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Valencia conference to examine León XIV’s Spain visit
A Valencia conference on 28 October will examine the teachings of Pope León XIV’s visit to Spain. José Gabriel Vera Beorlegui is due to speak from 18:30 to 20:00 at the Archbishopric’s headquarters.
Feijóo pledges smaller government and IRPF exemption
At a Valencia campaign event, Alberto Núñez Feijóo promised a smaller government and an audit of public spending. He also pledged to exempt people earning the minimum wage from IRPF if he wins the election.
Spain election campaign sharpens as Feijóo sets out pledges
With the 29 November election approaching, parties have until 26 October to register candidates. Most polls apart from the CIS project a comfortable PP-Vox majority, while Feijóo is promising a smaller government and tax relief for minimum-wage earners.
Climate change linked to 5,227 Spanish heat deaths
An Imperial College and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine study estimates that heat killed 6,824 people in Spain this summer. Researchers attribute 5,227 deaths to climate change.
Ibero-American states agree doctoral training pilot
Ibero-American authorities have agreed to test a joint doctoral and postdoctoral training programme before considering a permanent scheme. They will also advance a common researcher charter and review gender equality policies in science.
Agroseguro says DANA ‘Adam’ risks are insured
Damage from DANA ‘Adam’ could exceed 7,000 insured agricultural hectares in the Comunidad Valenciana and Región de Murcia. Citrus alone could account for 5,000 hectares, while the economic impact remains unknown.
Three fronts could bring rain to northern Spain
DANA Adam is expected to fade as high pressure brings steadier conditions to many parts of Spain. Mario Picazo says up to three Atlantic fronts could still bring rain to the north, with another forecast for Thursday or Friday.
Farmer found dead in Pego-Oliva marsh after Dana floods
Rescue teams found the farmer in the Pego-Oliva marsh, an area badly hit by Dana Adam. The Civil Guard believes he may have suffered a health problem; Oliva’s mayor said early information did not link the death to flooding.
Roger Llanes to lead Valencian government delegation
Roger Llanes will replace Pilar Bernabé as the Government’s delegate in the Valencian Community. The agronomist and civil servant has more than 30 years of experience and has worked on dana reconstruction alongside Bernabé.
Valencia lifts flood confinement in all but eight towns
The Generalitat Valenciana has ended confinement in most of the 145 municipalities affected by the floods. Eight towns remain under restrictions as rescue teams continue their work.
Helicopters rescue residents from flood-isolated Oliva coast
Two people have died in Oliva as helicopters spent the morning rescuing residents from the flooded coastal area. Water reached at least 1.5 metres inside some homes and submerged the road to the beach.
DANA Adam drenches Forna with 702 litres of rain
The Girona river flooded areas beside its banks in Els Poblets on Monday. Forna recorded 702 litres per square metre since Sunday as Emergencies renewed the Es-Alert, ordering residents to stay indoors.
More than 140 towns face confinement in Valencia and Alicante
The Generalitat Valenciana has told residents in more than 140 towns across southern Valencia and northern Alicante to stay home as heavy rain intensifies. Emergency services report 781 incidents, and the UME has joined the response.
Cabrera de Mar woman found at sea after flood
The woman swept into a stream in Cabrera de Mar was found at sea about six kilometres away. Dana Adam also sent UME units to the Balearic Islands, where schools closed. Authorities suspended classes in parts of Valencia and Alicante too.
Alcalá ticket wins €1,205,214 in Primitiva draw
A ticket validated in Alcalá de Henares matched all six basic numbers in Saturday’s Lotería Primitiva draw, winning €1,205,214.25. Five second-category tickets each pay €39,088.03.
Dana Adam puts Valencia and Alicante under red rain alert
Parts of eastern Spain could receive more than 300 litres per square metre in 24 hours. Flooding has already prompted more than 100 emergency calls in Almería’s Poniente area and disrupted rail services in Catalonia.
