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Sánchez announces aid package for victims of the Urda train accident

Following the serious train accident in Urda, in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, the Spanish government has announced a comprehensive aid package for the victims and their families. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez…

2 de November de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day

Protest camp at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol being dismantled: activists shift their fight against the housing crisis to the city’s neighborhoods

After 36 nights at the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, activists from the “Acampada 26S” protest movement have begun dismantling their tents. However, this does not mark the end of their protest…

2 de November de 2026

Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day·Economy·Property·Living in Spain·Politics

Power outage on La Palma: Heavy rainfall brings the entire Canary Island to a standstill

A major power outage struck the entire Canary Island of La Palma this Monday morning. More than 50,500 electricity connections were left without power following heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The regional government…

2 de November de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Spain·Canary Islands·Topics of the day·Economy

Spain considers complete closure of the AVE line between Madrid and Barcelona

The Spanish government is considering a complete, temporary suspension of high-speed rail services between the two major cities during extensive modernization work. Transport Minister Óscar Puente suggests that an interruption lasting 12…

30 de October de 2026

Topics of the day·Economy·Travel·Travel News·Spain·Barcelona·Madrid

Madrid files criminal complaint against former government delegate over protest camp at Puerta del Sol

The regional government of the Autonomous Community of Madrid is intensifying its legal action against the protest camp that has occupied the Puerta del Sol for over a month. It has filed…

30 de October de 2026

Politics·Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day·Legal

A new DANA could change the weather in Spain starting Tuesday: These are the regions to watch

Following a relatively stable spell of weather, conditions in Spain could change significantly starting Tuesday, November 3. Meteorologists are monitoring the potential formation of a new DANA, which could bring heavy rainfall…

30 de October de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Balearic Islands·Topics of the day·Weather

Madrid increases police presence for Halloween: concerns over potential unrest in the city center

The Spanish capital is deploying 1,700 municipal police officers over the Halloween weekend. This follows calls on social media for potential unrest and property damage. Particular attention is being focused on the…

29 de October de 2026

Politics·Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day·Legal

Feijóo calls for political consequences following train accident in Urda

The leader of the conservative People’s Party has criticized the government of Pedro Sánchez and is demanding that political responsibility be taken even before the investigations are concluded. Furthermore, he is calling…

29 de October de 2026

Legal·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day

Railway strike in Spain: Nearly 29 percent of train services cancelled

Commuter trains in Madrid and Catalonia are particularly affected. Long-distance and high-speed services are also restricted. Train drivers are calling for improvements to railway safety. Spain Expat Press Editorial Team by Marlon…

29 de October de 2026

Travel·Travel News·Spain·Barcelona·Madrid·Topics of the day

Halloween and All Saints’ Day in Spain: Between costume parties, cemetery visits, and traditional sweets

On October 31st, growing numbers of children and teenagers in costumes roam the streets, while on November 1st, many families commemorate the deceased. Yet, autumn is not celebrated the same way everywhere…

28 de October de 2026

Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Culture·Spain