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SpainNews.co.uk - A knowledge hub about Spain for expats, international residents, and globally minded readers, helping them understand the country's key political, economic, and everyday-life topics.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 12h

Sumar parties to launch Frente Amplio brand #FrenteAmplio #Sumar #SpainPolitics #HousingCrisis #GeneralElections

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Sumar parties to launch Frente Amplio brand

Movimiento Sumar and its allies will present the Frente Amplio brand on 17 October, prioritising housing policy for the general elections.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 14h

Spanish Congress rejects key housing decrees #SpainPolitics #HousingDecree #PedroSanchez #SpanishElection #Congress

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Spanish Congress rejects key housing decrees

The Spanish government faces a crisis after housing measures were defeated, sparking internal debate over a potential snap election.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 16h

Severe flooding hits Catalonia after heavy rain #CataloniaFloods #BarcelonaWeather #Llobregat #SpainStorm #EmergencyAlert

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Severe flooding hits Catalonia after heavy rain

Torrential rainfall causes widespread disruption across Catalonia, flooding infrastructure and triggering river surge warnings in Barcelona.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 18h

Police begin eviction of Ceuta beach settlement #Ceuta #ElTrampolín #NationalPolice #Eviction #PublicHealth

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Police begin eviction of Ceuta beach settlement

National Police launched an operation to clear 3,000 people from El Trampolín on Sunday following reports of E. coli water contamination.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 19h

Individuals control 92% of Spain's rental market #SpainProperty #RentalMarket #BankOfSpain #HousingLaw #RealEstate

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Individuals control 92% of Spain's rental market

New Bank of Spain data shows three million individuals dominate the rental sector, with 1.5 million owners holding just one property.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Valencia housing protest ends in violent clashes #Valencia #HousingRights #RealEstateSummit #SindicatDeLlogateres #GeneralStrike

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Valencia housing protest ends in violent clashes

Protesters clashed with police at Valencia's Real Estate Summit following the rejection of housing decrees by the Congress of Deputies.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Catalonia issues maximum red alert for heavy rain #Catalonia #Meteocat #WeatherAlert #Barcelona #Girona

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Catalonia issues maximum red alert for heavy rain

Meteocat raises danger levels to six out of six as intense storms threaten the Catalan coast with up to 200mm of rainfall this weekend.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Lanzarote hit by major blackout after substation failure #Lanzarote #Blackout #CanaryIslands #Endesa #PowerOutage

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Lanzarote hit by major blackout after substation failure

A pre-alert is active in Lanzarote following a massive power outage that left over 73,000 customers without electricity on Saturday morning.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Woman, 102, dies in Albacete flash flooding #Madrigueras #Albacete #SpainFloods #METEOCAM #EmergencyServices

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Woman, 102, dies in Albacete flash flooding

A severe storm in Madrigueras has claimed the life of a centenarian after floodwaters reached one metre inside her home on Friday night.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Spain braces for severe storms and DANA threat #SpainWeather #DANA #BalearicIslands #Catalonia #WeatherWarning

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Spain braces for severe storms and DANA threat

Heavy rain and storms are forecast across Spain this weekend as high Mediterranean temperatures fuel intense rainfall and a potential DANA.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Spain sees nationwide housing protests in 50 cities #SpainHousing #Inquilinas #MadridProtest #HousingRights #SpanishCities

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Spain sees nationwide housing protests in 50 cities

The Confederación de Sindicatos de Inquilinas leads three days of coordinated marches across Spain to highlight national housing concerns.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spain warns of menopause drug shortage extension #Lenzetto #Aemps #Menopause #HormoneReplacementTherapy #SpainHealth

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Spain warns of menopause drug shortage extension

The Aemps alerts that Lenzetto and Evopad supply issues could persist past November 2026 due to manufacturing problems and high demand.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sánchez considers early elections for November #SpainElections #PedroSanchez #Junts #SpanishPolitics #CortesGenerales

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Sánchez considers early elections for November

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez evaluates calling a snap general election on 29 November following Junts' rejection of housing decrees.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Feijóo calls for early elections after defeat #SpainPolitics #Feijóo #Sánchez #SpanishCongress #HousingDecree

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Feijóo calls for early elections after defeat

PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo demands a general election following the rejection of two government housing decrees in the Spanish Congress.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spanish Congress rejects two key housing decrees #SpainHousing #RentalMarket #SpanishPolitics #Junts #HousingDecree

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Spanish Congress rejects two key housing decrees

Over 1.8 million rental contracts are affected after Junts joins opposition parties to vote down government eviction and rent protections.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Red alerts issued as severe storms hit Spain #SpainStorm #Aemet #Tarragona #Valencia #WeatherAlert

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Red alerts issued as severe storms hit Spain

Torrential rain and hail trigger red warnings and travel disruption across Almeria, Valencia, Castellon and Tarragona on 1 October.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Madrid expands economic lead over Catalunya #SpainEconomy #MadridGDP #Catalunya #INE #RegionalAccounting