Portillo Wins Spain’s 2026 Performing Arts Prize for Young Audiences
José Antonio Portillo Vesga has won Spain’s 2026 National Performing Arts for Children and Young People Prize, worth €30,000. The jury singled out Museo del Tiempo, where visitors bury objects and record their locations on a map using QR codes.
Estopa bring their first demo back with La Maketa
La Maketa arrives on 20 November, restoring Estopa material from before the band’s breakthrough. The double album pairs new versions of seven demo songs and three tracks absent from the original with home and studio recordings; four stadium dates follow in June and July 2027.
Valencia sets dementia course for neurology residents
Residents are due to gather in Valencia on 11 and 12 December for a SEN course on neurodegenerative dementias. The programme includes clinical cases across both days.
Ferrera and Román Shake Up the Toroslam Rankings
A double Puerta Grande at Las Ventas sent Antonio Ferrera and Román up the rankings. Cristiano Torres led Zaragoza numerically, while Roca Rey extended his Valencia advantage.
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.
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 closure, including Sunday, reflects the chain’s longstanding policy on holiday trading.
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. Check each branch directly.
Rufián Faces ERC Test Before Catalonia’s Snap Election
Rufián has until Sunday to seek ERC’s Barcelona nomination. Junqueras rejects a broad alliance that could weaken the party’s independentist identity.
Roca Rey Carries Valencia to a Grandstand Finale
Roca Rey turned two difficult bulls into a double victory. Morante showed flashes of torería, while Tomás Rufo took one ear.
Valencia Pyrotechnics Draw a Line: Clear Plaza or Cancel October 9 Mascletà
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding that the protest camp leave the city’s basic square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that last-minute changes could put safety at risk and lead to lawsuits.
Satellite images expose how humans are reshaping Earth
At CaixaForum Girona, satellite images connect polar ice loss, extreme rain and pollution with places people know. The exhibition asks visitors to view environmental change from above, then consider its effects on the ground.
Cows and Amphibious Machines Transform Spain's Wetlands
In Spain's threatened wetlands, amphibious machines and grazing cows are helping restore balance and capture carbon. The LIFE Wetlands4Climate project is testing how these fragile ecosystems can contribute to climate mitigation while supporting biodiversity.
Right bloc surges past 200 seats as Sánchez faces historic low
Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift: the right-wing PP and Vox would surpass 200 seats in parliament, while Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE register their weakest numbers in years. The left faces a sharp drop in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
Seventy thousand march in Madrid as housing crisis ignites leftist surge
Madrid’s city center saw 70,000 people rally against housing injustice, with tenant unions demanding a general strike. The protest signals a powerful mobilization of the left, challenging both government and private interests amid looming electoral uncertainty.
Valencia spared as record storm pounds Mediterranean just offshore
A massive storm dumped nearly 600 litres per square metre over the Mediterranean, narrowly missing Valencia and Castellón. Emergency crews braced for disaster as rainfall broke alert records and exposed the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather.
Barcelona faces red alert as torrential rain halts city life
Barcelona is under a rare red alert as relentless rain floods streets and disrupts daily life. Authorities have suspended outdoor activities and restricted movement across Catalonia, while emergency services stay on high alert for further storms.
Spain's Housing Anger Reaches the Streets
Thousands marched across Spain after Congress rejected emergency housing measures on October 2, 2026. Renters demanded lower costs and protection from evictions as pressure grew on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Housing protests erupt across Spain as tensions escalate in major cities
Spain’s housing crisis has triggered a wave of mass protests from Madrid to Valencia. Demonstrators are demanding urgent action as police confrontations and political blame intensify. The movement’s next step could be a nationwide general strike.
Madrid Housing Protest Turns Rent Anger Into a Strike Threat
Tens of thousands marched across Spain over unaffordable housing. Madrid saw sharply disputed turnout figures, while tenant groups called for a general strike.
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