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Spanish inheritance tax loophole sparks debate over family property transfers
A Spanish lawyer has outlined a legal method that could allow families to transfer property to heirs while reducing inheritance tax. The approach, donating bare ownership while retaining lifetime usufruct, is drawing attention for its potential impact on how inheritances are handled.
Dua Lipa joins Shakira for a Madrid performance of Antología
At Shakira's eighth Madrid concert, Dua Lipa appeared before 50,000 spectators and joined her for Antología. It was their first live performance together, after Lipa had sung the song in Spanish in Bogotá on November 28, 2025.
Seventy thousand march in Madrid as housing crisis ignites leftist surge
Madrid’s city center saw 70,000 people rally against housing injustice, with tenant unions demanding a general strike. The protest signals a powerful mobilization of the left, challenging both government and private interests amid looming electoral uncertainty.
Three Far Right Protesters Arrested Near Madrid's Sol Camp
Police arrested three people near Puerta del Sol after a far-right rally in Madrid. Officers fired rubber bullets when groups tried to cross the security cordon around the housing camp.
Estrella Morente on missing La bola negra and carrying her family's legacy
Estrella Morente nearly joined the cast of La bola negra. She shares how Granada and her family, along with tributes to Lorca and Falla, shape her music and life.
Estrella Morente takes Falla into the concert hall
Estrella Morente will perform works by Manuel de Falla and Federico García Lorca with the Atlántida Chamber Orchestra. The project begins in Seville on 25 October 2026 and continues across Spain.
Spanish mortgages push first-time buyers to the edge
Mortgage costs are climbing as Spanish homes become harder to finance. Mixed-rate loans are replacing variable deals, while banks continue to tighten access.
Madrid shuts Gran Vía for the Hispanidad parade
Gran Vía will close to traffic from 15:00 to 22:00 this Sunday, 4 October, for Madrid's Hispanidad parade. Metro entrances, bus routes, parking areas and several central streets will also face restrictions.
How an Improvised Camp Took Over Madrid's Sol
An improvised camp appeared in Madrid after Maricarmen's eviction. Within days, Sol held more than 1,200 tents and a movement demanding structural action on housing.
Spain's Housing Anger Reaches the Streets
Thousands marched across Spain after Congress rejected emergency housing measures on October 2, 2026. Renters demanded lower costs and protection from evictions as pressure grew on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Maricarmen Abascal lost her Madrid mountain chalet to foreclosure
Before becoming a symbol in Spain’s housing debate, Maricarmen Abascal faced a property crisis of her own. A mortgage default on a chalet in the Sierra de Madrid led to foreclosure proceedings, raising questions about her personal history as she fought publicly for tenant rights.
Shakira streams Madrid concert live for global fans
Shakira’s eighth Madrid residency concert streams live and free tonight, opening the stage to a global audience. The event features a 29-song setlist and a special appearance by Dua Lipa, with no subscription required to watch.
Housing protests erupt across Spain as tensions escalate in major cities
Spain’s housing crisis has triggered a wave of mass protests from Madrid to Valencia. Demonstrators are demanding urgent action as police confrontations and political blame intensify. The movement’s next step could be a nationwide general strike.
Las Ventas sells out for Marco Pérez's Madrid confirmation
Almost 24,000 spectators are expected at Las Ventas at 18:00 on 3 October 2026, with every seat sold. Estructura Pérez will confirm his alternativa in Madrid alongside Emilio de Justo and Víctor Hernández.
Madrid Housing Protest Turns Rent Anger Into a Strike Threat
Tens of thousands marched across Spain over unaffordable housing. Madrid saw sharply disputed turnout figures, while tenant groups called for a general strike.
Spain's housing protests move toward a general strike
More than 50 protests are planned across Spain after Congress rejected two housing decrees. Madrid's camp remains active as tenant groups prepare a campaign for a general strike.
Shakira’s Madrid concert presses on despite rain warnings
Rain is in the forecast, but Shakira’s eighth Madrid concert will go ahead. Organisers expect over 150,000 fans and have ponchos ready; only a severe storm could force a change.
Valencia Housing Protest Erupts Outside Real Estate Summit
A housing protest in Valencia ended with police charges and tear gas after demonstrators breached security at the Palau de les Arts. Conflicting turnout figures from Madrid have intensified the dispute over the movement's size.
