Transport ministry moves to avert further rail strikes
Secretary of State José Antonio Santano is meeting rail unions as stoppages remain set for 17 and 23 November. The talks follow two fatal accidents and safety measures approved by the Cabinet.
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High-speed rail precursors cluster near stations in Spain
Spain’s high-speed network recorded 207 accident precursors between 2017 and 2024. Around 80% of signal overruns occurred within a kilometre of a station or railway installation, while track deformations repeatedly clustered in short stretches.
EU prosecutors examine funding after two rail crashes
European prosecutors opened separate inquiries into the Adamuz and Urda crashes, while local courts investigate both accidents. Their work includes EU-funded railway contracts and two further awards for signalling and track-circuit works.
EU prosecutors open second probe into Spain rail works
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened a second investigation into possible EU-fund fraud linked to Madrid–Seville high-speed rail works. The probe follows the Urda crash that killed 69 people and is being conducted with Spain’s UCO.
Adamuz victims seek state pact as Cuerpo proposes support office
The Adamuz victims’ association wants a cross-party state pact on rail safety. Carlos Cuerpo has proposed a support office for victims, with its design still to be agreed with associations, and promised to review their demands.
EU prosecutors probe possible fraud after Urda rail disaster
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is examining possible misuse of EU funds after the Urda crash killed 69 people. The UCO has sought records from Adif and two state bodies.
EU prosecutors probe suspected fraud in Urda rail works
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an inquiry into suspected misuse of EU funds on the Madrid-Seville line. The UCO sought records from ADIF and AESF, as well as Spain’s Court of Auditors, after the Urda crash killed 69 people.
Sánchez rejects links to six arrested in Koldo case
Pedro Sánchez says he has no connection to six people arrested in a new branch of the Koldo case. He also wants Alberto Núñez Feijóo to explain claims that Koldo García was offered one million euros to implicate him.
Fraudsters use genuine WhatsApp accounts to demand money
Police in Córdoba warn that fraudsters are using genuine WhatsApp accounts to ask victims’ contacts for money. Victims may keep using the app normally; the police advise checking any urgent request by an ordinary phone call or in person.
Undated forecast projects over 150 litres in parts of Andalusia
Meteored cites European model scenarios of more than 100 l/m² in western Andalusia and local totals above 150 l/m². The supplied report has no publication date, so its Sunday timing cannot be treated as a live forecast.
UCO arrests Ábalos's partner in public works probe
The Guardia Civil’s UCO has arrested Andrea de la Torre and former Sánchez driver Cristian Corvillo in a sealed National Court inquiry into suspected public-works contract rigging. Six people are detained.
UCO searches Ábalos's home, arrests six in Koldo case
The Guardia Civil’s UCO has arrested six people in a secret Koldo case investigation, including Andrea de la Torre, partner of former minister José Luis Ábalos. Officers searched his Valencia home and requested procurement records from Adif.
UCO launches fresh Koldo operation across four Spanish cities
The Guardia Civil's UCO is searching in Madrid, Córdoba, Valencia and Seville and has requested information from Adif. Agents have also visited José Luis Ábalos's Valencia home and detained former Sánchez driver Cristian Corvillo for questioning.
EU rail agency to assist Urda inquiry under Spanish control
The European Union Agency for Railways will provide technical assistance requested by Spanish investigators after the Urda crash, but Spain will retain control of the inquiry. The accident killed 69 people.
Adamuz crash track shows at least three new deformations
The track section rebuilt after the fatal Adamuz collision has developed at least three deformations. Judicial experts have authorised Adif maintenance work and requested records on the repairs and inspections.
Sánchez says rail confidence is broken after Urda and Adamuz
Pedro Sánchez says the crashes at Urda and Adamuz have shattered public confidence in Spain’s rail system. He pledged measures to strengthen high-speed services; 69 people had died in Urda by the time of his visit.
Spain marks Urda train disaster as death toll reaches 68
At least 68 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in Urda, Toledo. Town halls across Spain held a minute of silence as searches continued and protests called for accountability.
Moreno demands safety checks after Toledo rail disaster
Andalusia’s president has called for an immediate inspection of every railway in the region after the Toledo collision. He says two crashes on the Madrid-Andalusia high-speed route killed at least 114 people in nine months.
