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Morocco votes under the shadow of the Ceuta border crisis
Morocco votes on 23 September as Spain keeps watch on the Ceuta and Melilla borders. Rabat is under pressure after the July crisis and new calls to cross have appeared on social media.
Pepper spray chaos erupts in Spanish Congress
A deputy pulled out pepper spray in Spain's Congress, setting off evacuations and sending staff for medical help. The incident laid bare the sharp divides and showmanship now running through Spanish politics.
Used-car sales face stricter EU traceability rules
A new EU regulation changes how used vehicles must be documented. Professional sellers will need reliable lifecycle records before 2028.
Spain may miss Eurovision again over Israel
Spain may stay out of Eurovision for a second year after RTVE proposed extending its withdrawal over Israel's participation. The UER says it respects the pending vote but would be disappointed by another absence.
Milan Fashion Week puts human creativity on trial
Milan Fashion Week opened with robots and AI-designed collections. Vogue World turned the Italian capital into a stage for a dispute over craftsmanship, automation and the future of creative work.
Political fight erupts after 87-year-old Maricarmen is evicted in Madrid
The eviction of Maricarmen, an 87-year-old woman in a wheelchair, has set off a fierce political row in Spain. Ministers and coalition partners are now openly blaming each other for failing to protect the most vulnerable from losing their homes.
Guardia Civil cracks 78 million euro fuel fraud tied to Aldama
Spanish authorities have tracked over 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, already convicted for corruption. Investigators are now moving to freeze accounts and widen the cross-border probe.
Elderly Madrid tenant evicted after rent triples under investment fund
An 87-year-old woman was forced out of her Madrid apartment after her rent shot up under a new landlord. Police carried out the eviction despite protests and last-minute offers to pay. The case shows how vulnerable tenants are in Spain’s rental market.
Police evict 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home
Maricarmen, 87, was forced out of her Madrid apartment after a lifetime there. Police cleared activists blocking the door. Officials failed to find her affordable housing. The case shows the limits of tenant protections in Spain.
OECD raises Spain's 2026 growth forecast to 2.6%
The OECD has lifted its growth forecasts for Spain in 2026 and 2027, citing strong domestic demand. It also expects inflation to run higher than previously forecast.
Sánchez calls for global controls after sharp rise in AI child abuse material
Pedro Sánchez is calling for global rules to protect children from the risks of artificial intelligence. Spain supports a 16-year social media age limit as international groups warn about the rapid spread of AI-generated abuse material.
Partner of architect Josep Juanpere arrested in Madrid after Baqueira death
Police in Madrid have arrested a woman in connection with the death of architect Josep Juanpere i Miret, found dead in Baqueira during the Christmas holidays. The case is still under strict judicial secrecy as investigators look into what happened.
Nine citizens will decide Begoña Gómez's trial
Begoña Gómez will face nine citizens without legal training in court. They will decide whether she is guilty or not guilty in a case involving influence peddling and embezzlement.
Spain faces record-breaking four-month summer as heat rewrites the season
Spain just lived through its longest, hottest summer in more than 150 years. Two out of every three days brought heatwave conditions, starting in mid-May and still not letting up. The north and northeast saw the sharpest spikes.
Catalan court backs firing of teacher who refused duties and defied school rules
A Catalan secondary school teacher making over €2,300 a month was fired for refusing to grade students, skipping meetings, and working remotely without approval. The region’s top court has ruled the dismissal was justified, drawing a clear line on teacher autonomy in private schools.
RTVE keeps its Eurovision 2027 boycott proposal
RTVE will ask its board to keep Spain out of Eurovision 2027. The UER has announced new safeguards but will not exclude Israel, leaving the final decision with RTVE's directors.
Ibex 35 stays above 19,750 after Trump's Iran remarks
Spain's main index rose 0.15% after Brent fell below 100 dollars. Trump's comments on Iran wiped out most of the Ibex 35's early gains, leaving the index near 19,754 points.
