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Landlords face twelve month payout for ending rental contracts
Spain’s government plans to require landlords to pay tenants at least a year’s rent if they refuse to renew a lease without justified cause. The measure, part of a sweeping housing reform, aims to shift the balance of power in the rental market and could reshape contract negotiations.
Madrid faces cooler days as rain returns to the Sierra
Madrid will close out September under clouds and with a sharp drop in temperatures. The State Meteorological Agency expects scattered showers, especially in the Sierra, and highs below 30 degrees. Autumn is here.
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.
Senate blocks Spain France friendship treaty during Macron visit
A 142-106 Senate vote has stopped Spain from ratifying its friendship treaty with France. The defeat came during Emmanuel Macron's two-day state visit to Madrid.
Atlantic front brings rain to northern Spain
An Atlantic front will cross Spain from the northwest on Wednesday 30 September. Rain will focus on the north and west, while temperatures stay high in the southeast and Mediterranean areas.
Government stalls rental decree as automatic lease extension faces delay
Spain’s government has postponed publication of a basic housing decree that would require landlords to pay large compensation if they decline to renew rental contracts. The delay comes amid political wrangling and mounting pressure from tenant groups demanding stronger protections.
Spanish pensioners gain new freedom to work without losing benefits
Spain has overhauled its pension rules, allowing retirees to work part-time or as self-employed workers while continuing to collect their pension. The changes offer more flexibility and new incentives.
Madrid faces shifting skies and scattered rain as temperatures climb
Madrid is set for an unsettled day, with brief showers, shifting cloud cover and temperatures peaking at 25°C. The coming days bring further fluctuations, including a rise to 28°C and renewed rain by the weekend.
Spain Rejects Friendship Treaty With France
A 142-106 Senate vote blocked the friendship treaty with France, with one abstention. The PP and Vox opposed the deal during Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Spain, focusing on a clause that would allow ministers from each country to attend the other's cabinet meetings.
Víctor Janeiro speaks out: Belén Esteban and the family rift return to the spotlight
Víctor Janeiro has finally spoken on Supervivientes All Stars 3 about how Belén Esteban’s TV career affected his family. His blunt words, alongside Rosa Benito’s fierce criticism, have reignited a feud just as Esteban returns to Telecinco.
Al cielo con ella returns with a bold new look and star guests
The acclaimed late-night show 'Al cielo con ella' is back with a revamped set and new collaborators, promising to keep shaking up Spanish television. This season opens with Sergio Peris-Mencheta and Pilar Eyre joining Henar Álvarez for unfiltered conversation.
Felipe VI presses Europe over Ceuta border defence
Felipe VI has called for shared European responsibility for Ceuta's border after more than 80,000 people reached the autonomous city in two days. His appeal came as France and Spain faced a fresh parliamentary setback over their friendship treaty.
Macron welcomed by Spanish royals as France nears high-stakes election
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia welcomed Emmanuel Macron in Madrid with full honors for his first state visit to Spain as president. The September 29-30 trip comes as France faces a impressive election and political tensions rise across Europe.
Sergio Peris-Mencheta brings housing fight to Puerta del Sol
Sergio Peris-Mencheta shook up Madrid’s Puerta del Sol with a sharp retelling of Los tres cerditos, backing protesters demanding urgent action on Spain’s housing emergency. His words highlighted eviction’s human cost and the push for real shelter.
Queen Letizia turns heads in borrowed Carolina Herrera gown and storied floral tiara
Queen Letizia made a bold statement at the Palacio Real gala, wearing a borrowed Carolina Herrera dress and the historic floral tiara. The event honored Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron, bringing Spanish royal tradition and modern style together.
Mexico Takes Centre Stage at Iberseries 2026
From tax incentives to production infrastructure, Mexico is basic to Iberseries & Platino Industria 2026. The country is using the Madrid event to make its case to international producers.
One ticket takes Bonoloto top prize in 29 September draw
The Bonoloto draw on 29 September produced one ticket with all six winning numbers. Euromillones offered a €17 million jackpot, while the previous draw had already delivered a major Madrid prize.
