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Spain faces a winter of higher energy and fuel bills
Spanish farmers, hauliers, industry and self-employed workers want aid extended before the current measures expire in September. Fuel and energy costs are already eating into household and business budgets.
Malú shocks live crowd with blunt talk about stage delays
Malú left both the audience and David Broncano speechless with her off-the-cuff comments on La Revuelta. She also talked about the work behind her new tour and album.
Malú steps back into the spotlight with 'QUINCE' and a new outlook
Malú celebrates 28 years in Spanish music with her new album 'QUINCE' and a tour across Spain. At 44, she faces a new phase shaped by motherhood and a low-profile romance with Ángel Fernández, known as 'El Turco'.
Spain sees a path to the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals
Spain opens its Billie Jean King Cup campaign against Kazakhstan in Shenzhen on 23 September. Elena Rybakina's absence gives Spain a stronger chance of reaching the semifinals, but the tie still carries risks.
El mal padre puts absent parenthood at the center of San Sebastián
Roberto Bueso's family drama has received a strong response in San Sebastián. Eduard Fernández leads a story about absent parenthood, family resentment and the hard work of reconciliation.
Javier Bardem urges UNICEF to drop Pink as ambassador over Gaza comments
Javier Bardem has backed a petition calling for UNICEF to remove Pink as ambassador. The move comes after her response to Macklemore's pro-Palestinian remarks and has sparked new debate about celebrities in humanitarian roles.
Sánchez Keeps Venezuela Channel Open With Delcy Rodríguez
Pedro Sánchez and Delcy Rodríguez held their first face-to-face conversation in New York. Spain offered continued engagement while EU sanctions against Rodríguez remain in force.
Javier Bardem joins push to remove Pink from UNICEF ambassador post
Javier Bardem has backed a petition to remove Pink as a UNICEF ambassador after she criticized Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian statements. The campaign has drawn over 150,000 signatures and sparked a heated debate online.
Moroccan activist threatens bloodshed if Felipe VI visits Ceuta or Melilla
Yahya Yahya, head of the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, has threatened violent resistance if King Felipe VI visits the Spanish-controlled cities. He calls them 'occupied presidios' and signals that protests could follow.
Ibiza wetland camp cleared in hours as residents told to leave
Authorities have started clearing out the illegal camp in Ibiza’s Ses Feixes de es Pratet, a protected wetland where about 80 people have been living in tents and shacks. Residents, many of them workers, were told they had just two hours to get out as excavators arrived.
Sánchez skips Trump reception as Delcy Rodríguez approaches him at UN
Pedro Sánchez will miss Donald Trump's reception for international leaders in New York because of his schedule, according to Moncloa. During the UN session, Delcy Rodríguez approached the Spanish prime minister and asked to keep discussing Venezuela.
George Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles
George Lucas's museum opens in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, with more than 1,300 works. Star Wars and Indiana Jones share the space with classic art, contemporary pieces and immersive replicas.
High-risk polyp checks may safely move to five years
A European study followed almost 21,000 patients after high-risk polyp removal. Its findings suggest that surveillance could move from three years to five without raising cancer risk.
George Lucas Museum Opens With Art Beyond Star Wars
George Lucas has opened a vast museum in Los Angeles. More than 1,300 works sit alongside cinema archives and immersive recreations of world masterpieces.
Germany pushes back as Spain tries to link EU expansion to Catalan language status
Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania have rejected Spain’s push to tie EU enlargement to official recognition of Catalan and other regional languages. Madrid’s threat to veto expansion talks has landed flat with key European partners.
Military groups demand oversight of Ceuta deployment
Three military associations have complained to Spain's ombudsman over the treatment of troops serving in Ceuta. They are demanding clearer operational information, protection for personal data and safeguards against physical and health risks.
Respiratory viruses return as flu cases rise across Spain
Covid is currently the most common respiratory virus detected in Spain. Flu cases are nearly three times higher than last year, while bronchitis and bronchiolitis are also increasing.
Ceuta crisis deepens as government blames PP for stranded minors
Ceuta has spent eight weeks under migration pressure. The government says the PP is blocking the transfer of nearly 3,000 minors, while new shelters and €88 million have failed to break the deadlock.
Pilar Rubio pulls back the curtain on her path to media fame
Pilar Rubio didn’t just stumble into the spotlight. Her move from university to the top of Spanish media took grit, long hours, and a lot of tough choices.
Warmth and rain shape Spain’s autumn, holding off winter’s chill
Spain’s autumn starts with warm days and unpredictable rain. The first real cold is still far off, with forecasts pointing to late snow and a patchwork of weather. The west and south are set for heavier showers.
Covid starts rising in Spain as autumn transmission returns
Covid infections and hospital detections are rising in Spain as autumn begins. The increase is still mild, but it is putting renewed focus on protection for vulnerable groups.
Spanish EF-18Ms Escort Russian Surveillance Aircraft Over the Baltic
Two Spanish EF-18M fighters identified and escorted a Russian surveillance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic on 22 September 2026. The aircraft had no flight plan, its transponder was off and it had not contacted civil air traffic control.
CSIC fixes hidden DNA error linked to propionic acidemia
Researchers corrected a hidden DNA mutation in human cells linked to propionic acidemia. The experiment restored production of the affected protein and could help improve diagnosis and future personalized treatments.
Spain moves toward a second Eurovision boycott
RTVE president José Pablo López will propose that Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2027. The Council of Administration is expected to decide in October after the reforms failed to meet every demand.
Morocco vows to stop another Ceuta crossing on 23 September
Spain is preparing for a possible new attempt to enter Ceuta on 23 September. Morocco says it will take steps to stop it, while damage to the maritime barrier leaves the sea route exposed.
Recycled construction takes shape at IES Aguas Vivas
A new laboratory at IES Aguas Vivas in Guadalajara will test construction materials made from waste. The project brings together 130 vocational students across six research lines.
Ceuta and Melilla brace for a sixth mass-entry alert
Spain and Morocco are reinforcing the borders of Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Wednesday. It is the sixth alert since July and has brought extra police units to both cities.
Secret €6.3 million Madrid penthouse deal sparks crisis for Ayuso’s team
A €6.3 million penthouse purchase in Chamberí has thrown Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s government into chaos. An internal leak has exposed deep rifts in Madrid’s Partido Popular and raised tough questions about public money.
Vox targets alleged pressure campaign against judge in Sánchez brother case
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Raventós Codorníu sets a new profit record
Raventós Codorníu has posted the strongest EBITDA in its history. Sales reached a new high despite volatile markets and record costs, while net profit is expected to rise 17%.
Codorníu weighs asset sales after record profit
Raventós Codorníu has posted its highest net profit while reviewing possible asset sales. Carlyle is still considering offers for a majority or minority stake.
Jury pool for Begoña Gómez trial shrinks as Madrid watches closely
Madrid has drawn 2,846 citizens for possible jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. Only nine will decide her fate, putting Spain’s jury system under the spotlight.
RTVE asks to keep Spain out of Eurovision
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to keep Spain out of Eurovision for a second year. He says reforms by the European Broadcasting Union have not secured the neutrality Spain demanded over Israel's participation.
Fuel shortages in France force Spanish hauliers to rethink cross-border routes
Fuel shortages at French service stations are forcing Spanish transport companies to fill up before crossing the border. With diesel prices climbing and supply gaps on key routes, hauliers are changing how and where they refuel.
RTVE moves to extend Spain's Eurovision absence
RTVE president José Pablo López will ask the board to extend Spain's Eurovision suspension. Israel's continued participation remains the deciding issue for 2027.
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