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- 11h ago
Spain's fiscal watchdog demands over 10 billion euros in spending cuts to meet 2026 national rule
The independent authority warned that without immediate measures, Spain risks breaching its national spending limit, with the central government and most regions overshooting targets.
- yesterday
Ganuza approved as Spain's competition chief until 2032 after a 15-minute hearing with no questions from government allies
Spain's Congress approved Juan José Ganuza to lead the CNMC until 2032 in a session where allied parties asked no questions, while PP and Vox accused the government of sidelining the opposition.
- 2d ago
Spain's Congress passes dependency reform, locks in 50% state funding and 6.2 billion euro injection
The Spanish lower house voted on 14 July 2026 to guarantee the central government finances half of all regional care spending and unlocked 6.2 billion euros in new funding through 2027.
- 2d ago
Spaniards wait an average of 10 days for a GP appointment as waiting-list pessimism climbs four points in a year
The first wave of the 2026 Health Barometer shows 71% of patients waited more than a day for a family doctor, while only 22% were seen within 24–48 hours. Mental-health referrals take three months.
- 2d ago
Spain's tax competitiveness slides to 34th in OECD as fiscal pressure runs 17% above EU average, business lobby warns
The IEE report, anchored on Tax Foundation data, finds Spain dropped five places since 2018 and now scores 57.9 out of 100, while household and corporate tax effort exceeds the European average by double digits.
- 4d ago
RTVE president apologises to Marta Gómez Montero as she returns to 'Malas Lenguas' after live breakdown
Marta Gómez Montero rejoined Jesús Cintora on La 2's 'Malas Lenguas' on Monday afternoon, hours after RTVE president José Pablo López publicly apologised in Congress and announced her return following the Saturday night incident in which she left the set in tears.
- 5d ago
Sumar elects Verónica Martínez Barbero and Rosa Martínez as new co-leaders in post-Díaz era
The party founded by Yolanda Díaz installs its first leadership without her involvement, approving a new political document and preparing for 2027 elections with 95.92% support for the only list.
- 5d ago
Spanish National Lottery's July Extraordinary Draw prizes revealed, first prize is 150,000 euros
The Spanish National Lottery has published the prize structure for the Extraordinary July Draw, being held today, 11 July 2026, with the first prize reaching 150,000 euros per décimo.
- 5d ago
Lottery results for Spanish draws: Bonoloto, Euromillones, ONCE Cuponazo and Grossa del divendres, 10 July 2026
The winning numbers for multiple Spanish lottery draws on Friday 10 July 2026 have been announced, including Euromillones, ONCE Cuponazo, Bonoloto, and La Grossa del Divendres.
- 5d ago
Spain sends autonomous communities the financing reform draft agreed with ERC, with no alternative for those that reject it
The Ministry of Finance sent the detailed proposal on Friday 10 July 2026, maintaining the pact with Oriol Junqueras's ERC and warning that regions that do not accept it will remain under the 2009 model.
- 5d ago
Madrid police seize 1,235 bladed weapons in Q2, a 13% jump driven by cheap online imports
The National Police confiscated 1,235 knives, machetes and other bladed weapons across the Madrid region between April and June 2026, a 12.99% increase from the same quarter last year, as cheap online imports fuel a spike in street violence.
- 6d ago
Pinito del Oro and Natalia Sosa's clandestine love affair comes to screen in Arima León's 'Tal vez'
Arima León's debut feature, starring Adriana Ugarte and Tania Santana, opens in Spanish cinemas on July 10, telling the real-life story of circus star Pinito del Oro and poet Natalia Sosa's hidden romance in late-1960s Spain.
- 6d ago
Spanish fuel prices jump 5.6% as VAT reduction expires, despite new 15-cent rebate
Gasoline and diesel prices in Spain reversed a five-week decline, rising sharply after the government allowed a temporary VAT reduction to expire, even as a new hydrocarbon tax rebate took effect.
- 6d ago
Judge Piña orders search for criminal evidence in Cospedal-Villarejo conversations, reviving Kitchen case
A Spanish National Court judge has ordered police to examine communications between former PP secretary general María Dolores de Cospedal and retired commissioner José Manuel Villarejo for criminal evidence, and demanded a radio station hand over recordings that could implicate former prime minister Mariano Rajoy.
- Jul 9
Foo Fighters' 'nuclear' rock energy ignites Mad Cool 2026 opening night in Madrid
Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters delivered a high-energy, 2-hour-20-minute set of rock anthems on the first night of Madrid's Mad Cool festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. The performance, described as a 'nuclear explosion', drew tens of thousands of fans despite sound bleed issues affecting the second stage.
- Jul 9
Fake streetwear brand Dmocracia: Spanish government campaign cost 386,000 euros, not 14 million
A government communication campaign disguised as a streetwear brand, featuring influencers inside the Congress of Deputies, has been falsely accused of costing 14 million euros. The real budget is 386,000 euros.
- Jul 9
Morten Hjulmand leaves Sporting for Atlético de Madrid in €40 million transfer, signing until 2031
The Danish midfielder reaches agreement on a five-year contract with Diego Simeone's side, with Sporting receiving €40 million fixed fee.
- Jul 9
Spanish retailers slash prices on smartphones, wearables and robot vacuums for July 2026 sales
From the Galaxy S26 Ultra to Roborock vacuums, major Spanish retailers slash prices on popular electronics, with discounts reaching 50% as the summer sales season kicks off.
- Jul 9
RTVE's 'The Floor' returns with new category-swap mechanic and celebrity charity special
Spanish broadcaster RTVE has unveiled the third season of quiz show 'The Floor', introducing a rule change that lets contestants swap categories and a one-off celebrity edition for charity.
- Jul 9
Digi Spain prices IPO at €5.60 per share, targets up to €330 million in Madrid listing
The Spanish telecom operator, a subsidiary of Digi Romania, will offer up to 59 million shares at €5.60 each, raising as much as €330 million if the over-allotment option is fully exercised.
