Jorge Javier Vázquez faces a Mediaset contract decision in 2027
Jorge Javier Vázquez’s Mediaset salary has not been disclosed, but estimates put it at about €3 million a year. A decision on his long-term contract is expected around mid-2027.
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Police clear Madrid's Sol camp after organisers withdraw
The operation began at 2.50am on Tuesday after the organising commissions announced their withdrawal. Around 600 people had already left following two notices from the Government Delegation; police reported two arrests for disobedience and no serious disturbances.
Crews lift final Iryo carriages from Urda crash site
The final two Iryo carriages were lifted from the tracks at Urda and moved to a secure area for canine searches. All 69 victims have been identified; about 50 Civil Guard officers remained at the site on Monday.
Kim Antonelli stands out on the sports front pages
Kim Antonelli is the standout figure in a gallery of sports front pages. The selection includes La Gazzetta dello Sport, Mundo Deportivo, Marca, As, Sport, L’Esportiu and L’Équipe.
Rail safety debate turns to political appointments
The accidents at Adamuz and Urda have renewed scrutiny of Spain’s rail governance. A comparison with Germany and Japan focuses on technical credentials in senior posts and staff shortages in control centres.
Valencia businesses count losses after Blocus threat
Hospitality businesses estimate a 70% drop in turnover after central Valencia shut or curtailed activity on Saturday. Some shops say security measures cost between €1,000 and €10,000.
Doctors’ union calls 12-day Spain-wide strike
The Sindicato Médicos Unidos has called an uninterrupted strike across Spain from 16 to 27 November. The 12-day action seeks a dedicated doctors’ statute, with improved working conditions that include a 35-hour week.
Norovirus alert follows illnesses linked to frozen razor clams
Several people fell ill after eating frozen razor clams in Tarragona, prompting a European food-safety alert. Catalan authorities say suspected batches have been identified and withdrawn; tests found GI and GII norovirus.
Seven migrants died after inflatable was found off Lanzarote
Seven people died after an inflatable was located about 150 kilometres north-east of Lanzarote, according to Agencia EFE. Salvamento Marítimo reported rescuing 510 people in eight boats during operations around the islands.
Xavier Amor to replace Illa’s chief of staff
Salvador Illa’s chief of staff Eduard Rivas has resigned while under investigation over alleged irregularities in Esparreguera municipal contracts. The department of the Presidency said Xavier Amor’s appointment was set to be formalised at Tuesday’s Govern meeting.
Renfe appointments bring political and bus-industry figures into senior roles
More than 20 people linked to political parties and bus companies joined Renfe after Álvaro Fernández Heredia became president in January 2025, ABC reports. At least 15 reportedly had no rail-sector experience.
Huelva-backed report sets out 20 water security proposals
A Huelva-backed study presented in Madrid proposes 20 measures for water security across Ibero-America. It cites 140 million people without safely managed drinking water and calls for stronger coordination between authorities.
Madrid meeting advances Ibero-American summit documents
Representatives from all 22 member countries reviewed the declaration and cooperation documents in Madrid. The texts were sent to political bodies for discussion and final approval at the XXX Cumbre Iberoamericana.
Sol camp manifesto set out demands beyond housing
Four spokespeople presented a manifesto shaped by days of debate, placing housing at its centre and calling for wider social change. At the time, no date had been announced for the 26S encampment to leave Sol.
Sol campers shift focus to rights of people without resources
The 26S encampment in Puerta del Sol moved away from its commission structure after most coordinators announced they were ending their stay. A faction still calling for resistance shifted its stated focus to people without resources, while the campers’ next move remained unclear.
Adif's 2025 high-speed maintenance budget was €438m
Adif cited €1.375bn in 2026 maintenance spending across both rail networks. ABC says high-speed maintenance received €438m in 2025, alongside €685m for the conventional network.
Urda crash toll remains 69 as 66 victims are identified
The provisional death toll from the Urda rail crash remains 69, with 66 victims identified. Renfe and Iryo support a proposal to cap speed at 40 km/h after a safety-system failure.
Woman fatally stabbed in Murcia's La Fama district
A woman aged about 30 was fatally stabbed in Murcia’s La Fama district on Monday morning. National Police arrested a Spanish man after a search. Initial enquiries suggest the pair did not know one another.
