Madrid Times

Spain Replaces Injured Ferran Torres With Carlos Espí for International Fixtures

Spain called up Paris Saint-Germain forward Carlos Espí to replace injured striker Ferran Torres, marking the national team’s fourth roster change during the current international break.

Woman Killed by Truck on Barcelona’s Via Augusta

A 76-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a commercial vehicle on Barcelona’s Via Augusta, prompting renewed debate over pedestrian safety and heavy-vehicle traffic in dense urban areas.

Valencia Adjusts Nou d'Octubre Events as Severe Weather Threatens Celebrations

The Valencian regional government modified plans for outdoor Nou d'Octubre events as continuing heavy rain threatened ceremonies and public celebrations across the region.

G7 and European Authorities Coordinate 100 Million-Barrel Diesel Reserve Release

The Group of Seven and European authorities coordinated the release of 100 million barrels of diesel reserves in an effort to contain fuel prices and protect European economies from geopolitical supply shocks.

Andalusia Records Fourth West Nile Virus Death

Health authorities in Andalusia confirmed that an 84-year-old man from La Puebla del Río died from West Nile virus, raising concern over the spread of mosquito-borne disease in southern Spain.

Former Prime Ministers González and Rajoy Call for Cross-Party Pacts on Housing and Migration

Former Spanish prime ministers Felipe González and Mariano Rajoy urged political leaders to pursue bipartisan agreements on housing affordability and irregular migration despite wider political polarization.

Mercadona Named World’s Strongest Supermarket Brand After Revenue Growth

Spanish retailer Mercadona was named the world’s strongest supermarket brand by international analysts after average revenue per store increased sharply since the start of the decade.

Bayer Calls for Longer Spanish Investment Incentives for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Bayer Iberia urged the Spanish government to extend the Profarma investment incentive program to four years, warning that Spain faces stronger competition for pharmaceutical investment from the United States and China.

Severe DANA Storm Triggers Red Alerts After Up to 600 Litres of Rain Hit Valencia Region

Extreme rainfall linked to a DANA weather system brought up to 600 litres of rain per square metre to parts of Valencia and Castellón, prompting maximum weather alerts and a major emergency response.

Thousands Rally in Central Madrid Over Housing Costs and Rising Rents

Thousands of young demonstrators gathered in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol to protest housing unaffordability and property speculation, increasing political pressure over Spain’s worsening housing shortage.

Feijóo Calls for Snap Election After Sánchez Government Loses Housing Votes

Partido Popular leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo urged Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to dissolve parliament and call an immediate general election after the government failed to secure support for its housing measures.

Spain Weighs Possible November Snap Election After Housing Vote Defeat

Sources close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said the government is considering its political options, including a possible late-November general election, after parliament rejected key housing legislation.

Junts Joins Opposition to Block Spanish Government Housing Measures

Catalan pro-independence party Junts per Catalunya joined opposition parties to defeat the government’s housing decrees, arguing the measures would raise false expectations for tenants and further complicating Sánchez’s legislative agenda.

Sánchez Suffers Parliamentary Defeat as Congress Rejects Major Housing Decrees

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez suffered a major legislative setback after Congress rejected two government housing decrees, exposing the fragility of his parliamentary support and intensifying pressure on the administration.

Cultural Groups Condemn Vandalism of Public Art During Anti-Tourism Protests

International museum and heritage organisations expressed concern after anti-tourism activists vandalised public art installations in several Spanish coastal cities.

Historic Sergio Leone Film Location in Almería Listed for €1.6 Million

Rancho Leone in the Tabernas Desert, a longstanding filming location associated with international westerns, has been placed on the market for €1.6 million.

Spanish and Argentine Researchers Discover Previously Unrecorded Andean Geoglyph

A Spanish-Argentine archaeological team used Google Earth and field verification to identify a previously undocumented pre-Columbian geoglyph in the Andes.

Central Government Seeks €1.7 Million From Madrid Administration in Court Building Rent Dispute

Spain’s central government is demanding €1.7 million in unpaid rent from the Madrid regional administration over its use of the Superior Court of Justice building, adding to tensions between the two administrations.

Sánchez Defends Coalition Response After Left-Wing Lawmaker Resigns

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended the actions of his coalition partners after a prominent lawmaker resigned amid allegations of personal misconduct and claims of internal party cover-ups.

Spanish Farmers Threaten Renewed Protests Over Competition From Non-EU Imports

Agricultural unions are warning of renewed tractor demonstrations and supply disruptions unless imported products from North Africa and Latin America face environmental and labour requirements comparable to those imposed on European prod...

Spanish Tourism Boards Target Wealthier Visitors Amid Anti-Mass Tourism Protests

Tourism authorities in the Balearic Islands and Andalusia are increasingly marketing to higher-spending international visitors as local opposition to overcrowding and rising living costs continues.

Spain’s Average Retirement Age Rises to Record 65.2 Years

Spain’s average retirement age has reached 65.2 years as early retirements fall below 28% of new pensions following changes designed to encourage people to remain in work longer.

Evicted 87-Year-Old Madrid Tenant Reaches Deal to Return to Her Apartment

An 87-year-old woman whose eviction became a focus of Spain’s housing protests reached an agreement with the property management company allowing her to return to her longtime home.

Barcelona and Justice Ministry Agree Plan to Target Repeat Offending and Pickpocketing

Spanish justice officials and Barcelona authorities have agreed measures to accelerate minor criminal trials and increase street policing in response to persistent repeat offending and organised pickpocketing.

Two Civil Guards Seriously Wounded in Terrassa Organised Crime Shootout

Two Guardia Civil officers were seriously injured when suspected members of a transnational criminal network opened fire during an operation in Terrassa, near Barcelona, leading to three arrests.

Barcelona Startups Expand AI Compliance Tools for European Union Regulations

Catalan software companies are attracting venture funding to develop automated systems that help businesses comply with requirements under the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act.

Spain Allocates New Semiconductor Subsidies Under Strategic Industrial Programme

The government has released additional funding for domestic semiconductor manufacturing as Spain seeks to attract chipmakers and strengthen technology supply chains.

Renfe, Ouigo and Iryo Cut Fares in Madrid-Barcelona High-Speed Rail Price War

Competition among Renfe, France’s Ouigo and Italian-backed Iryo is driving down ticket prices on the Madrid-Barcelona corridor as Spain’s liberalised high-speed rail market intensifies.

Andalusia Advances New Desalination Projects as Drought Pressures Agriculture

Regional authorities in southern Spain have accelerated approvals for new desalination plants along the Mediterranean coast as persistent water shortages threaten agricultural production.

Spain Becomes Major European Base for More Than 300 Latin American Corporate Subsidiaries

More than 300 Latin American corporate subsidiaries are using Spain as a base for wider international expansion, supported by linguistic ties, tax agreements and access to the European single market.

Spanish Energy Companies Step Up Opposition to Permanent Windfall Taxes

Major utilities and energy companies are intensifying lobbying against government proposals to make temporary windfall taxes introduced during the European energy crisis permanent.

Foreign Investment in Spanish Technology Startups Rebounds in Third Quarter

Venture capital investment in early-stage Spanish technology companies increased between July and September, with international investors directing more capital toward artificial intelligence and climate technology companies in Barcelona...