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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-profile glass softens Lumina’s light, while modular fittings can be arranged vertically or horizontally. Faro Barcelona also offers a free-suspension option for architectural spaces.
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.
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.
Maíllo rejects Podemos's 10-region unity offer
Antonio Maíllo rejected Podemos's offer of regional unity deals with IU. He said IU would consider only a global pact through Frente Amplio.
Body found at sea after Granollers boy vanished
A fisherman spotted a body between Sitges and Castelldefels and alerted emergency services. Police said fingerprints were checked to help confirm whether the remains were those of the 12-year-old who disappeared in Granollers.
Spanish royals will preside over Planeta Prize’s 75th gala
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due at the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts; nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.
Colau urges left parties to unite ahead of 29 November vote
ERC’s arrangement with Podemos guarantees no winnable list positions. The dispute over a broader left-wing alliance unfolds as Spain’s monarchs begin a historic visit to Ceuta.
Estopa brings its 1997 demo back for a 2027 tour
Estopa will release La Maketa on 20 November, revisiting songs from the demo that launched the Muñoz brothers’ career. Their 2027 tour includes a Barcelona stadium concert on 18 June.
Estopa bring their first demo back with La Maketa
La Maketa arrives on 20 November, restoring Estopa material from before the band’s breakthrough. The double album pairs new versions of seven demo songs and three tracks absent from the original with home and studio recordings; four stadium dates follow in June and July 2027.
Barcelona hotel gives a writer’s pen name architectural form
At Sir Victor, curved limestone and a library connect the hotel to Caterina Albert i Paradís, who wrote under the name Víctor Català.
AVE fire halts Madrid-Barcelona trains before services resume
A fire in an AVE’s rear cab stopped high-speed traffic near Ricla. All 283 passengers in one account were evacuated without injuries, though EFE and Telemadrid reported 380 people aboard.
Philip Hoare reads William Blake through the whale
In Barcelona, Hoare traces Blake’s sea creatures through Melville and T. E. Lawrence. His 520-page book takes an associative route that can leave readers searching for the thread.
Four parties put Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio
Four parties have proposed Ada Colau to lead Frente Amplio in the 29 November election. They say the invitation to Podemos remains open as they press for a united project.
Fire shuts Madrid to Barcelona high-speed line for five hours
Flames in an AVE’s rear cab forced 283 passengers off near Ricla. Two received care for dizziness as the fire halted 40 train movements on a holiday.
Volkswagen Group’s Spain-built EVs draw nearly 150,000 orders
At the Paris show, four models made in Spain have drawn nearly 150,000 orders, Volkswagen Group says. Executives are also pressing European institutions for a framework to support investment.
Spain's Left Faces a 29 November Coalition Test
Sumar is becoming Frente Amplio with Ada Colau as its prospective leader. Podemos is weighing a solo campaign as negotiations approach the 16 October deadline.
Mixtur 2026 takes contemporary music across Barcelona
Mixtur runs from 15 to 25 October across 11 Barcelona venues. Its 15th edition includes 24 concerts, sound installations and family events, with most performances free.
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.
Rufián clinches ERC nomination after fraught party standoff
Gabriel Rufián stays atop Esquerra Republicana’s ticket for 29-N after days of internal wrangling. The party’s executive locked in his candidacy, granting him leeway to campaign outside Catalonia under fresh conditions.
Rufián Secures ERC Candidacy After Rejecting Frente Amplio
Gabriel Rufián will lead ERC in Barcelona on 29 November after rejecting the Frente Amplio route. His demands have also brought the party closer to cooperation talks with Podemos.
Puigdemont’s return becomes Junts’ biggest election gamble
Spain’s constitutional ruling and the temporary lifting of the arrest warrant have cleared Puigdemont’s immediate path home. Junts now faces the risk that his return could expose the limits of his electoral weight.
Puigdemont return stalls over amnesty ruling and election optics
Carles Puigdemont is unlikely to return to Catalonia soon. The amnesty remains unresolved in his case, while his team weighs the political meaning of his arrival.
Rufián Faces ERC Test Before Catalonia’s Snap Election
Rufián has until Sunday to seek ERC’s Barcelona nomination. Junqueras rejects a broad alliance that could weaken the party’s independentist identity.
Seat Pushes for Audi Q4 e-tron at Martorell
Seat is negotiating for a larger electric model at Martorell. The Audi Q4 e-tron could arrive from 2032, but Volkswagen has approved no allocation.
CTAO North Adds Four Telescopes in La Palma
Four giant telescopes will be inaugurated in La Palma on 15 October 2026. Construction is ending, but commissioning and formal acceptance will decide when they begin scientific operations.
Puigdemont can return, but Spain’s courts still hold the key
The Constitutional Court has weakened the legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont’s return. His arrest order is suspended, yet the amnesty still requires a separate court decision.
Rafel Niubò Receives Barcelona’s Top Sports Honor
Barcelona’s mayor has presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, citing his decades of work advancing inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony spotlighted his lasting imprint on the city’s athletic life.
Rufián makes a left-wing alliance a condition for ERC
Gabriel Rufián wants to lead ERC in the 29 November 2026 election, but only with backing from other left-wing and antifascist forces. Party leaders still support him.
Leandre Ribera wins Spain’s 2026 National Circus Award
Spain’s Ministry of Culture has awarded Leandre Ribera its 2026 National Circus Award and €30,000. The jury cited his international career, teaching and influence on younger clowns.
Oques Grasses starts its final Barcelona concerts
Oques Grasses has opened the last four concerts of its Barcelona run. Each night brings 55,000 people to the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with roughly 220,000 spectators expected across the sold-out series before the band ends its 16-year career.
Gincat System adds Keyence vision machine to factory quality checks
A Keyence vision machine is now part of Gincat System's inspection process in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. The system is meant to automate checks and spot possible defects more consistently, but independent sources do not confirm its model or performance.
Ingredalia takes FoodTech award for sulforaphane platform
Ingredalia has won a FoodTech Emprende Award in Barcelona. The Navarra startup received the prize for its bioactive sulforaphane platform for functional foods.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate is up in the air after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, ERC’s internal rifts are now out in the open.
FIC 2028 takes its campaign to Barcelona
FIC 2028 directors Jesús Manuel Hernández and Darío Sánchez are meeting potential exhibitors and visitors at Alimentaria FoodTech in Barcelona. The visit forms part of the early campaign for the next Feria de la Industria Cárnica in Guijuelo.
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