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Madrid delegate orders probe after police charge at UCM
Francisco Martín apologised for the police charge at the Complutense and ordered an urgent investigation. Five people were detained; organisers say six students were hospitalised, while officials gave conflicting counts of injured officers.
Bustinduy presses for fairer taxes and higher wages
Pablo Bustinduy used the CREO forum’s second day to press for fairer taxes and higher pay. He warned that corporate concentration and rising wealth at the top are weakening redistribution and consumer bargaining power.
Spain holds fuel discount at 20 cents in November
A September jump in fuel prices has kept the 20-cent-per-litre discount on petrol and diesel in place for November. The December rate depends on October prices.
RTVE names 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027
RTVE has named 18 acts for Benidorm Fest 2027, including Vicco and Ladilla Rusa. More than 1,000 applications were submitted; the semi-finals are set for 26 and 28 January.
CIS poll puts PSOE nearly 12 points ahead
The CIS estimates PSOE support at 34% and PP support at 22.2%. Several pollsters say the sample includes too many people recalling a PSOE vote in 2023; the institute says it weights recalled votes in its final estimates.
Granada prepares a citywide funeral for Lorca
Granada’s Réquiem por Lorca runs from Thursday to Sunday, marking the 90th anniversary of the poet’s killing and remembering victims of Francoist repression. Eleven performances will take place across the city.
Aemet warns of DANA as temperatures fall this weekend
Rain may intensify from Saturday along parts of the Mediterranean coast and in the Balearic Islands. Protección Civil is urging drivers to stay off flooded roads as temperatures drop across much of Spain.
Repsol uses fuel discounts to chase energy customers
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.
Spain’s Inflation Reaches 4.9% as Egg Prices Jump
Spain’s annual inflation reached 4.9% in September. Eggs rose 12.3%, while supermarkets say energy and logistics bills have added more than €130 million in costs.
US weighs $200,000 charge on Spanish ships
The Federal Maritime Commission has proposed a $200,000 charge each time a Spanish-flagged ship enters a US port. It is also weighing import restrictions that could cover five categories of Spanish goods, including oils and cosmetics.
Spanish royals will preside over Planeta Prize’s 75th gala
King Felipe and Queen Letizia are due at the Barcelona ceremony on Thursday. The contest drew a record 1,424 manuscripts; nine finalists remain after one entry was removed for prior publication.
Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wrapped up their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
Sony dates Gran Turismo anniversary DualSense preorders
Sony’s limited-edition Gran Turismo controller marks the series’ 30th anniversary in 2027. Preorders open on 22 October, ahead of a global launch on 10 December.
PP challenges PSOE over partner’s 30 rental flats
The PP has challenged PSOE spokeswoman Montse Mínguez to debate housing after reports said her partner owns 30 rental flats in Spain. Mínguez says the family business operates legally; the Government says the right to housing is the central issue.
PP presses PSOE over spokeswoman’s partner’s property business
The PP wants a campaign debate after Artículo 14 reported that Montse Mínguez’s partner owns “30 pisos” and has evicted tenants. Mínguez says it is a family rental business that operates legally.
Portillo Wins Spain’s 2026 Performing Arts Prize for Young Audiences
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 log their locations on a map using QR codes.
Algeciras Mayor Faces Removal as PP Splits
Two sexual assault complaints from fellow PP members have left José Ignacio Landaluce facing a possible no-confidence motion. PSOE and Vox say they will support his removal after 12 of the party’s 15 councillors quit his government.
Madrid teachers walk out as turnout figures clash
Madrid’s teachers began an open-ended strike on 14 October. Unions reported 70% participation, against 44.6% from the regional government; five people were detained after police charged a picket.
CIS puts PSOE 11.8 points ahead of PP
The CIS’s October barometer estimates the PSOE’s vote share at 34%, against 22.2% for the PP. Vox is also up as housing disputes shape the campaign before the November 29 election.
The Prado puts Ricardo de Madrazo in the spotlight
The Prado has opened the first exhibition devoted entirely to Ricardo de Madrazo. It brings 29 sketchbooks and rarely seen works into public view, with material supplied by his descendants.
The Javis kept Carlos González apart on set
Carlos González says the Javis kept him apart from others on set to help him find his character’s loneliness. The cast describes directors who adapt their approach to each actor while keeping clear authority.
Feijóo and Muñoz clash over Spain’s pension future
Ester Muñoz says Spain’s pension system risks collapse without reform. Alberto Núñez Feijóo promises to protect it and raise benefits with inflation, but has not explained how he would pay for that guarantee.
Spanish hospitals begin early type 1 diabetes screening
Hospitals in Spain are beginning to screen first-degree relatives before type 1 diabetes symptoms appear. Whether the approach will become routine across the National Health System remains unresolved.
RTVE Play brings two new shows to EN PLAY
‘Close Friends’ features candidates for the next Benidorm Fest. ‘Memes y dramas’ arrives on 22 October as EN PLAY’s second season expands its youth programming.
Ibex 35 gives back ground below 19,300
The Ibex 35 opened 0.38% higher at 19,283.78, briefly retook 19,300 and then slipped back. Spain’s September inflation was confirmed at 4.9% as investors tracked energy prices and tension around the Strait of Hormuz.
Five cancer survivors prepare for Senegal expedition
Five women who have overcome cancer will travel to Senegal for the 2026 Reto Pelayo Vida. The 17-day expedition includes about 600 kilometres by mountain bike, plus kayak crossings.
Madrid education workers launch open-ended strike
School workers across Madrid began striking Wednesday, pressing for higher pay and smaller classes. The union bloc says the dispute affects about 65,000 teachers and more than 666,000 pupils.
Prado opens first Ricardo de Madrazo exhibition
The Madrid exhibition runs through 17 January 2027. It brings together 37 works and personal records, most never shown publicly before.
Europe will test cardiovascular AI in 13 countries
A €20 million European project will test six cardiovascular AI applications across 13 countries. Its 53 partners will assess their clinical value and safety without centralising patient data.
Estopa sets July 2027 date at Madrid’s Metropolitano
Estopa’s «La Maketa» tour reaches Madrid’s Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 9 July 2027. Buyers who pre-order the physical album through the band’s website will get early access to tickets.
AI doubts and earnings fears weigh on European shares
The Ibex 35 and Europe’s major markets fell as investors weighed AI spending against high earnings expectations. Puig outperformed after Givaudan reported fragrance growth.
Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta after July crossings
The King and Queen are due in Ceuta on Tuesday, after about 70,000 migrants entered from Morocco in late July. Their programme includes a school visit and a memorial for those who died.
Vari Caramés wins Spain’s 2026 National Photography Prize
Galician photographer Vari Caramés has won Spain’s 2026 National Photography Prize, worth €30,000. The jury cited his contribution to artistic photography and his role in renewing Galician culture since the 1980s.
Apple sets Spain price for new Apple TV 4K at €349
Reservations opened on 13 October, with the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K due in Spain on 13 November for €349. Its new surround setup pairs four HomePod mini 2 speakers or four second-generation HomePods.
Ceuta Crowd Cheers Royals, Then Whistles at Minister
Thousands cheered Felipe VI and Letizia before whistling at minister Ángel Víctor Torres on the city hall balcony. The Kings are due at a memorial for migrants who died at sea.
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