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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.
Milei’s Madrid visit ends after insults and student protests
Javier Milei left Madrid after a visit of less than 48 hours marked by attacks on Pedro Sánchez and protests at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Isabel Díaz Ayuso was his only political meeting.
Maricarmen served on board of firm with 950m pesetas in capital
JINUR S.A. had 950 million pesetas in fully paid-up capital in 1994, when Maricarmen Abascal was a member of its board. Its business included investing in property and renting it out.
Madrid Teachers Spend Night at School as Talks Stay Closed
Teachers spent Wednesday night at Jarama school in Rivas-Vaciamadrid during their sixth day of indefinite strike action. They want the regional education department to open talks; the government says it will not start new negotiations.
Constitutional Court leaves vote dispute to Supreme Court
Spain’s Constitutional Court has declined to fast-track the Ombudsman’s request to restore voting rights for more than 163,000 people naturalised under the law of grandchildren. The issue now rests with the Supreme Court.
Sánchez revives 2010 pizza tweet after Feijóo's claim
Alberto Núñez Feijóo said a pizza order could help a squatter remain in a home for years. Pedro Sánchez answered by resurfacing a 2010 pizza tweet as the PP turned the exchange into attacks involving Begoña Gómez.
Spain’s Senate race puts Constitutional Court appointments in play
Four Constitutional Court magistrates’ mandates have expired, putting the Senate’s next balance in focus as appointments come due. PSOE and Frente Amplio will run together, while PP and Vox are still weighing how to coordinate.
Milei's Madrid visit gives Sánchez a campaign opening
Javier Milei’s Madrid visit gave the PSOE fresh material against a possible PP-Vox government. Sánchez answered Milei’s attacks with figures on informal work and minimum wages as Isabel Díaz Ayuso greeted him with an embrace.
Cintora says Spain's leaders are removed at the ballot box
Jesús Cintora challenged Javier Milei's call to remove Spain's socialists by force and said voters decide who governs. The RTVE presenter also cited Santiago Abascal's backing and Isabel Díaz Ayuso's distinction.
Care worker Gloria dies after stabbing in Carabanchel
Gloria, a 52-year-old care worker of Guatemalan origin, died after being stabbed at the entrance to the Carabanchel complex where she worked. Her 59-year-old former partner was arrested in Usera as investigators consider whether the case involved gender-based violence.
Feijóo and Sánchez trade jabs over pizza receipt claim
Alberto Núñez Feijóo used a pizza delivery receipt to illustrate property owners’ fears of home occupation. The claim drew ironic replies from the PSOE and Pedro Sánchez, followed by further attacks from PP figures.
Spain opens candidate filing for 29 November election
Parties and coalitions can submit their candidate lists through Monday 26 October. PSOE and Frente Amplio have agreed a joint Senate slate called 'Senado de Progreso', while PP and Vox are still discussing a possible formula.
Madrid court accepts complaint against Sofía Puente
Hazte Oír’s complaint targets guidance on nationality for descendants of exiles under the 'ley de nietos'. The judge has postponed a decision on requested testimony until the association posts €1,000 in security.
Milei attacks Sánchez and urges expulsion of Spanish socialists
Javier Milei attacked Pedro Sánchez and urged his Madrid audience to drive socialists out by force. The Argentine president also condemned Spain’s housing and migration policies during a pre-election visit.
PSOE puts up Milei welcome banner at Ferraz headquarters
The PSOE has hung a welcome banner for Javier Milei at its Ferraz headquarters as the Argentine president visits Madrid. Pedro Sánchez responded to Milei’s use of “zurdo” by calling himself left-wing.
PP and Vox weigh Senate pact to secure three-fifths majority
PP and Vox are discussing ways to coordinate their Senate candidates for the 29 November election. A three-fifths majority would let the right appoint four Constitutional Court judges without PSOE; no agreement has been announced.
Madrid to spend €61m completing the abandoned M-203
Madrid will invest €61 million to finish the M-203, whose construction stopped almost 20 years ago. The completed road is expected to benefit about 35,000 residents in the Henares Corridor, though its management model remains undecided.
Milei's first Spain visit as president without Abascal
The Argentine president is due at Fundación Disenso during Vox's pre-campaign. Abascal is travelling between La Coruña and Avilés, while Milei's Madrid schedule includes a meeting with Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
Madrid teachers strike over school funding and segregation
Madrid’s education strike reached a fifth day as teachers returned to the streets after police action at a protest on Monday. The region spends €6,502 per non-university pupil, the lowest figure in Spain, according to cited data.
