Man detained after woman killed in Gijón
A 40-year-old man has been detained after a 30-year-old woman was killed at a former sports centre in Gijón. Police are investigating the circumstances and whether the two had been in a relationship.
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Oviedo police searched for suspect after fatal building blast
A 64-year-old known as El Ruso was sought after a blast killed a National Police sub-inspector and his dog in Oviedo. The explosion followed a shooting in which a 17-year-old girl was shot.
Oviedo bomb suspect remains at large as police widen search
Police have been searching for Manuel F. A. for more than 24 hours after a homemade device killed a National Police officer in Oviedo. Nearly 100 officers are involved as road checks and searches extend beyond the city.
Police chats detail neo-Nazi plans against worship sites
Police-intercepted chats recorded plans by Núcleo Nacional members and the White Boys group to target mosques and synagogues, as well as centres for unaccompanied minors. The investigation also details attacks on migrants and attempts to disrupt demonstrations.
Oviedo blast kills police officer and service dog
A police officer and his dog died when a backpack suspected of containing explosives detonated in Oviedo. A second officer was seriously injured and underwent surgery in an effort to save his leg.
Oviedo shooting and blast leave police officer dead
A 17-year-old was wounded in a shooting at a Villafría building. An explosion then killed a National Police officer and left another seriously injured. Residents described hearing gunfire before the blast.
A Mariña strike puts ports and crossings on alert
The general strike scheduled for Wednesday is expected to bring pickets to ports and some major supermarket chains in A Mariña. Ence Navia workers have agreed a 10-hour production stoppage and plan to block truck movements from midnight.
Nerea Garmendia’s pregnancy test is negative
Nerea Garmendia’s pregnancy test was negative after she said she could not remember when her last period came. She recorded the video at 46 and said she would consult her gynaecologist.
Police officer killed in Oviedo backpack blast after shooting
Officers were called to Villafría after a 17-year-old girl was injured in a shooting. A backpack exploded at 9am as they inspected it, killing a canine-unit sub-inspector and seriously injuring a Tedax agent.
Núcleo Nacional recruited through Asturias group White Boys
A case file reviewed by EL PAÍS says Núcleo Nacional used the Asturian group White Boys to recruit. Investigators linked White Boys to 11 attacks described as hunts against immigrants and 14 harassment actions.
Police arrest 14 in Núcleo Nacional operation
The National Police arrested 14 people in an operation targeting the far-right organisation Núcleo Nacional and carried out ten searches across seven provinces. Several detainees were identified as leaders, according to Europa Press sources.
Alberto Pugilato among 14 arrested in Núcleo Nacional operation
Police sources told elDiario.es that Pugilato was detained in Valladolid in an operation coordinated by a Gijón court. At the time of the report, 14 people had been arrested across Spain.
Police detain 14 in raid on Núcleo Nacional
Fourteen people have been detained as police searched Núcleo Nacional’s premises and homes linked to its leaders. The investigation stems from alleged assaults reported after a February gathering in Gijón.
Spain arrests 14 Núcleo Nacional members in operation across seven provinces
Police arrested 14 members of the neo-Nazi group Núcleo Nacional in searches across seven Spanish provinces. The investigation began after clashes near a Gijón school left several students injured in February.
Supreme Court closes case over fake Salvador Illa PCR
The Supreme Court has archived the case after investigators found no evidence linking Alvise Pérez to the creation of the forged PCR test. A police report traced it to an unidentified Twitter account.
Granada cave yields the oldest known leather
Two worked hide fragments from the Cueva de los Murciélagos date to about 7,200 years ago. Their DNA identifies domestic goats and points to a genetic link with early Iberian herds and Asturias’s bermeya breed.
Oviedo diocese details finances ahead of Church Day
«Dios cuenta contigo» is the theme for Spain’s Diocesan Church Day on 8 November. In Asturias the Church reports €13,708,993.42 in income and says 16,462 people received help through more than 200 charitable centres last year.
