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.
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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 people were detained, and ten were injured, including two seriously.
Vaquerizo takes the Cabaret stage despite lasting vision problems
Mario Vaquerizo says 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 lead, 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.
Ayuso orders Sol Metro station closed for urgent work
Madrid’s regional government ordered Sol station closed on Friday for urgent cleaning and safety work as a protest camp occupied the square. Police arrested a 61-year-old camper after a report that he had pursued a coordinator with a knife.
Paris Dealers Open Their Homes to Antiques Buyers
Some Paris dealers receive clients at home, where the antiques for sale share space with the objects they keep. The setup has also given several dealers more freedom to travel.
Clashes erupt at Vito Quiles rally in Pamplona
Two counter-protests were scheduled in Pamplona ahead of Quiles’s event, prompting a large police deployment. The Navarra government condemned his rhetoric and rejected any violent response.
Alfa Romeo turns away from retro styling
Design chief Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos says Alfa Romeo’s heritage gives it a cultural distinction Chinese rivals cannot easily match. The Cuorerosso points toward modern future models and away from a retro revival.
Spain and Italy align plans to end Schengen checks
Rome has extended its temporary controls to match Spain’s 22 October deadline. Interior ministers now have a short window to agree on ending them.
Premio Planeta draws record 1,424 entries for 75th edition
Felipe VI and Letizia presided over the 75th Premio Planeta ceremony in Barcelona. The winner receives €1 million, and this year’s contest drew a record 1,424 entries from around the world.
AI ranks breast cancer risk from a single mammogram
A deep-learning tool assessed 27,172 normal mammograms and ranked women by their five-year breast cancer risk. In preliminary results, the highest-risk 10% accounted for about 30% of cancers diagnosed during that period.
Puigdemont questions role as Catalan opposition leader
Carles Puigdemont says a return after the amnesty law is applied would not necessarily make him opposition leader in the Catalan parliament. He wants to see for himself how Catalonia has changed since 2017.
Aemet flags downpours as temperatures plunge this weekend
A dana and humid Mediterranean winds are expected to bring intense rain from Saturday, with the Balearic Islands and Mediterranean coast facing the greatest risk. Catalonia has activated its Inuncat alert, where rainfall could reach 20 litres per square metre in 30 minutes.
Spain’s V-27 warning reaches compatible connected cars
Spain’s V-27 sends road-hazard warnings through DGT 3.0 to compatible connected cars. Drivers do not need to install a separate device.
Belarra’s regional pact plan leaves Senate talks exposed
Canarias has a four-party slate, while IU rejected a deal in the Comunitat Valenciana. Ada Colau says she will lead Frente Amplio even if Podemos stays out.
Cabergoline tied to lower breast cancer risk after childbirth
Records from more than 150,000 women in Spain and Norway linked cabergoline use after childbirth to about 70% lower breast cancer risk. Clinical trials must test whether the association holds.
Spain’s Inflation Hits 4.9% as Food Costs Climb
Annual inflation reached 4.9% in September, while the OCU counted 29 spending categories with rises above 5%. Fresh berries led food price increases, up 47.4%.
Man shoves Horizonte reporter during live Madrid broadcast
Unai Cano was reporting from a housing-rights camp at Puerta del Sol when a man disrupted the broadcast. Cano said the man had been threatening and insulting the team before shoving him.
Olivia Wilde stages a marital reckoning over dinner
Olivia Wilde’s La invitación brings two troubled couples together for dinner in a San Francisco apartment. The adaptation of Cesc Gay’s Sentimental is at its strongest in the final half-hour.
Spain’s left hits coalition deadline without Podemos deal
Electoral authorities must receive coalition filings by midnight on Friday, 16 October. Podemos and Frente Amplio remain apart nationally despite agreeing to join forces in the Canary Islands.
Feijóo promises CPI-linked pension rises
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says a PP government would protect the public pension system and raise payments in line with the CPI. He made the pledge during the campaign for Spain’s November 29 general election.
Senate commits €1.37m to overhaul its car park
The Senate has awarded a €1.37 million contract for an eight-month car-park overhaul. The work will add charging points for staff and senators and replace obsolete fluorescent lighting.
Cabrils installation turns plant signals into sound and scent
At Cabrils’ Hotel d’Entitats, Yolanda Uriz’s installation turns plant reactions and soil vibrations into sound and aromas. Visitors can experience it today and tomorrow.
A disputed Madrid alibi shadows the Carballo murder case
A man whose Barcelona murder case was archived is now in provisional prison over a fatal shooting in Carballo. His family says he was in Madrid; investigators point to bank records and a vehicle trail.
Faro Barcelona adds modular Lumina lights
Star-profiled glass diffuses Lumina’s light, while modular fittings can be arranged vertically or horizontally. Faro Barcelona also offers a free-suspension option for architectural spaces.
AI flags mammograms linked to higher five-year cancer risk
Across six centres, an AI model ranked the top 10% of women by risk; that group accounted for about 30% of cancers found within five years in preliminary results.
Letizia chooses a customised Sybilla gown for Planeta awards
Queen Letizia wore a customised black Sybilla gown with PDPAOLA earrings at the 75th Premios Planeta in Barcelona. The winner received €1 million from a record field of 1,424 manuscripts.
Nacho Duato Joins Madrid Protest Against Batsheva Dance
Nacho Duato joined a large pro-Palestinian protest outside Madrid’s Teatros del Canal as Batsheva Dance performed there. Israel covers around 30% of the company’s production budget and pays its international tour travel costs.
Voge Leads Spain’s 33,489 Trail-Bike Registrations
Trail bikes recorded 33,489 Spanish registrations through August 2026, up 39.1% year on year. Chinese brands supplied six of the ten best-sellers, while Voge’s DS 800 Rally became Spain’s top-selling geared motorcycle.
Protesters Rally Outside Madrid’s Teatros del Canal
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside Teatros del Canal on 15 October 2026, before Batsheva Dance performed Sadeh21. The first performance was sold out, and dancer and choreographer Nacho Duato joined the protest.
Letizia wears Sybilla’s gala gown in a shorter midi cut
At the Premio Planeta dinner in Barcelona, Queen Letizia wore a midi version of a black Sybilla gown. She paired it with familiar jewellery, including a diamond bracelet she owned before marrying Felipe VI.