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Madrid expands economic lead over Catalunya

National Statistics Institute data confirms Madrid held 19.95% of Spain's GDP in 2025 as wealth disparities with Catalunya continue to grow.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spain sees record 12.3m tourists in August 2026 #SpainTourism #TravelNews #TourismEconomy #VisitSpain #TravelTrends

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Spain sees record 12.3m tourists in August 2026

International visitor numbers and spending surged by 9.2% this August, contributing to a record-breaking 70.4 million arrivals this year.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Junts to submit new housing decree to government #HousingPolicy #Junts #SpainPolitics #HousingDecree #RealEstate

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Junts to submit new housing decree to government

Junts per Catalunya demands the withdrawal of two recent housing decrees as it prepares to submit its own proposal for national policy.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spain's Social Security adds 92,327 jobs in September #SpainEconomy #SocialSecurity #EmploymentData #ForeignWorkers #JobMarket

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Spain's Social Security adds 92,327 jobs in September

Foreign workers drive 91% of monthly employment growth as Spain reaches 22.4 million affiliates despite a slight rise in unemployment.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Five arrested for racist assault in Valencia #Valencia #HateCrime #CivilGuard #TavernesDeLaValldigna #SpainNews

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Five arrested for racist assault in Valencia

Civil Guard officers have detained five people following a violent attack on a Moroccan man during festivities in Tavernes de la Valldigna.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Madrid launches 2026-2027 flu and COVID campaign #MadridHealth #VaccinationCampaign #FluShot #COVID19 #PublicHealth

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Madrid launches 2026-2027 flu and COVID campaign

The Community of Madrid begins its staggered vaccination drive on 5 October, targeting vulnerable groups, children, and health workers.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Catalan Parliament rejects joint housing plan #CataloniaNews #SalvadorIlla #HousingPolicy #Generalitat #CatalanParliament

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Catalan Parliament rejects joint housing plan

Lawmakers voted down President Salvador Illa's proposal for the Generalitat to co-own properties with individuals over the age of 40.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Renfe cancels Euromed trains amid red alerts #Renfe #Euromed #Valencia #Aemet #WeatherAlert

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Renfe cancels Euromed trains amid red alerts

Renfe suspends three long-distance services between Catalonia and Valencia as Aemet issues red weather alerts for extreme rainfall.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Madrid approves 2027 labour calendar holidays #Madrid #PublicHolidays #LabourCalendar #Spain #Madrid2027

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Madrid approves 2027 labour calendar holidays

The Community of Madrid has confirmed 14 public holidays for 2027, including San José on 19 March and a four-day Easter break in March.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Barcelona eviction suspended under new decree #Barcelona #HousingRights #EvictionMoratorium #SantAndreu #MaricarmenDecree

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Barcelona eviction suspended under new decree

A court in Sant Andreu has halted the eviction of a vulnerable tenant, marking the first suspension under the new Maricarmen decree.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fuel tax cut of 20 cents per litre begins today #FuelTax #PetrolPrices #CostOfLiving #RoyalDecree #Economy

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Fuel tax cut of 20 cents per litre begins today

The government has launched a fuel discount scheme to combat rising prices, offering motorists immediate savings at the petrol pump.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spanish Congress to vote on new housing decrees #SpainHousing #PropertyMarket #RentalReform #SpanishCongress #Asval

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Spanish Congress to vote on new housing decrees

The Spanish Congress of Deputies will vote this Friday on two royal decree-laws aimed at regulating the national property market.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Italy extends border controls for Spain arrivals #Schengen #Italy #Spain #Migration #BorderControl

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Italy extends border controls for Spain arrivals

Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi extends travel restrictions for 15 days citing the Ceuta migration crisis and security threats.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spain implements new traffic safety regulations #DGT #RoadSafety #Spain #CyclistSafety #TrafficReform

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Spain implements new traffic safety regulations

DGT reform introduces stricter rules for personal mobility vehicles and enhanced protection for cyclists and pedestrians across Spain.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spanish home seekers prefer three-bedroom flats #SpainProperty #RealEstateMarket #HousingTrends #Pisos #PropertySearch

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Spanish home seekers prefer three-bedroom flats

A pisos.com report shows 38.2% of Spanish housing searches target three-bedroom homes, with most demand focused under 200,000 euros.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spain issues severe weather warning for DANA #SpainWeather #Aemet #DANA #FloodWarning #SpainRain

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Spain issues severe weather warning for DANA

Aemet warns of heavy rain and flood risks across Spain from Thursday, with rainfall exceeding 150 litres per square metre in some areas.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Ford Valencia plant secures jobs until 2030 #FordValencia #Almussafes #AutomotiveIndustry #UGT #ManufacturingJobs

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Ford Valencia plant secures jobs until 2030

