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Cristina Gutiérrez at a turning point after sponsor loss
Cristina Gutiérrez nearly quit rally racing when her main sponsor left. Only grit and a strong support network kept Spain’s Dakar trailblazer in the game. Her story lays bare the tough side of motorsport.
Frente Amplio backs Spain's early election as housing becomes decisive test
Frente Amplio supports the 29 November election after Congress rejected two housing measures. Mónica García may lead the list, but Podemos wants open primaries before the alliance is finalised.
Granollers hit by flash floods as Catalonia faces severe weather emergency
Granollers woke to flooded streets and school closures as Catalonia’s emergency alert system was triggered by sudden, intense rainfall. Transport, hospitals, and thousands of residents faced disruption, with authorities warning the situation had surpassed all forecasts.
Electric rally car shakes up competition in the Canary Islands
A fully electric rally car is rewriting the rules in the Canary Islands, challenging old assumptions about speed and endurance. The 'cero emisiones, cero excusas' campaign is not just about technology—it is a statement about the future of motorsport and environmental responsibility.
Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 puts learning factories on display
More than 330 exhibitors will gather in Barcelona in October. Sensors, automation and live production tools will show how artificial intelligence is moving onto the factory floor.
Madrid court rejects immediate eviction of Sol housing camp
The Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Madrid has refused to order an immediate police eviction in Puerta del Sol. The Delegación de Gobierno must explain by 7 October at 09:00 why it did not act against the housing protest camp.
Ayuso and Abascal cast doubt on postal voting before Spain's election
Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Santiago Abascal are warning voters against postal ballots. Their claims came hours after Pedro Sánchez called an early election for 29 November.
Primavera Sound 2027 sets its 25th anniversary lineup
Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 2 to 6 June 2027. Doechii will make her Spanish debut alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and 148 other acts.
Pedro Sánchez calls early elections, dissolves Spanish Parliament
Pedro Sánchez has set Spain on the path to early general elections by dissolving the Cortes. The move, grounded in the Spanish Constitution, hands the decision to voters and shakes up the country’s legislative cycle.
Vall d'Hebron identifies a target linked to melanoma resistance
Vall d'Hebron researchers identified p38α as a possible target in melanoma treatment. Blocking the protein improved anti-PD-1 responses in experimental models and revealed a nine-gene signature linked to treatment outcomes.
South Africa blanks Spain in historic Sevilla rugby showdown
South Africa’s women’s rugby team shut out Spain 20–0 in Sevilla, drawing a crowd of 2,000 and putting the spotlight on the fast-growing women’s game in Andalucía. The match was Spain’s first in the city and put local talent on display.
Primavera Sound Barcelona drops 2027 headliners: Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, revealing a lineup led by Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. The festival will feature 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.
Madrid court blocks immediate eviction of Sol camp
Madrid's top regional court has refused an immediate eviction order. The judges want the Government Delegation to respond before ruling on the camp's future.
Ángel Arroyo leaves a disputed mark on Spanish cycling
Ángel Arroyo has died in Ávila at 70. His career included a Vuelta lead erased by a doping sanction and a historic second-place finish in the Tour de France.
Vall d'Hebron study points to p38α in melanoma resistance
Researchers at Vall d’Hebron found that blocking p38α improved anti-PD-1 treatment in melanoma models. The work also identified a nine-gene signature linked to treatment response and survival.
Spain Heads to General Elections on 29 November 2026
Pedro Sánchez has called early general elections for 29 November 2026 after Congress rejected two housing decrees. The decision sets a short campaign timetable and ends the current parliamentary path.
Sumar presents Frente Amplio as the left's election key
Movimiento Sumar says it is ready for Spain's early election. Its Frente Amplio alliance with IU Comuns and Más Madrid will seek a decisive role for the left.
Pedro Sánchez calls Spain’s election after Congress defeat
Pedro Sánchez has brought Spain’s general election forward to 29 November after Congress rejected two housing decrees. The vote exposed the coalition government’s weak grip on parliament after months of pressure.
