A 64-year-old known as El Ruso was sought after a blast killed a National Police sub-inspector and his dog in Oviedo. The explosion followed a shooting in which a 17-year-old girl was shot.
Police have been searching for Manuel F. A. for more than 24 hours after a homemade device killed a National Police officer in Oviedo. Nearly 100 officers are involved as road checks and searches extend beyond the city.
Police-intercepted chats recorded plans by Núcleo Nacional members and the White Boys group to target mosques and synagogues, as well as centres for unaccompanied minors. The investigation also details attacks on migrants and attempts to disrupt demonstrations.
A police officer and his dog died when a backpack suspected of containing explosives detonated in Oviedo. A second officer was seriously injured and underwent surgery in an effort to save his leg.
A 17-year-old was wounded in a shooting at a Villafría building. An explosion then killed a National Police officer and left another seriously injured. Residents described hearing gunfire before the blast.
Officers were called to Villafría after a 17-year-old girl was injured in a shooting. A backpack exploded at 9am as they inspected it, killing a canine-unit sub-inspector and seriously injuring a Tedax agent.
At the Teatro Real in Madrid, Queen Letizia wore the DelPozo gown first seen in 2017. She had also chosen it for her 2018 meeting with Emmanuel Macron and the 2020 Princess of Asturias Awards.
«Dios cuenta contigo» is the theme for Spain’s Diocesan Church Day on 8 November. In Asturias the Church reports €13,708,993.42 in income and says 16,462 people received help through more than 200 charitable centres last year.
Felipe VI left an Oviedo eye clinic on foot after routine cataract surgery on his left eye. Surgeon Luis Fernández-Vega expects a quick recovery, with drops for several days and no physical exertion.
At the Asturias Awards in Oviedo, Felipe VI argued that human experience gives knowledge a moral dimension AI cannot provide on its own. He also urged voters to protect democratic institutions ahead of the November 29 general election.
Felipe VI used the 2026 Princess of Asturias Awards in Oviedo to defend democratic institutions during a tense pre-election campaign. His speech called for daily civic commitment as Spain prepares for general elections.
Sofía travelled from Paris for Spain’s National Day parade on 12 October 2026. She rewears the red suit she first wore at an official event in Oviedo.
Police have arrested a fourth suspect after an attack on Oviedo's housing camp. All four detainees face allegations linked to public disorder and ideological hatred.
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.
A night of tension erupted in Oviedo as housing activists camping in La Escandalera reported a violent assault by a group performing Nazi salutes. Police detained three suspects. The incident has intensified calls for public action and renewed focus on Spain’s housing crisis.
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.
Gonzalo Suárez was mourned at Madrid's San Isidro funeral home after his death on 29 September 2026, aged 92. Spain's cultural community remembered a career across film and the written word, including journalism.
Historia de nuestro cine will honour Gonzalo Suárez with Remando al viento. The programme will also show his final television conversation, recorded after he received the Goya de Honor 2026 in Barcelona.
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.
Gonzalo Suárez has died at his Madrid home, aged 92. He leaves 21 films and a literary career shaped by experimentation.
Spain’s long stretch of heat is about to end. Meteorologists say a cooling trend will begin next week, bringing autumn weather after weeks of high temperatures.
The Asociación Moza d’Asturies has reported two further incidents at its stand in Oviedo, a week after five people were detained over an assault on its members.
Spain's national coach is set to announce his first squad since the World Cup. Injuries and retirements have opened places for six standout players who missed the tournament. Their inclusion could reshape the team's future.
Oviedo’s mayor has come under intense criticism after downplaying a violent assault on two local activists during the San Mateo festival. His comments defending the alleged attackers have drawn sharp responses from the victims and left-wing groups, highlighting deep political divides in Asturias.
Oviedo’s mayor faces public outrage after downplaying a violent assault during the San Mateo festivities. Victims and local groups accuse him of excusing far-right aggression, prompting protests and calls for accountability.
Oviedo’s mayor called a violent attack on left-wing activists a minor incident and defended the attackers as 'not bad people.' His comments have sparked strong criticism from officials across Spain.
The Fundación Princesa de Asturias has warned the public about counterfeit invitations for the 2026 awards. Only official invitations are valid, and attendance is always free, with no payment or documents required. Authorities are investigating.
Archbishop Jesús Sanz of Oviedo has sharply criticized Spain’s handling of the Ceuta migration crisis, claiming the city is overwhelmed and Spanish sovereignty is at risk. Sanz has called for stricter integration policies and questioned the government’s leadership.
Jesús Sanz, Archbishop of Oviedo, has compared anti-migration protests in Ceuta to the 'reconquista' and accused the government of failure. His statements have revived tensions over Spain's migration policy and church-state relations.
A powerful storm swept across Asturias, bringing a tornado to Antromero and severe flooding to Oviedo and Avilés. Floodwater turned streets into rivers and damaged homes and public facilities; organizers postponed several events.
A hairdresser in Oviedo was dismissed just five days after beginning sick leave for a work-related illness. The court found that the company failed to prove poor performance and increased her compensation for moral damages from €2,625 to €30,000, reflecting changing legal standards for workplace discrimination.
Five billboards featuring Nayib Bukele’s image have appeared on Oviedo’s basic roads. Local businessman Tino Vidal says the campaign is a personal tribute. It has sparked political debate in the city.
Delfín Amaya, co-founder of Los Amaya and a basic figure in Catalan rumba, has died in Barcelona at 74. His music shaped a generation and left a lasting mark on Spain's cultural scene.
Spain’s recent solar eclipse sharply reduced solar power and disrupted traffic, while online searches for eye pain spiked. Its effects reached across the country, from electricity grids to emergency rooms.
National Police in Oviedo have detained two Georgian nationals linked to home burglaries in Asturias and Zamora. The suspects allegedly used discreet markers to identify unoccupied properties. Authorities urge residents to stay alert.
