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.
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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. One report said 283 people were evacuated without injuries, while EFE and Telemadrid reported 380 passengers 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 to evacuate near Ricla. Two received care for dizziness as the fire halted 40 train movements during 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 structure 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
From 15 to 25 October, Mixtur will fill 11 Barcelona venues with 24 concerts, sound installations and family events. Most performances are free at the festival’s 15th edition.
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 on La Palma on 15 October 2026. Construction is ending, but commissioning and formal acceptance will determine 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, but amnesty still requires a separate court decision.
Rafel Niubò Receives Barcelona’s Top Sports Honor
Barcelona’s mayor presented Rafel Niubò Baqué with the Medalla d’Or al Mèrit Esportiu, recognizing decades of work to advance inclusion and social cohesion in sport. The ceremony highlighted 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 begun its final four-concert run in Barcelona. 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 intended to automate checks and identify possible defects more consistently, though its model and performance have not been independently verified.
Ingredalia takes FoodTech award for sulforaphane platform
Ingredalia has won a FoodTech Emprende Award in Barcelona for its bioactive sulforaphane platform for functional foods. The Navarra startup received the prize in the health and wellbeing category.
Gabriel Rufián faces pushback from ERC over election list demands
Gabriel Rufián’s future as ERC’s lead candidate remains uncertain after party rules blocked his bid to control the electoral list. With critics stepping forward and leadership support uncertain, the party’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.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Award for Current Music
Rosalía has received Spain's top current music award for LUX. The jury praised the album's ambition and reach, noting its creative risks while recognising the wider career behind it.
Más Madrid puts Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio leadership
Más Madrid has proposed Ada Colau as Frente Amplio's candidate for the presidency of the Government and as the lead candidate in Barcelona. Comuns, IU and Podemos are demanding a wider agreement on the alliance's candidate and selection process.
Brian Pérez takes over on La ruleta de la suerte
Brian Pérez, a Barcelona native with a background in beauty and television, is filling in for Laura Moure on La ruleta de la suerte. His arrival brings fresh energy to the show and gives viewers a closer look at his story.
Rosalía takes Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award
Rosalía has received Spain's 2026 National Contemporary Music Award for 'LUX'. The jury praised the album's reach and experimentation, and its role in bringing Spanish music to audiences abroad.
Rodalies grinds to a halt as drivers demand safer tracks
A drivers' stoppage halted Rodalies after days of heavy rain. Trains were suspended across basic routes, while buses and other services could not handle the demand.
Lumina makes suspended light part of the architecture
Faro Barcelona presents Lumina as a sculptural lighting system. Xavier Carrasquet uses fluted glass and modular elements to spread warm reflected light through architectural spaces.
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.