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Guadalajara flashmob gathers around 200 people for Cáritas
Around 200 people joined a Cáritas awareness event in Guadalajara focused on homelessness. Residents of the Betania centre took part alongside local school communities, calling for decent housing and work.
Toledo plans 28 collaborative homes at Alamillos del Tránsito
The Diputación de Toledo is rehabilitating the long-abandoned Alamillos del Tránsito building for collaborative housing. Its €1.085m first phase provides 18 homes, with ten more planned for 2027.
Castilla-La Mancha sets 949 posts for 2027 teaching exams
Castilla-La Mancha will offer 949 posts in its June 2027 teaching exams, combining 374 new positions with 575 carried over from 2025. Schools must also adjust lessons for the 3 December union vote.
Cabanillas puts local women writers in the spotlight
Around 15 published authors from Cabanillas del Campo read at the Biblioteca León Gil for Día de las Escritoras 2026. More than 60 people attended a programme ranging from professional essays to literary work in prose and verse.
PSOE names Sánchez its candidate for November vote
The PSOE’s federal committee backed Pedro Sánchez unanimously for the 29 November general election, then approved parliamentary lists in less than an hour. Women will head most of the party’s Congress slates for the first time.
Robles takes second place on PSOE’s Madrid slate
Margarita Robles will be second on the PSOE list for Madrid in the 29 November general election, behind Pedro Sánchez. Félix Bolaños is third; Fernando Grande-Marlaska takes fifth place.
Madrid drives Spain's private healthcare expansion
Madrid remains Spain's leading region for healthcare privatisation. Asturias, Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha are catching up fastest, while private cover and out-of-pocket costs deepen differences in access.
Cows and Amphibious Machines Transform Spain's Wetlands
In Spain's threatened wetlands, a new alliance of amphibious machines and grazing cows is restoring balance and capturing carbon. The LIFE Wetlands4Climate project is redefining how these fragile ecosystems can help mitigate climate change while supporting biodiversity.
Dana brings rain and lower temperatures to Spain
A northwestern DANA will bring rain and thunderstorms across much of Spain on Tuesday. Temperatures will fall across most of the mainland and the Canary Islands, while AEMET warnings cover several regions.
Spain battered by deadly storms as rare weather sparks floods
Severe storms have swept across Spain, leaving three dead and breaking rainfall records. Nine regions remain under alert as experts question if the Mediterranean is seeing new, tropical-like weather patterns.
Puertollano PSOE kicks off primary fight to win back city hall
Puertollano’s PSOE has started its internal primaries, looking for a candidate who can turn the city around in the 2027 elections. Party leaders say the current city government has no vision and just waits for outside help.
PSOE leaders urge Sánchez to call early elections amid housing unrest
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.
Floodwaters Kill 102-Year-Old Woman in Albacete
Water and mud swept through Madrigueras after heavy rain on Friday. A 102-year-old woman died after floodwater entered her home, while early reports about five missing people awaited confirmation from emergency officials.
Isabel Rodríguez faces political storm after housing decree defeat
Isabel Rodríguez’s week as Spain’s housing minister unraveled after two key decrees failed and a high-profile eviction reignited scrutiny of her record. Her personal property holdings and political trajectory now face sharper public examination.
Housing protests sweep Spain as tenant unions mobilize for action
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in over fifty cities. The movement calls for urgent action on housing access and signals a push toward a general strike.
Heavy rain warnings hit eastern Spain as storms threaten key regions
Eastern Spain is on edge as storms threaten to dump up to 60 litres of rain per square metre in just one hour. Emergency warnings are active across Aragón, Baleares, Castilla-La Mancha, Cataluña, and the Comunidad Valenciana, with officials urging people to stay alert for flash floods and strong winds.
Nine Spanish regions brace for severe storms and torrential rain
Spain faces a surge of dangerous weather as nine regions are placed on alert for heavy rain and storms. The AEMET warns of intense downpours, hail, and strong winds, with orange warnings in effect for key eastern provinces.
Atlantic Front Brings Rain and Heat Swings Across Spain
A new Atlantic front is crossing Spain with rain and storms. Temperatures will rise sharply in some regions before another weekend downturn.
Rain Eases Across Spain After Tuesday's Red Alerts
Spain's weather will calm after a difficult Tuesday, but the risk has not gone. Inland storms may still turn strong, while heat and tropical nights continue in several provinces.
