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Amazon Luna lands on Fire TV in Spain
Prime members in Spain can now play a selection of Amazon Luna games through the Prime Video app on Fire TV at no extra cost. The games stream without downloads and include familiar titles.
Atienza casts PSOE vote as protest over left-wing split
Iker Atienza says frustrated voters could turn to the PSOE after progressive parties failed to unite. He casts a vote for Pedro Sánchez as both useful and punitive.
Witness ties Zapatero jewels to alleged Mecca rail payment
A witness told the Fiscalía Anticorrupción that jewels found in José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s office were payment tied to the AVE a La Meca. Investigators have yet to verify the claim.
Brain study finds stress-pathway shifts in depression and schizophrenia
An analysis of 84 post-mortem brains found altered cellular stress pathways in people with major depression or schizophrenia. RNA changes did not consistently line up with protein levels.
Spain Keeps Seasonal Clock Changes on the Calendar Through 2031
Spain’s official calendar keeps the twice-yearly clock change in place through 2031. On 25 October, clocks go back one hour, with the Canary Islands changing earlier.
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.
Heat Can Slow Thinking, While Brain Fog Has Other Causes
A study found slower responses and lower accuracy on cognitive tests as temperatures rose, with the clearest differences at 40C. Poor sleep and stress can also contribute to brain fog, while memory complaints are common during menopause.
RTVE reunites veteran presenters for its 70th anniversary
Former Telediario presenters return for a 45-minute anniversary special. Pepa Bueno calls it the largest presenter line-up in the programme’s history.
Spain moves to expand benefits before November vote
The government plans to expand temporary-incapacity protection and several pension and family benefits before the 29 November election. It is also preparing an increase of about 5% in the minimum wage, while a CPI-linked pension rise is planned for after the vote.
Meritxell Rovira tracks a rise in cancers under 40
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 while researching pancreatic regeneration, Meritxell Rovira now studies pancreatic tumours. At 48, she is concerned by the rise in cancers among people under 40.
Asoven takes its PVC recycling push to Veteco
Spain needs a stronger system to collect and recycle PVC windows as older installations reach the end of their service life. Asoven will make that case at Veteco in November.
Piedad Isla’s archive holds more than 130,000 documents
A 2009 gathering in Cervera de Pisuerga recreated a photograph Isla had made decades earlier. Her archive records a rural world in transition across more than 130,000 documents.
Four Cherenkov Telescopes Can Turn Toward Alerts in Seconds
At La Palma, four large instruments are designed to turn toward alerts from other observatories in seconds. That response could capture high-energy gamma-ray signals before some bursts fade.
Los Javis bring La bola negra to Hollywood’s gala
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi attended the Academy Museum Gala with cast members from La bola negra. Taylor Swift performed during the evening, where the Spanish group mingled with major Hollywood names.
RTVE reunites Telediario presenters for its 70th anniversary
RTVE has released behind-the-scenes footage from “El Telediario de nuestras vidas,” filmed at Torrespaña for the broadcaster’s 70th anniversary. The 45-minute special airs on La 1 on Monday 19 October at 21:00.
León XIV sets a gradual return after lung surgery
León XIV appeared at the Vatican after leaving hospital and said he would resume work gradually. About 35,000 people gathered at plaza de San Pedro; the Santa Sede has not confirmed whether he will attend Wednesday’s audience.
Ceuta gate opened as police commanders clashed
The gate stood on Spanish customs land near the Tarajal breakwater. Guardia Civil sources said it was opened to avert a crush; other sources attributed the order to the Government.
Iberia’s Slow Clockwise Turn Tracks Plate Pressure
The Eurasian and African plates converge south of Iberia by 4 to 6 millimetres a year. A study led by Asier Madarieta connects that pressure to the peninsula’s slow clockwise rotation and the active Gibraltar arc.
Ailey company closes Madrid run with ‘Revelations’
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater wraps up its Teatro Real engagement on 18 October, its first Madrid return in 24 years. The final programme includes four works, led by the celebrated Revelations.
Barcelona’s rooftop gardens face a tougher green test
Barcelona is offering residents’ communities up to €60,000 for rooftop gardens and solar panels. Architects warn that planting alone says little about a building’s environmental performance.
Santander tops Spain’s recommended stock picks
The Ibex fell 2.74% in September, but 28% of European fund managers still favour an overweight position in Spanish shares, the highest reading since May 2018. Santander leads the stock picks, with Indra in second place.
Doña Sofía presents Madrid music prize to composer
The 16 October concert opened with the world premiere of Rémanence, selected from 78 submissions for the XLIII Premio Reina Sofía de Composición Musical. Doña Sofía presented composer Luis Tabuenca Fernández with the diploma.
Abascal says Vox will keep Spain from relying on Sánchez
Santiago Abascal says Vox will act to keep Spain from depending on Pedro Sánchez after the PSOE and Frente Amplio agreed to run together for the Senate. Reports say Vox could skip some small provinces, but the party has not announced that move.
Sánchez puts Begoña Gómez at the center of Fuenlabrada rally
At his first campaign rally since being named the PSOE’s candidate for 29 November, Sánchez praised his wife as about 3,000 people applauded.
Podemos joins regional allies in only two regions for 29 November
Podemos and Frente Amplio will share a ticket only in the Canary Islands and the Comunitat Valenciana. Elsewhere, voters will face separate lists or regional alliances, with three competing options on the left in Andalusia.
EMA Recommends Rasonque for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Trial data showed longer overall survival and progression-free survival. EU authorisation still depends on a decision by the European Commission.
Rioja institute brings Azcona’s life to schools
The Instituto de Estudios Riojanos is printing 1,000 DIN A2 copies of an illustrated auca about Rafael Azcona. Schools across La Rioja will receive copies, and the publication will also be sold through the institute’s bookshop.
TVE lines up a Telediario reunion for its 70th anniversary
Pepa Bueno will host a 45-minute Telediario 2 special on 19 October, bringing familiar faces back to Torrespaña. It starts at 20:55 on La 1 and Canal 24 horas, with a stream on RTVE Play.
Madrid luxury flats add wellness as monthly fees climb
Madrid’s high-end developments are expanding shared wellness facilities as buyers expect more than a pool. The extras can raise flat prices and push monthly community fees into the thousands.
Super Once posts its first Saturday draw results
Super Once published the 20 numbers drawn at 10:00 on Saturday 17 October. Results from the four later draws have not yet appeared; readers can also check Triplex results.
Isabel Allende takes 2026 Premio Planeta
Allende won the one-million-euro prize for “La hora antes del alba”, a sequel to her 1982 debut, “La casa de los espíritus”. The ceremony took place on the award’s 75th anniversary.
Ombudsman takes Ley de Nietos voting dispute to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked Spain’s Constitutional Court for urgent measures after the Supreme Court kept some overseas registrations suspended. The dispute affects 163,020 people ahead of the November 29 elections.
Flamenco women rewrite the canon while paying their own way
Women artists are putting research onstage, but many still pay for their own projects. The Netherlands hosts the only significant flamenco festival led by a woman.
Gabilondo takes voter suspension to Constitutional Court
Ángel Gabilondo has asked the Constitutional Court to intervene over voting rights for 163,020 newly naturalised Spaniards. He wants urgent measures before the 29 November election.
CNI says Morocco failed to contain Ceuta surge
A report sent to Spain’s Audiencia Nacional says Moroccan authorities knew days ahead that a mass entry into Ceuta was expected. The CNI says security for the Throne Festival took priority as the border response fell short.
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