Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift: the right-wing PP and Vox would surpass 200 seats in parliament, while Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE register their weakest numbers in years. The left faces a sharp drop in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
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.
Storms will cross parts of mainland Spain on Monday, 5 October 2026. Girona faces torrential rain overnight, high rainfall totals during the day, rising rivers and local flooding.
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.
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.
Gonzalo Boye, the legal architect behind Carles Puigdemont’s defense, says Spain’s amnesty for the exiled Catalan leader is imminent. He sharply criticizes Pedro Sánchez, accusing him of political manipulation and a lack of real reform.
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.
Temporada Alta’s 35th edition runs from 3 October to 8 December, with 91 shows in Girona, Salt and other municipalities. Early demand has already added performances to 12 productions as the festival expands its international programme while maintaining its ties to Girona.
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.
Junts and ERC have turned a housing vote into a personal confrontation. After Congress rejected two government decrees, Jordi Turull accused Gabriel Rufián of being a creation of the state’s sewers.
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.
Míriam Nogueras says Junts will reject the Government's housing decrees. She accuses Pedro Sánchez of putting electoral interests ahead of a workable solution.
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.
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.
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.
Spain's Congress has rejected two emergency housing decrees. The vote exposed the government's fragile majority and left renters facing fresh uncertainty as parties demand a different plan.
Pablo Bustinduy used a TVE interview to attack Junts per Catalunya and investment funds. The housing crisis is now at the centre of a sharper fight over Spain’s next election.
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.
Podemos will support both housing decrees in Congress. The government still needs Junts or the PNV to avoid defeat, with the first measure set to suspend evictions for vulnerable households.
Senior PSOE officials and ministers are urging Pedro Sánchez to call early elections if Junts blocks the government’s housing decrees. The standoff could put Spain’s housing crisis at the center of a national campaign.
Junts has rejected the government’s housing decrees, accusing the executive of pushing a false narrative and worsening the housing crisis. The move exposes sharp divides in Congress and leaves the government scrambling for support as Spain’s housing emergency intensifies.
Pedro Sánchez may call a snap election if Junts blocks basic housing decrees and public demonstrations intensify. Socialist sources believe citizen mobilization could shift the political balance in their favor, with November 29 emerging as a possible election date.
Renfe has suspended commuter rail services in Valencia and connections to Catalonia after AEMET issued a red alert for extreme rainfall. Parts of eastern Spain face up to 90 litres per square metre per hour and the risk of flash floods.
The autopsy places Josep Juanpere's death between 15.00 and 21.00 on 26 December. Belén López says she did not realise he had stopped breathing, while a judge examines neck injuries and the lack of an emergency call.
Valencia and southern Catalonia are under a rare red alert after more than 90 liters per square meter fell in one hour. The storms are disrupting daily life along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
Tarragona and Castellón remain under red alert as Spain endures a second day of severe storms. Meteorologists warn that rainfall could exceed 300 liters in under 12 hours, with the Mediterranean coast hit hardest and alerts stretching across ten regions.
