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EU budget talks sharpen divide over 2028-2034 plan
Ireland’s revised draft puts the 2028-2034 EU budget at €1.62 trillion, €141 billion below the Commission’s opening offer. Spain and 16 partners want a larger plan as Germany and the Netherlands push for deeper cuts.
Riyadh Airport Closed After Reported Missile Strike
A missile reportedly hit Riyadh airport on October 10, sending injured people to hospitals and disrupting flights. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the Saturday incident at publication time.
Seat Pushes for Audi Q4 e-tron at Martorell
Seat is negotiating for a larger electric model at Martorell. The Audi Q4 e-tron could arrive from 2032, but Volkswagen has approved no allocation.
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.
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.
Borrell: Europe would face a defence crisis if arms imports stopped
Josep Borrell has warned that Europe’s military supply chains are dangerously exposed. As defence industry leaders meet in Cartagena, the call for greater autonomy grows louder.
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.
Youth anger over housing and jobs ignites the Cucaracha movement across Europe
A wave of youth-led protests is sweeping Europe under the banner of the 'cucarachas', driven by frustration over unaffordable housing, precarious jobs, and a failing education system. Political leaders are being forced to respond as the movement spreads from Asia to the heart of the EU.
Ibex seeks a rebound as oil and bond yields ease
The Ibex is looking for a late-quarter recovery as oil prices and bond yields pull back. Investors now await the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge from the United States.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top visual arts award
Seville artist Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Visual Arts Award. Her performances question folklore, gender and power through a feminist lens.
Pilar Albarracín wins the Premio Nacional de Artes Plásticas 2026
The Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín Spain's top visual arts prize. The €30,000 award also includes an individual exhibition at Museo Reina Sofía.
CNIO identifies a weak stage before brain metastases cause symptoms
A six-year CNIO study found a short period when early brain metastases become vulnerable. Three drugs eliminated micrometastases in mice and human tissue before visible tumours formed.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top plastic arts prize
Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Prize for Plastic Arts. Her performances, photographs and installations challenge ideas about folklore, gender and Spanish identity.
CNIO finds a drug window against hidden brain metastases
CNIO researchers have identified a vulnerable stage in early brain metastases. Three drugs eliminated microscopic lesions in mice and human tissue before they became clinically detectable, opening a possible route to preventing recurrence.
CNIO finds a vulnerable window against brain metastasis
Spanish researchers found a brief stage when early brain metastases may respond to treatment. Three drugs cleared microscopic lesions in mice and human tissue, but clinical trials are still needed.
CNIO finds a drug target in early brain metastases
CNIO researchers found a short period when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs destroyed micrometastases in laboratory models before they became detectable tumours.
Telefónica Germany turns to AI as merger talk returns
Telefónica Germany is rebuilding after losing 1&1. AI should cut costs as the operator expands fixed-line services, targets business customers and keeps network deals on the table.
Telefónica puts German O2 through an AI-led overhaul
Telefónica is rebuilding its German O2 business around artificial intelligence. The plan includes 150 AI applications, staff cuts and 60 store closures as the company seeks new growth.
Investors demand crisis-era returns on Western government debt
The 10-year US Treasury yield has moved above 5%, while European debt has crossed key thresholds. Fiscal pressure, inflation and geopolitical risks are pushing investors to demand more from governments.
Germany's Economic Model Faces Its Hardest Test
Germany's industrial engine is losing power as the AfD advances. The CDU is weakened, while pressure grows over jobs, energy and Europe's direction.
EQT lines up €1.7 billion sale of Parques Reunidos
EQT has hired JPMorgan to prepare a sale of Parques Reunidos at a valuation of around €1.7 billion. Industrial operators including Merlin Entertainments and Compagnie des Alpes could take part in the process.
ISW maps a possible Russian drone assault on Estonia
A new ISW scenario examines a limited Russian operation in Estonia. Narva could face drones and hybrid pressure aimed at testing NATO's unity.
Oil returns above $100 as Ibex 35 falls under market pressure
Brent has moved back above $100 as stocks retreat across Europe and the United States. Repsol is gaining, while Spanish renewable-energy shares face fresh selling.
Zapatero names Saudi king as source of seized jewels
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero says the most valuable jewels found in his office were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. His defence wants judicial cooperation to confirm the account and challenge the valuation.
Guardia Civil tracks millions in Aldama hydrocarbon fraud across Europe and Asia
Spanish investigators have traced millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a maze of companies and crypto accounts. The case now stretches from Portugal and Ireland to China, Italy, and Germany.
Spain's Davis Cup route to Bolonia is set
Spain will open its Final 8 campaign against Austria in Bolonia on 24 November. David Ferrer's team could bring back its leading singles and doubles players before the November showdown.
Ibiza wetland camp cleared in hours as residents told to leave
Authorities have started clearing out the illegal camp in Ibiza’s Ses Feixes de es Pratet, a protected wetland where about 80 people have been living in tents and shacks. Residents, many of them workers, were told they had just two hours to get out as excavators arrived.
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.
Active meprin-β found in Alzheimer's brain samples
Researchers found more active meprin-β in the brains and cerebrospinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's disease. The enzyme may help explain beta-amyloid processing and could become a candidate disease indicator.
San Sebastián starts its 74th film festival with a farewell
San Sebastián opens its 74th festival with 263 films from 47 countries. José Luis Rebordinos is leaving after fifteen years, while Werner Herzog will receive the first Donostia Award.
Zaragoza airport to launch 20 new routes, connecting 15 countries by 2027
Zaragoza airport is set for a major expansion, with 20 new routes to 15 countries launching in March 2027. Supported by €8.8 million in public funding, the initiative seeks to elevate the city’s status in European aviation.
Werner Herzog takes the spotlight at San Sebastián
San Sebastián has opened its 74th edition with Fatih Akin’s Geister. Werner Herzog received the festival’s Donostia Award as an international line-up prepared to take the red carpet.
Lagarde revives speculation about an early ECB departure
Christine Lagarde has again refused to rule out leaving the ECB before her mandate ends. Spain is positioning itself for the succession contest, with Pablo Hernández de Cos among the leading names.
Childhood vaccination rates stall in Europe as warning signs emerge
A major study finds childhood vaccination rates in Europe have stopped rising and are now declining in many countries. Spain maintains high coverage but recent drops raise concerns about future outbreaks and public health risks.
Berlin election tightens as housing crisis and far right gains reshape city politics
Berlin heads into a tense regional election. The housing shortage could put La Izquierda in power for the first time, while AfD’s rapid rise adds new pressure to a divided city.
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