Researchers at Vall d’Hebron found that blocking p38α improved anti-PD-1 treatment in melanoma models. The work also identified a nine-gene signature linked to treatment response and survival.
Rescue teams in Pineda de Mar have resumed their search for a young man swept away by floodwaters after a weekend of intense rain. The operation paused overnight and now faces fresh challenges as heavy rain returns to the region.
AEMET has raised the warning to red across Barcelona's inland outskirts. Torrential rain threatens sudden flooding while emergency teams search for one missing person.
Izquierda Unida, Más Madrid, Comuns and Movimiento Sumar will present the Frente Amplio on October 17. They still need to agree on its leadership and Podemos' role before a possible early election narrows the window for negotiations.
The Government lost its first housing decree by six votes. Junts had sent a counterproposal with several of the same measures, but the dispute exposed Sánchez's dependence on the radical left.
A Catalan study of 30,000 PCR samples found Covid peaks in August and September. The pattern has reopened debate over the timing of autumn vaccination, but researchers say more evidence is needed.
Seat has paused talks with Indra over a proposed military vehicle programme at its Martorell plant. The carmaker remains unsure how large the project could become, where it is headed and what it would mean for its business.
A rare storm with tropical features battered Catalonia, killing two people and leaving one missing. Torrential rain shattered records and flooded towns, forcing evacuations as emergency crews responded. The region now faces a slow recovery from widespread damage.
Pals in Baix Empordà stands out for its medieval center and panoramic views across landscapes reminiscent of Tuscany. This Catalan village combines stone architecture and rice fields, with the coast close by, for a richly varied escape just a short lead from Barcelona.
Sumar will present its candidacy for the general election on October 17, when the coalition will announce its lead candidate and run under the Frente Amplio banner.
Mortgage costs are climbing as Spanish homes become harder to finance. Mixed-rate loans are replacing variable deals, while banks continue to tighten access.
Two people have died and one remains missing after relentless storms battered Catalonia. Emergency services are working to rescue trapped residents as rivers surge and transport grinds to a halt. Authorities warn that the danger is not over.
Barcelona and nearby towns are on edge after the Besòs river reached dangerous levels. Urgent alerts and evacuations followed, while train services shut down as relentless rain pushed the city’s systems to the brink.
Torrential rain left parts of Barcelona and nearby towns underwater. Trains stopped, and residents were told to stay inside as emergency crews responded to flooding at hospitals and homes, along with transport hubs across Catalunya.
Barcelona is under a rare red alert as relentless rain floods streets and disrupts daily life. Authorities have suspended outdoor activities and restricted movement across Catalonia, while emergency services stay on high alert for further storms.
Thousands marched across Spain after Congress rejected emergency housing measures on October 2, 2026. Renters demanded lower costs and protection from evictions as pressure grew on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Tens of thousands marched across Spain over unaffordable housing. Madrid saw sharply disputed turnout figures, while tenant groups called for a general strike.
More than 50 protests are planned across Spain after Congress rejected two housing decrees. Madrid's camp remains active as tenant groups prepare a campaign for a general strike.
Meteocat has placed 17 Catalan counties under its highest rain alert, with up to 40 litres per square metre forecast in 30 minutes. The warning is expected to extend to 20 counties on Sunday as flood risks grow and officials discourage unnecessary travel.
Catalonia faces its most severe weather alert in years as authorities ban movement from 18:00 amid torrential rain. Forecasts of more than 200 liters per square meter have raised fears of flooding, while marine tornadoes and widespread disruption are also expected.
The Barcelona housing demonstration has been moved from Saturday to Monday, 5 October. Authorities issued their highest-level rain warnings and urged people to avoid unnecessary travel and outdoor activity.
Authorities in Catalunya warn of a possible Mediterranean hurricane, with more than 200 l/m² of rain and dangerous winds expected. Emergency alerts and restrictions could affect millions across the region.
The city activated its municipal emergency plan after heavy rain began. Residents were told to avoid flood-prone areas and secure objects that water could carry away.
Junts has torpedoed the Spanish government’s housing decrees, arguing they would harm small landlords and reduce rental supply. The move follows intense opposition from business groups and local leaders, deepening the political rift in Catalonia.
Spain’s real estate sector welcomes the end of controversial housing decrees, but uncertainty is pushing small landlords to reconsider renting. Experts see a risk of even fewer rental homes as confusion over rules deepens and investment stalls.
Mónica García is moving ahead in Spain's alternative left as the Frente Amplio weighs its electoral leadership. The housing dispute between PSOE and Sumar has sped up the talks and revived discussion of a possible return by Ada Colau.
Housing has displaced migration at the centre of Spain's political debate. Government measures enjoy broad support, but the left still struggles to show that its policies have changed daily life.
Gabriel Rufián defended tougher action against property speculation on Salvados. He also revealed that he owns half of a house where he does not live.
Spain’s left faces a leadership fight amid snap election rumors. Sumar factions are backing Mónica García over Ada Colau’s possible comeback, deepening divisions over the coalition’s future.
Sumar faces a leadership vacuum after Pablo Bustinduy’s firm refusal to stand as a candidate. With early elections looming and housing policy at the center of the debate, the coalition is looking to Mónica García and other potential candidates to fill the gap.
More than 350 specialists met in Barcelona to discuss earlier rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Biomarkers and ultrasound are helping doctors spot the disease sooner and tailor treatment for thousands of patients in Spain.
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.
Around 20,000 new cases are diagnosed in Spain each year. Earlier detection and targeted therapies are helping doctors protect mobility and quality of life.
Nearly 75% of renters in Spain worry they could be forced out of their homes within two years. The pressure is sharpest for Generation Z and millennials, reflecting a deepening housing crisis.
Tenant unions are mobilising nationwide ahead of Friday's 2 October parliamentary vote. They want both housing decrees approved, with automatic rent renewals and stronger eviction safeguards protected.
