Spain's Supreme Court has temporarily suspended voting eligibility for more than 160,000 naturalised citizens living abroad under the Grandchildren Law, weeks before November's snap general election. The decision has sparked legal controversy and criticism across Latin America, raising concerns over the participation of overseas voters.
Spain Faces 15% Electricity Bill Increase as Wholesale Prices Surpass €200
Spanish households and small businesses face electricity bill increases of around 15% as wholesale power prices reach their highest levels since 2022. Rising natural gas and carbon emissions costs, combined with the restoration of the 21% value-added tax, are adding pressure to consumers and businesses.
IMF and BBVA Raise Spain's 2026 Economic Growth Forecast to 2.6%
The International Monetary Fund and BBVA expect Spain's economy to grow 2.6% in 2026, outpacing several major European neighbours. Strong domestic consumption and resilient services activity are supporting growth despite industrial weakness elsewhere in the eurozone.
Spain's Madrid-Barcelona High-Speed Rail Services Disrupted After Train Fire
Thousands of passengers have faced delays and cancellations on Spain's Madrid-Barcelona high-speed railway after a train fire in Zaragoza forced infrastructure operator Adif to suspend services. The disruption has affected business and leisure travellers on one of the country's busiest rail corridors.
Spain Approves Recruitment of 500 Judges and 200 Prosecutors to Reduce Court Backlogs
Spain's government has authorised an accelerated recruitment programme to add 500 judges and 200 prosecutors to the national justice system by 2027. The expansion aims to reduce persistent court delays and improve access to judicial services across the country.
Spanish King Felipe VI Visits Ceuta as Vox Calls for Tougher Border Security
King Felipe VI has made his first official visit to Ceuta as Spain's head of state, renewing attention on the country's North African enclave and relations with Morocco. The visit comes as the far-right Vox party demands military intervention to curb irregular migration following a border crisis in July.
Valladolid Hospital's Refusal to End Unviable Pregnancy Fuels Abortion Rights Debate in Spain
A public hospital in Valladolid has come under scrutiny after medical staff declined to terminate a pregnancy deemed unviable. The case has renewed debate over conscientious objection and differences in access to reproductive healthcare across Spain's autonomous regions.
Far-Right and Anti-Fascist Protesters Clash in Madrid During National Day Demonstrations
Spanish police detained several people after violent confrontations between far-right groups and anti-fascist demonstrators at Madrid's Puerta del Sol during National Day protests. Officers were also injured, adding to concerns about political tensions ahead of the November general election.
Spain Approves €10 Million in Fuel Aid for Fishing Fleet Amid Rising Diesel Costs
Spain's Agriculture Ministry has approved €10 million in emergency fuel subsidies for nearly 5,000 fishing vessels. The support is intended to ease the impact of rising diesel prices linked to Middle East tensions and protect the country's fishing and seafood processing industries.
Former Spanish Prime Minister Zapatero Suspends Public Engagements Following Father's Death
Former Spanish Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has suspended his public schedule following the death of his father, Juan Rodríguez, a centenarian and respected jurist. Political figures from across Spain have offered condolences, recognising the family influence that helped shape Zapatero's political outlook.