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Marta Ortega wears John Galliano x Zara at Paris Fashion Week
Marta Ortega turned heads at Paris Fashion Week as the first to wear the John Galliano x Zara Re{form} collection. The new line, launched today, draws from Galliano’s early work and brings over a hundred pieces that mix couture details with Zara’s reach.
Junts Blocks Housing Decree and Leaves Sánchez Facing Political Crisis
Junts has delivered a major blow to Pedro Sánchez by rejecting the government's housing decree. Their move puts the coalition's fragile majority at risk and exposes deep fractures over housing policy just months before elections.
Tarragona faces red alert as heavy rain spreads across Spain
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Madrid Police Prepare Congress Security Amid Sol Housing Camp
Police are preparing a perimeter around Spain's Congress for Friday's vote on two housing decrees. Protesters from the Puerta del Sol camp plan to march to the chamber, while Isabel Díaz Ayuso's government takes the dispute to court.
Ayuso accuses Sánchez of fueling unrest after Junts blocks housing decrees
Isabel Díaz Ayuso publicly challenged Pedro Sánchez after Junts refused to back key housing decrees. The Madrid leader claims the government is stoking division and preparing for early elections, as protests and vandalism grip Puerta del Sol.
Ayuso accuses Sol protest camp of shielding Sánchez from political defeat
Isabel Díaz Ayuso has launched a legal challenge to remove the Puerta del Sol protest camp, alleging it is part of a calculated effort by the left to secure Pedro Sánchez’s grip on power. Her remarks on live television have reignited debate over the boundaries of protest and political maneuvering in Spain.
Woody Allen warns of fascism's rise during Madrid film presentation
Woody Allen launched filming on his new, still-untitled comedy in Madrid and warned that fascism is rising. He also declined to answer questions about housing and the encampment at Puerta del Sol.
Feijóo would scrap Spain's anti-eviction shield
Alberto Núñez Feijóo's party would repeal the Government's two housing decrees if it reached La Moncloa. Municipal social services would then have to help vulnerable households find another home.
Ayuso demands urgent court order to clear Sol protest camp
Madrid’s regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso has turned to the courts, demanding emergency intervention to end the ongoing protest camp in Puerta del Sol. After days of official deadlock, the regional government is now seeking a judicial order for immediate eviction.
Madrid takes its Puerta del Sol camp battle to court
Madrid wants a court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. The case sets the regional government's demand against the protesters' constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Leo Encinas Cruz steps onto the big screen in La bola negra
At just 15, Leo Encinas Cruz appears in La bola negra, sharing the screen with his mother Penélope Cruz. His brief, silent role marks the first on-camera step for the eldest child of Spain’s most celebrated acting family.
Javier Cámara reveals the pain of a father who never saw him
Javier Cámara shares how his complicated relationship with his father shaped his life and career. The acclaimed actor reflects on missed connections, personal growth, and the impact of fatherhood in a story that resonates far beyond the screen.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his next film
Woody Allen will start filming in Madrid on 5 October 2026 with about €3 million in public funding. The six-week production will use more than 30 locations in Madrid and Aranjuez.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Could Affect 1% of Spain by 2030
About 300,000 people in Spain live with inflammatory bowel disease. GETECCU and ACCU are calling for faster diagnosis, equal access to specialist treatment and regular psychological support.
Cayetana's unfinished work returns to Palacio de Liria
Palacio de Liria brings Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart back into focus. More than 200 objects connect her private life with the palace she helped rebuild in an exhibition running until 31 January 2027.
Congress faces decisive housing vote on Friday
Spain's Congress will vote on two housing decrees this Friday. The session begins at 11:00, with results expected around 15:00 after a separate debate on each measure.
Conde-Pumpido pushes Supreme Court to enforce amnesty law
Spain’s top constitutional judge is pressing the Supreme Court to apply the amnesty law to Catalan independence cases without delay. He warns that justice delayed is justice denied.
Spain's bowel disease care faces a nationwide equality test
GETECCU and ACCU España have presented a ten-point plan for inflammatory bowel disease care in Spain. The groups say access to specialist units and treatment still varies between autonomous communities.