Puño Dragón show listed for 13 March without a year
The supplied announcement lists Puño Dragón at Sala B in CAEM on 13 March to present A PALOS. It gives no year for the concert and quotes a ticket price of €25 plus booking fees.
Asturian encourage family seeks repayment for eight Madrid trips
An Asturian encourage family says it paid for eight trips to Madrid for a baby’s eye surgery and follow-up care. Eight months later, it was still waiting for reimbursement as the regional government examined possible solutions.
Felipe VI leaves Oviedo after routine cataract surgery
Felipe VI left an Oviedo eye clinic on foot after routine cataract surgery on his left eye. Surgeon Luis Fernández-Vega expects a quick recovery, with drops for several days and no physical exertion.
Felipe VI says human experience still matters in the age of AI
At the Asturias Awards in Oviedo, Felipe VI argued that human experience gives knowledge a moral dimension AI cannot provide on its own. He also urged voters to protect democratic institutions ahead of the November 29 general election.
Queen Letizia stumbles while leaving fishing boat in Llanes
Queen Letizia briefly fell while leaving a fishing boat during the royal family's visit to Llanes. She stood up on her own and confirmed she was well; the Pueblo Ejemplar programme continued as planned.
Felipe VI defends democracy amid Spain's election campaign
Felipe VI used the 2026 Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo to defend democratic institutions during a tense pre-election campaign. His speech called for daily civic commitment as Spain prepares for general elections.
Storm Austen brings rough seas and strong winds to Spain
Storm Austen’s fronts are forecast to bring rain to north-western Spain and the Pyrenees, with very strong winds and rough seas in the north. Temperatures are expected to rise across the country on Sunday.
Polar jet may drive 100 km/h winds across northern Spain
A rapidly deepening low could bring gusts above 100 km/h to Galicia and the Cantabrian coast between Thursday and Friday. Waves may reach 10 metres as temperatures fall.
Milei's first Spain visit as president without Abascal
The Argentine president is due at Fundación Disenso during Vox's pre-campaign. Abascal is travelling between La Coruña and Avilés, while Milei's Madrid schedule includes a meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
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.
Three fronts could bring rain to northern Spain
DANA Adam is expected to fade as high pressure brings steadier conditions to many parts of Spain. Mario Picazo says up to three Atlantic fronts could still bring rain to the north, with another forecast for Thursday or Friday.
163.020 new Spanish citizens face an uncertain vote
A Supreme Court review has cast doubt on the 29 November vote for thousands who gained Spanish nationality through the ley de nietos. Their registration remains under scrutiny.
Vaccination takes a bigger role in heart protection
Flu can raise the risk of a heart attack tenfold in vulnerable patients. SEMERGEN specialists want vaccination integrated into cardiovascular care, where infection prevention can reduce severe complications.
Polar air mass sends temperatures plunging across Spain
A blast of polar air is sweeping into Spain, bringing down daytime highs and setting up the coldest nights so far this autumn. As storms move out, northern and inland regions face a sharp drop in temperatures.
Third death confirmed as Catalonia storm searches continue
A third person has died in Catalonia after severe flooding. Two people remain missing as rescue teams contend with damaged rail links and power cuts, while new weather warnings take effect.
Storms and cold air threaten Spain during the Pilar holiday
Spain faces a turbulent Pilar holiday as Aemet forecasts intense storms and heavy rainfall, with temperatures set to drop sharply. The southwest, Alborán, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands face the most severe weather, with some areas under orange alert.
Madrid drives Spain's private healthcare expansion
Madrid remains Spain's leading region for healthcare privatisation. Asturias is catching up fastest, alongside Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha, while private cover and out-of-pocket costs widen differences in access.
Fernando Alonso Sets Aston Martin Dakar Return for 2027
Fernando Alonso is preparing for a 2027 Dakar comeback in a former Dacia Sandrider developed by Prodrive. The car would carry Aston Martin colours, with Marc Coma expected to return as his co-driver.