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Asus puts battery life at the center of its Zenbook 14 launch
Asus has launched its new Zenbook 14 in Spain, with prices starting at 799 euros. The 1.1-kilo laptop claims more than 21 hours of battery life and includes built-in AI tools.
Madrid property firm offers urgent plan for Maricarmen to return home
Urbagestión has proposed adding Maricarmen’s disputed flat to Madrid’s Reviva program, aiming to let her return under a stable and affordable lease. The city council has yet to respond, while tenant advocates remain skeptical about the offer’s substance.
Cosmopoética opens in Córdoba under the shadow of its director’s sudden death
Córdoba’s Cosmopoética festival began in shock after director Pablo Téllez de la Poza died in a motorcycle crash just hours before opening night. The loss has shaken the city’s cultural scene.
Alonso reveals Aston Martin's one-second Honda loss in Baku
Fernando Alonso found confidence in Aston Martin's chassis but lost crucial speed on Baku's straights. A Honda power unit change will send him to the back of the grid.
Cosmopoética Festival Faces Tragedy as Director Dies in Madrid Crash
Just hours before the opening of Cosmopoética 2026, Pablo Téllez de la Poza, director of Verbo Servicios Culturales, lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Madrid. The festival will proceed as planned, but the loss casts a shadow over the event.
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.
Russell takes Baku pole as Sainz reaches Q3 at last
George Russell took pole in Baku, while Carlos Sainz reached Q3 for the first time this season. Fernando Alonso will start last after a 25-place penalty.
Covid accelerates across Spain as autumn circulation begins
Covid-19 is rising quickly in Spain after a quiet summer. Primary care data show faster transmission, while hospitals still report low pressure and no established autumn wave.
Gedeon Richter puts daily osteoporosis care on a phone
Gedeon Richter has launched Tu Salud Ósea for people with osteoporosis in Spain. The app tracks treatment doses and brings exercise, food and disease information into daily care.
Spain's Growth Runs Into a Sharper Grocery Bill
Spain's economy grew by 0.7% in the second quarter and by 2.6% from a year earlier. Household spending and investment drove the rise, while fresh food prices climbed much faster than the average basket.
George Russell takes pole as Carlos Sainz starts ninth in Baku
George Russell secured Mercedes' fifth pole of the season in Baku. Carlos Sainz reached Q3 for the first time in 2026, but a yellow-flag investigation could still change his starting place.
Nuria Roca turns heads on El Hormiguero with a Mango guipure blouse
Nuria Roca’s latest look on El Hormiguero has social media buzzing. Her Mango guipure blouse and Guess jeans combo is drawing praise for its mix of elegance and everyday style. The blouse is already flying off the shelves.
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.
Thai court upholds life sentence for Daniel Sancho in murder case
Daniel Sancho will remain behind bars in Thailand after a court dismissed all appeals and confirmed his life sentence for the premeditated murder of Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. The decision closes the door on both the defense and prosecution’s attempts to alter the outcome.
Zapatero asks court to remove Yanes from new jewellery appraisal
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is challenging a second appraisal of jewellery found in his office safe. His defence says the new report may not be needed and questions the neutrality of the expert selected through Joyería Yanes.
Covid moves ahead of flu in Spain as experts call for renewed protection
Spain has recorded 85 Covid cases per 100,000 people, compared with 22.9 for influenza. Specialists are urging vaccination and mask use during symptoms as the virus spreads earlier than expected.
The Madrid eviction that exposed a small landlord
An 87-year-old woman has left her Madrid home after seven decades. The company behind the eviction says it is a small business. Its accounts and property strategy show a more complicated picture.
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.
Landlord faces backlash after Maricarmen eviction defense collapses
Urbagestión has broken its silence on the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, denying all accusations. Yet every point in their statement is directly challenged by tenants, lawyers, and official records, exposing a deep rift over Spain’s housing crisis.
Where Spain's Supermarket Bill Can Fall by €1,310
A household can save an average of €1,310 a year by choosing the cheapest supermarket nearby. Madrid has the widest gap, while fresh food prices continue to rise.
Respiratory infections double in Extremadura as pharmacy demand rises
Extremadura's respiratory infection rate nearly doubled in one week, while pharmacies in Plasencia reported heavier demand for triple tests and FFP2 masks. The region's flu vaccination campaign starts in October.
Junts demands ban on evictions by investment funds
Junts per Catalunya is pressing the Spanish government to block evictions of vulnerable families by investment funds and to restrict these funds from buying up homes. The party’s proposals aim to curb speculation and protect tenants as the government prepares new housing measures.
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.
Madrid puts feline medicine to work in the clinic
Madrid hosted a specialist feline medicine session on September 23. Vaccination, cancer treatment, diagnosis and imaging shaped a programme built around everyday veterinary work.
Ceuta border guards block new fence breach attempts
Spanish border guards have stopped a new wave of coordinated attempts by sub-Saharan groups to break through Ceuta’s fence. With Tarajal now locked down, migrants are trying weaker spots and even the sea, forcing authorities to react fast.
Sánchez draws a line between Ábalos and family investigations
Pedro Sánchez separates the Ábalos case from investigations involving his wife and brother. At Harvard, he blamed the right and far right for a campaign against his government.
Vallés questions Zapatero's account of Saudi jewellery
The jewels are valued at 1.3 million euros. Zapatero says they were a gift from Saudi King Abdullah in June 2007. Vicente Vallés questions whether that explanation can withstand scrutiny.
RSV protection leaves Spanish families calmer
Most Spanish parents whose babies received RSV protection feel much calmer about infection. Yet nearly half still do not understand the virus or the risks it poses to babies.
Pedro Sánchez under fire after admitting Morocco border failure
Pedro Sánchez finally admitted Morocco’s border failure during the Ceuta crisis, but his coalition partners are not buying it. The way, place, and language of his statement have only deepened the rift and left allies demanding real answers.
Eighty-seven-year-old Maricarmen evicted from Madrid home after seventy years
After seventy years in her Madrid apartment, 87-year-old Maricarmen was forced out by a private investment fund. Her story has become a rallying cry for those demanding action against steep rent hikes and evictions in Spain's capital.
Government under fire after Maricarmen eviction sparks housing crisis talks
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal has forced Spain’s government into emergency talks with Junts. With protests looming, leaders are now weighing a freeze on evictions by investment funds and new tax breaks for renters and homeowners.
Basque pensions stay highest in Spain, but growth slows
Basque retirees get the biggest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising new questions as the number of pensioners keeps rising.
La bola negra brings 35 mm cinema to five Spanish screens
La bola negra opens in Spain on 25 September 2026, with limited 35 mm screenings. Only five Spanish cinemas are expected to show the format as the film begins its Oscar 2027 campaign.
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