Older cats and sick dogs are overlooked in Spain's adoption drive
Cats accounted for 59% of adoptions recorded on the Adopta con Tiendanimal platform in 2025. Yet older animals and those with illnesses remain harder to place, including Papuchi and Amapola at a Madrid-area sanctuary.
Madrid Teacher Jailed in Case Involving Nine Minors
A 37-year-old Madrid secondary-school teacher has been remanded in prison over alleged sexual assaults involving nine minors aged 12 to 15. Police say some assaults were recorded and expect the number of victims to rise.
Spain's left splits as Trump criticises immigration response
With 40 days until Spain's 29 November general election, the left remains divided after coalition talks failed and polls favour the right-wing bloc. Donald Trump has accused the government of doing nothing about July's immigration arrivals.
Milei arrives in Spain without a planned Abascal meeting
Javier Milei has arrived in Spain during the pre-campaign, with no meeting planned with Santiago Abascal. His circle says he will meet Isabel Díaz Ayuso, but the Community of Madrid has not confirmed it; protests over his presence are also part of the visit.
Madrid court admits Julio Iglesias claim against Yolanda Díaz
A Madrid court has accepted Julio Iglesias’s honour claim against Yolanda Díaz and ordered the deputy prime minister to respond within 20 working days. He is seeking €50,000 and a public retraction over comments about allegations by former employees.
Student union chats weigh French-style street unrest
Members of the Sindicato de Estudiantes discussed escalating education protests against Isabel Díaz Ayuso and drawing inspiration from unrest in France. Some messages named the town hall and major brands as possible targets, while others warned that public support was weak.
Madrid-Barcelona AVE services return as speed limits persist
Renfe restored all AVE services on Monday; Ouigo returns to its full timetable on Tuesday. Iryo will keep two morning trains suspended until Thursday, while 32 speed restrictions still add about 25 minutes to the journey.
PP and Vox negotiate joint Senate election lists
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says the PP is negotiating with Vox on joint Senate lists to reduce the left’s chances of controlling the chamber. The deadline to file candidate lists is Monday; an agreement could help the parties seek a three-fifths majority.
Pope León XIV's Spain visit generated €139.48m and 3,080 jobs
The visit brought €29.3 million in income and expenses, leaving organisers with balanced accounts and no borrowing. EY estimates its wider economic impact at €139.48 million in value added and 3,080 full-time equivalent jobs.
Vox puts Montse Lluis second on its Madrid Congress list
Montse Lluis has handled Vox’s negotiations with the PP in several regions. Her promotion comes as the party reshapes its Madrid slate after a term marked by senior departures; Juan Sergio Redondo is set for third place.
Rent pushes one in three working tenants into poverty
Oxfam Intermón says housing costs leave 770,000 workers in Spain in poverty after they pay market-rate rent. Among working tenants the rate rises from 19.35% before rent to 34.08% afterwards.
Ayuso spent 72 minutes inside Madrid chamber during teachers' protest
Police used charges to clear an exit route after striking teachers gathered outside the Chamber of Commerce. Unions put turnout at 1,000; two education officials had also faced protests.
Constitutional Court weighs voting appeal for Ley de nietos beneficiaries
Spain’s Constitutional Court will consider an appeal over the voting ban affecting beneficiaries of the Ley de nietos. Its legal advisers recommend rejecting it, while the government prepares a first package of social measures.
Madrid’s Baroque transformation goes on show at Fernán Gómez
More than 180 works chart Madrid’s rise from a settlement of 7,000 to a court capital of over 90,000. The exhibition runs at Teatro Fernán Gómez. Centro Cultural de la Villa from 20 October to 17 January.
Rodríguez takes on Sánchez as Madrid education row deepens
Miguel Ángel Rodríguez posted on X that he would not let Pedro Sánchez silence Isabel Díaz Ayuso. The warning came as the Madrid president accused the government of fuelling violence during teachers’ protests.
Court lawyers call vote-rights appeal premature
The Constitutional Court’s lawyers say the Ombudsman’s appeal over voting rights for people naturalised under the law of grandchildren is premature while the Supreme Court still accepts submissions. The case affects 163,020 people before the 29 November election.
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