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Progesterone May Change How the Brain Reads Emotion
A University of Barcelona study links higher progesterone with less precise emotional processing and lower mood. The findings could help shape more personal care for hormone-related mood disorders.
Ibex 35 slips as oil prices and bond yields rise
The Ibex 35 is moving away from 20,000 points again. Oil above 105 dollars and rising bond yields are bringing rate fears back, weighing on Solaria while Repsol gains.
RSV variant evaded nirsevimab in three Spanish babies
Spanish researchers have detected an RSV variant with reduced susceptibility to nirsevimab. Three babies were infected, and two needed hospital care, including intensive treatment.
Guardia Civil finds note tying minister’s sister to Venezuelan citizenship case
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
PSOE Sent Secret Audio Payments Through Its Own Campaign Agency
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and raised questions inside the agency about the money involved.
Thai court set to rule on Daniel Sancho appeal
The Provincial Court of Samui will soon announce its decision on the appeals in Daniel Sancho's case. Both the defense and prosecution have been called in for the verdict that could change the course of this high-profile trial.
Boyero says La bola negra deserves Spain's biggest film prizes
Carlos Boyero has given La bola negra an unusually strong early review. He praises Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi and the cast before the film's cinema release on 25 September 2026, with Spain already having chosen it as its submission for the 2027 Academy Awards.
Fire Reveals Hidden Tunnel Shelter for Migrants in Ceuta
A fire led Ceuta firefighters to a hidden underground camp. The tunnel contained bedding and cooking equipment for dozens of migrants, while separate reports said it may have been large enough to hold up to 300 people. No injuries were reported.
Arde Bogotá fans turn a ticket queue into an overnight vigil in Cartagena
Fans in Cartagena spent the night waiting for Arde Bogotá invitations. Only 1,250 are available, with a limit of two per person. Some supporters returned after missing out in Murcia.
Covid surge puts Spanish babies in focus
Covid cases among Spanish infants nearly doubled in one week. RSV is also rising, though hospital admissions remain low, while a mutation that evaded antibody protection has raised concern.
Gamarra turns Ceuta security row into a direct clash with Sánchez
Cuca Gamarra defended Ana Vázquez after the Congress incident and said the dispute over the spray was taking attention away from insecurity in Ceuta.
Drivers face sharp fuel price jump as state aid ends
Spanish motorists are bracing for a steep rise in fuel costs as state subsidies on gasoline and diesel expire at the end of September. With no confirmed extension, drivers are urged to refuel now to avoid paying even more at the pump in October.
Atlantic storm to end Spain's record heat
Spain’s long, hot September is about to break. A powerful Atlantic storm is moving in, set to bring rain and a sharp drop in temperatures. Meteorologists warn that explosive cyclogenesis could flip the country’s weather in just days.
Zegona sets aside €400 million for shareholders
Zegona plans to return €400 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. The move follows a sharp recovery at Vodafone España and could further increase the value held by its top executives.
Eighty-seven-year-old woman evicted from Madrid home after seventy years
Maricarmen, 87, was forced out of her Madrid apartment after living there since 1956. Her eviction has sparked outrage at authorities and the property company, with politicians and neighbors demanding answers.
Olive oil is still the real gold of the Mediterranean
For more than two thousand years, olive oil has been more than just food in the Mediterranean. Its story runs from ancient Roman trade to today's global markets, shaping land, tradition, and even suspicion. Its influence keeps growing.
SEEN calls for family screening to catch inherited high cholesterol early
Spain's endocrinologists want cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. Testing close relatives can uncover silent cases early and prevent years of exposure to dangerously high cholesterol.
Felipe VI opens Spain's university year in Cartagena
Felipe VI opened Spain's 2026/2027 university year in Cartagena. Diana Morant tied universities to the climate emergency, while a professor asked campuses to design for everyone.
Oil surge fails to knock Spain's Ibex 35 below 19,600
Spain's benchmark index stayed above 19,600 points despite another jump in oil prices. Repsol led the gains as Middle East tensions and uncertainty over a US diesel policy debate kept investors cautious.
Osborne turns shared Spanish memories into contemporary art
Osborne and Lucha de Gigantes will present 16 works by nine artists at Estampa from 24 to 27 September 2026. The exhibition draws on roads, family memories and Spanish popular culture as the Toro de Osborne reaches its 70th anniversary.
Ayuso turns Maricarmen eviction into a national housing fight
Isabel Díaz Ayuso defended Maricarmen's eviction as a court-ordered action. She blamed Pedro Sánchez for Spain's housing failures and for protests that she says are becoming more violent.
Higher Progesterone Linked to Weaker Emotional Processing
A Universitat de Barcelona study links higher progesterone levels with weaker emotional processing. Women reported lower mood when their brains were less able to separate easier situations from harder ones.
Bats Trace Their Deepest Roots to Europe
A major study places the first bats in Europe about 65 million years ago. It also suggests that powered flight and echolocation appeared almost at the start of their history.
Sánchez uses UN week to defend Spain's economic model
Pedro Sánchez presents Spain as a multilateral power at the UN, pointing to stronger growth and social protection. He also acknowledges the housing crisis and calls for tougher international rules on artificial intelligence.
Supermarkets drop extra virgin olive oil prices below 4.5 euros
Spain’s biggest supermarkets have cut extra virgin olive oil prices, with some now selling one-litre bottles for less than 4.5 euros. The move follows weeks of steady price drops and growing pressure from shoppers worried about food costs.
Meta's virtual reality glasses weigh about 100 grams
Meta has unveiled virtual reality glasses that weigh about 100 grams. The processor, battery and storage sit in a separate module, and the device is due in Spain in spring 2027.
Teatro Real opens its new season as Madrid's society dresses up
The Teatro Real opened its 2026/2027 season on 23 September 2026 with King Felipe VI in attendance. Manon Lescaut shared the spotlight with the evening's carefully chosen looks from Madrid's social scene.
Ozempic's Heart Benefit Still Defies Medical Explanation
A new analysis finds that semaglutide protects the heart in ways that weight loss alone cannot explain. Traditional risk factors account for no more than half of the reduction in cardiovascular disease seen in the international SELECT trial.
Ignis IPO faces regulatory risk from Spain's data centre rules
A draft decree could unsettle Ignis before its planned market debut. The company wants €500 million to expand its data centre business in Spain.
Spain weighs newborn screening for inherited high cholesterol
Spain is considering newborn screening for familial hypercholesterolaemia. A low-cost test could identify affected children and prompt checks for relatives before heart disease appears.
Ceuta crisis weakens confidence among Socialist voters
A DYM poll finds widespread doubts about the Government's response in Ceuta. More than half of Socialist voters question how the crisis was handled and whether enough resources were used.
Zapatero must explain Saudi jewels found in his office
A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and wants the court to seek documentary proof.
La bola negra rewrites Spanish history through a queer lens
La bola negra, directed by Los Javis, has become a flashpoint after wins at Cannes and Toronto. The film digs into Spain’s past and present, weaving queer stories across generations, and will represent Spain at the Oscars.
Partial human remains discovered in Cabrera d'Anoia home
Catalan police found a man's decomposed body inside a house in Cabrera d'Anoia. The case has shocked the town as investigators try to find out if the death was natural or if a crime took place.
Police find man dead for two years in Barcelona home
Catalan police found a 77-year-old man's remains in Cabrera d’Anoia after neighbors noticed years of silence and neglect. His wife and daughter had not left the house since the pandemic and kept living with his body.
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