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Daniella Bustamante starts university with Paula Echevarría's advice
Daniella Bustamante, daughter of Paula Echevarría and David Bustamante, has begun her university studies in Madrid. With her mother's support, she faces adulthood and public attention while making her own choices.
Sumar allies skip Monday summit after election call
Compromís, Chunta Aragonesista and Més per Mallorca stayed away from Sumar's meeting. The parties will negotiate separately while waiting for guarantees on confederal rules.
Fernando Ónega now has a street in Lalín
Lalín has named a street after Fernando Ónega, honoring his long bond with the town. His widow, children, and neighbors joined the ceremony, turning it into a day of gratitude and memory.
Junts hits Sánchez over early election and corruption claims
Junts has gone after Pedro Sánchez, saying he called early elections to distract from corruption and failed policies. The party faces its own fight as Catalonia’s political scene shifts.
David Bustamante stands up for daughter Daniella's right to choose her future
David Bustamante and Paula Echevarría say they are proud of their daughter Daniella, who has started university and is building a career as an influencer. The singer asks for respect for her privacy as she learns to handle life in the spotlight.
Europe approves a new single-dose antiviral for influenza
Roche has begun selling Xofluza in Spain. The oral antiviral blocks flu replication early and is taken in one dose within 48 hours.
Granollers in turmoil after late storm alert
A sudden downpour left Granollers flooded and commuters stranded. Emergency alerts came too late, and locals are demanding answers from city officials.
Spain pushes Verifactu launch to 2028 in major tax tech delay
The Spanish Tax Agency has postponed the full rollout of Verifactu until October 2028, aligning it with the new electronic invoicing mandate. This move follows months of industry lobbying and signals a strategic shift in Spain’s digital tax agenda.
Madrid Court Blocks Immediate Removal of Sol Camp
Madrid's High Court has refused an immediate eviction from Sol. The housing protest camp remains outside the regional government headquarters while the state explains its response through the ordinary legal procedure.
Madrid opens flu vaccination to children through age seven
Madrid's 2026/2027 flu campaign began on 5 October with 1.79 million doses. Children through age seven are now covered, while people over 70 and at-risk patients can receive flu and Covid vaccines in one visit.
Primavera Sound unveils its 25th anniversary lineup
Doechii leads a 151-artist bill built around indie favourites, new voices and a stronger female presence. Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 3 to 5 June 2027, with a free opening day and an electronic programme on 6 June.
Gabriel Rufián and Mireia Varela: After the Split, Life Goes On
Mireia Varela’s open letter broke the silence on her split from Gabriel Rufián after more than a decade together. Their private breakup turned into a public reckoning with loss, regret, and the hard work of starting over.
Frente Amplio backs Spain's early election as housing becomes decisive test
Frente Amplio supports the 29 November election after Congress rejected two housing measures. Mónica García may lead the list, but Podemos wants open primaries before the alliance is finalised.
Granollers hit by flash floods as Catalonia faces severe weather emergency
Granollers woke to flooded streets and school closures as Catalonia’s emergency alert system was triggered by sudden, intense rainfall. Transport, hospitals, and thousands of residents faced disruption, with authorities warning the situation had surpassed all forecasts.
Alimentaria FoodTech 2026 puts learning factories on display
More than 330 exhibitors will gather in Barcelona in October. Sensors, automation and live production tools will show how artificial intelligence is moving onto the factory floor.
Ayuso and Abascal cast doubt on postal voting before Spain's election
Isabel Díaz Ayuso and Santiago Abascal are warning voters against postal ballots. Their claims came hours after Pedro Sánchez called an early election for 29 November.
Primavera Sound 2027 sets its 25th anniversary lineup
Primavera Sound will run in Barcelona from 2 to 6 June 2027. Doechii will make her Spanish debut alongside Phoebe Bridgers, Massive Attack and 148 other acts.
Pedro Sánchez calls early elections, dissolves Spanish Parliament
Pedro Sánchez has set Spain on the path to early general elections by dissolving the Cortes. The move, grounded in the Spanish Constitution, hands the decision to voters and shakes up the country’s legislative cycle.
