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European countries have been swept by a wave of protests over the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and a lack of funding for public services. Trade unions have announced new strikes.
Near Urda station, AVE and Iryo trains collided, killing 64 people and injuring 58. Rail service between Madrid and Andalusia has been suspended.
Near Urda station, an AVE train collided with an Iryo train, causing two carriages to derail. Authorities fear the death toll will rise.
France is preparing around 70,000 police officers for protests against the cost of living. The authorities will deploy elite units, armored vehicles and drones.
A vaccine created based on tumor mutations, combined with Keytruda, reduced the risk of melanoma recurrence by 42%. The drug is still experimental.
Protests in France, Spain, Italy and Albania have been driven by prices and problems with housing, education and public services. Some demonstrations have escalated into riots.
On October 12, the world celebrates Spain Day, Columbus Day, and World Arthritis Day and World Pain Day. The church observance is dedicated to the holy martyrs.
María del Carmen Abascal became a symbol of the tenants’ struggle after being evicted from a home in Madrid. Following her death, protesters gathered outside parliament.
Maricarmen Abascal was forcibly carried out of her apartment in Madrid on a stretcher at the end of September, sparking a tense situation outside the building and leading to mass protests.
Pedro Sánchez has called early elections in Spain for November 29 following protests over the housing crisis. Polls predict an advantage for the center-right.
Protests took place in around 50 cities across Spain, with 70,000 people gathering in Madrid. Clashes with police broke out in the capital and Valencia.
Ruslan Stefanchuk met with Felipe VI and called on Spain to continue supporting Ukraine amid Russian attacks. According to the Verkhovna Rada Speaker, international solidarity and concrete assistance remain critically important for Kyiv.
Andriy Shevchenko is celebrating his 50th birthday. The Ballon d’Or winner has gone from "Dynamo" and "Milan" to becoming president of the UAF.
Tens of thousands of people protested after 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal was evicted from the home where she had lived for 71 years.
The 2026/27 EuroLeague season, featuring 20 teams, will start on September 24. Ukrainian player Maksym Shulha will play for Real Madrid, while Beşiktaş will return to the tournament.
Madrid is hosting the inaugural Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit, featuring 22 turns and speeds of up to 340 km/h. The contract runs until 2035.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez convenes the National Security Council over the migration crisis in Ceuta. The meeting will be the first emergency session.
Intense heatwaves and drought have led to catastrophic vegetable and grain harvests in Europe. Corn production in France will fall by 35%, while losses in Italy exceed €3 billion.
Madrid’s “Atlético” have signed defender Cristian Romero from “Tottenham” for €40 million, while “PSG” have signed winger Ferran Torres from “Barcelona” for €43 million. Both players have signed contracts through 2031.
Spain and Morocco have stepped up security along the Ceuta border following calls on social media for a new mass migrant breakthrough on August 15. An additional 300 police officers and 2,000 military personnel have been sent to the enclave.
Morocco’s justice minister said that the extradition agreement with Spain could be suspended over the legalization of migrants. Rabat is also demanding the immediate return of more than 1,300 Moroccan minors from Ceuta.
At least 99 people died and dozens went missing after a mass crossing of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Hundreds of people gathered near the border to find their loved ones.
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi allocated 80 thousand euros for the restoration of western Madrid after large-scale forest fires. This was reported by the region's president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
The President of the European Commission called for joint action after the influx of migrants into Spanish Ceuta, which sparked a dispute between Madrid and other EU countries. She emphasized the need to strengthen external borders and shared European responsibility.
At least 57 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants entered this territory from Morocco.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš called for temporarily excluding Spain from Schengen due to the migration crisis in Ceuta, where about 49,000 migrants entered uncontrollably from Morocco. Italy has already suspended Schengen rules in connection with Spain.
About 60,000 migrants reached Spanish Ceuta from Morocco, 34 people died. Spain deployed the army, Prime Minister Sanchez called it an attack on territorial integrity.
Scientists have found that climate change has made weather conditions for forest fires in France and Spain significantly more likely. Heat, drought and wind now combine more often due to global warming.
Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sánchez announced the end of the state of emergency due to the fires. The situation in Castile and León remains difficult due to the heat and 10 active fire hotspots.