in Catalonia by the end of 2027.
Tenerife to host 35 classic Triumphs for four-day club meet
Thirty-five classic Triumphs will gather in Tenerife from 22 to 25 October for the club’s eighth national meeting. The edition remembers Carlos Bengtson, former coordinator in the Canary Islands and national vice-president.
BYD Atto 8 opens its 136-litre frunk with two knocks
Two knuckle taps on the grille trigger the 136-litre front compartment to open or close. Presented in Paris, the SUV homologates more than 600 km of range in both propulsion and all-wheel-drive versions.
Student union chats weigh French-style street unrest
Members of the Sindicato de Estudiantes discussed escalating education protests against Isabel Díaz Ayuso and drawing inspiration from unrest in France. Some messages named the town hall and major brands as possible targets, while others warned that public support was weak.
Cabanillas puts local women writers in the spotlight
Around 15 published authors from Cabanillas del Campo read at the Biblioteca León Gil for Día de las Escritoras 2026. More than 60 people attended a programme ranging from professional essays to literary work in prose and verse.
Grupo Tribuna invites readers to download its app
Grupo Tribuna says its app can keep readers up to date with its latest coverage. The website highlights its Castilla y León sections alongside a separate Madrid section.
Spanish dealers put 35 proposals to parties before November vote
Faconauto has sent political parties 35 proposals for Spain’s next legislature, including multi-year purchase aid and a national fleet-renewal plan. It also wants 4,000 heavy-vehicle charging points above 350 kW by 2030.
Witness dates Zapatero jewel-payment claim to 2019
A witness told Spain’s anti-corruption prosecutors that jewels linked to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero were delivered in 2019 as alleged payment for Saudi rail contracts. The statement values them at more than €4 million.