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Broncano Skewers TVE Uncertainty as Election Tension Rises

David Broncano kicked off La Revuelta with biting election jokes and open talk about his show's future on TVE. He saluted Iker Jiménez’s ratings win and teased the idea of his rival landing a ministerial post.

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Rioja fruit firms take their export push to Madrid

Sixteen Rioja companies are presenting their produce at Fruit Attraction. Regional support covers 84,863 euros of the shared stand in Madrid.

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Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis

Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request targets contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.

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PP faces backlash after mocking Óscar Puente's old injury

The Partido Popular has ignited controversy by ridiculing Transport Minister Óscar Puente’s past injury on social media. Critics accuse the party of crossing ethical lines as Spain heads into a heated election season marked by personal attacks and escalating rhetoric.

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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.

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Spain leaves osteoporosis patients exposed after a first fracture

Spain records about 285,000 fragility fractures each year. Specialists say too many eligible patients still miss treatment and follow-up after the first fracture.

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How precise diagnosis is changing hematology care at a Madrid hospital

At Hospital Universitario Fundación Jiménez Díaz, specialists showed patients and trainees how blood counts, cellular studies, and genetic tests shape hematology care. The meeting also covered new treatments, transfusion support, research, and patient services.

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Maxim Vengerov brings Sibelius to Madrid at a rare discount

Maxim Vengerov will perform Sibelius in Madrid with the Atlántida Chamber Orchestra on 7 October. DOCE NOTAS readers can get 30 percent off seats in zones B to F with the code "DOCENOTAS".

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Nerea Garmendia left with €188 taxi bill after Bilbao airport bus snub

Nerea Garmendia was left stranded at Bilbao airport with her toddler after being refused a bus ride home, even though seats were empty. She paid €188 for a taxi, raising new questions about how transport companies treat passengers.

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Supreme Court gives parties 48 hours on grandson law

Spain's Supreme Court has given the parties until 15:00 Thursday to address the suspension of overseas voter registrations under the 'ley de nietos'. The court must decide whether the measure will affect the 29 November general election.

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Borrell: Europe would face a defence crisis if arms imports stopped

Josep Borrell has warned that Europe’s military supply chains are dangerously exposed. As defence industry leaders meet in Cartagena, the call for greater autonomy grows louder.

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Judge demands urgent records of Vivas and Sánchez calls during Ceuta migrant surge

Spain’s National Court has ordered Ceuta’s government to urgently hand over all call records between Juan Jesús Vivas and Pedro Sánchez in the days leading up to the July migrant influx. The investigation seeks to clarify whether Madrid ignored critical warnings before the border was overwhelmed.

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Spain faces nationwide strike threat over housing crisis

Spain’s largest unions are preparing for a 24-hour general strike to protest the country’s deepening housing crisis. With support from tenant groups and smaller unions, the move signals a rare show of unity and could disrupt daily life ahead of national elections.

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Sánchez revives housing package after Congress setback

Pedro Sánchez has brought a 21-measure housing package back to Spain's lawmakers after Congress rejected two decrees on 2 October 2026. The plan covers rent protections, first-home finance, supply and limits on speculative and tourist rentals, but several financial figures still need checking against the original texts.

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Shakira and Piqué face Barcelona court over child travel plan

Shakira and Piqué appeared in Barcelona over travel arrangements for their children. Shakira's lawyers want Piqué to make short holiday visits in Miami instead of having Milan and Sasha fly between Spain and the United States.

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Spanish Cinema Day takes El desencanto to five continents

The sixth Día del cine español brings Jaime Chávarri's El desencanto to more than fifty cities. Rural screenings and a guionista tribute widen the celebration beyond Madrid.

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Prat backs a vote after Sánchez calls Spain's early election

Pedro Sánchez has called Spain's election for 29 November 2026. Joaquín Prat says voters need a clear choice after Congress rejected the government's housing measures.

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PP sends mixed signal on Spain's postal voting

The PP backs participation but questions postal voting after Isabel Díaz Ayuso's warning. Ester Muñoz urges citizens to vote by whichever method they choose.