Moroccan activist threatens bloodshed if Felipe VI visits Ceuta or Melilla
Yahya Yahya, head of the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, has threatened violent resistance if King Felipe VI visits the Spanish-controlled cities. He calls them 'occupied presidios' and signals that protests could follow.
High-risk polyp checks may safely move to five years
A European study followed almost 21,000 patients after high-risk polyp removal. Its findings suggest that surveillance could move from three years to five without raising cancer risk.
Germany pushes back as Spain tries to link EU expansion to Catalan language status
Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania have rejected Spain’s push to tie EU enlargement to official recognition of Catalan and other regional languages. Madrid’s threat to veto expansion talks has landed flat with key European partners.
Secret €6.3 million Madrid penthouse deal sparks crisis for Ayuso’s team
A €6.3 million penthouse purchase in Chamberí has thrown Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s government into chaos. An internal leak has exposed deep rifts in Madrid’s Partido Popular and raised tough questions about public money.
Jury pool for Begoña Gómez trial shrinks as Madrid watches closely
Madrid has drawn 2,846 citizens for possible jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. Only nine will decide her fate, putting Spain’s jury system under the spotlight.
RTVE asks to keep Spain out of Eurovision
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to keep Spain out of Eurovision for a second year. He says reforms by the European Broadcasting Union have not secured the neutrality Spain demanded over Israel's participation.
Fuel shortages in France force Spanish hauliers to rethink cross-border routes
Fuel shortages at French service stations are forcing Spanish transport companies to fill up before crossing the border. With diesel prices climbing and supply gaps on key routes, hauliers are changing how and where they refuel.
Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus draws notice after royal title mix-up in Lisbon
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started university in Lisbon, following a path similar to Spain’s infanta Sofía. A simple mistake—calling Sofía 'princess' instead of 'infanta'—has thrown a spotlight on the unique ways European royals are titled.
Alejandro Hamlyn walks free in Dubai after Spain fails to act
Alejandro Hamlyn, wanted in Spain for a massive VAT fraud, is out of detention in Dubai. Spanish officials never filed the extradition request, letting the high-profile businessman go free despite a major criminal case.
Ibex 35 Faces a Key Test After Monday Rebound
The Ibex 35 opens at 19,724 points after rising 1.08% on Monday. A weaker euro and mixed signals from European and US markets leave the Spanish index facing another test.
Francesca Thyssen takes a public role at Madrid's museum
Francesca Thyssen is bringing more than 350 contemporary works to Madrid. Her collection will support the museum's biggest expansion and open a new chapter for the family.
Congenital TORCH infections sharply raise risks of autism and intellectual disability
A Swedish study found that congenital TORCH infections were linked to much higher risks of autism and intellectual disability. The infections are rare, but some can be prevented.
Morocco promises action as Ceuta prepares for a new irregular entry
Spain is pressing Morocco to stop another irregular crossing into Ceuta. José Manuel Albares will meet his Moroccan counterpart in New York as new calls circulate before Wednesday's election.
Vox challenges Sumar over 'ley de nietos' amendment
Vox wants Sumar's amendment removed from an education bill. The proposal would give legal force to suspended instructions affecting Spain's 'ley de nietos' and CERA registration.
Albares and Bourita to Discuss Ceuta in New York
Spain and Morocco will discuss Ceuta in New York this week. The talks will cover migrant returns, people still in the city and online calls for another mass entry attempt before 23 September.
Greenland security pact set for UN signing
Denmark and Greenland will sign a security agreement with the United States on Tuesday. The pact remains secret, but Copenhagen says it will not change sovereignty over the island.
Pay Gap at Ibex-35 Companies Reaches 67 Times Employee Salaries
Executive pay moved further away from employee salaries at Spain's biggest listed companies. The gap reached 67 times in 2025, while three women executives shaped the gender figures at Ibex-35 firms.
Feijóo demands a permanent Frontex presence in Ceuta
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
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