#Spain

Spain responds to housing crisis with cooperative right-to-use model

Economy 11/13/2026, 17:37

Amidst a housing crisis and early elections, Spain is promoting a cooperative 'right-to-use' housing model. In Barcelona, Sostre Cívic is building homes where residents pay 40% less than market rent.

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Friday, November 13, 2026: How the Superstition Was Born and Why Italy Fears 17 While Montalegre Hosts a Fiery 'Witches' Night'

Culture 11/13/2026, 14:43

November 13, 2026 is Friday the 13th. Folklorists date the first mention of the superstition to 1834, while Italy fears the number 17, Spain fears Tuesday the 13th, and Portugal's Montalegre celebrates the date with a fiery 'Witches' Night'.

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Yamal ready for England clash: de la Fuente announces Barcelona star's return to Spain squad

Sports 11/13/2026, 11:18

Luis de la Fuente confirmed that Lamine Yamal has recovered from a knee injury and is ready to play against England on November 15 at the Metropolitano. The match will decide the winner of Nations League Group A3.

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UEFA Nations League: Turkey relegated, Kane breaks record in 126th match, Spain and England set for decisive showdown

Sports 11/13/2026, 00:52

In the 5th round of the UEFA Nations League, Turkey was relegated after a 1-2 loss to Belgium; Italy defeated France 3-1, and England secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia thanks to a Kane penalty in his 126th cap. Spain (15 points) leads Group 3.

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Spain: Parliament Approves First 'Maricarmen Decree' on Housing Crisis with PNV Support, Second Rejected

Politics 11/12/2026, 23:53

On November 12, 2026, the Permanent Committee of the Spanish Parliament approved one of the 'Maricarmen decrees' on the housing crisis with PNV support, while rejecting the second. The right-wing opposition stated its resistance.

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Pau Cubarsí named Golden Boy 2026: The defender cementing Barcelona and Spain’s dominance

Sports 11/09/2026, 20:51

19-year-old Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsí has won the Golden Boy 2026 award, becoming the fifth representative of the Catalan club to receive the honor and only the second defender in its history.

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"Until it's 10.5%, you won't make the squad": Khomchenovskyi on weight penalties at Spanish club Ponferradina

Sports 11/09/2026, 15:40

Dmytro Khomchenovskyi shared how he was dropped from matches at Spanish club Ponferradina due to having 14% body fat against a required 10.5%, and expressed surprise at getting three days off mid-week instead of exhausting training sessions at Zorya.

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Spain to Provide Ukraine with New €437 Million Military Aid Package — Zelensky

Politics 11/05/2026, 23:10

After meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new €437 million military aid package from Madrid. They also discussed Russian strikes on energy and logistics.

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Death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel: Spanish police open criminal investigation

Sports 11/04/2026, 13:18

Spanish police have opened a criminal investigation into potential manslaughter following the death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who passed away after a collision with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. The prosecutor's office considers prosecution of the goalkeeper unlikely.

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Spain Prepares Emergency Aid Package After Train Crash: 69 Dead and Growing Pressure on Transport Minister

Politics 11/04/2026, 02:22

The Spanish government is preparing an emergency aid package for victims of a train crash that killed 69 people, while Transport Minister Óscar Puente faces calls to resign.

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Ancient Human DNA Extracted from a Pinch of Soil: Scientists Reveal Genetics of El Mirón Cave Inhabitants

Science 11/02/2026, 19:19

Scientists from the University of Vienna have extracted ancient human nuclear DNA from a tiny soil sample from El Mirón Cave in Spain, dating back 22,000 years. The study was published in Science Advances.

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WhiteBIT and Svitolina Foundation Launch Free Tennis Residency in Spain for Young Ukrainian Athletes

Sports 11/02/2026, 10:06

On October 26, 2026, the WhiteBIT x Svitolina Foundation free tennis residency started in Spain: the first ten young Ukrainian athletes began professional training under the guidance of María José Llorca Pons with the personal participation of Elina Svitolina.

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Explosion at El Farge Ammunition Plant Near Granada: Three Injured, Facility Owned by Slovakia's MSM Group

Incidents 10/30/2026, 15:00

An explosion occurred in the gunpowder workshop of the El Farge ammunition plant near Granada on October 30. Three people suffered hearing injuries. The plant is owned by Slovakia's MSM Group and manufactures products for Ukraine.

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High-speed train disaster near Toledo: at least 64 dead after Renfe AVE and Iryo collision

Incidents 10/28/2026, 21:45

On October 28 near Toledo, two high-speed trains, Renfe AVE and Iryo, collided, resulting in at least 64 deaths and over 179 injuries. Preliminary data indicates a safety system failure and dispatcher error as the cause.

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Two High-Speed Trains Collide in Spain: Officially at Least 10 Dead, Emergency Services Report Up to 46

Incidents 10/28/2026, 13:20

Two high-speed trains collided in Toledo province: one crashed into the other from behind, and two carriages derailed. At least 10 deaths are officially confirmed, with emergency services reporting up to 46.

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Collision of two high-speed trains in Toledo province: at least 39 dead, traffic to Andalusia suspended

Incidents 10/28/2026, 12:40

On the morning of October 28, two high-speed trains — AVE (Renfe) and, preliminarily, Iryo — collided in Toledo province. According to the authorities of Castile-La Mancha, at least 39 people died, and traffic on the Madrid — Andalusia line has been suspended.

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Record-Breaking Rout: Real Madrid Rewrites Spanish Basketball League History

Sports 10/25/2026, 22:46

Real Madrid crushed Força Lleida (122:86) to set a new Spanish Basketball League record with 24 three-pointers made in a single match.

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Riots in Barcelona: Over 120 Detained and Massive Damage Reported

Incidents 10/25/2026, 15:35

Severe riots broke out in central Barcelona: police detained 128 people, including minors. 15 officers were injured and multiple stores looted.

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