Spain climbs to 23rd in global startup ranking
Spain moved up three places in Opinium’s 2026 ranking of 50 countries for starting a business. It scored highest for human capital and lowest for governance and market potential.
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Spain and Italy align plans to end Schengen checks
Rome has extended its temporary controls to match Spain’s 22 October deadline. Interior ministers now have a short window to agree on ending them.
Ibex 35 gives back ground below 19,300
The Ibex 35 opened 0.38% higher at 19,283.78, briefly retook 19,300 and then slipped back. Spain’s September inflation was confirmed at 4.9% as investors tracked energy prices and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Tirana’s jailed mayor speaks through an AI avatar
Erion Veliaj has spent more than 20 months in pre-trial detention but remains Tirana’s mayor on paper. An AI avatar announced city initiatives after a court overturned his removal on procedural grounds.
Europe will test cardiovascular AI in 13 countries
A €20 million European project will test six cardiovascular AI applications across 13 countries. Its 53 partners will assess their clinical value and safety without centralising patient data.
AI doubts and earnings fears weigh on European shares
The Ibex 35 and Europe’s major markets fell as investors weighed AI spending against high earnings expectations. Puig outperformed after Givaudan reported fragrance growth.
Spain’s Royal Visit Puts Morocco Ties Under Strain
Felipe VI is due to visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026. Javier Caraballo says Madrid must pair the trip with credible diplomacy as tensions with Morocco persist.
Remote attacks disrupt supermarkets in three countries
Remote tampering pushed refrigerator temperatures as high as 50°C in French supermarkets, spoiling stock at hundreds of stores. Belgium and the Netherlands faced separate retail disruptions, and investigators have not linked the incidents.
Volkswagen Group’s Spain-built EVs draw nearly 150,000 orders
At the Paris show, four models made in Spain have drawn nearly 150,000 orders, Volkswagen Group says. Executives are also pressing European institutions for a structure to support investment.
Citroën bets on stripped-down 2 CV electric for €15000
Citroën’s new electric 2 CV concept pares back the excess in favor of charm and simplicity. With a €15000 target price and a lightweight build, the brand is taking direct aim at the budget EV segment.
163.020 new Spanish citizens face an uncertain vote
A Supreme Court review has cast doubt on the 29 November vote for thousands who gained Spanish nationality through the ley de nietos. Their registration remains under scrutiny.
Jeep shifts European SUV production to China with Dongfeng deal
Jeep has secured a €1.072 billion partnership with Dongfeng to develop four new 4x4 SUVs for Europe and China. The plan puts Chinese manufacturing and electrification basic to Jeep’s European future.
Supreme Court halts voting for new Spanish citizens
Spain’s top court has sidelined over 400,000 new citizens from the ballot just weeks before the election. Nearly 70 percent of Spaniards now back suspending these fast-tracked naturalizations, exposing a fierce fight over who gets a say in the country’s future.
Court ruling clears Puigdemont’s route back to Spain
Spain’s Constitutional Court has applied the amnesty law to the embezzlement conviction linked to the procés. The decision removes the legal barrier that had blocked a possible return for Carles Puigdemont.
Spain’s Early Election Puts CERA Vote Before Supreme Court
A 29 November election has forced Spain’s Supreme Court to revisit the CERA registrations of new citizens. Keeping the suspension could block voters, while lifting it could expose the result to a legal challenge.
French Teachers Face Violence as School Protests Spread
At least 215 teenagers and 85 education workers have been injured in France. Teachers support many student demands but face threats from protesters and pressure from the Government.
Mallorca plague study exposes a hidden human route
More than 2,400 people died in Mallorca's 1820 outbreak. Historical records now suggest that respiratory spread and human ectoparasites may have joined the usual rat-and-flea pathway.
Spain’s Growth Forecast Rises as Energy Fuels Inflation
The Banco de España lifts its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027. Domestic demand is holding up, but higher energy costs are pushing inflation further from the European Central Bank’s target.