Euribor climbs above 3% as Spanish mortgage pressure deepens
The 12-month euríbor reached 3.247% in September. Variable mortgage borrowers face higher October payments as housing prices remain near record levels.
Woody Allen chooses Madrid for his 51st film
Woody Allen will start filming his 51st movie in Madrid on October 5, 2026. The diplomatic story has €3 million in public backing and a reported budget of about $14 million.
Covid pushes Spain into a respiratory epidemic phase
Spain has crossed the epidemic threshold for acute respiratory infections. Coronavirus now leads primary care detections and respiratory hospital admissions, while demand for home tests is rising.
Conde-Pumpido presses Supreme Court for swift amnesty compliance
Cándido Conde-Pumpido is backing urgent amnesty enforcement by the Supreme Court. His draft ruling in the Dolors Bassa case would demand a clear and immediate response.
Madrid Takes the Sol Camp Dispute to Court
Madrid has asked the courts to dissolve the Puerta del Sol camp. The regional government says the protest breaks legal limits, blocks emergency access and threatens protected heritage.
State Prosecutor Hid Key Files in Case Targeting Judge Biedma
Spain’s top prosecutors denied holding documents on a controversial case against Judge Beatriz Biedma. Yet testimony from Badajoz’s chief prosecutor revealed secret exchanges with Madrid, raising new questions about the integrity of the investigation.
Ayuso takes camp eviction fight to Madrid courts
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government will ask a Madrid court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. It says Government delegate Francisco Martín failed to act.
Ayuso takes the Puerta del Sol camp to court
A 48-hour deadline is expiring as the Madrid regional government asks a judge to remove the housing camp from Puerta del Sol. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is challenging the Government delegate's refusal to order its removal, while police say they will not enter the square unless public-order problems develop.
Cayetana returns to Liria through the life she chose
After drawing 150,000 visitors in Seville, Cayetana. Grande de España opens at Madrid's Palacio de Liria. More than 200 objects trace the duchess's art, private life and work within the Casa de Alba.
Spain's cultural world says goodbye to Gonzalo Suárez
Gonzalo Suárez was mourned at Madrid's San Isidro funeral home after his death on 29 September 2026 at the age of 92. Actors, directors and cultural figures remembered a career that crossed cinema, literature and journalism.
ORCAM entrusts Mahler's Third to Alondra de la Parra
ORCAM will open its 2026-2027 symphonic season with Mahler's Third on 6 October in Madrid. Alondra de la Parra will lead the orchestra, the Coro de la Comunidad de Madrid and the Pequeños Cantores de la ORCAM at the Auditorio Nacional.
Twelve Hour Police Interrogation Targets Ceuta Immigration Data Technician
A technician preparing data for a high-profile Ceuta immigration report was questioned by police for twelve hours without legal counsel. The episode exposes deep tensions over control of evidence and the shaping of official narratives in Spain’s most sensitive border crisis.
Nearly Half of Spanish Lawmakers Own Multiple Homes
Forty-five percent of Spain’s Congress members declared ownership of at least two properties, according to official records. As the government races to address the housing crisis, the personal real estate portfolios of lawmakers are drawing new attention.
Madrid seeks court order to remove Sol housing camp
A 48-hour deadline to remove the Puerta del Sol housing camp has expired. Madrid is now asking the courts to order its immediate dissolution, while the Delegación del Gobierno says police have no grounds to intervene without disturbances.
Madrid culture ministry hands historic Tabacalera space to activist group
The Ministry of Culture has bypassed Madrid’s push for affordable housing at the Tabacalera, instead granting 800 square meters to a neighborhood platform tied to the Sol protest camp. The move reignites debate over public property and housing priorities in the Spanish capital.
Alessandro Lequio steps away from television and finds new freedom
Alessandro Lequio has reemerged in Madrid after a year away from television. He describes his new chapter as fulfilling, focusing on family and personal well-being while moving his commentary to Instagram.
Government hands Tabacalera building to tenants union after city pushback
The Spanish government has granted the Sindicato de Inquilinos de Madrid access to a newly renovated space in the iconic Tabacalera building, overruling the city council’s proposal to use the site for affordable housing. The move follows months of negotiations and highlights a deepening rift between national and municipal priorities.
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