15 bodies uncovered at Hornachos cemetery
Archaeologists have located 15 people in a mass grave at Hornachos cemetery. Their position and work clothing point to a violent burial; researchers believe the cemetery may contain several such graves.
Extremadura 367 news
From local Spanish interests, Extremadura is followed as a Spanish region where politics, weather, tourism, transport and public services shape daily life.
Updates cover local events, incidents, fiestas, holidays, business changes, travel plans and practical regional news for residents, visitors and newcomers.
Updates cover local events, incidents, fiestas, holidays, business changes, travel plans and practical regional news for residents, visitors and newcomers.
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.
Jorge Rey forecasts over 200mm of rain in western Spain
A deep Atlantic low is forecast to bring heavy rain from Sunday 8 November. Jorge Rey predicts more than 200 litres per square metre in western Andalusia or northern Extremadura, while AEMET expects colder, unsettled weather.
Six arrested in alleged child trafficking investigation
Six people have been arrested in Badajoz and Jaén in a joint investigation by the National Police and Guardia Civil. Police sources cited by Cadena SER say one woman may have sold four of her children. The inquiry remains open.
Carlos Cuerpo's career before entering Spain's government
Carlos Cuerpo became economy minister on 29 December 2023 after working in public economic institutions. He entered Spain's senior civil service in 2008 and later worked at the European Commission and AIReF.
Castilla y León explores return arrangements for unaccompanied minors
Castilla y León and Senegal will continue talks on possible arrangements for returning unaccompanied foreign minors. Carlos Pollán met ambassador Ibrahim Al Khalil Seck; no agreement was announced.
Asaja plans two-week farmers’ camp outside Spain’s agriculture ministry
Farmers plan to camp outside Spain’s agriculture ministry from 29 October to 12 November after a Madrid march and tractor protest. Organisers expect about 500 tractors and are demanding relief from rising costs and fairer prices.
Felipe González’s 100-hectare retreat in Cáceres
Felipe González and Mar García Vaquero share El Penitencial in the Sierra de Guadalupe: a private estate of more than 100 hectares with a home of about 600 square metres. González bought it in 2012.
Six bodies found in Cáceres Franco-era grave excavation
Six bodies have been found in an excavation at Cáceres cemetery, with skull injuries compatible with gunshot trauma. The work is funded by the provincial government and Spain’s basic government.
Extremadura cybercrime doubles as Guardia Civil warns of youth risks
Cybercrime in Extremadura rose from 4,638 cases in 2020 to 9,593 last year. At a Badajoz event, the Guardia Civil and University of Extremadura warned of risks to young people, including AI-manipulated images and cyberbullying.
14 Government Officials Resign to Run on PSOE Lists
Six government delegates and eight subdelegates have left their posts to stand for the PSOE in Spain’s 29 November general election. Electoral law bars them from remaining in office as candidates, forcing a territorial reshuffle.
Spain’s income map shows a sharp divide between neighbourhoods
Spain’s new income map uses 2024 personal income tax returns to show gross average household income in more than 36,000 census sections. The figures expose sharp gaps within cities and across regions.
Estopa bring their first demo back with La Maketa
La Maketa arrives on 20 November, restoring Estopa material from before the band’s breakthrough. The double album pairs new versions of seven demo songs and three tracks absent from the original with home and studio recordings; four stadium dates follow in June and July 2027.
Madrid drives Spain's private healthcare expansion
Madrid remains Spain's leading region for healthcare privatisation. Asturias is catching up fastest, alongside Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha, while private cover and out-of-pocket costs widen differences in access.
La bola negra ignites debate over Lorca's legacy
La bola negra, the latest film from Los Javis, has sparked debate in Spain and abroad with its unflinching portrayal of Federico García Lorca's homosexuality and last relationship. Experts and artists weigh in on the film's impact and its treatment of a long-silenced aspect of Lorca's life.
Dana brings rain and lower temperatures to Spain
A northwestern DANA will bring rain and thunderstorms across much of Spain on Tuesday. Temperatures will fall across most of the mainland and the Canary Islands, while AEMET warnings cover several regions.
Storms batter Spain as rain and hail sweep the north and center
Spain faces another day of relentless storms, with heavy rain and hail hitting the north and central regions. Meteorologists warn of intense downpours and falling temperatures, with weather alerts across much of the country. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue before conditions gradually stabilize.
