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Isabel Díaz Ayuso turns her life into Íntimo
Isabel Díaz Ayuso will publish Íntimo on 2 December 2026. The book covers her childhood, political career, private life and the COVID-19 pandemic, while its treatment of a disputed Chamberí penthouse remains unknown.
Spain forces local authorities to cover tenant debts to halt evictions
Spain’s government has enacted a sweeping housing decree that compels public administrations to assume the debts of vulnerable tenants, blocking evictions unless alternative housing is provided. The law also extends rental protections, clamps down on speculative buying, and introduces new transparency rules for the rental market.
Frente Amplio weighs shared leadership before election deadline
Nine days remain before Frente Amplio must settle its electoral formula for Spain's 29 November elections. Mónica García and Ada Colau lead the discussion, while the coalition weighs a shared structure across Spain's territories.
Miguel Bernardeau faces online hate after La bola negra
Miguel Bernardeau has shared the extreme messages he receives after La bola negra. The film's treatment of sexual freedom has drawn both hostility and applause.
Spain faces nationwide general strike over housing crisis
Spain’s largest unions have set November 11 for a general strike targeting the country’s deepening housing crisis. The move, timed just before national elections, signals a rare show of unity and marks the first such action in over a decade.
Bolaños says Catalonia has gained from amnesty policy
The government is defending its Catalonia strategy before the 29-N election. Félix Bolaños says pardons and amnesty have restored political coexistence, while Carles Puigdemont could now return without arrest.
Spain's Wind-Powered Sled Heads Into Antarctica's Interior
Ramón Larramendi is due to lead an 85-day crossing of Antarctica from 18 October. The wind-powered vehicle will carry 16 research projects across 3,400 kilometres of largely unstudied ice.
El Prado brings Cristina de Suecia's collection into focus
Room 74 now displays 17 sculptures from Cristina de Suecia's collection, up from nine. The Prado has also made the Room of the Muses a permanent focus for the queen's collecting life in Rome.
Doctors suspend indefinite strike after Spain election call
Spain's medical unions have postponed their indefinite strike, which was due to start on 28 October. They say the action can resume if the next Government rejects their demands.
Urtasun ties Frente Amplio reset to housing vote
Ernest Urtasun is rebuilding Frente Amplio before the 29 November election while pressing Junts to support two revised housing decrees.
Improvised Drainage Efforts After Heavy Rain Floods Sol Encampment
A sudden deluge left the Puerta del Sol encampment waterlogged, forcing protesters to use buckets, coolers, and mops in a desperate attempt to drain their makeshift shelters. The aftermath revealed battered tents, soaked banners, and a community determined to endure.
Bolaños demands Supreme Court act fast on voting rights for new Spaniards
Justice Minister Félix Bolaños is pushing back against the Supreme Court’s freeze on voting rights for 400,000 Spaniards who gained citizenship through the law of grandchildren. He wants a quick answer, warning that democracy is at risk.
Doctors suspend open-ended strike as Spain heads to elections
Spain's doctors have postponed their indefinite strike from 28 October. The unions say the dispute is still active and could return after the elections if the next government ignores their demands.
Torrential Rain Floods Puerta del Sol Encampment in Madrid
A sudden downpour in Madrid turned the Puerta del Sol encampment into a test of endurance, forcing protesters to scramble for makeshift solutions as water poured through tarps and tents. The storm disrupted metro lines and left the city grappling with the first major rains of autumn.
Gas explosion in new Valdemoro building leaves three dogs dead
A powerful gas explosion tore through a recently built apartment block in Valdemoro, Madrid, killing three dogs and injuring a fourth. While residents escaped harm, the blast triggered a major emergency response and left the building’s owner community shaken.
EBRO S700 takes on Toyota Corolla Cross with bold hybrid punch
The EBRO S700 is shaking up Spain’s SUV market with a plug-in hybrid system that delivers up to 90 km of electric driving. Priced below key rivals and assembled in Barcelona, it combines local production with Chinese technology and a feature-rich interior.
Miriam Garlo turns deafness into a fight for identity
Miriam Garlo won the Goya for best new actress. Her novel revisits years of isolation and the struggle to accept deaf identity, after sign language changed how she understood herself.