Urda rail crash prompts blood appeals and family helplines
At least 30 deaths were officially counted after two Iryo and Renfe trains collided in Urda. Hospitals appealed for blood donors; rail operators and Castilla-La Mancha set up helplines, while the Guardia Civil opened DNA offices for close relatives.
Andalusian PP brands PSOE Senate pact a desperate move
Antonio Repullo attacked the PSOE’s Senate agreement with Frente Amplio in Córdoba. The deal covers 47 constituencies across 43 provinces; Jaime de los Santos focused on equality policy and corruption.
AI ranks breast cancer risk from a single mammogram
A deep-learning tool assessed 27,172 normal mammograms and ranked women by their five-year breast cancer risk. In preliminary results, the highest-risk 10% accounted for about 30% of cancers diagnosed during that period.
AI flags mammograms linked to higher five-year cancer risk
Across six centres, an AI model ranked the top 10% of women by risk; that group accounted for about 30% of cancers found within five years in preliminary results.
LEAP2 may bring puberty forward in girls with obesity
Girls with obesity had higher blood levels of LEAP2. In rats, injections into the brain brought puberty forward and accelerated ovarian development.
Lucas Paulano to debut Eurovision Junior song on La 1
Lucas Paulano will perform his Eurovision Junior entry live on La 1 for the first time this Thursday. Antonio José and Rodrigo Cuevas are also booked for Manu Sánchez’s programme.
Córdoba puts BLET at center of industrial push
Rocío Blanco says the future army logistics base could bring investment and jobs to Córdoba, while opening the door to new suppliers. Construction delays and a legal challenge could slow the project, as could the lack of an internal rail terminal.
Spain set for sharp temperature drop after weeks of heat
Spain’s long stretch of heat is about to end. Meteorologists say a cooling trend will begin next week, bringing autumn weather after weeks of high temperatures.
Córdoba roadmap puts food security at center
Ibero-American states have signed a shared agricultural roadmap in Córdoba. The agreement targets food security and rural opportunities while addressing climate change, market volatility and inequality.
Cosmopoética opens in Córdoba under the shadow of its director’s sudden death
Córdoba’s Cosmopoética festival began in shock after director Pablo Téllez de la Poza died in a motorcycle crash just hours before opening night. His death has shaken the city’s cultural scene.
Cosmopoética Festival Faces Tragedy as Director Dies in Madrid Crash
Just hours before Cosmopoética 2026 opened, Pablo Téllez de la Poza, director of Verbo Servicios Culturales, died in a motorcycle accident in Madrid. The festival will proceed as planned, but his death casts a shadow over the event.
Atlantic storm to end Spain's record heat
Spain’s long, hot September is about to break. A powerful Atlantic storm is moving in, bringing rain and a sharp drop in temperatures. Meteorologists warn that explosive cyclogenesis could change the country’s weather in just days.
Spain weighs newborn screening for inherited high cholesterol
Spain is considering newborn screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. A low-cost test could identify affected children and prompt checks for relatives before heart disease appears.
CULTUR.ALH turns Granada into a weeklong avant-garde laboratory
CULTUR.ALH has opened in Granada with a tribute to Gata Cattana. More than 60 authors and 30 free events will fill the city from 21 to 27 September.
Spain spotlights five Starlight sites for lunar observation night
Spain highlights five certified Starlight sites for lunar observation. These destinations offer clear night skies and minimal light pollution. The initiative coincides with International Observe the Moon Night, promoted by NASA.
Los Pedroches wins first Jamón World Cup in Ronda
Los Pedroches took top honors at the inaugural Jamón World Cup in Ronda, where regular visitors, not industry judges, chose Spain’s best ham. The Córdoba region beat Guijuelo and Jabugo, as well as Extremadura, in a direct public tasting.
Families seek compensation over Spanish workers held in Black Beach prison
Relatives of two Spaniards imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea accuse Spain’s Foreign Ministry of failing to secure their release and demand 180000 euros for alleged inaction. The case exposes diplomatic tensions and risks for Spanish citizens abroad.