Bizum payment labels may carry tax consequences in Spain
Bizum handles about 2.5 million transactions a day in Spain, according to figures attributed to the Banco de España. Labels such as «donación» or «nómina» can have tax implications if transfers are not properly supported.
La bola negra fictionalises Rodríguez Rapún’s death
The film presents Rafael Rodríguez Rapún as a prisoner executed by Francoist forces. Historian Pedro Corral says he was wounded in an air raid in Santander and died in hospital on 18 August 1937.
Spain's health inequalities persist as waiting times rise
Waiting times for planned treatment have lengthened over roughly two decades, while access to specialist mental health care remains unequal. A review of Spain's health system links these gaps to funding and wider social conditions.
Valencia olive oil sells for 30% less than production costs
LA UNIÓ says Valencian olive oil prices are about 30% below production costs, with extra-virgin oil near €3.20/kg against estimated costs of €4.60/kg. It is seeking €400 per hectare for traditional rain-fed groves.
Nine Spanish regions observe a holiday on Monday 2 November
Nine autonomous communities have moved the All Saints’ Day public holiday to Monday after 1 November fell on Sunday. Madrid city will also observe a local holiday on 9 November for Nuestra Señora de la Almudena.
Spanish doctors call strike for 16 to 27 November
The Sindicato Médicos Unidos has called a national and regional doctors’ strike from 16 to 27 November. It wants a national statute on working conditions and dedicated funding, while urging regional governments to act immediately.
Barcelona hosts global city leaders to tackle urban challenges
Barcelona’s Cities Programme will bring municipal leaders to the Smart City Expo World Congress from 3 to 5 November. Its central sessions will examine housing policy and cities’ control over digital infrastructure, including AI and data.
Ceuta raids continued as thousands remained outside shelters
Three months after the mass arrivals, police raids and returns to Morocco continued in Ceuta. Nearly 14,000 people had crossed back, while about 7,000 remained in reception centres and 4,000 more were estimated to be unidentified.
Nine Spanish regions observe the All Saints’ holiday today
Nine autonomous communities in Spain observe the All Saints’ Day holiday on Monday 2 November 2026 after the date fell on Sunday. Madrid city has another local holiday scheduled for 9 November.
Orange warning covers western Canary Islands
Most of mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands are forecast to remain settled on Monday. The Canary Islands face heavy rain and storms, with an orange warning active in the westernmost islands.
Urda rail investigation may take years as court secures evidence
At least 69 people died in the collision near Urda. The judge has barred the removal of material from the railway without court authorisation and ordered investigators to establish who controlled train movements.
Yanes appraises Zapatero jewels at €1.02 million
A Yanes appraisal puts the jewellery attributed to José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero at €1,023,320. It says the most valuable pieces may be commercially made and likely of Asian origin. A capital T appears on each of the 12 highest-value pieces.
Spanish sculptor Miquel Navarro dies aged 81
The Valencian sculptor’s modular «Ciudades» and public works brought him wide recognition. His Mislata Casa Taller opened in June 2026, housing a collection of more than 400 works donated by the artist.
Spanish scientist Marta Shahbazi dies in Urda train crash
Marta Shahbazi, 41, was travelling to Huelva to receive a scientific excellence award when she died in the Urda train crash. Carrizo de la Ribera’s council confirmed her death; she led a research group in Cambridge.
Guardia Civil probes cocaine haul in Águilas warehouses
The Guardia Civil is investigating a cocaine seizure estimated at 5 to 10 tonnes in two warehouses in Águilas. More than 5,000 kilos were counted in the first unit, information from sources cited by EL ESPAÑOL.
Ceuta nurses attacked after military patrols leave hospital
Two nurses were assaulted while treating a patient at the Hospital Universitario de Ceuta, prompting a police response. CSIF says the removal of military patrols from the perimeter has left staff exposed and wants security measures restored.
Urda crash leaves unanswered questions over control response
At least 69 people died in the Urda collision. Óscar Puente said Adif’s control centre authorised both trains to move after an LZB failure, while the Iryo remained stopped and later reported it could not restart.