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Podemos backs ERC in Catalonia as Spain’s left struggles to agree election alliance

News Desk12th October 202618th October 2026

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The left-wing party Podemos will not field its own candidates in Catalonia in Spain’s 29 November general election, instead supporting the Esquerra Republicana (ERC) party...

Sánchez booed at Spain’s National Day parade as tensions spread to Madrid’s Puerta del Sol

News Desk12th October 202618th October 2026

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faced loud booing, whistles and insults from sections of the crowd at Spain’s National Day parade in Madrid on Monday, as...

Spain’s Supreme Court keeps overseas voting restrictions in place for 29 November election

News Desk12th October 202618th October 2026

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Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld restrictions preventing overseas citizens who obtained Spanish nationality through a disputed application of the ‘grandchildren’s law’ from voting in the...

Ceuta clears El Guano migrant camp ahead of royal visit, as pressure on reception centres persists

News Desk11th October 202613th October 2026

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Police cleared the El Guano migrant settlement in Ceuta on Sunday, moving around 150 people from the site as the Spanish city continued to struggle...

Spanish prosecutors seek restoration of ‘grandchildren’s law’ voting rights before November election

News Desk9th October 202618th October 2026

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Spain’s public prosecutors have asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary restriction on voting by people granted Spanish nationality under the so-called ‘grandchildren’s law’,...

Bank of Spain lifts growth forecast to 2.6% but warns of housing shortfall and higher energy bills

News Desk9th October 202613th October 2026

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Spain’s economy is expected to grow by 2.6% this year, according to an upgraded Bank of Spain forecast, although the central bank warns that stronger...

Ada Colau ready to lead Spain’s new left alliance if Podemos and other parties join

News Desk8th October 202618th October 2026

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Former Barcelona mayor Ada Colau has said she is willing to lead a united left-wing alliance in Spain’s 29 November general election, provided it brings...

Vigils and protests in Madrid after death of housing campaign symbol Maricarmen

News Desk8th October 202618th October 2026

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Grief and anger brought housing protesters onto Madrid’s streets on Wednesday night after the death of Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction helped galvanise...

Spain’s housing crisis prompts general strike on 11 November, ahead of election

News Desk7th October 202618th October 2026

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Spain’s main trade unions and housing campaign groups have agreed to hold a general strike on Wednesday 11 November, placing the protest over access to...

Sánchez revives housing measures with €10bn loan plan as Spain heads towards election

News Desk6th October 202615th October 2026

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Spain’s government approved two new housing decrees on Tuesday, restoring measures rejected by Congress last week and adding a €10 billion scheme offering interest-free loans...

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