Jerez Book Fair draws 18,154 visitors in 2026
Jerez's 2026 Book Fair drew 18,154 visitors, up from 17,300 at the previous edition. Its wider family and cultural programme helped push the event beyond the usual book-fair format.
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Only select regions in Spain will get a November holiday break
Spain’s All Saints’ Day holiday in 2027 falls on a Sunday, but only some regions will shift the day off to Monday. Millions will miss out on the long weekend, as the BOE confirms which communities will benefit and which will not.
Estrella Morente on missing La bola negra and carrying her family's legacy
Estrella Morente nearly joined the cast of La bola negra. She shares how Granada and her family, along with tributes to Lorca and Falla, shape her music and life.
Estrella Morente takes Falla into the concert hall
Estrella Morente will perform works by Manuel de Falla and Federico García Lorca with the Atlántida Chamber Orchestra. The project begins in Seville on 25 October 2026 and continues across Spain.
Grande-Marlaska joins Guardia Civil parade in Cádiz for key celebration
Cádiz will host the Guardia Civil’s basic annual celebration, with Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska attending the parade. The event also highlights the growing presence of women in the force and its push for equality.
Housing protests sweep Spain as tenant unions mobilize for action
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in more than fifty cities. The movement is calling for urgent action on access to housing and building momentum for a general strike.
Maki and María Artés bring Andy into their most personal song
Ten years after their original love song, Maki and María Artés revive Quisiera parar el tiempo with Andy. The track arrives as the couple celebrates two decades in music, blending old and new in one release.
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 Estructura Flores have won Spain's 2026 National Dance Awards. Each receives €30,000, with Fernández honoured 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 downturn at the weekend.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top visual arts award
Seville artist Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Visual Arts Award. Her performances use a feminist lens to question power and examine folklore and gender.
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 examining gender and folklore through questions of 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 work challenges ideas about Spanish identity, with folklore and gender at its center.
Almería puts Mars landing gear through its final test
A Spanish-built Mars landing system is entering its final qualification stage. ESA will test the Charlie ground demonstrator in Almería ahead of the 2028 ExoMars mission.
Seville braces for heat as clouds roll in
Seville faces a week of changing skies and persistent heat. Temperatures will reach 33°C, with the first rain expected by Saturday. The forecast points to changes for residents and nearby towns.
Catalonia on edge as storms and rain warnings grip Spain
Severe storms are expected in Catalonia and eleven other regions. Meteorologists warn of heavy rain and hail, with temperatures set to drop sharply. 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 linked 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 shifted overnight, with twelve regions activating rain and storm alerts. Catalonia faces the highest risk, with forecasts of more than 100 litres per square metre in just a few 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 begin next week, 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, 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 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, bringing dense clouds and a sharp drop in maximum temperatures. Heavy rain and hail threaten the north, while 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 pilgrim 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 and the Carrera del Darro feature alongside Lorca's Granada in La bola negra, Spain's international feature submission for the 2027 Oscars. The Javis used city streets and historic sites, including gardens, 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 memories shaped by 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 closes Triana's original chapter, leaving 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.