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Valencia Housing Protest Erupts Outside Real Estate Summit
A housing protest in Valencia ended with police charges and tear gas after demonstrators breached security at the Palau de les Arts. Conflicting turnout figures from Madrid have intensified the dispute over the movement's size.
Red rain alerts cover 17 Catalan counties
Meteocat has placed 17 Catalan counties under its highest rain alert, with up to 40 litres per square metre forecast in 30 minutes. The warning is expected to extend to 20 counties on Sunday as flood risks grow and officials discourage unnecessary travel.
Housing protests sweep Spain as tenant unions mobilize for action
Tenant unions and social groups have launched a wave of housing protests across Spain, with marches and rallies planned in more than fifty cities. The movement is calling for urgent action on access to housing and building momentum for a general strike.
Renfe halts Valencia commuter trains as torrential storms trigger red alert
Renfe has suspended commuter rail services in Valencia and connections to Catalonia after AEMET issued a red alert for extreme rainfall. Parts of eastern Spain face up to 90 litres per square metre per hour and the risk of flash floods.
Tenants Take the Housing Decrees Fight to Spain's Streets
Tenant unions are mobilising nationwide ahead of Friday's 2 October parliamentary vote. They want both housing decrees approved, with automatic rent renewals and stronger eviction safeguards protected.
Nationwide housing protests erupt after Madrid eviction
Spain braces for a weekend of coordinated housing protests in more than fifty cities. The eviction of an 87-year-old Madrid resident and a contentious parliamentary vote have galvanized tenant unions and social groups to take to the streets.
Torrential rain slams Valencia and Catalonia with record force
Valencia and southern Catalonia are under a rare red alert after more than 90 liters per square meter fell in one hour. The storms are disrupting daily life along Spain’s Mediterranean coast.
Torrential rains batter Tarragona and Castellón as red alerts hold
Tarragona and Castellón remain under red alert as Spain endures a second day of severe storms. Meteorologists warn that rainfall could exceed 300 liters in under 12 hours, with the Mediterranean coast hit hardest and alerts stretching across ten regions.
Tarragona faces red alert as heavy rain spreads across Spain
Tarragona could receive more than 250 litres per square metre. Heavy rain will spread across Spain on Friday, with emergency services urging extreme caution from early morning.
Red alerts put Spain's eastern coast on flood footing
Aemet has issued red alerts for Tarragona, Castellón and Valencia. Rainfall may reach 250mm in 12 hours, with up to 90mm possible in one hour in some areas. Renfe has already suspended several services.
Joan Baldoví declares three properties and major cash assets after leaving Congress
Joan Baldoví, a leading figure in Compromís, reported personal wealth of over 638000 euros and multiple properties as he left Madrid to run for office in Valencia. His declaration contrasts sharply with his party’s stance on inherited wealth.
Nine Spanish regions brace for severe storms and torrential rain
Spain faces a surge of dangerous weather, with nine regions placed on alert for heavy rain and storms. AEMET warns of intense downpours and hail, with strong winds and orange warnings across basic eastern provinces.
Clouds and light rain to shake up Brunete’s weather
Brunete’s skies are about to change. High clouds will give way to thick cover and light rain, with cooler mornings and several days of unsettled weather ahead.
Tenants demand a full vote on Spain's housing decrees
Tenant unions will protest across Spain before Congress votes on Friday, 2 October. They want lawmakers to approve both housing decrees, addressing eviction protections and rent controls alongside automatic lease renewals.
Ford Almussafes secures labour deal through 2030
Ford Almussafes and UGT have ended months of talks. The agreement sets pay rises above inflation and adds new workplace benefits through 2030.
Ted Huffman strips away Carmen's inherited mythology
Les Arts de Valencia will open its 2026-2027 season with Carmen on 2 October. Ted Huffman leaves the stage machinery in view and centres a woman fighting for freedom in a violent society.