Fire rips through Valdemoro apartment block after suspected explosion
A four-storey residential building in Valdemoro’s hospital district erupted in flames early Wednesday. Authorities suspect an explosion may have triggered the fire. The building was evacuated as firefighters and Guardia Civil rushed to the scene. The number of victims and the exact cause remain unknown.
Doctors postpone indefinite strike after election call
Spain's doctors have delayed their indefinite stoppage from 28 October after an early general election was called for 29 November 2026. The strike remains active and could return if the next Government does not answer demands for a separate medical statute.
Ceuta migrant camps vanish days before royal visit
In just two days, more than 1,200 migrants disappeared from Ceuta’s makeshift camps. The rapid clearance came ahead of Spain’s snap elections and the King’s visit, raising questions about the timing and methods behind this sudden transformation.
Maya's father chooses understanding over hatred
Eduardo Villalobo lost Maya in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. He rejects hatred and wants to understand those responsible. For him, peace between Palestinians and Israelis must remain possible.
Constitutional Court orders Supreme Court to apply amnesty
Spain's Constitutional Court has told the Tribunal Supremo to apply the amnesty law in the first case it reviewed. Arrest warrants for three Catalan leaders were lifted provisionally as the Supreme Court studies the ruling.
Spanish unions turn housing into an election battle
CCOO and UGT have agreed to call a 24-hour general strike over wages and access to housing. The action is planned for the autumn, after Spain announced an early election but before the official campaign begins, according to the unions.
Housing becomes PSOE and Frente Amplio's first election battle
Pedro Sánchez has revived the coalition's housing decrees before the 29 November election. PSOE and Frente Amplio now claim credit for the measures while blaming each other for delays and resistance.
Sabadell builds a shield against hostile takeovers
France's BPCE has bought about 7% of Sabadell for roughly €1.2 billion and may raise its holding to 9.9%. With Zurich's 4.95% stake, the French group gives Sabadell a stronger shareholder base after BBVA's failed takeover bid.
Gonzalo Bernardos warns new housing decrees could freeze Spain's rental market
Gonzalo Bernardos, economist and professor at the University of Barcelona, has sharply criticized the government’s proposed housing decrees. He argues these measures will make it harder for tenants to find homes and push landlords to withdraw properties from the market.
Torrential rain traps drivers across Tarragona
Emergency crews have rescued 24 people from vehicles across Tarragona. Xerta suffered the worst flooding as alerts spread toward Barcelona and Girona.
Spain's state portfolio puts €50 billion at election stake
Spain's state holds shares worth around €50 billion. Seven of the ten listed companies belong to the Ibex 35. The election could change Madrid's role in strategic businesses.
Landlords threaten rental freeze as silent protest shakes housing market
A new warning from Gonzalo Bernardos spotlights the risk of landlords pulling their properties from the rental market. If owners act, those seeking a home could face even tougher odds, exposing the fragile balance in Spain’s housing sector.
Spain's TDT opens space for UHD and La Séptima
Spain's TDT will change on 5 November 2026. Homes must rescan channels as UHD broadcasts expand and La Séptima enters the national television market.
Election Shock Reshapes Canary Islands Political Landscape
Pedro Sánchez’s call for early elections on November 29 has sent political parties in the Canary Islands scrambling to define their positions. With housing protests and coalition talks intensifying, the region faces a pivotal moment that could redefine its relationship with Madrid.
Spain's King Puts EU Border Security at Centre of Finland Visit
Felipe VI called for joint protection of the EU's external borders during his visit to Helsinki. Finland backed Spain over Ceuta and linked security in the south with defence in the Arctic.
PNV Keeps Sánchez's Housing Decree Alive
The PNV will back Pedro Sánchez's first housing decree again, giving it a possible route through the Diputación Permanente. The party still rejects the second text because it would allow indefinite rental contracts.
Floodwater tests Madrid housing protest at Puerta del Sol
Protesters at Madrid's Puerta del Sol used buckets to clear water from flooded tents during a powerful storm. They still planned to stay overnight as the camp remained a focal point in Spain's housing conflict.
Tropical cyclone forms off Catalonia, breaking Mediterranean weather records
Barcelona just saw a tropical cyclone form over the Mediterranean—a first for the region. This rare storm, different from a medicane, puts a spotlight on the risks of a warming sea.
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