Spain Raises Growth Forecast as Energy Costs Drive Inflation
The Bank of Spain lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%, yet expects inflation to average 3.9%. Energy costs are squeezing households and public finances as the recovery gathers pace.
Spain Vote Puts Listed Companies on a Political Tightrope
The November 29 vote has pushed Spanish equities into a new risk cycle. Its result could ease pressure on lenders and property firms while leaving state-linked companies exposed to changes in strategy.
Mohamed VI draws a line with Spain over Ceuta
Morocco’s king has issued his first public message since the Ceuta crisis. Ahead of Felipe VI’s planned visit, he warned that cooperation with Spain cannot be subject to pressure or threats, including blackmail.
Prosecutor urges Supreme Court to restore Spaniards’ votes
Spain’s Public Prosecutor’s Office wants the Supreme Court to lift the suspension before the 29 November election, when about 400,000 overseas registrations could be affected.
Telefónica slides as Ibex 35 retakes 19,000 points
The Ibex 35 ended the week higher, led by Cellnex as Telefónica dropped sharply. SpaceX revived concern over Starlink competition, though its US spectrum deal still needs FCC approval.
Russell puts Mercedes on top before sprint Qualy
George Russell set the pace in final practice on soft tyres. Ferrari and McLaren stayed close, while Red Bull ran only medium tyres. Alonso and Sainz remained in the midfield.
Ford F 150 holds US sales crown, stays off European roads
Ford’s F 150 has led US pickup sales for 44 years, with up to 430 horsepower and a maximum towing capacity of over 6,100 kilos. Despite its dominance, the truck remains a rare sight in Europe.
Spain’s Grid Hits a Renewable Bottleneck
Spain is curtailing record renewable output as saturated grid nodes block new connections. The strain is extending Almaraz’s operation while emissions continue to rise.
Spanish banks face tighter rules on large cash withdrawals
Spain’s tax agency is pressing banks to flag hefty ATM withdrawals and deposits. Cash movements of one thousand euros or more trigger client identification, while amounts of three thousand euros can prompt a deeper probe.
Spanish Police Capture Swedish Teen After Marbella Clinic Killing
An 18-year-old from Sweden is in custody after the fatal shooting of plastic surgeon Alexander Aslani inside his Marbella clinic. Police are now tracking who ordered the hit and whether others helped the gunman escape.
Sánchez Rushes Through Social Decrees as Election Nears
Spain’s government is racing to pass major social measures before the election. With control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is pursuing a major minimum-wage increase and weighing an early announcement on pensions, putting rivals on the spot.
Europe narrows the cancer drug access gap, but Spain still faces delays
Austria and Switzerland led Europe in the use of newer cancer medicines in 2023, while Spain stayed in the middle. Approval and funding still do not guarantee that patients receive treatment quickly.
Rosalía takes Spain's National Award for Current Music with LUX
Rosalía has received Spain's National Award for Current Music for LUX. The four-act album uses 13 languages and combines orchestral production with global collaborations, earning the 2026 prize and its €30,000 award.
Pension hikes in limbo as Spain’s November election stalls budget process
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has cast doubt on pension increases for 2027. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face legal and political hurdles over how their payments will be updated.
Maricarmen dies after Madrid housing fight turns her into a national symbol
María del Carmen Abascal died after years defending her rented home in Madrid. Her case sparked protests and encampments, followed by a government response on housing.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction fight in Madrid
Maricarmen Abascal, forced out of her Madrid home after seventy years, has died at 87. Her fight against eviction sparked protests and changed Spain's housing debate.
Guardia Civil cracks down on distracted drivers in Cantabria
The Guardia Civil and local police are increasing roadside checks across Cantabria this week, focusing on drivers distracted by mobile phones. Distraction is linked to 32% of fatal crashes in Spain, with officers and surveillance cameras deployed across the region.