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Man dies after bull-goring at street festival in Arcos de la Frontera
A local man has died after being gored in the chest during the Toro del Barrio Bajo street bull run in Arcos de la Frontera on 24 October.
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How Donald Trump could influence Spain’s 29 November general election
Donald Trump and the wider MAGA movement could affect Spain’s general election campaign through political messaging, immigration debates and social media activity, according to an analysis by The Local Spain.
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Malaga shop owner taken to hospital after alleged robbery attack
A 54-year-old shop owner was taken to hospital after a hooded group allegedly struck her with a metal advertising sign during an attempted robbery in Malaga last Friday.
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Barnier says Britain could return to EU without adopting the euro
Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier says Britain could negotiate a return to the European Union without adopting the euro, but membership of the single market would require accepting free movement.
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Poll suggests Spain’s Socialists lost 450,000 votes after Toledo train crash
A Sigma Dos poll indicates that Spain’s governing Socialists lost support after the deadly train crash in Urda, Toledo, with the change appearing particularly strong among younger voters.
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EU-UK deal could bring back multi-use pet passports
A planned EU-UK agreement could allow travellers from Great Britain to use multi-trip pet passports again, but the change is not expected until around mid-2027.
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Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa income threshold could rise in 2027
Applicants for Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa may need to prove higher monthly earnings next year if the minimum wage increases, although no new threshold has been confirmed.
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Man taken to hospital after falling 10 metres at Malaga Airport
A man was taken to hospital after falling around 10 metres from a roof at Malaga Airport late on Monday night.
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Costa del Sol mounts major London drive to attract British visitors
Tourism officials from the Costa del Sol are presenting the region in London as they seek to strengthen its most important overseas market.
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Spain’s updated traffic rules bring new requirements for drivers and scooter users
Traffic regulations that came into force in Spain on 1 October 2026 introduce new safety requirements for motorists, motorcyclists, cyclists and electric scooter users.
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British architect David Chipperfield’s Spanish landmarks revisited
A look at British architect Sir David Chipperfield’s work in Spain highlights Valencia’s Veles e Vents and Barcelona’s Ciutat de la Justícia.
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EU-UK summit will tackle trade, energy and youth mobility disagreements
The EU and UK will hold a post-Brexit summit in Brussels on November 20, with negotiations on trade, energy and youth mobility still unsettled.
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Spain’s inflation remains at 4.9 percent, its highest level since 2023
Spain’s annual inflation rate stayed at 4.9 percent in October, according to provisional figures from the National Statistics Institute.
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Benidorm moves to restrict double mobility scooters
Benidorm has approved an initial change to its mobility rules that would prohibit scooters designed to carry more than one person.
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EU to add a €2 processing fee to online orders from outside Europe
A new €2 processing charge will apply from Sunday to shipments entering the EU from non-EU and non-EFTA countries.
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Man is killed in Tarragona hospital after surviving an earlier shooting
A man who survived a drive-by shooting in Tarragona on 16 October was killed in his hospital room early on Thursday, according to reports cited by The Olive Press.
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Benidorm moves to ban two-seater mobility scooters
Benidorm councillors have backed a ban on mobility scooters designed to carry more than one person, although the measure is not yet in force.
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London property slump prompts more British buyers to look towards Spain
A report on London’s weak housing market looks at why some British homeowners and high earners are moving south, including towards Spain.
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Spain approves new support measures for people with autism
Recent Spanish measures aim to improve early intervention, accessibility and support for people with autism and their families.
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Autumn travel is growing as expats avoid Europe’s summer heat
Travel data and industry reports suggest more expats are choosing September and October trips as heatwaves make traditional summer travel less attractive.
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Spain election polls show the right still ahead, but the gap is narrowing
With Spain’s snap general election due on 29 November, most polls still put the Partido Popular and Vox on course for a majority, although recent figures show movement between the main parties.
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Moroccan nationals overtake Britons as Spain’s biggest foreign home buyers
Notary figures for the first half of 2026 show Moroccan buyers completing more property purchases in Spain than British buyers.
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Man dies after violent fight at abandoned building in Galicia
A man has died after a fight at an unfinished building in Cangas, near Pontevedra, on Saturday night; local reports put his age at 52.
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Marbella shopping centre tenants accuse owner of threats over extra rent demands
Businesses at Marbella’s Forum shopping centre say its owner threatened to evict them unless they paid substantial sums in addition to their rent, allegations he strongly denies.
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Around 250,000 people rally in Madrid over state pensions
Around 250,000 people joined a peaceful demonstration in Madrid calling for guarantees over Spain’s state pension system amid a political dispute about its future.
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Spain’s PP opens coalition talks with Vox before the 29 November election
Spain’s conservative Partido Popular has confirmed talks with Vox about possible electoral cooperation ahead of the general election on 29 November.
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Waymo to begin supervised robotaxi testing around Madrid ahead of 2027 launch
Waymo plans to start road tests of its electric Jaguar vehicles around Madrid before offering driverless journeys in Spain in 2027.