Queen Letizia turns heads with rare diamond tiara at Madrid state banquet
Queen Letizia drew all eyes at the Royal Palace of Madrid, wearing a century-old diamond floral tiara for a state dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. The evening combined royal tradition with Spanish haute cuisine by chef Joan Roca.
Macron Toasts Leonor and Sofía at Royal Palace State Dinner
Emmanuel Macron surprised the Spanish royal family by publicly honoring Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofía during a state dinner at the Royal Palace. Though absent, the young royals became basic figures in a night focused on the monarchy’s future.
Bonoloto jackpot resets after Madrid ticket wins €2,025,965.95
A ticket sold in Madrid won the €2,025,965.95 Bonoloto jackpot. The top prize begins a new accumulation for Tuesday 29 September, with the winning numbers and collection rules set out below.
Doctors' strike committee splits over indefinite walkout
Spain's medical unions are split over leadership of an indefinite strike set to begin on October 28. CESM, SMA and SME will proceed without Amyts, Metges de Catalunya and O´Mega.
TVE alters onscreen label as Mónica García confronts PSOE
During a live press conference outside a Madrid hospital, TVE quietly updated the onscreen label for Health Minister Mónica García to highlight her Sumar affiliation, precisely as she criticized the PSOE. The timing has reignited scrutiny over editorial choices at Spain’s public broadcaster.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top visual arts award
Seville artist Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Visual Arts Award. Her performances use a feminist lens to question power and examine folklore and gender.
Spain's inflation surges to its highest level since 2023
Spain's inflation reached 4.9% in September. Fuel costs and package holidays drove the sharpest monthly rise since February 2023.
Letizia brings back Pertegaz dress for Macron state visit
Queen Letizia welcomed Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in a grey pearl Pertegaz dress. Readers of ¡HOLA! chose the design as the best royal look of 2019.
Gonzalo Suárez dies at 92, and Spanish culture loses its rebel
Gonzalo Suárez died at home in Madrid on September 29, 2026, aged 92. His restless career crossed cinema and literature, then journalism and fantasy, outside the usual rules of success.
Esperanza Aguirre: Maricarmen case is a smokescreen for Ceuta crisis
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home has sparked a fierce political storm. Esperanza Aguirre says the case is being used to distract from Spain’s migration crisis and the future of Ceuta and Melilla.
Gonzalo Suárez leaves Spanish cinema with a restless legacy
Gonzalo Suárez has died at his Madrid home, aged 92. He leaves 21 films and a literary career shaped by experimentation.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's National Visual Arts Award
Spain's Ministry of Culture has awarded Pilar Albarracín the 2026 National Visual Arts Award. The €30,000 prize recognises a career examining gender and folklore through questions of cultural power.
Pedro Sánchez puts Spain's housing decree before Congress
The Council of Ministers is due to take up emergency housing measures on Tuesday. The plan still faces a tough vote over room rentals and automatic contract renewals.
Madrid landlord signals deal for Maricarmen to return home
After a high-profile eviction and days of tense negotiations, Ricardo Alonso of Urbagestión has confirmed a preliminary agreement that could allow Maricarmen Abascal, 87, to move back into her Madrid apartment. The new rent would be set at around 30% of her net income, pending final approval.
Two Million Euro Bonoloto Prize Hits Bravo Murillo
A single Bonoloto ticket validated at La Rubia de Oro on Madrid's Bravo Murillo has won €2,025,965.95. The ticket took the entire first-category prize in the 28 September 2026 draw.
Àngels Barceló leaves Madrid for Maresme after calling the city hostile
Àngels Barceló has moved back to Catalonia after nearly thirty years in Madrid, citing an increasingly hostile atmosphere in the capital. The former Cadena SER host is seeking a quieter life in Maresme while maintaining her professional ties.
Àngels Barceló leaves Madrid for Barcelona after two decades in radio
Àngels Barceló, one of Spain’s most recognized radio voices, is leaving Madrid and returning to Barcelona after more than twenty years at Cadena SER. She has voiced discomfort with Madrid’s political climate as she begins a new chapter.
VRS Immunisation Brings Relief to 95% of Spanish Families
Nine out of ten families say immunising their children against VRS gave them greater peace of mind. A Sanofi study also found major gaps in parents’ knowledge and concern about the cost of caring for a sick baby.
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