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Pedro Sánchez under fire after admitting Morocco border failure
Pedro Sánchez finally admitted Morocco’s border failure during the Ceuta crisis, but his coalition partners are not buying it. The way, place, and language of his statement have only deepened the rift and left allies demanding real answers.
Eighty-seven-year-old Maricarmen evicted from Madrid home after seventy years
After seventy years in her Madrid apartment, 87-year-old Maricarmen was forced out by a private investment fund. Her story has become a rallying cry for those demanding action against steep rent hikes and evictions in Spain's capital.
Government under fire after Maricarmen eviction sparks housing crisis talks
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has forced Spain’s government into emergency talks with Junts. With protests looming, leaders are now weighing a freeze on evictions by investment funds and new tax breaks for renters and homeowners.
Basque pensions stay highest in Spain, but growth slows
Basque retirees get the biggest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising new questions as the number of pensioners keeps rising.
La bola negra brings 35 mm cinema to five Spanish screens
La bola negra opens in Spain on 25 September 2026, with limited 35 mm screenings. Only five Spanish cinemas are expected to show the format as the film begins its Oscar 2027 campaign.
EQT puts its Parques Reunidos stake up for sale at €1.7 billion
EQT is preparing to sell its controlling stake in Parques Reunidos. JPMorgan will manage the process, which values the holding at about €1.7 billion.
Super El Niño Could Put 451000 Lives at Risk
El Niño may bring its deadliest heat in decades. Spain could record 480 additional deaths, with Madrid, Andalusia and Catalonia facing the greatest risk.
Junts under fire as Maricarmen's eviction sparks housing fight
The forced eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home has set off a political storm. With a new housing decree up for debate, Junts per Catalunya faces public anger and tough questions about its stance on property owner protections.
Maricarmen refuses city care after eviction, sparking Madrid hospital standoff
Evicted from her longtime home, 87-year-old Maricarmen remains in a Madrid hospital and keeps saying no to a city-run residence. Her case has set off political fights and left her future up in the air, even as officials say help is still on the table.
Maricarmen eviction forces government to act on housing crisis
The forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her lifelong home has triggered a political storm in Spain. With public outrage mounting, the government faces urgent demands to approve new housing protections and prevent a wider social backlash.
Madrid eviction triggers scramble over Spain's housing law
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid has pushed the Spanish government into urgent talks with Junts and other partners over a new emergency housing decree. The outcome could change protections for vulnerable tenants and shake up the coalition.
Rent arrears behind most evictions in Spain
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
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.
Spain has seen 272000 evictions under Pedro Sánchez
More than 272000 families have been evicted in Spain since 2018. Rental arrears account for most cases, and courts may now resume launches after legal protections ended.
Spain's housing decree could reach beyond evictions
The Government wants the new housing decree to address more than evictions. Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez says it could also affect students and landlords if Congress supports it.
Ceuta president backs moving some migrant minors to mainland Spain
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, now says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be sent back to Morocco may be moved to the Spanish mainland. This breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and shows clear splits inside the party.
Verborrea turns punk rebellion into Madrid theatre
Pablo Remón brings Verborrea to Madrid with Javier Cámara, Israel Elejalde, Marta Nieto and Emilio Tomé. The play links a fictional punk band from the late 1980s to a family shaped by Francoism.
El Gran Wyoming stands firm on his Madrid property empire
El Gran Wyoming, a mainstay on Spanish TV, owns 19 properties in Madrid. He says he owes no one an explanation for putting his money into real estate, even after public backlash and a hefty tax fine.
Guardia Civil finds note tying minister’s sister to Venezuelan citizenship case
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
PSOE Sent Secret Audio Payments Through Its Own Campaign Agency
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and raised questions inside the agency about the money involved.
Drivers face sharp fuel price jump as state aid ends
Spanish motorists are bracing for a steep rise in fuel costs as state subsidies on gasoline and diesel expire at the end of September. With no confirmed extension, drivers are urged to refuel now to avoid paying even more at the pump in October.
Eighty-seven-year-old woman evicted from Madrid home after seventy years
Maricarmen, 87, was forced out of her Madrid apartment after living there since 1956. Her eviction has sparked outrage at authorities and the property company, with politicians and neighbors demanding answers.
Felipe VI opens Spain's university year in Cartagena
Felipe VI opened Spain's 2026/2027 university year in Cartagena. Diana Morant tied universities to the climate emergency, while a professor asked campuses to design for everyone.
Ayuso turns Maricarmen eviction into a national housing fight
Isabel Díaz Ayuso defended Maricarmen's eviction as a court-ordered action. She blamed Pedro Sánchez for Spain's housing failures and for protests that she says are becoming more violent.
Teatro Real opens its new season as Madrid's society dresses up
The Teatro Real opened its 2026/2027 season on 23 September 2026 with King Felipe VI in attendance. Manon Lescaut shared the spotlight with the evening's carefully chosen looks from Madrid's social scene.
Ignis IPO faces regulatory risk from Spain's data centre rules
A draft decree could unsettle Ignis before its planned market debut. The company wants €500 million to expand its data centre business in Spain.
Zapatero must explain Saudi jewels found in his office
A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and wants the court to seek documentary proof.
Madrid eviction exposes the cost of Spain's housing crisis
Maricarmen Abascal was taken from her Madrid home on a stretcher after police and social services enforced a court-ordered eviction. The 87-year-old paid less than €500 a month. Her case has put Spain's housing crisis back under scrutiny.
Zapatero Says Saudi King Gave Him Million-Euro Jewels
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero told a judge that Saudi King Abdalá bin Abdulaziz gave him the jewels in 2007. Their value, arrival in Spain and tax treatment remain under investigation.
Elderly woman forced out of Madrid home despite protests and political outcry
An 87-year-old woman was evicted from her Madrid apartment as police filled the street and neighbors protested. The case has sparked a national debate and fresh demands for urgent housing reform.
Claudia Osborne opens up about her close bond with Fabiola Martínez
Claudia Osborne, expecting her third child with José Entrecanales, speaks plainly about her pregnancy and her strong relationship with Fabiola Martínez. The family stays close despite past separations and public attention.
Sánchez demands housing decree after Maricarmen eviction
Pedro Sánchez called the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen a social tragedy and demanded urgent parliamentary action. He blamed Madrid authorities for failing to protect a vulnerable tenant and said the government would bring its housing decree back to Congress.
87-Year-Old Woman Evicted From Her Madrid Home
Maricarmen has left her Madrid home after seven decades. The 87-year-old woman was taken to a Samur ambulance as supporters shouted from behind a police cordon.
Spain's Housing Shortfall Could Pass One Million by 2028
Spain may face a housing shortfall of more than one million homes by 2028. The Bank of Spain says demand is running ahead of supply, pushing home prices further beyond household incomes.
Madrid IT consultant could be picked for Begoña Gómez jury
A Madrid man lands on the shortlist for jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. His open doubts show the strain and uncertainty facing Spain’s jury system as the case moves ahead.
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