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Alhambra opens imperial spaces for Carlos V anniversary
The Alhambra has scheduled two specialist-led routes marking the 500th anniversary of Carlos V and Isabel de Portugal’s 1526 stay. One follows their palace life; the other explores the Alcazaba’s defences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pregnancy exposure to plastic chemicals tied to lower child IQ
Researchers from the University of Granada and ibs.GRANADA link higher prenatal exposure to a mixture of plastic-related chemicals with lower IQ scores at age three. The reported difference averages three points per unit increase in the mixture.
El Palmar de Troya ranks among Spain’s poorest towns
El Palmar de Troya recorded the lowest gross average income per tax return in Seville province in 2024: €16,078. It ranked tenth-lowest in Spain, while Tomares led the province at €41,622.
Andalusians claim cadet crowns at Spain’s mountain running final
Lucas Gámez Zea and Mattie Yáñez Walkley won the cadet races at the Spanish mountain-running Cup final in Jumilla. Andalusian runners also took medals in the senior overall standings.
Seville charity race fills all 6,000 places
Seville’s ‘Tus Kilómetros Nos Dan Vida’ returns to Parque del Alamillo on Sunday 25 October. All 6,000 places sold out in record time, with proceeds supporting research into childhood cancer.
Spain’s income map shows a sharp divide between neighbourhoods
Spain’s new income map uses 2024 personal income tax returns to show gross average household income in more than 36,000 census sections. The figures expose sharp gaps within cities and across regions.
Andalusian PP brands PSOE Senate pact a desperate move
Antonio Repullo attacked the PSOE’s Senate agreement with Frente Amplio in Córdoba. The deal covers 47 constituencies across 43 provinces; Jaime de los Santos focused on equality policy and corruption.
Iberia’s Slow Clockwise Turn Tracks Plate Pressure
The Eurasian and African plates converge south of Iberia by 4 to 6 millimetres a year. A study led by Asier Madarieta connects that pressure to the peninsula’s slow clockwise rotation and the active Gibraltar arc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LEAP2 may bring puberty forward in girls with obesity
Girls with obesity had higher blood levels of LEAP2. In rats, injections into the brain brought puberty forward and sped ovarian development.
IU Draws a Line Against Belarra’s Separate Pact Plan
With coalition registration closing on 16 October, Podemos wants separate agreements with IU in ten regions ahead of 29N. Antonio Maíllo says IU will negotiate only through Frente Amplio.
Granada prepares a citywide funeral for Lorca
Granada’s Réquiem por Lorca runs from Thursday to Sunday, marking the 90th anniversary of the poet’s killing and remembering victims of Francoist repression. Eleven performances will take place across the city.
Algeciras Mayor Faces Removal as PP Splits
Two sexual assault complaints from fellow PP members have left José Ignacio Landaluce facing a possible no-confidence motion. PSOE and Vox say they will support his removal after 12 of the party’s 15 councillors quit his government.
PSOE fails to secure Senate pact with Frente Amplio
Talks in Madrid produced no Senate deal between PSOE and Frente Amplio. With the 16 October coalition deadline approaching, disputes over candidates and provincial lists are widening.
Police detain 18-year-old in Marbella surgeon killing
Spanish police detained an 18-year-old suspect after Alexander Aslani was shot inside his Marbella clinic. Investigators have not disclosed the motive or the alleged role of a possible accomplice.
Córdoba puts BLET at center of industrial push
Rocío Blanco says the future army logistics base could bring investment, jobs and new suppliers to Córdoba. Construction delays, a legal challenge and the lack of an internal rail terminal could still slow the project.
Urban birds could flag West Nile virus earlier in Spain
A CSIC study found more antibodies in urban birds during years with human West Nile outbreaks. Blackbirds and sparrows could help show where the virus is circulating in Spain.
Polar air mass sends temperatures plunging across Spain
A blast of polar air is sweeping into Spain, knocking down daytime highs and setting up the coldest nights so far this autumn. As storms move out, northern and inland regions brace for a sharp drop in temperatures.
Spain's doctors put indefinite strike on hold after election call
Spain's doctors have postponed the indefinite stoppage planned for 28 October after the call for general elections. The protest remains active and could return if the next government rejects their demands.
Storms and cold air threaten Spain during the Pilar holiday
Spain faces a turbulent Pilar holiday as Aemet signals the arrival of intense storms, heavy rainfall, and a sharp drop in temperatures. The southwest, Alborán, Canary Islands, and Balearic Islands are set for the most severe weather, with some areas under orange alert.
Doctors suspend indefinite strike after Spain election call
Spain's medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike, which was due to start on 28 October. They say the action can resume if the next Government rejects their demands.
Doctors postpone indefinite strike after election call
Spain's doctors have delayed their indefinite stoppage from 28 October after an early general election was called for 29 November 2026. The strike remains active and could return if the next Government does not answer demands for a separate medical statute.
Tana Rivera redefines autumn elegance with bold Spanish looks
Tana Rivera steps into the spotlight with two striking autumn ensembles from Bimani. Her choices blend family legacy with a fresh approach to Spanish fashion, offering new ideas for event dressing beyond the classic guest dress.
Storm threat looms over southern Spain as DANA formation sparks concern
Southern Spain faces a potential weather disruption as Mario Picazo signals the risk of a DANA forming near the peninsula. The timing could coincide with the Pilar holiday, raising the prospect of intense rainfall in key regions. Uncertainty remains high as forecasts evolve.
Dana brings rain and lower temperatures to Spain
A northwestern DANA will bring rain and thunderstorms across much of Spain on Tuesday. Temperatures will fall across most of the mainland and the Canary Islands, while AEMET warnings cover several regions.
Storms batter Spain as rain and hail sweep the north and center
Spain faces another day of relentless storms as heavy rain and hail hit the north and central regions. Meteorologists warn of intense downpours, falling temperatures, and weather alerts across much of the country. The unsettled pattern is set to continue before a gradual return to stability.
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.
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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