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Moroccan warships entered waters claimed by Spain
Moroccan naval vessels entered waters claimed by Spain during the July migrant crisis. Spain sent warships to Ceuta after repeated incursions reportedly brought patrol boats close to a collision.
The Devils returns with its missing footage restored
Ken Russell’s The Devils returns in a director-approved 4K restoration. The missing crucifix sequence and censored ending will screen in the United States on 16 October 2026, followed by UK and Ireland cinemas on 30 October.
PSOE fails to secure Senate pact with Frente Amplio
Talks in Madrid produced no Senate deal between PSOE and Frente Amplio. With the 16 October coalition deadline approaching, disputes over candidates and provincial lists are widening.
Migrants say Ceuta buses ended at Morocco border
Migrants removed from settlements in Ceuta say officials promised registration at reception camps before buses took them to Morocco. Their accounts challenge the official classification of 1,823 returns as voluntary.
Robles brings Ceuta into Spain’s military message
Margarita Robles used a pre-National Day military briefing to address troops abroad and the Ceuta command. Her message tied overseas operations to Spain’s position on Ceuta and Melilla.
Mercadona shutters stores nationwide for Día de la Hispanidad
Mercadona will keep supermarkets closed across Spain on October 12 for Día de la Hispanidad and the Pilar holiday. The two-day pause, including Sunday, underscores the chain’s hardline stance on holiday closures.
Spain’s Deal Market Shrinks 25% Under Sánchez
Spain has logged €410 billion in acquisitions since June 2018. Higher rates and state controls have cooled dealmaking even as the Ibex 35 climbed above 19,000 points.
Mari Carmen García Vela returns to Informe Semanal
After 29 years away, Mari Carmen García Vela returned to Informe Semanal for a one-off edition marking TVE’s 70th anniversary and the programmes that shaped Spanish television.
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón takes housing protest to national stage
The actress joined Madrid’s Puerta del Sol camp as evictions and a housing shortage pushed the protest beyond youth politics. Her message cast access to homes as a national issue.
Sandra Barneda y Pascalle Paerel se casan en Candeleda
Sandra Barneda and Pascalle Paerel married in Candeleda on 10 October 2026. The civil ceremony brought relatives and close friends from Spain and the Netherlands to a place tied to Barneda's home and literary work.
Robles puts Ceuta and Melilla at Spain’s defence centre
Margarita Robles reaffirmed Spain’s position on Ceuta and Melilla while addressing troops abroad. Spain is maintaining 17 missions with about 3,000 personnel across four continents.
Spain's Supermarket Hours Split on 11 and 12 October
Spain's national holiday could change supermarket hours. Mercadona is generally expected to close, while selected convenience stores may open with reduced hours. Each branch requires a direct check.
Madrid retailers set different hours for 12 October
Spain’s national holiday allows trading in Madrid, but it does not set one timetable. Retailers and shopping centres can choose their own hours, and some branches may stay closed.
163.020 new Spanish citizens face an uncertain vote
A Supreme Court review has put the 29 November vote in doubt for thousands who gained Spanish nationality through the ley de nietos. Their registration remains under scrutiny.
PP Makes Sacrifice Its First Campaign Test
The Partido Popular has put Alberto Núñez Feijóo's disputed call for sacrifice at the center of its first campaign video. PSOE answered by tying the slogan to the policies voters may face.
Rufián clinches ERC nomination after fraught party standoff
Gabriel Rufián stays atop Esquerra Republicana’s ticket for 29-N after days of internal wrangling. The party’s executive locked in his candidacy, granting him leeway to campaign outside Catalonia under fresh conditions.
Rufián Secures ERC Candidacy After Rejecting Frente Amplio
Gabriel Rufián will lead ERC in Barcelona on 29 November after rejecting the Frente Amplio route. His demands have also brought the party closer to cooperation talks with Podemos.
Abascal Recasts Vox’s Alliance Offer Before Spain’s Election
Santiago Abascal is sharpening Vox’s election message ahead of the 29 November vote. He wants talks with Partido Popular while making Sánchez’s defeat the campaign’s immediate target.
