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Seaya Andromeda invests €35 million in Wiremind for global push
Wiremind, known for its tech in transport and entertainment, has taken on outside investment for the first time in twelve years. The €35 million round, led by Seaya Andromeda, will drive the company’s global reach and AI projects.
Wiremind lands €35 million to ramp up global AI transport expansion
Wiremind has secured €35 million to boost its international growth and AI development. The company is set to expand into South America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, while strengthening R&D and adding advanced language models to its transport management software.
Sabadell Builds a Defensive Shareholder Bloc With BPCE
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Banco Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion. The stake gives Sabadell a powerful new shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover attempt.
Mario Conde pushes prefabricated homes as answer to Spain’s housing crunch
Spain’s housing market is stretched thin. Mario Conde says prefabricated homes are the only way to quickly boost supply and make homes affordable again.
Madrid faces yellow alert as storms threaten with hail risk
Madrid is under a yellow alert as the Aemet warns of strong storms and possible hail. After an unusually warm September, autumn weather has finally arrived, bringing rain, cooler air, and a shift in daily routines across the region.
Sanchez Takes His International Fight to Spain's Election
Pedro Sanchez has called Spain's general election for 29 November. Housing will drive the campaign, while his clashes with Trump and Netanyahu give the right a case against his foreign policy.
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.
Sabadell builds a defensive shield with BPCE stake
BPCE has acquired around 7% of Banco Sabadell, becoming a major long-term shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover bid. The stake could support a wider banking partnership across the Iberian Peninsula.
France keeps investors focused as Spain heads to early elections
Spain's early election adds political risk. Investors are watching France more closely as debt sustainability worsens and bond spreads widen across Europe.
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's wholesale power price hits its 2026 high
Spain's wholesale electricity price has reached its highest level of 2026. Gas costs and limited renewable output are driving the rise, and PVPC customers feel the market changes most directly.
Spain's electricity market crosses the 200 euro mark
Spain's wholesale electricity price will average 201.99 euros per MWh on Tuesday, the highest daily level since December 2022. Rising gas costs and stronger demand are pushing the market higher.
Spain's Largest Unions Call Nationwide Strike Over Housing Crisis
Spain’s two biggest unions, CCOO and UGT, have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike demanding higher wages to address the country’s deepening housing crisis. The move comes as political uncertainty grows ahead of early elections.
Spanish pension increases tied to inflation remain untouchable by politics
Spain’s pensioners can count on annual increases matching inflation, no matter who governs. The law now locks in these adjustments, but any extra boosts above inflation still depend on political will and budget negotiations.
Spain delays Verifactu rollout until 2028 after business pushback
The Spanish government has postponed the Verifactu digital invoicing system for a third time, aligning its start with electronic invoicing rules in 2028. The move follows sustained pressure from business groups and tax advisors demanding a unified transition.
Sol protest camp overflows into Madrid’s busiest streets
More than 2000 tents now fill Puerta del Sol and spill into Arenal and Preciados. Protesters demand urgent housing reforms while facing political confusion and mounting pressure from local businesses and authorities.
European Solar Telescope Joins ESFRI Landmark Network
The European Solar Telescope now has ESFRI Landmark status. Spain leads the La Palma project, which will use a 4.2-metre mirror to study solar magnetic activity and space weather.
Peter Marino Restores Coco Chanel's La Pausa
La Pausa has reopened after a careful restoration led by Peter Marino. The villa keeps Coco Chanel's austere design and personal details, while Matthieu Blazy uses it for Chanel's first spring campaign.
Europe approves a new single-dose antiviral for influenza
Roche has begun selling Xofluza in Spain. The oral antiviral blocks flu replication early and is taken in one dose within 48 hours.
Granollers in turmoil after late storm alert
A sudden downpour left Granollers flooded and commuters stranded. Emergency alerts came too late, and locals are demanding answers from city officials.
Spain pushes Verifactu launch to 2028 in major tax tech delay
The Spanish Tax Agency has postponed the full rollout of Verifactu until October 2028, aligning it with the new electronic invoicing mandate. This move follows months of industry lobbying and signals a strategic shift in Spain’s digital tax agenda.
Granollers hit by flash floods as Catalonia faces severe weather emergency
Granollers woke to flooded streets and school closures as Catalonia’s emergency alert system was triggered by sudden, intense rainfall. Transport, hospitals, and thousands of residents faced disruption, with authorities warning the situation had surpassed all forecasts.
Pedro Sánchez calls early elections, dissolves Spanish Parliament
Pedro Sánchez has set Spain on the path to early general elections by dissolving the Cortes. The move, grounded in the Spanish Constitution, hands the decision to voters and shakes up the country’s legislative cycle.
Primavera Sound Barcelona drops 2027 headliners: Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, revealing a lineup led by Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. The festival will feature 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.
Pedro Sánchez calls Spain’s election after Congress defeat
Pedro Sánchez has brought Spain’s general election forward to 29 November after Congress rejected two housing decrees. The vote exposed the coalition government’s weak grip on parliament after months of pressure.
Search for missing young man resumes in Pineda de Mar after torrential rains
Rescue teams in Pineda de Mar have restarted their search for a young man swept away by floodwaters after a weekend of intense rainfall. The operation was paused overnight and now faces renewed challenges as heavy rain returns to the region.
Feijóo circles power as PP eyes government shakeup
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s Partido Popular is no longer hiding its ambitions. As Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure, PP strategists are already sketching out a future cabinet and debating who could fill Spain’s most powerful ministries.
Blackstone wins €52 million Spanish housing deal as government slams 'vulture funds'
Blackstone has secured a €52.45 million contract to manage thousands of Sareb homes, including social housing, even as Spanish officials publicly attack the fund. The deal exposes a sharp split between political talk and government action.
Sánchez weighs snap election after housing decrees collapse
Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure to call early elections after the defeat of his housing decrees in Congress. With mass protests over rental prices and political allies turning away, the government is racing to salvage its agenda before the window closes.
Government tax push on socimis delivers minimal revenue impact
Spain’s latest attempt to tighten taxes on real estate investment trusts barely touched the sector. Despite political rhetoric, the so-called Maricarmen decrees would have raised less than ten million euros a year, affecting only a handful of residential-focused socimis.
Right bloc surges past 200 seats as Sánchez faces historic low
Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift as the right-wing PP and Vox break the 200-seat barrier in parliament, leaving Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE at their weakest point in years. The left faces a collapse in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
Burnham reopens the question of Britain's return to the EU
Andy Burnham has dropped Labour's cautious Brexit formula. The British prime minister says every future relationship with the EU should remain open for discussion.
Madrid faces yellow alert as storms threaten afternoon downpour
Madrid braces for a yellow alert as the State Meteorological Agency warns of afternoon storms and steady rain. Temperatures hold steady, but the capital faces a sudden shift and possible disruptions.
Seat puts Indra defence vehicle deal on hold
Seat has paused talks with Indra over a proposed military vehicle programme at its Martorell plant. The carmaker remains unsure about the project's scale, future and value to its business.
Tropical storm leaves Catalonia reeling with deaths and chaos
A rare storm with tropical features has battered Catalonia, killing two people and leaving one missing. Torrential rain shattered records, flooding towns and forcing evacuations as emergency crews raced to respond. The region now faces a slow recovery from widespread damage.
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