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Madrid plans faster school discipline under a new decree
Madrid plans an urgent decree allowing teachers and school leaders to respond immediately to misconduct in schools. It is intended to take effect in 2027/28 after centres have time to adapt rules and train staff.
Asturian encourage family seeks repayment for eight Madrid trips
An Asturian encourage family says it paid for eight trips to Madrid for a baby’s eye surgery and follow-up care. Eight months later, it was still waiting for reimbursement as the regional government examined possible solutions.
Doctors keep strikes on schedule in five Spanish regions
Doctors’ unions have called off the nationwide stoppage planned for Friday, but separate strikes remain scheduled in five autonomous communities. They are seeking changes to compulsory on-call shifts and more staff.
Madrid says teachers’ €600 monthly rise would cost €665m a year
A new teacher in Madrid earns €2,582.48 gross a month in 14 payments, according to the regional government. It says a €600 monthly rise sought by teachers would add €665 million a year to the education payroll.
Doctors continue regional strikes after national walkout is called off
Doctors’ unions have dropped a planned nationwide stoppage but are continuing with strikes in five autonomous communities. The regions represent more than 32 million people, with further walkouts scheduled from 28 October.
COP puts problematic social media use on the agenda for 28 October
The COP’s IV Psychology and Addictions Day takes place in Madrid on 28 October, with in-person and online access. Sessions will examine brain effects and vulnerability to problematic social-media use, then turn to psychological treatment.
Feijóo declared €769,779 in financial assets
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s August 2023 declaration lists €769,779.09 in financial assets, three homes and two garage spaces. It gives no current property valuations or calculation of his total net worth.
Feijóo pledges a tougher response to unrest in Barcelona
Alberto Núñez Feijóo condemned the Barcelona unrest and said a PP government would protect public safety. At an event attended by more than 1,300 people, he also outlined commitments on housing and taxes, alongside pension pledges.
Madrid government delegate resigns after PSOE list omission
Francisco Martín has resigned as Madrid’s Government delegate after the PSOE left him off its congressional and Senate lists for the 29N general election. His exit follows clashes over the Puerta del Sol camp and police conduct.
30,000 join Ceuta protest in Madrid
Around 30,000 people joined a Madrid march organised alongside Mujeres Caballas, according to the Government Delegation. The group called for urgent measures in Ceuta and the return to Morocco of people in an irregular situation.
Felipe VI leaves Oviedo after routine cataract surgery
Felipe VI left an Oviedo eye clinic on foot after routine cataract surgery on his left eye. Surgeon Luis Fernández-Vega expects a quick recovery, with drops for several days and no physical exertion.
Madrid pension march draws 25,000 ahead of election
An estimated 25,000 people joined a Madrid march for public pensions. The rally came a month before the 29 November election, amid accusations that the right could open the way to partial privatisation.
Feijóo blames Sánchez for Barcelona unrest
Saturday-night unrest in Barcelona left more than 120 people injured, including at least 14 police officers. Alberto Núñez Feijóo blamed Pedro Sánchez and pledged one million homes and tax cuts.
Tuxedo-3 shows intracranial activity in active brain metastases
Final Tuxedo-3 data presented at ESMO 2026 in Madrid show median overall survival of 10.5 months for patients with leptomeningeal disease. The phase II results indicate intracranial activity in active brain metastases but need confirmation in larger prospective trials.
Spain’s Constitutional Court rejects Gabilondo’s appeal as premature
The Constitutional Court rejected an appeal filed by the Defensor del Pueblo over the suspension of voting rights for 163020 newly naturalised Spaniards. José Antonio Zarzalejos says the move fits a PSOE strategy to challenge election results.
Ceuta women bring security protest to Madrid
Women from Ceuta marched in Madrid to draw attention to persistent insecurity and the city’s lack of normality. The protest came as parties campaigned ahead of the 29 November general election.
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.
Jorge Martín’s wrist fracture did not require surgery
A CT scan after Martín’s Phillip Island sprint crash confirmed a single fracture in his right wrist. Aprilia said surgery was not needed at that stage; the injury ruled him out of the Australian race.
