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Europe’s protests expose the squeeze on household budgets
Protests over living costs spread across Europe this weekend. In France, unrest damaged public buildings as food prices across the EU climbed 34% from August 2021 to August 2026.
Repsol uses fuel discounts to chase energy customers
New electricity customers can get €100 in Waylet credit and 20 cents off each litre of fuel for 12 months. Repsol wants to pass four million electricity and gas customers by 2028.
Portillo Wins Spain’s 2026 Performing Arts Prize for Young Audiences
José Antonio Portillo Vesga has won Spain’s 2026 National Performing Arts for Children and Young People Prize, worth €30,000. The jury singled out Museo del Tiempo, where visitors bury objects and log their locations on a map using QR codes.
Report ties Spanish egg withdrawal to Salmonella outbreak
A report links at least 13 illnesses in Spain to Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs said to have been withdrawn from sale. Public sources reviewed did not confirm the batch, its distribution to Portugal or the reported RASFF classification.
Spain’s Grid Hits a Renewable Bottleneck
Spain is curtailing record renewable output as saturated grid nodes block new connections. The strain is extending Almaraz reactors while emissions continue to rise.
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.
Electricity prices crash in Spain as midday power goes free
On October 8, Spanish electricity prices have dropped sharply, with midday hours on the wholesale market costing nothing. Households can save if they shift their usage to these hours, but the relief may not last.
Sabadell builds a shield against hostile takeovers
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may raise its holding to 9.9%. With Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group gives Sabadell a stronger shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
Microplastics Make Older Snow Melt Faster in the Pyrenees
Field tests near Formigal found that microplastics can lower snow reflectivity. In older snow, they increased melting by up to 17 percent.
BPCE takes a 7% stake in Banco Sabadell
BPCE has acquired about 7% of Banco Sabadell for an estimated 1.2 billion euros. The French group will explore cooperation in corporate and investment banking, lending, leasing and cross-border activities while keeping its stake below 9.9%.
Jencore opens its renewable construction business to outside clients
Jencore has signed its first disclosed contract outside Audax, an agreement with Heliades Energy to develop around 5 MW in Italy. Four former OHLA executives will lead the expansion, which targets 150 MW for outside clients by 2027.
Sabadell builds a defensive shield with BPCE stake
BPCE has acquired around 7% of Banco Sabadell, becoming a major long-term shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover bid. The stake could support a wider banking partnership across the Iberian Peninsula.
Girona faces Monday's highest torrential rain risk
Storms will cross parts of mainland Spain on Monday, 5 October 2026. Girona faces torrential rain overnight, high rainfall totals during the day, swollen rivers and local flooding.
Spain faces intermittent shortages of transdermal hormone treatments
Lenzetto shortages are disrupting access to transdermal hormone treatments in Spain. Alternative patches are under pressure as regulators seek more supply and clinical guidance.
Delta flight forced to land in Portugal after smoke fills cabin
A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston was diverted to Porto when smoke appeared in the cabin. Eight passengers received medical attention on the runway, with three taken to hospital. The incident highlights the risks airlines face with in-flight technical issues.
Pilar Albarracín wins Spain's top plastic arts prize
Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Prize for Plastic Arts. Her performances, photographs and installations challenge ideas about folklore, gender and Spanish identity.
Schneider Electric lleva la formación energética a más de 40 paradas
Schneider Electric retoma su recorrido profesional con más de 40 paradas. La iniciativa acercará formación, demostraciones y herramientas digitales a electricistas y distribuidores.
Schneider Electric takes Ruta 26 back on the road
Schneider Electric is restarting Ruta 26 across Spain and Portugal. More than 40 stops will bring training, digital tools and technical advice to electrical professionals.
Córdoba roadmap puts food security at center
Ibero-American states have signed a shared agricultural roadmap in Córdoba. The agreement targets food security and rural opportunities while addressing climate change, market volatility and inequality.
WiZink CEO leaves as Unicaja talks continue
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons. President Joaquim Saurina will take over as the bank continues talks with Unicaja after another loss-making first half.
WiZink CEO Iheb Nafaa exits amid Unicaja talks
WiZink CEO Iheb Nafaa has left the bank for personal reasons. Chairman Joaquim Saurina will take over his functions as talks with Unicaja continue without a reported agreement.
Joaquim Saurina takes executive control at WiZink
By August, WiZink's result had turned positive, according to bank sources, but the bank remains under pressure from legal claims and an open deal with Unicaja. Joaquim Saurina takes executive control after Iheb Nafaa's departure.
WiZink returns to profit before CEO exit
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons after the bank returned to profit and strengthened its solvency. The change comes as WiZink discusses a possible card-business sale with Unicaja.
Iberian Peninsula Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A new data system will monitor canine leishmaniosis across the Iberian Peninsula. It combines climate records, sand fly surveillance and veterinary diagnoses to forecast where risk may rise.
Spain Builds Early Warning System for Canine Leishmaniosis
A European project is designing an early warning system for Spain and Portugal. It will combine climate data with veterinary and public health records to support earlier action against canine leishmaniosis.
Guardia Civil tracks millions in Aldama hydrocarbon fraud across Europe and Asia
Spanish investigators have traced millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a maze of companies and crypto accounts. The case now stretches from Portugal and Ireland to China, Italy, and Germany.
Guardia Civil cracks 78 million euro fuel fraud tied to Aldama
Spanish authorities have tracked over 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, already convicted for corruption. Investigators are now moving to freeze accounts and widen the cross-border probe.
Telefónica España makes devices a standalone business
Telefónica España is creating a dedicated hardware division inside its residential B2C business. Alberto Ruano will lead it from 1 October 2026 after more than 25 years in technology management, including senior roles at Lenovo.
Telefónica España puts devices at the center of its growth plan
Telefónica España will create a dedicated hardware division inside B2C on 1 October 2026. The unit will manage the device business across products, sales, logistics and finance as Movistar expands beyond smartphones.
Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus draws notice after royal title mix-up in Lisbon
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started university in Lisbon, following a path similar to Spain’s infanta Sofía. A simple mistake—calling Sofía 'princess' instead of 'infanta'—has thrown a spotlight on the unique ways European royals are titled.
Barcelona puts music heritage at the heart of La Mercè
Free concerts will bring symphonic and band music to Nou Barris. The Museu de la Música will add workshops, exhibitions and heritage events, while a new arrangement of Els segadors receives its first performance.
Bizum Pay reaches 20 million users as Spanish banks widen access
CaixaBank, Bankinter and Unicaja have opened Bizum Pay to more customers. Nearly 20 million people can now use it in physical shops, with 1.6 million businesses connected to the service.
Portugal's Bottle Refund Scheme Faces a Social Backlash
Portugal's Volta scheme has collected more than 300 million containers. Support workers say some people can make fast cash from the system, while Lisbon warns of growing social costs.
Travel insurance grows as tourists prepare for a riskier journey
Travel insurance is growing by around 5% a year as war risks, natural disasters and transport failures change what tourists expect. Heymondo forecasts a 40% rise in premiums and says it will insure more than two million travellers this year.
Europe Recognises Anti-Drug Officers as High-Risk Professionals
The European Parliament has recognised police, border and customs officers fighting drug trafficking as high-risk professionals. The measure also covers port workers, fishermen and others exposed to violence from criminal networks.
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