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Charlie tests Mars technology in Almería desert
Operations for the six-wheeled Charlie rover were run from Italy during trials in Spain's Tabernas desert. The campaign tests systems planned for ExoMars Rosalind Franklin, including navigation when Earth cannot respond at once.
Andalusia takes both 2026 National Dance Awards
Amalia Fernández and Marco Flores have won Spain's 2026 National Dance Awards. Each receives €30,000, with Fernández recognised for creation and Flores for interpretation.
Atlantic Front Brings Rain and Heat Swings Across Spain
A new Atlantic front is crossing Spain with rain and storms. Temperatures will rise sharply in some regions before another weekend downturn.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top visual arts award
Seville artist Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Visual Arts Award. Her performances question folklore, gender and power through a feminist lens.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's National Visual Arts Award
Spain's Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín the 2026 National Visual Arts Award. The €30,000 prize recognises a career built around gender, folklore and cultural power.
Pilar Albarracín wins the Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas 2026
The Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín Spain's top visual arts prize. The €30,000 award also includes an individual exhibition at Museo Reina Sofía.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top plastic arts prize
Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Prize for Plastic Arts. Her performances, photographs and installations challenge ideas about folklore, gender and Spanish identity.
Almería puts Mars landing gear through its final test
A Spanish-built landing system is entering its final qualification stage. ESA will test a Mars rover prototype in Almería before the 2028 mission.
Seville braces for heat as clouds roll in
Seville faces a week of changing skies and stubborn heat. Temperatures will hit 33°C, with the first rain expected by Saturday. The forecast hints at real changes for locals and nearby towns.
Catalonia on edge as storms and rain warnings grip Spain
Severe storms are set to hit Catalonia and eleven other regions. Meteorologists warn of heavy rain, hail, and sharp drops in temperature. Millions face emergency alerts across Spain.
Antonio Banderas Calls Theatre a Refuge for Truth
In Málaga, Antonio Banderas said live theatre offers a direct test of reality at a time when artificial intelligence can make images and voices hard to trust. He tied that idea to the shared space between actors and audiences.
Spanish mortgage rates climb above 3%
Spain's average mortgage rate has crossed 3% again. Sabadell and Ibercaja offer monthly savings of around €75 on a typical loan.
Torrential rain warnings grip Catalonia as storms threaten twelve regions
Spain’s weather has flipped overnight as twelve regions activate rain and storm alerts. Catalonia faces the highest risk, with forecasts of over 100 litres per square metre in just hours. Authorities warn of possible flooding and severe disruption.
Spain set for sharp temperature drop after weeks of heat
Spain’s long stretch of heat is about to end. Meteorologists say a cooling trend will start next week, finally bringing autumn weather after weeks of high temperatures.
Spain faces shifting holiday calendar as key 2026 dates move
Spain’s 2026 public holiday calendar brings major changes for workers. With Christmas falling on a Friday and several national holidays shifting to Mondays, the traditional long weekends are reshaped. Regional differences mean not everyone will benefit equally from the new schedule.
Spanish mortgages slow as average loans hit €180,785
Spain recorded fewer mortgage deals in July, but the average loan reached a record €180,785. Higher interest rates are adding to the pressure on buyers.
Spain Opens 2026 Flu and COVID Vaccination Campaign
Spain is setting dates for the 2026-2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign. Flu infections have tripled since last year, and surveillance data show the season is starting early. Regional calendars now set the dates for priority groups.
Storm clouds threaten northern Spain as temperatures plunge
A surge of cold air is set to disrupt Spain’s weather this Sunday, with dense clouds, a sharp drop in maximum temperatures, and the threat of heavy rain and hail in the north. The State Meteorological Agency warns of unstable skies and local extremes.
Morante Faces a Flat Garcigrande Finale in Sevilla
Garcigrande closed Sevilla's Feria de San Miguel without strength or fight. Morante de la Puebla and his fellow matadors were left above their bulls, while Luis Blázquez provided the afternoon's emotional moment.
Morante de la Puebla returns to Seville's Maestranza
The bullfight starts at 18:00 on 27 September 2026. Canal Sur will show it live in Andalusia, while CanalSur Más will offer a free online stream through its website and app.
Granada's Patroness Leaves the Cathedral to Cheers
Granada welcomed its patroness outside the Cathedral after earthquake damage closed the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. Hundreds joined the changed September procession and pilgrimage mass.
Man detained after fatal stabbing of partner in La Campana
A 56-year-old man allegedly killed his 47-year-old partner in La Campana. He stayed inside his home overnight before surrendering to the Guardia Civil.
Fatal stabbing in La Campana ends after 14-hour police standoff
A 56-year-old man was arrested after more than 14 hours inside a home in La Campana. His 47-year-old partner died after being stabbed, and investigators are examining possible gender-based violence.
Granada takes La bola negra onto Spain's Oscar 2027 path
Plaza Nueva, the Carrera del Darro and Lorca's Granada all appear in La bola negra, Spain's international feature submission for the 2027 Oscars. The Javis used the city's streets, gardens and historic sites to build the film's world.
María Pagés turns family memory into exposed flamenco
At Madrid's Centro Danza Matadero, María Pagés revisits the journey that took her from Seville to the capital. Her latest work turns family memory, grief and restraint into an intimate flamenco confession.
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway was Triana's last surviving founder
Eduardo Rodríguez Rodway died at 81 on 26 September 2026. His death ends Triana's original story and leaves behind a sound that joined Andalusian roots with modern rock.
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' dies at 81 in Cádiz
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway', Triana's founding guitarist, died at 81 in Cádiz. He was the last surviving member of the original lineup, and his death closes a long fight over the band's name.
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' dies at 81
Eduardo Rodríguez 'Rodway' died on 26 September 2026 at Hospital Universitario de Puerto Real in Cádiz. He was the last surviving member of Triana's original line-up and helped shape Spanish rock with flamenco and Andalusian influences.
PP Pushes Senate Law Covering Every Irregular Border Entry
The PP will take a new border bill to the Senate next week. Alicia García wants returns to cover people who enter Spain by swimming. Ceuta remains at the centre of the dispute.
Dani keeps Spain’s cheapest supermarket crown in 2026
Dani leads Spain’s cheapest supermarkets again. Families could save €1,310 a year by choosing carefully, while Madrid has the widest gap between stores.
Cosmopoética opens in Córdoba under the shadow of its director’s sudden death
Córdoba’s Cosmopoética festival began in shock after director Pablo Téllez de la Poza died in a motorcycle crash just hours before opening night. The loss has shaken the city’s cultural scene.
Cosmopoética Festival Faces Tragedy as Director Dies in Madrid Crash
Just hours before the opening of Cosmopoética 2026, Pablo Téllez de la Poza, director of Verbo Servicios Culturales, lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Madrid. The festival will proceed as planned, but the loss casts a shadow over the event.
Super El Niño Could Put 451000 Lives at Risk
El Niño may bring its deadliest heat in decades. Spain could record 480 additional deaths, with Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia facing the greatest risk.
La Bola Negra turns Granada into Lorca's unfinished story
La Bola Negra reaches Spanish cinemas on 25 September 2026 as Spain's submission for the 2027 Oscars. Its story moves from Granada to Cantabria and Sierra Nevada across three periods: 1932, 1937 and 2017.
Rent arrears behind most evictions in Spain
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
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