Vigo holds vigil for Maricarmen amid housing protests
Vigo will hold a vigil for Maricarmen on 12 October at 19.00. Organisers link her death to housing speculation, while independent reporting has found no medical causal connection to the eviction.
Barneda and Paerel marry in Ávila
Sandra Barneda and Pascalle Paerel married at Barneda’s estate in Candeleda on October 10, 2026. More than 150 guests attended a ceremony held mostly in English.
Aizpurua leaves EH Bildu’s Congress list after three terms
Mertxe Aizpurua will leave Congress after three legislatures and retire from parliamentary politics. Oskar Matute plans to run again as EH Bildu prepares its lists for the 29 November election.
Abascal attacks Sánchez as Spain heads for a dirty election
Santiago Abascal predicts a bitter campaign before Spain's November 29 vote. He accuses Pedro Sánchez of protecting power and urges voters to cast ballots in person.
Police Clear Ceuta's Last Major Migrant Camp
Police have cleared El Guano, Ceuta’s last major migrant camp. More than 500 migrants had remained there, while others hid across the city or waited for a route to mainland Spain.
Supreme Court halts voting for new Spanish citizens
Spain’s top court has sidelined over 400,000 new citizens from the ballot just weeks before the election. Nearly 70 percent of Spaniards now back suspending these fast-tracked naturalizations, exposing a fierce fight over who gets a say in the country’s future.
Serrano suffers serious cornada during Las Ventas solo
A goring ended Álvaro Serrano’s solo appearance at Las Ventas after the third novillo. Doctors found deep thigh damage and a bruised but intact femoral artery.
Court ruling clears Puigdemont’s route back to Spain
Spain’s Constitutional Court has applied the amnesty law to the embezzlement conviction linked to the procés. The decision removes the legal barrier that had blocked a possible return for Carles Puigdemont.
Madrid parade will reshape central traffic on 12 October
Madrid’s National Day parade will close central roads from 7.00 on Monday 12 October 2026. Transport diversions will continue into the evening, when Cibeles hosts a concert and fireworks.
Sánchez lleva la vivienda al centro de las elecciones del 29N
Pedro Sánchez adelanta las elecciones al 29 de noviembre y coloca la vivienda en primer plano. El PSOE quiere movilizar a la izquierda mientras intenta apartar la corrupción del debate central.
Puigdemont’s return becomes Junts’ biggest election gamble
Spain’s constitutional ruling and the temporary lifting of the arrest warrant have cleared Puigdemont’s immediate path home. Junts now faces the risk that his return could expose the limits of his electoral weight.
Spain’s Early Election Puts CERA Vote Before Supreme Court
A 29 November election has forced Spain’s Supreme Court to revisit the CERA registrations of new citizens. Keeping the suspension could block voters, while lifting it could expose the result to a legal challenge.
Spain’s Housing Fight Tests Sánchez and Feijóo
The Congress defeat that triggered Spain’s early vote has pushed housing to the centre of the campaign. Sánchez stresses protection, while Feijóo bets on construction and a wider electoral base.
Spain’s Unions Call Sánchez’s First General Strike
UGT and CCOO will stage a 24-hour strike on 11 November 2026, weeks before Spain votes. The dispute reaches from housing costs to wages and now tests the government’s legal and political footing.
Riyadh Airport Closed After Reported Missile Strike
A missile reportedly hit Riyadh airport on October 10, sending injured people to hospitals and disrupting flights. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the Saturday incident at publication time.
Johnson & Johnson faces a deepening fight over trust
Gardiner Harris accuses Johnson & Johnson of lethal marketing and corruption. His book links major products to millions of deaths and a Spanish health scandal, while available sources do not independently confirm the estimate of two million deaths.
Police Detain Rafael Amargo After Madrid Home Fight
Rafael Amargo and his partner were detained in Carabanchel after police say a fight followed an alleged overnight intrusion. The bailaor also faces an accusation involving an officer.
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