Spain battered by deadly storms as rare weather sparks floods
Severe storms have swept across Spain, killing three people and breaking rainfall records. Nine regions remain under alert as experts assess whether the Mediterranean is seeing new, tropical-like weather patterns.
Deadly floods hit Spain as storms trigger chaos in multiple provinces
Spain is reeling from a powerful storm system that has unleashed deadly floods and landslides. Emergency alerts remain in force across four provinces, with rivers overflowing and roads cut off; fatalities have been reported in Catalonia. Authorities urge extreme caution as the crisis deepens.
PSOE leaders urge Sánchez to call early elections amid housing unrest
Top PSOE figures from Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura and the Basque Country are openly pressuring Pedro Sánchez to dissolve parliament and call elections now, seizing on the surge of public mobilization over housing policy failures.
Spain's health system puts regional leadership under scrutiny
Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on how regional responsibility intersects with national coordination, and what those arrangements mean for the system's ability to recover.
Nearly Half of Spanish Lawmakers Own Multiple Homes
Forty-five percent of Spain’s Congress members declared ownership of at least two properties, information from official records. As the government races to address the housing crisis, lawmakers’ personal real estate portfolios are drawing new attention.
Judge Biedma exposes campaign to force her off high-profile PSOE case
Judge Beatriz Biedma has submitted nearly one hundred pieces of evidence alleging that she was targeted by a coordinated campaign involving PSOE-linked figures and Badajoz criminal clans. The operation aimed to remove her from the high-profile investigation into the prime minister’s brother.
Rain Eases Across Spain After Tuesday's Red Alerts
Spain's weather will calm after a difficult Tuesday, but the risk has not gone. Inland storms may still become strong, while heat and tropical nights continue in several provinces.
Red alert shifts north as heavy rain hits Barcelona
Rainfall has pushed the highest warning level toward Catalonia, with Barcelona recording around 100 litres per square metre in one hour. Renfe suspended several services as flooding risks grew across the region.
Torrential rain warnings grip Catalonia as storms threaten twelve regions
Spain’s weather has shifted overnight, with twelve regions activating rain and storm alerts. Catalonia faces the highest risk, with forecasts of more than 100 litres per square metre in just a few hours. Authorities warn of possible flooding and severe disruption.
Bonoloto pays €26,365 in Monterrubio de la Serena
A Bonoloto ticket sold in Monterrubio de la Serena has won €26,365.94 after matching five numbers and the complementary number. Six players shared second-category prizes, while no ticket matched all six numbers.
Iván Redondo breaks silence on power politics and Moncloa exit
Iván Redondo, once the strategic mind behind Spain’s prime minister, faces tough questions on TVE’s 'Plano General'. He discusses corruption and his relationship with Pedro Sánchez, along with the health crisis that forced his departure from Moncloa.
Respiratory infections double in Extremadura as pharmacy demand rises
Extremadura's respiratory infection rate nearly doubled in one week, while pharmacies in Plasencia reported heavier demand for triple tests and FFP2 masks. The region's flu vaccination campaign starts in October.
Basque pensions stay highest in Spain, but growth slows
Basque retirees receive the largest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising questions as the number of pensioners continues to rise.
Autumn heatwave breaks records in northern Spain
Spain is in the grip of a rare autumn heatwave. Temperatures have soared to 37ºC in the north, and several regions are under weather warnings. Meteorologists say the heat will persist well into October, delaying the start of winter.
PP and Vox-Run Regions Take In Minors Despite Their Refusal
Castilla y León, Aragón and Extremadura are receiving minors from Ceuta despite pledges by their PP and Vox governments to reject further arrivals. The transfers continue under Spain’s immigration law.
Spanish universities suspend exchanges with Morelos after student killed
The killing of Claudia Tacoronte in Morelos has prompted Spanish universities to review their exchange policies. Some have suspended student mobility with the region, exposing gaps in risk communication and institutional awareness.
Fuel price surge triggers sharp inflation in Extremadura
Inflation in Extremadura has climbed to 4.2 percent over the past year, driven mainly by a sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices. Authorities and unions face growing pressure over wages and living costs.
Two new West Nile fever cases confirmed in Extremadura
The Servicio Extremeño de Salud has identified two more West Nile fever cases in Extremadura, bringing the 2026 total to 48 infections and two deaths. Several patients remain hospitalized across the region.