Tellado accuses Sánchez of exploiting Guernica in campaign video
Miguel Tellado has accused Pedro Sánchez of using public resources after the prime minister filmed a campaign video before Guernica at Madrid’s Reina Sofía. Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo also condemned the use of Picasso’s painting.
Three former aides accuse Tesh Sidi of workplace harassment
Three former members of Tesh Sidi’s Congress team have filed complaints with Más Madrid and Movimiento Sumar alleging abusive treatment. They cite excessive hours and a worker’s anxiety-related medical leave.
Madrid reroutes its transhumance festival around the Sol camp
Madrid’s transhumance festival is set for Sunday 25 October, with 1,250 sheep and 160 goats taking an alternative route because of the camp in Puerta del Sol. The flock will bypass Sol and Cibeles this year.
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.
Spain’s Electoral Dispute Leaves Overseas Voter Roll Unsettled
Spain’s Constitutional Court declined to admit the Ombudsman’s appeal, ruling it premature. The Supreme Court must still decide whether about 163,000 disputed overseas registrations can affect November’s election.
Spain named in jihadist calls tied to protest unrest
Spain is named in jihadist online material urging attacks on police and demonstrators amid unrest in several European countries. Interior’s cyber-coordination office warns that attackers may exploit pressure on security forces.
Spain’s Interior Ministry warned of jihadist threat to protests
Spain’s cybersecurity coordination office alerted the Interior Ministry to a jihadist call for attacks at demonstrations across Europe, explicitly naming Spain. The material also targeted police and protesters and included attack guidance.
Sánchez interview draws 41.7% audience share in Euskadi
Pedro Sánchez’s appearance on 'La Revuelta' drew a 41.7% audience share in Euskadi, the second-highest regional result after Madrid. The interview averaged 4.387 million viewers nationwide and set a record for the programme.
Climate change drove 77% of heat deaths in Spanish cities
Climate change accounted for an estimated 5,227 of 6,824 heat deaths in 90 Spanish cities this summer. Barcelona had Europe’s second-highest toll of additional deaths, while Madrid recorded the highest attributable share.
Spain records nearly 38,000 gonorrhoea cases in 2025
Spain reported 37,467 gonorrhoea cases and 11,879 cases of syphilis in 2025, with both infections showing signs of stabilisation at high levels. Chlamydia continued to climb, reaching 44,511 cases.
Climate change linked to 5,227 Spanish heat deaths
An Imperial College and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine study estimates that heat killed 6,824 people in Spain this summer. Researchers attribute 5,227 deaths to climate change.
Health leaders put AI liability and care under scrutiny
CONECTAMA brought legal and healthcare specialists together to debate AI in clinical decisions and the future of health professions. One speaker said 80% of residents consult AI during hospital shifts.
Sol encampment puts Madrid retailers’ Christmas trade at risk
Retailers around Madrid’s Puerta del Sol say the encampment has cut sales by 30% to 70%, while Cocem estimates losses near €25 million. Shopkeepers also fear weaker trade in the run-up to Christmas.
Madrid approves €15.4m for birth and adoption grants
Madrid has approved €15.4 million for birth and adoption grants of up to €1,000. Applications are expected to open next week for families whose child was born or adopted from 1 September 2026, subject to a five-year registration rule.
Milei’s team requested a different sponsor backdrop in Madrid
The logos of Nueva Economía Fórum’s regular sponsors were visible during Javier Milei’s Madrid address, contrary to viral posts. Organisers say his cabinet requested a different backdrop arrangement; the brands did not ask to be removed.
Spain's STI figures level off while infections remain high
Spain recorded 44,511 chlamydia cases in 2025, while recent figures for several sexually transmitted infections have flattened after years of sharp growth. The CNE says rates remain high and the trend ahead is uncertain.
Comín takes oath to formalise European Parliament mandate
Toni Comín has taken the oath required to formalise his European Parliament mandate after the Supreme Court lifted his arrest warrant under the amnesty law. He renewed an expired DNI at Congress after nine years abroad.
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