Red alert shifts north as heavy rain hits Barcelona
Rainfall has pushed the highest warning level toward Catalonia, with Barcelona recording around 100 litres per square metre in one hour. Renfe suspended several services as flooding risks grew across the region.
Catalonia on edge as storms and rain warnings grip Spain
Severe storms are expected in Catalonia and eleven other regions. Meteorologists warn of heavy rain and hail, with temperatures set to drop sharply. Millions face emergency alerts across Spain.
Spanish mortgage rates climb above 3%
Spain's average mortgage rate has crossed 3% again. Sabadell and Ibercaja offer monthly savings of around €75 on a typical loan.
Spain faces a year of long weekends packed into the final months of 2027
Spain’s 2027 work calendar will offer its most generous long weekends in the final quarter of the year. With major national holidays falling on Mondays and Tuesdays, autumn promises extended breaks, while the first half of the year remains sparse for those seeking time off.
Spain set for sharp temperature drop after weeks of heat
Spain’s long stretch of heat is about to end. Meteorologists say a cooling trend will begin next week, bringing autumn weather after weeks of high temperatures.
Spain faces shifting holiday calendar as key 2026 dates move
Spain’s 2026 public holiday calendar brings major changes for workers. With Christmas falling on a Friday and several national holidays shifting to Mondays, traditional long weekends are reshaped. Regional differences mean not everyone will benefit equally from the new schedule.
Spanish mortgages slow as average loans hit €180,785
Spain recorded fewer mortgage deals in July, but the average loan reached a record €180,785. Higher interest rates are adding to the pressure on buyers.
Génova Keeps Pérez Llorca Waiting in Valencia
Juan Francisco Pérez Llorca will enter the regional policy debate without confirmation as the PP candidate. Complaints about people around him have delayed the decision and prolonged the Valencian party's organisational crisis.
Dani keeps Spain’s cheapest supermarket crown in 2026
Dani leads Spain’s cheapest supermarkets again. Families could save €1,310 a year by choosing carefully, while Madrid has the widest gap between stores.
El Alcampo de Aldaia encabeza el ahorro en la cesta española
Aldaia’s hypermarket is once again Spain’s cheapest, information from the OCU. Switching stores can save an average of 1,310 euros a year and as much as 4,381 euros in Madrid.
Where Spain's Supermarket Bill Can Fall by €1,310
A household can save an average of €1,310 a year by choosing the cheapest supermarket nearby. Madrid has the widest gap, while fresh food prices continue to rise.
La bola negra brings 35 mm cinema to five Spanish screens
La bola negra opens in Spain on 25 September 2026, with 35 mm screenings expected at only five cinemas. The film is beginning its Oscar 2027 campaign.
Rent arrears behind most evictions in Spain
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
Personalized phage therapy saves a war-injured limb
A Spanish-led treatment cleared a stubborn battlefield infection. The patient avoided amputation and regained some elbow movement after receiving a bacteriophage alongside colistin.
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.
Dana victims reject Mazón's account
Victims of Valencia's dana reject Carlos Mazón's account and want a credible timeline of what happened. They are demanding responsibility after 232 people died on 29 October 2024.
Pikachu convierte su viaje orbital en una ruta espacial por Europa
Pikachu spent 67 days on the ISS and completed about 1,040 orbits. Now its spacesuit is heading to European museums, while Pokémon GO will add special encounters through April 2027.
Valencia Floods Paralyse Transport After Storms Trigger Emergency Alert
Torrential rain flooded streets and disrupted Valencia’s transport network, with more than 470 incidents reported. Cars were trapped and water entered public facilities; the ES-Alert warning reached residents two hours after the rain began.
Winning Numbers Shake Up Lotería Nacional as 91770 Strikes Again
The Lotería Nacional delivered a rare twist as number 91.770 claimed the top prize for the second time in less than three weeks. With major winnings spread across Spain and strict rules for claiming prizes, this draw stands out for both its luck and its logistics.
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