Galicia’s health service will place pharmacy policy under its central management as it reorganises primary care. A separate decree for the seven health areas has been sent to the Consejo Consultivo for review.
Martin Sellner told EL PAÍS his Institute for Remigration plans to begin work in Spain. He said Spanish associates were preparing mass-expulsion proposals and confirmed contact with Vox.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo said Ceuta became Spanish before Navarra. The dates differ: Castile conquered Navarra in 1512 and incorporated it in 1515, while Ceuta entered the Hispanic Monarchy in 1580.
Nine diners fell ill after eating contaminated razor clams at a Tarragona restaurant. Spain reported the affected batches through the EU food alert system on 28 October. The products have been withdrawn.
Political scientist Manuel Mostaza says polarisation and cultural differences help explain why Spanish officials resist resigning after disasters. He argues that political responsibility can be demanded even when no crime is established.
SEA-EU will take part in BlueZone Forum InnovAzul 2026 in Cádiz from 28 to 30 October. Its programme examines blue-economy training and cross-border innovation before a closing forum on putting ocean research to work in public policy.
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.
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.
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 record their locations on a map using QR codes.
A report links at least 13 illnesses in Spain to Salmonella Enteritidis in eggs reportedly withdrawn from sale. Public records reviewed did not verify the batch or the reported RASFF classification, and offered no confirmation of distribution to Portugal.
Spain is curtailing record renewable output as saturated grid nodes block new connections. The strain is extending Almaraz’s operation while emissions continue to rise.
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.
On October 8, Spanish electricity prices dropped sharply, with midday hours on the wholesale market costing nothing. Households can save by shifting their usage to these hours, but the relief may not last.
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may lift its holding to 9.9%. Alongside Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group's investment would bolster Sabadell's shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
Field tests near Formigal found that microplastics can lower snow reflectivity. In older snow, they increased melting by up to 17 percent.
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 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.
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.
Storms will cross parts of mainland Spain on Monday, 5 October 2026. Girona faces torrential rain overnight, high rainfall totals during the day, rising rivers and local flooding.
Lenzetto shortages are disrupting access to transdermal hormone treatments in Spain. Alternative patches are under pressure as regulators seek more supply and clinical guidance.
A Delta flight from Barcelona to Boston was diverted to Porto after smoke appeared in the cabin. Eight passengers received medical attention on the runway, and three were taken to hospital. The incident shows the challenges airlines face when technical problems arise in flight.
Pilar Albarracín has received Spain's 2026 National Prize for Plastic Arts. Her work challenges ideas about Spanish identity, with folklore and gender at its center.
Schneider Electric is resuming its professional tour, with more than 40 stops. The initiative will bring training, demonstrations and digital tools to electricians and distributors.
Schneider Electric is restarting Ruta 26 across Spain and Portugal. More than 40 stops will bring electrical professionals training and digital tools, alongside technical advice.
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.
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons, and President Joaquim Saurina will take over as the bank continues talks with Unicaja after another loss-making first half.
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.
By August, WiZink's result had turned positive, bank sources say, but the bank remains under pressure from legal claims and ongoing talks with Unicaja. Joaquim Saurina has taken executive control following Iheb Nafaa's departure.
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 sale of its card business to Unicaja.
A new data system will monitor canine leishmaniosis across the Iberian Peninsula. It draws on climate records and sand fly surveillance, while veterinary diagnoses help forecast where risk may rise.
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.
Spanish investigators are tracing millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a network of companies and crypto accounts. The investigation reaches across Europe, from Portugal and Ireland to Italy and Germany, and extends into Asia as far as China.
Spanish authorities have traced more than 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, who has already been convicted of corruption. Investigators are seeking to freeze accounts and expand the cross-border probe.
Telefónica España is creating a dedicated hardware division within 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 will create a dedicated hardware division within B2C on 1 October 2026. The unit will manage the device business across products, sales, logistics and finance as Movistar expands beyond smartphones.