Vall d'Hebron identifies a target linked to melanoma resistance
Vall d'Hebron researchers identified p38α as a possible target in melanoma treatment. Blocking the protein improved anti-PD-1 responses in experimental models and revealed a nine-gene signature linked to treatment outcomes.
Primavera Sound Barcelona drops 2027 headliners: Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 25th edition for June 2027, revealing a lineup led by Phoebe Bridgers, Doechii, Massive Attack, and Fontaines D.C. The festival will feature 151 acts, special collaborations, and exclusive performances.
Madrid court blocks immediate eviction of Sol camp
Madrid's top regional court has refused an immediate eviction order. The judges want the Government Delegation to respond before ruling on the camp's future.
Ángel Arroyo leaves a disputed mark on Spanish cycling
Ángel Arroyo has died in Ávila at 70. His career included a Vuelta lead erased by a doping sanction and a historic second-place finish in the Tour de France.
Spain Heads to General Elections on 29 November 2026
Pedro Sánchez has called early general elections for 29 November 2026 after Congress rejected two housing decrees. The decision sets a short campaign timetable and ends the current parliamentary path.
Sumar presents Frente Amplio as the left's election key
Movimiento Sumar says it is ready for Spain's early election. Its Frente Amplio alliance with IU Comuns and Más Madrid will seek a decisive role for the left.
Pedro Sánchez calls Spain’s election after Congress defeat
Pedro Sánchez has brought Spain’s general election forward to 29 November after Congress rejected two housing decrees. The vote exposed the coalition government’s weak grip on parliament after months of pressure.
Search for missing young man resumes in Pineda de Mar after torrential rains
Rescue teams in Pineda de Mar have restarted their search for a young man swept away by floodwaters after a weekend of intense rainfall. The operation was paused overnight and now faces renewed challenges as heavy rain returns to the region.
Meningitis demands urgent action when warning signs appear
Meningitis can worsen quickly, and its first signs may look ordinary. High fever, severe headache and neck stiffness need urgent medical assessment.
Red alert hits Barcelona outskirts over extreme rainfall threat
AEMET has raised the warning to red across Barcelona's inland outskirts. Torrential rain threatens sudden flooding while emergency teams search for one missing person.
Puertollano PSOE kicks off primary fight to win back city hall
Puertollano’s PSOE has started its internal primaries, looking for a candidate who can turn the city around in the 2027 elections. Party leaders say the current city government has no vision and just waits for outside help.
Feijóo circles power as PP eyes government shakeup
Alberto Núñez Feijóo’s Partido Popular is no longer hiding its ambitions. As Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure, PP strategists are already sketching out a future cabinet and debating who could fill Spain’s most powerful ministries.
Deadly floods hit Spain as storms trigger chaos in multiple provinces
Spain is reeling from a violent storm system that has unleashed deadly floods and landslides. Emergency alerts remain in force across four provinces, with rivers overflowing, roads cut off, and fatalities reported in Catalonia. Authorities urge extreme caution as the crisis deepens.
Blackstone wins €52 million Spanish housing deal as government slams 'vulture funds'
Blackstone has secured a €52.45 million contract to manage thousands of Sareb homes, including social housing, even as Spanish officials publicly attack the fund. The deal exposes a sharp split between political talk and government action.
Sánchez weighs snap election after housing decrees collapse
Pedro Sánchez faces mounting pressure to call early elections after the defeat of his housing decrees in Congress. With mass protests over rental prices and political allies turning away, the government is racing to salvage its agenda before the window closes.
Manganese nanodots offer a safer route for MRI contrast
Spanish researchers have developed five-nanometre carbon nanodots with stable manganese. In rodent studies, the particles matched gadolinium contrast performance while showing fluorescence and good biocompatibility.
Housing crisis exposes deep mistrust in Spanish political leadership
Spain’s housing emergency has pushed public trust in politicians to a breaking point. While more people back the right to manage the crisis, almost a quarter trust no party at all. The divide runs deeper than party lines.
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