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Madrid PP Reports Bergerot to National Police
Alfonso Serrano has taken Manuela Bergerot’s Assembly remarks to the National Police. The PP wants investigators to assess the words amid protests and threatening imagery at Puerta del Sol.
Madrid PP reports Bergerot to police over street remarks
The PP has reported Manuela Bergerot to the Policía Nacional after her comments about unrest in Madrid. The complaint follows the death of Maricarmen, evicted days earlier.
Jesús Cintora slams conspiracy talk after Maricarmen’s death
Jesús Cintora broke from the script to attack conspiracy theories aired after Maricarmen’s death, calling out those who originated the claims and those who let them spread on national television.
Vaccination takes a bigger role in heart protection
Flu can raise the risk of a heart attack tenfold in vulnerable patients. SEMERGEN specialists want vaccination integrated into cardiovascular care, where infection prevention can reduce severe complications.
Sánchez Rushes Through Social Decrees as Election Nears
Spain’s government is racing to pass major social measures before the election. With control of the Boletín Oficial del Estado, Sánchez’s team is pursuing a major minimum-wage increase and weighing an early announcement on pensions, putting rivals on the spot.
Silent receptor leaves tumour-fighting immune cells weaker
Researchers found that gamma-delta T cells lose much of their tumour-fighting strength when a basic receptor falls silent after the cells mature. The result held across mouse models and laboratory tests with human cells.
David Bustamante turns 14 perfumes into a serious second business
David Bustamante says his perfume business could support him without music income. He now has 14 fragrances, claims one sells every 15 seconds and says more than 10 million bottles have been sold.
Madrid PP keeps Maricarmen tribute out of its institutions
The PP rejected official tributes for Maricarmen in Madrid. Opposition groups gathered outside the Assembly and City Hall, while Reyes Maroto held her own minute of silence inside the plenary.
Feijóo puts Ceuta at the heart of his campaign security plan
Alberto Núñez Feijóo has put Ceuta and corruption at the centre of the opening campaign. His proposals range from tighter border controls to housing and new police infrastructure.
Ana Peleteiro faces heartbreak after sudden loss of her dog Lea
Ana Peleteiro has revealed the unexpected death of her dog Lea, marking a painful moment in her life. The athlete opened up on social media about the impact of Lea’s passing and the bond they shared over a decade.
Rosalía takes Spain's National Award for Current Music with LUX
Rosalía has received Spain's National Award for Current Music for LUX. The four-act album uses 13 languages and combines orchestral production with global collaborations, earning the 2026 prize and its €30,000 award.
RBE shareholders line up a €2.5 billion takeover plan
Gregorio Jiménez is assembling a majority bloc for Restaurant Brands Europe. The proposed deal could value the group at up to €2.5 billion, including debt.
TVE brings back its news legends for a 70th anniversary reunion
TVE will reunite historic news presenters for its 70th anniversary. Two commemorative bulletins will bring familiar faces back to its broadcasts and revisit seven decades of broadcasting.
Pension hikes in limbo as Spain’s November election stalls budget process
Spain’s snap election on November 29 has cast doubt on pension increases for 2027. With no new budget and a caretaker government likely, retirees face legal and political hurdles over how their payments will be updated.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after Madrid eviction
Maricarmen Abascal died in Madrid on 7 October after spending 15 days in hospital following her eviction. Her case has sparked protests and fresh political pressure over Spain's housing crisis.
Televisión Española turns seventy with a live broadcast from its roots
Televisión Española marks seventy years on air with special programming. Legendary presenters will return to the screen, while a small Madrid village takes center stage in the festivities.
Maricarmen dies after Madrid housing fight turns her into a national symbol
María del Carmen Abascal died after years defending her rented home in Madrid. Her case sparked protests and encampments, followed by a government response on housing.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction fight in Madrid
Maricarmen Abascal, forced out of her Madrid home after seventy years, has died at 87. Her fight against eviction sparked protests and changed Spain's housing debate.
Ana Locking brings her story and style to Pasapalabra
Ana Locking, celebrated Spanish designer and Drag Race España judge, joins Pasapalabra as a celebrity guest. Her career combines creative risk with public acclaim, while personal strength has shaped her story.