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RTVE triggers Spanish TV shake-up with DVB-T2 and Ultra HD rollout

RTVE will overhaul its digital terrestrial television on November 5, introducing Ultra HD for La 2 and a pioneering accessible radio service for the hearing impaired. Viewers must retune their TVs to access these enhanced channels and features.

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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%.

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Women carry a heavier lifetime burden of pain

Women report more pain across most stages of life. Researchers connect the gap to physiology, paid work and the unequal share of family care.

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Madrid restaurant fire investigation targets owners and architects

A deadly fire at Burro Canaglia in Madrid left three dead and thirteen injured. Now, a judge has formally charged the restaurant’s owners and architects, citing critical safety failures and ignored fire risks that turned a pizza flambé into a fatal disaster.

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Catalonia storm keeps emergency services on high alert

Rain is moving north across Catalonia, with storms expected to bring up to 60 mm in three hours. Crews are restoring power while firefighters search for a missing child in Granollers.

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Tana Rivera redefines autumn elegance with bold Spanish looks

Tana Rivera steps into the spotlight with two striking autumn ensembles from Bimani. Her choices blend family legacy with a fresh approach to Spanish fashion, offering new ideas for event dressing beyond the classic guest dress.

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Prince Daniel of Sweden opens Prado tribute

The Museo del Prado has opened a major tribute to Queen Cristina of Sweden. Prince Daniel's visit brought the Swedish royal story into Madrid's cultural spotlight.

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PP demands criminal charges against PSOE over Ferraz funding scandal

Spain’s Partido Popular has formally asked the National Court to charge the PSOE with illegal financing and other serious crimes. The move intensifies the political and legal battle just months before the country’s snap elections.

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Puigdemont puede regresar a España, pero faltan documentos oficiales

Carles Puigdemont podría volver a España sin una detención inmediata. El Supremo dejó sin efecto la orden nacional, según el material disponible, pero la aplicación de la amnistía y el levantamiento formal de las órdenes aún deben confirmarse con documentos oficiales.

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Seaya Andromeda invests €35 million in Wiremind for global push

Wiremind, known for its tech in transport and entertainment, has taken on outside investment for the first time in twelve years. The €35 million round, led by Seaya Andromeda, will drive the company’s global reach and AI projects.

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Wiremind lands €35 million to ramp up global AI transport expansion

Wiremind has secured €35 million to boost its international growth and AI development. The company is set to expand into South America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, while strengthening R&D and adding advanced language models to its transport management software.

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Jon Kortajarena turns his hair story into a premium business

The Spanish model has created Smthelse after two decades in fashion. Its 14 products pair premium formulas with a scent inspired by Lanzarote.

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La bola negra ignites debate over Lorca's legacy

La bola negra, the latest film from Los Javis, has sparked intense discussion in Spain and abroad for its unflinching portrayal of Federico García Lorca's homosexuality through the lens of his final lover. Experts and artists weigh in on the film's impact and its approach to a long-silenced aspect of Lorca's life.

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Mago de Oz threatens legal action over ex-members using band name

Mago de Oz has publicly condemned ex-bandmates for using the group’s name and logo to promote their own concerts. The band warns that such actions could lead to legal consequences and calls for respect among former collaborators.

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Constitutional Court clears path for Puigdemont's return

Spain's Constitutional Court is expected to extend the amnesty to embezzlement. The decision could remove the main legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont's return before the elections.

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Sabadell Builds a Defensive Shareholder Bloc With BPCE

France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Banco Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion. The stake gives Sabadell a powerful new shareholder after BBVA's failed takeover attempt.

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El Hormiguero vuelve a cargar contra Pedro Sánchez

El adelanto electoral llevó a El Hormiguero a adelantar su tertulia política. Carlos Latre parodió a Pedro Sánchez con una propuesta sobre la Puerta del Sol, mientras Pablo Motos invitaba al presidente y a otros líderes a explicar sus planes durante unos 70 minutos.

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