Alfonso Guerra backs Juan Carlos I in heated Toledo debate
Alfonso Guerra reignited Spain’s debate over its recent past by openly defending Juan Carlos I and the spirit of the Transition. In Toledo, he joined Emiliano García-Page and Rodolfo Martín Villa to urge a return to political consensus.
Toledo psoriasis unit wins AEDV’s highest Cuderma rating
Auditors found that Toledo’s psoriasis unit met 33 basic indicators and 15 excellence indicators under the AEDV’s Cuderma programme. The review also examined patient education, follow-up and cooperation between medical teams.
Queen Letizia meets over a thousand students in Talavera de la Reina
Queen Letizia’s first visit to Talavera de la Reina turned into a landmark day for the city’s IES Ribera del Tajo. More than a thousand students took part in a meticulously planned group photo and witnessed candid moments with Spain’s queen.
Queen Letizia puts Spain's vocational model in focus
Queen Letizia opened Spain's 2026/2027 vocational training year at I.E.S. Ribera del Tajo in Talavera de la Reina. Her visit focused on a regional model that links advanced vocational study with university degrees.
Basque pensions stay highest in Spain, but growth slows
Basque retirees get the biggest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising new questions as the number of pensioners keeps rising.
Recycled construction takes shape at IES Aguas Vivas
A new laboratory at IES Aguas Vivas in Guadalajara will test construction materials made from waste. The project brings together 130 vocational students across six research lines.
Castilla-La Mancha attracts 129.2 million euros in foreign investment
Foreign investment in Spain reached 12.446 billion euros in the first half of 2026, up 31.2% from a year earlier. Madrid and Catalonia took the largest shares, while Castilla-La Mancha received 129.2 million euros.
PP and Vox-Run Regions Take In Minors Despite Their Refusal
Castilla y León, Aragón and Extremadura are receiving minors from Ceuta despite pledges by their PP and Vox governments to reject further arrivals. The transfers continue under Spain’s immigration law.
Albacete under orange alert as storms and heavy rain move in
Albacete is on orange alert for intense rain and storms, with meteorologists warning of a sudden drop in temperatures and unsettled weather. The risk extends to nearby towns, and residents are advised to prepare for possible disruptions.
Spain recalls five barbecue and chimichurri sauces over hidden gluten risk
Spanish health officials have recalled five types of barbecue and chimichurri sauces sold under Dumt’s and Vulpi brands after undeclared gluten was found in multiple batches. The alert now affects eight autonomous communities, and consumers with gluten intolerance are urged to check batch numbers before using these products.
Young Entrepreneur Opens Bar in Rural Spain for a Fraction of City Costs
At just 23, Mario Pérez left Valencia behind to open a bar in a village where rent is ten times lower. His move to Valdemoro-Sierra reveals the stark economic divide between city and rural life, and the unexpected advantages of starting over far from urban centers.
Free preschool for two year olds launches across Castilla-La Mancha
Castilla-La Mancha will eliminate fees for two year olds in 341 public nurseries starting in 2026. The regional government is investing over 14.6 million euros to support nearly 6,800 children, aiming to ease the burden on working families and boost access to early education.
García-Page: Ceuta border crisis risks fueling far-right gains
Emiliano García-Page calls the Ceuta border crisis a major management failure and urges the central government to take responsibility. He warns that mishandling the situation could strengthen the far right, as scrutiny over the government's response grows.
Logistics Strike Threatens Operations in Guadalajara
A massive strike looms over Guadalajara’s logistics sector after nine months of failed negotiations. Unions demand a 6% pay rise, shorter annual hours, and limits on temporary agency staff. The dispute could disrupt a quarter of the province’s economy.
García-Page Accuses Sánchez of Yielding to Junts and Bildu Demands
Emiliano García-Page has sharply escalated his criticism of Pedro Sánchez, accusing the prime minister of bowing to the demands of Junts and EH Bildu. The rift exposes deep divisions within the PSOE ahead of key elections.
Madrid sets record for school expense deductions as families chase relief
Spanish families in twelve regions can claim back part of their children's school expenses in 2026, but the rules and savings vary dramatically. Madrid leads with deductions up to 1,031 euros per child, while other regions set far lower caps and stricter requirements.
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