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Ferraz overrides Palencia members’ choice for PSOE candidate
The PSOE leadership has named Mariluz Martínez Seijo its lead candidate in Palencia, replacing the choice of local members, Álvaro Bilbao. Four people on the slate have withdrawn, forcing the party to rebuild it.
Abascal urges voters to distrust polls ahead of November election
Santiago Abascal urged voters in Ponferrada to distrust election polls and turn out on 29 November. He rejected claims Vox would privatise pensions, saying payments would continue whatever the cost.
Abascal says Vox would shield voters from political sacrifices
At a rally in Ponferrada, Santiago Abascal said any sacrifices under a government involving Vox would fall on political parties and unions, along with groups receiving subsidies. He also said pensions would be paid.
Cáritas study details barriers to renting in Castilla y León
More than eight in 10 people surveyed by Cáritas Castilla y León reported financial difficulty linked to housing costs. The study found 53.7% had sought outside help with residential expenses, while one in three needed help with rent.
Grupo Tribuna invites readers to download its app
Grupo Tribuna says its app can keep readers up to date with its latest coverage. The website highlights its Castilla y León sections alongside a separate Madrid section.
False Burgos murder claims put two Catalan men at risk
Ahmed Benyahia and Youssef Abraoui were falsely identified online as the men responsible for an 83-year-old woman’s death in Burgos. Their images reached hundreds of thousands of users, and their families are seeking an end to the circulation.
Four Palencia PSOE candidates withdraw after Ferraz replaces Bilbao
Four people on the Palencia PSOE’s proposed Congress slate have withdrawn after the national leadership replaced Álvaro Bilbao with María Luz Martínez Seijo. The decision emerged during Pedro Sánchez’s rally in Valladolid.
Piedad Isla’s archive holds more than 130,000 documents
A 2009 gathering in Cervera de Pisuerga recreated a photograph Isla had made decades earlier. Her archive records a rural world in transition across more than 130,000 documents.
A chance sample recast Piedad Isla’s photographic legacy
Around 2003, a selection of negatives from Piedad Isla’s archive revealed images that surprised the foundation bearing her name. RTVE’s documentary on the photographer airs Sunday at 21:30 on La 2.
IU Draws a Line Against Belarra’s Separate Pact Plan
With coalition registration closing on 16 October, Podemos wants separate agreements with IU in ten regions ahead of 29N. Antonio Maíllo says IU will negotiate only through Frente Amplio.
Grupo Tribuna pushes its Castilla y León app
Grupo Tribuna is steering readers toward its app for daily regional coverage. The promotion brings Castilla y León sections and Noticias 24h into one digital entry point as the seasonal vaccination campaign gets under way.
Barneda and Paerel Marry in Candeleda
A civil ceremony in Candeleda marked Sandra Barneda and Pascalle Paerel’s marriage after more than four years together. Their private Ávila setting framed two bridal looks designed to complement each other.
Why Sandra Barneda chose Candeleda for her wedding
Sandra Barneda will marry Pascalle Paerel in Candeleda on October 10. About 150 guests are expected as the couple blends Spanish and Dutch traditions.
Polar air mass sends temperatures plunging across Spain
A blast of polar air is sweeping into Spain, knocking down daytime highs and setting up the coldest nights so far this autumn. As storms move out, northern and inland regions brace for a sharp drop in temperatures.
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.
Soria’s village homes defy extreme weather with ancient thermal design
In Soria, traditional village houses have quietly mastered climate control for centuries. Their thick stone walls, strategic layouts, and natural materials shield residents from both freezing winters and scorching summers—without modern energy or environmental cost.
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.
Ángel Arroyo leaves a disputed mark on Spanish cycling
Ángel Arroyo has died in Ávila at 70. His career included a Vuelta lead erased by a doping sanction and a historic second-place finish in the Tour de France.
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.
Only select regions in Spain will get a November holiday break
Spain’s All Saints’ Day holiday in 2027 lands on a Sunday, but only some regions will shift the day off to Monday. Millions will miss out on the long weekend, as the BOE confirms which communities will benefit and which will not.
Las Ventas sells out for Marco Pérez's Madrid confirmation
Almost 24,000 spectators are expected at Las Ventas at 18:00 on 3 October 2026. Marco Pérez will confirm his alternative in Madrid alongside Emilio de Justo and Víctor Hernández, with every seat sold.
Julio Llamazares to receive Spain's National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares will receive Spain's National Narrative Prize for El viaje de mi padre. The €30,000 award recognises a career shaped by memory, abandoned landscapes and the human cost of war.
Julio Llamazares wins Spain’s National Narrative Prize
Julio Llamazares has received Spain’s National Narrative Prize for 2026. His book follows his father’s journey through the Civil War and the scars it left behind.
Spain's health system puts regional leadership under scrutiny
Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on regional responsibility, national coordination and the tests that will shape the system's resilience.
Feijóo would scrap Spain's anti-eviction shield
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's party would repeal the Government's two housing decrees if it reached La Moncloa. Municipal social services would then have to help vulnerable households find another home.
Renault halts production at factories across Castilla y León
Production stoppages began at Renault plants in Castilla y León on 1 October. Around 5,500 workers are affected as weak European demand forces the company to reduce output.
Biomethane market enters a new phase at Valladolid trade fair
Spain's biomethane sector is moving closer to a commercial market. More than 4,230 energy professionals gathered in Valladolid to discuss investment, regulation and public trust.
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.
Spain's biomethane market moves from plans to investment
Spain is preparing for a sharp rise in renewable gas projects. Castilla y León could host 15% of the planned biomethane plants as investors test a market that is still taking shape.
Grupo Tribuna promotes one app for its regional news network
Grupo Tribuna is directing readers to its app through regional news pages. The promotion links editions across Castilla y León and Madrid with dedicated Salamanca sections for news, culture and sport.
Fabero ticket wins a €49,213 La Primitiva prize
A La Primitiva ticket sold at Fabero's Lottery Administration No. 1 has won €49,213.69. No ticket won the top categories, pushing the next jackpot to €28.5 million.
Strong Storms Put Northern Spain on Sunday Alert
A colder air mass will change Spain's weather on Sunday, 27 September 2026. Northern regions could see strong storms, hail and up to 15 mm of rain in one hour, while the Guadalquivir Valley may stay above 35 degrees.
DNA returns 25 victims from Cuelgamuros to their families
DNA testing has identified 25 victims in the Cuelgamuros crypts. Their remains are returning to families after decades without answers, while researchers continue work on 602 bodies from 21 locations.
Valladolid opens €1 million fund for vulnerable entrepreneurs
MicroBank will make €1 million available for business projects in Valladolid. The loans can cover the full investment without property or personal guarantees, although legal entities may need a guarantee from participating owners.
Burgos scorched by summer heat as autumn starts
Burgos is about to get a blast of summer just as autumn begins. Temperatures will shoot past 30 degrees, skies will stay clear, and rain is nowhere in sight.
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