Nerea Garmendia was left stranded at Bilbao airport with her toddler after being refused a bus ride home, even though seats were empty. She paid €188 for a taxi, raising new questions about how transport companies treat passengers.
Spanish researchers have developed five-nanometre carbon nanodots with stable manganese. In rodent studies, the particles matched gadolinium’s contrast performance while showing fluorescence and good biocompatibility.
Top PSOE figures from Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and the Basque Country are openly pressuring Pedro Sánchez to dissolve parliament and call elections now, seizing on the surge of public mobilization over housing policy failures.
The Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao will reopen after more than four years of construction. Its expansion continues a story that began with a disputed plan for a permanent home for modern art.
A sudden downpour caused 150 incidents across Bizkaia, including 137 in Bilbao. More than 70 millimetres of rain fell in some areas as tunnels closed and Euskalmet kept an orange alert in force until midnight.
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.
The crisis shield is now in force across Spain. Petrol has fallen by eleven cents per litre in Bizkaia, but diesel is unchanged as stations work through older stocks.
Forty-five percent of Spain’s Congress members declared ownership of at least two properties, information from official records. As the government races to address the housing crisis, lawmakers’ personal real estate portfolios are drawing new attention.
Spain's medical unions are split over leadership of an indefinite strike set to begin on October 28. CESM, SMA and SME will proceed without Amyts, Metges de Catalunya and O´Mega.
The PNV says it will reject the housing decree if it puts investment funds and small landlords on the same footing. Joseba Díez Antxustegi is calling for calm talks before the government moves ahead.
Spain has lost 20% of its permanent rental listings in three years. Seasonal homes have more than doubled as rent controls change the choices facing landlords and tenants.
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.
Just one day after its cinema debut, La bola negra by Los Javis won the San Sebastián Audience Award with a record score. The film’s explosive opening points to a new chapter for Spanish cinema and strengthens the directors’ reputation for bold storytelling.
Aitor Esteban is urging Spain's Government to pursue workable housing measures. The PNV leader says the decree should not be shaped around the next electoral campaign.
Mike Leigh's Tender Loving Care won the Golden Shell at San Sebastián. The film also received awards for its screenplay and lead performance, while José Luis Rebordinos received a standing ovation at his final edition as festival director.
A colder air mass will change Spain's weather on Sunday, 27 September 2026. Northern regions could see strong storms and hail, with up to 15 mm of rain in one hour, while the Guadalquivir Valley may remain above 35 degrees.
The OCU found a €1,676 yearly difference between the cheapest and most expensive supermarket options in San Sebastián. Irun's average grocery bill is higher still, at €6,880.
Basque retirees receive the largest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising questions as the number of pensioners continues to rise.
Brad Pitt stayed nearly two hours at San Sebastián's Kursaal, signing autographs and meeting fans beside Inés de Ramón. One quiet "hola" became the night's loudest moment.
Madrid says children in Ceuta must be moved to other parts of Spain. The Basque Government says its shelters are already full. A disputed meeting exposed the gap between solidarity and available space.
Brad Pitt chose the Hotel María Cristina during San Sebastián's film festival. Its premium brunch costs 120 euros per person, with live music and premium drinks served in Belle Époque surroundings.
Spain has just endured its longest and hottest summer in more than 150 years. Two out of every three days brought heatwave conditions, starting in mid-May and continuing without letup. The north and northeast saw the sharpest spikes.
Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania have rejected Spain’s effort to tie EU enlargement to official recognition of Catalan and other regional languages. Madrid’s threat to veto expansion talks has drawn resistance from basic European partners.
Alejandro Hamlyn, wanted in Spain for a massive VAT fraud, is out of detention in Dubai. Spanish officials never filed the extradition request, allowing the high-profile businessman to go free despite the major criminal case against him.
Researchers in San Sebastián are testing whether damaged myelin helps lead Alzheimer's disease. The work could improve early detection and guide treatments that protect the brain's neural insulation.
San Sebastián delivered a weekend of major film names and striking fashion moments. Naomi Watts received the Premio Donostia, while Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz drew attention on and off the red carpet as the festival presented Spain’s Oscar contender.
Naomi Watts accepted San Sebastián's Donostia Award at 57. She crossed the festival red carpet in a black dress as admirers gathered to take photographs.
San Sebastián opens its 74th festival with 263 films from 47 countries. José Luis Rebordinos is leaving after fifteen years, while Werner Herzog will receive the first Donostia Award.
AFC Bournemouth marked their first European match with a 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, thanks to a strong first half and a standout performance from goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic.
Torrential rain left the Ciudad de Valencia stadium unplayable, forcing Levante UD and Athletic Club to call off their match. LaLiga will announce a new date soon.
Luis Rioja scored against his former club to hand Valencia its first victory of the season in Vitoria. The result snapped Alavés’ strong start and eased pressure on the visitors. Injuries and tactical changes shaped a tense match.
The Basque forum Zedarriak urges a shift toward robotics that support wellbeing and quality jobs as the region faces a rapidly ageing population and a shrinking workforce. Its latest report warns that the time to act is running out.
Fernando Garrido met Josemi Latasa, the man involved in his family’s murder by ETA, in a private encounter arranged by Salvados. Held off-camera, the meeting revealed the complexity of forgiveness and remorse after decades of silence.
A wildfire broke out near Bilbao Airport on Monday night, prompting a major emergency response. Firefighters from three stations and a forest unit worked through the night to contain it. Airport operations were unaffected.
A wildfire started Monday evening in Derio's San Isidro area, a few kilometers from Loiu Airport. Fire crews from several towns worked to contain flames that began in dense pampas grass and threatened a basic transport corridor.