Search for missing young man resumes in Pineda de Mar after torrential rains
Rescue teams in Pineda de Mar have restarted their search for a young man swept away by floodwaters after a weekend of intense rainfall. The operation was paused overnight and now faces renewed challenges as heavy rain returns to the region.
Meningitis demands urgent action when warning signs appear
Meningitis can worsen quickly, and its first signs may look ordinary. High fever, severe headache and neck stiffness need urgent medical assessment.
Red alert hits Barcelona outskirts over extreme rainfall threat
AEMET has raised the warning to red across Barcelona's inland outskirts. Torrential rain threatens sudden flooding while emergency teams search for one missing person.
Puertollano PSOE kicks off primary fight to win back city hall
Puertollano’s PSOE has started its internal primaries, looking for a candidate who can turn the city around in the 2027 elections. Party leaders say the current city government has no vision and just waits for outside help.
Feijóo circles power as PP eyes government shakeup
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s Partido Popular is no longer hiding its ambitions. As Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure, PP strategists are already sketching out a future cabinet and debating who could fill Spain’s most powerful ministries.
Deadly floods hit Spain as storms trigger chaos in multiple provinces
Spain is reeling from a violent storm system that has unleashed deadly floods and landslides. Emergency alerts remain in force across four provinces, with rivers overflowing, roads cut off, and fatalities reported in Catalonia. Authorities urge extreme caution as the crisis deepens.
SEAT 2000-D: The car that defined Madrid taxis
The SEAT 2000-D became the backbone of Madrid’s taxi fleet. Its Mercedes-Benz diesel engine and tough build set a new standard for Spanish city drivers.
Blackstone wins €52 million Spanish housing deal as government slams 'vulture funds'
Blackstone has secured a €52.45 million contract to manage thousands of Sareb homes, including social housing, even as Spanish officials publicly attack the fund. The deal exposes a sharp split between political talk and government action.
Luxury cars seized as Málaga targets criminal fuel empire
Police in Málaga have confiscated 155 assets from criminal groups in a single year, including high-end vehicles, yachts, and real estate. The crackdown reveals how drug and fuel trafficking leaves a trail of luxury—and millions in state revenue.
Sánchez weighs snap election after housing decrees collapse
Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure to call early elections after the defeat of his housing decrees in Congress. With mass protests over rental prices and political allies turning away, the government is racing to salvage its agenda before the window closes.
Manganese nanodots offer a safer route for MRI contrast
Spanish researchers have developed five-nanometre carbon nanodots with stable manganese. In rodent studies, the particles matched gadolinium contrast performance while showing fluorescence and good biocompatibility.
Housing crisis exposes deep mistrust in Spanish political leadership
Spain’s housing emergency has pushed public trust in politicians to a breaking point. While more people back the right to manage the crisis, almost a quarter trust no party at all. The divide runs deeper than party lines.
Hydrogen Cars Lose Ground as Battery Vehicles Dominate Sales
Hydrogen-powered cars are falling behind in Europe, with annual sales dwarfed by a single month of Tesla Model 3 registrations in Spain. High costs, poor infrastructure, and energy inefficiency are pushing buyers toward battery electric vehicles.
Government tax push on socimis delivers minimal revenue impact
Spain’s latest attempt to tighten taxes on real estate investment trusts barely touched the sector. Despite political rhetoric, the so-called Maricarmen decrees would have raised less than ten million euros a year, affecting only a handful of residential-focused socimis.
Cosas nuestras shakes up Spanish weekend TV with a bold live debut
Cosas nuestras launched on La 1 with a direct, participatory format that immediately topped the ratings. The show’s live approach and familiar faces signal a clear shift in Spanish weekend television, aiming to connect with viewers through everyday stories and real-time interaction.
Spain's Left Races to Build Unity Under Election Pressure
Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Comuns and Movimiento Sumar will present the Frente Amplio on October 17. They still need to settle its leadership and Podemos' role before a possible early election closes the gap for negotiations.
Right bloc surges past 200 seats as Sánchez faces historic low
Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift as the right-wing PP and Vox break the 200-seat barrier in parliament, leaving Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE at their weakest point in years. The left faces a collapse in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
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