Rayo Vallecano Stadium vandalised in escalating campaign against club leadership
Rayo Vallecano’s Vallecas Stadium was stormed and vandalised overnight, with the club denouncing a sustained campaign of harassment targeting its president and headquarters. The incident highlights deepening tensions over the club’s management and its relationship with local authorities.
Vallecas stadium vandalised as masked men surround the directors' box
Rayo Vallecano says parts of its stadium were damaged before the Trofeo de Vallecas. Masked men later surrounded the directors' box during the match against Cagliari.
Madrid housing protest exposes a stark turnout divide
Four protest columns are heading for Plaza de Cibeles as Madrid hosts a major housing march. The government counts 70,000 people, while organisers claim 500,000.
Turull attacks Rufián after Junts rejects housing decrees
Junts and ERC have turned a housing vote into a personal confrontation. After Congress rejected two government decrees, Jordi Turull accused Gabriel Rufián of being a creation of the state’s sewers.
Gonzalo Suárez leaves behind a cult classic in Remando al viento
Gonzalo Suárez's Remando al viento became a rare Spanish cult film. Its international cast helped set it apart, alongside six Goya wins and a 58-week Madrid run.
Isabel Rodríguez faces political storm after housing decree defeat
Isabel Rodríguez’s week as Spain’s housing minister unraveled after two basic decrees failed and a high-profile eviction reignited scrutiny of her record. Her property holdings and political trajectory are now under closer public examination.
Madrid court steps aside as Sol eviction battle escalates
Madrid’s administrative court has declined to rule on the urgent eviction of the Puerta del Sol housing protest. The case now goes to the Tribunal Superior de Justicia de Madrid, raising the stakes for both the Ayuso government and activists.
Spanish Congress blocks controversial housing decrees after landlord backlash
Two government housing decrees that threatened to tighten rental rules and restrict landlords’ rights were swiftly rejected by Spain’s Congress. The failed measures triggered a wave of rental withdrawals and exposed deep divisions over how to address the country’s housing crisis.
Junts keeps its veto on Sánchez housing decrees
Míriam Nogueras says Junts will reject the Government's housing decrees. She accuses Pedro Sánchez of putting electoral interests ahead of a workable solution.
Rental supply faces new threat as housing decrees are scrapped
Spain’s real estate sector welcomes the end of controversial housing decrees, but uncertainty is pushing small landlords to reconsider renting. Experts see a risk of even fewer rental homes as confusion over rules deepens and investment stalls.
Mónica García becomes the left alternative's leading electoral bet
Mónica García is moving ahead in Spain's alternative left as the Frente Amplio weighs its electoral leadership. The housing dispute between PSOE and Sumar has sped up the talks and revived discussion of a possible return by Ada Colau.
Tenant unions mobilise after housing decrees collapse
Spain’s housing debate has erupted after central government decrees were blocked in parliament. Tenant unions are calling for mass demonstrations, demanding lower rents, action against investment funds and an end to evictions. The political fallout has left the country’s rental market in limbo.
Madrid renters take housing protest to Cibeles
Congress has rejected two housing decrees. Madrid renters will respond on Saturday with four marches converging at Cibeles. The protest begins at noon after parliamentary votes of 178-172 and 184-166 against the measures.
Housing Replaces Migration as Spain's Political Battleground
Housing has displaced migration at the centre of Spain's political debate. Government measures enjoy broad support, but the left still struggles to show that its policies have changed daily life.
Guitarricadelafuente ends Madrid tour at a career high
Guitarricadelafuente ended his Spanish tour in Madrid on October 2, 2026, at the peak of his career. His success in music now runs alongside an acclaimed acting debut in 'La bola negra'.
Guitarricadelafuente takes Madrid with a full-scale pop show
Guitarricadelafuente drew 15,800 people to Madrid's Movistar Arena on 2 October 2026. The concert closed the Spanish leg of the Spanish Leather tour, combining arena spectacle with a message of protest against housing speculation.
Mónica García emerges as key contender for Spain's left
Spain’s left faces a leadership fight amid snap election rumors. Sumar factions are backing Mónica García over Ada Colau’s possible comeback, deepening divisions over the coalition’s future.
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