Young endocrinologists sharpen care for chronic hypoparathyroidism
More than 40 young specialists met in Madrid for Emerging Experts. The programme focused on chronic hypoparathyroidism and the decisions that go beyond calcium control.
Feijóo seeks tighter checks on postal voting
Alberto Núñez Feijóo will ask the electoral authority for stronger safeguards before Spain's 29 November election. He says his concerns are about Correos executives, not postal workers, reviving a dispute from 2023.
Más Madrid puts Ada Colau forward for Frente Amplio leadership
Más Madrid has proposed Ada Colau as Frente Amplio's candidate for the presidency of the Government and as the lead candidate in Barcelona. Comuns, IU and Podemos are demanding a wider agreement on the alliance's candidate and selection process.
Madrid specialists turn to chronic hypoparathyroidism
Nearly 50 young endocrinology specialists met in Madrid for the first Emerging Experts programme. The training focused on chronic hypoparathyroidism, a rare disease estimated to affect around 13,000 people in Spain.
Prosecutors Demand Full Acquittal for Begoña Gómez in Influence Case
Begoña Gómez faces trial for alleged influence peddling and misappropriation, but Madrid’s prosecutor has called for her acquittal. The investigation found no personal gain or financial harm to the university. It also found no irregularities in the Complutense chair’s creation or operation.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso turns her life into Íntimo
Isabel Díaz Ayuso will publish Íntimo on 2 December 2026. The book covers her childhood and private life, along with her political career and the COVID-19 pandemic, while its treatment of a disputed Chamberí penthouse remains unknown.
Spain forces local authorities to cover tenant debts to halt evictions
Spain’s government has enacted a sweeping housing decree requiring public administrations to assume the debts of vulnerable tenants and blocking evictions unless alternative housing is provided. The law extends rental protections and limits speculative buying; rental-market transparency rules will tighten as well.
Frente Amplio weighs shared leadership before election deadline
Nine days remain before Frente Amplio must settle its electoral formula for Spain's 29 November elections. Mónica García and Ada Colau lead the discussion as the coalition weighs a shared structure across Spain's territories.
Spain faces nationwide general strike over housing crisis
Spain’s largest unions have set November 11 for a general strike over the country’s deepening housing crisis. Timed just before national elections, the move signals rare unity and marks the first such action in 14 years.
Spain's Wind-Powered Sled Heads Into Antarctica's Interior
Ramón Larramendi is due to lead an 85-day crossing of Antarctica from 18 October. The wind-powered vehicle will carry 16 research projects across 3,400 kilometres of largely unstudied ice.
El Prado brings Cristina de Suecia's collection into focus
Room 74 now displays 17 sculptures from Cristina de Suecia's collection, up from nine. The Prado has also made the Room of the Muses a permanent focus for the queen's collecting life in Rome.
Urtasun ties Frente Amplio reset to housing vote
Ernest Urtasun is rebuilding Frente Amplio before the 29 November election while pressing Junts to support two revised housing decrees.
Improvised Drainage Efforts After Heavy Rain Floods Sol Encampment
A sudden deluge left the Puerta del Sol encampment waterlogged, forcing protesters to drain their makeshift shelters with buckets and coolers while others mopped up. The aftermath revealed battered tents and soaked banners, while the community remained determined to endure.
Torrential Rain Floods Puerta del Sol Encampment in Madrid
A sudden downpour in Madrid turned the Puerta del Sol encampment into a test of endurance, forcing protesters to scramble for makeshift solutions as water poured through tarps and tents. The storm disrupted metro lines and brought the first major rains of autumn to the city.
Gas explosion in new Valdemoro building leaves three dogs dead
A powerful gas explosion tore through a recently built apartment block in Valdemoro, Madrid, killing three dogs and injuring a fourth. Residents escaped harm, but the blast prompted a major emergency response and left the building’s community shaken.
Miriam Garlo turns deafness into a fight for identity
Miriam Garlo won the Goya for best new actress. Her novel revisits years of isolation and the struggle to accept deaf identity, after sign language changed how she understood herself.
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