Workers at the Almussafes factory reach a new labour agreement guaranteeing employment and production expansion for the next four years.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change #SpainNews #LeyDeNietos #SpanishConstitution #Sumar #SpanishCitizenship

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Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change

Legal experts warn that Sumar's amendment to expand nationality criteria may be unconstitutional due to a lack of legislative coherence.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Macron visits Madrid to boost Spain-France ties #SpainFrance #EmmanuelMacron #KingFelipeVI #EnergyInterconnection #TradeForum

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Macron visits Madrid to boost Spain-France ties

President Emmanuel Macron joins King Felipe VI at a trade forum to push for improved energy and railway interconnections between nations.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Catalonia to allow pharmacy-made menopause drugs #Lenzetto #Menopause #HormoneTherapy #CataloniaHealth #DrugShortages

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Catalonia to allow pharmacy-made menopause drugs

Pharmacies will produce compounded estradiol to tackle a severe shortage of Lenzetto spray and other hormone replacement therapy products.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spain approves new Financia Europa savings plans #FinanciaEuropa #SpainEconomy #EUInvestment #TaxExempt #Savings

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Spain approves new Financia Europa savings plans

The Spanish government has introduced tax-advantaged accounts and insurance plans to incentivise long-term investment in European assets.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spain approves automatic five-year rental renewals #Spain #RentalLaw #HousingMarket #UrbanLeasesLaw #TenantRights

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Spain approves automatic five-year rental renewals

A new royal decree mandates automatic rental extensions and introduces a 12-month rent indemnity for non-renewal of housing contracts.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Government approves new housing crisis decree #HousingCrisis #RentalReform #PropertyTax #HousingMarket #CouncilOfMinisters

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Government approves new housing crisis decree

Ministers have passed measures including rental contract extensions, tax deductions, and 0% interest loans to tackle housing access issues.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Spain restores fuel subsidies via royal decree #Spain #FuelPrices #EnergyCrisis #Subsidies #Economy

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Spain restores fuel subsidies via royal decree

The Spanish Government has introduced a tiered fuel discount starting at 20 cents per litre this October to combat rising energy costs.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Police clear Ceuta shanty settlement at Benítez #CeutaPoliceOperation #BenitezBeach #MigrantSafety #TarajalCenter #SpainBorder

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Police clear Ceuta shanty settlement at Benítez

National Police have evicted migrants from a beach settlement in Ceuta to prevent safety risks following the start of the rainy season.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

PP slams Government over new housing decrees #HousingPolicy #PartidoPopular #SpainPolitics #HousingLaw #RealEstate

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PP slams Government over new housing decrees

The Partido Popular criticises the Government for failing to address housing issues and ignoring opposition proposals for eight years.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Madrid issues ultimatum to evict Sol protest camp #PuertaDelSol #MadridHousing #RealCasaDeCorreos #TenantsUnion #MadridProtest

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Madrid issues ultimatum to evict Sol protest camp

The Community of Madrid demands the Government Delegation clear a housing rights camp at Puerta del Sol within 48 hours following damage.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Childlessness rises among Spanish women in 2025 #FertilitySurvey #SpainDemographics #INE #MotherhoodTrends #BirthRate

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Childlessness rises among Spanish women in 2025

A new INE survey shows 15.5% of women now reject motherhood, with a significant surge in childlessness among those aged 35 to 39.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Red alert for extreme rain in Tarragona #SpainWeatherAlerts #Tarragona #Aemet #SpainFloods #WeatherUpdate

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Red alert for extreme rain in Tarragona

Spain's weather agency Aemet warns of extreme rainfall in Tarragona as a cold front prepares to sweep across the country this week.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Renfe suspends Catalonia trains due to heavy rain #Renfe #Catalonia #AVE #TrainDelays #SpainWeather

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Renfe suspends Catalonia trains due to heavy rain

Renfe halted high-speed and regional services across Catalonia on Tuesday morning following severe rainfall and network disruptions.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Spanish teachers work fewer hours than OECD average #Education #Spain #OECD #Teaching #LabourMarket

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Spanish teachers work fewer hours than OECD average

New data reveals Spanish educators work 38 hours weekly while reporting higher salary satisfaction despite lower social recognition.

SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households #EnergyPrices #SpainEconomy #GasTariff #CostOfLiving #EnergyCrisis

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Spain caps gas price rises at 15% for households

The Spanish Government intervenes to limit gas tariff increases and cap butane cylinder prices to protect over three million consumers.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Spanish used home prices surge by 12.9% in 2026 #SpainProperty #HousingMarket #RealEstateTrends #SpanishEconomy #PropertyPrices

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Spanish used home prices surge by 12.9% in 2026

Used housing costs in Spain outpace new builds as a 750,000-unit supply deficit drives significant price growth across the property market.

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SpainNews.co.uk @spainnewscouk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Volkswagen sells 49% stake in Sagunto gigafactory #Volkswagen #GotionHighTech #ElectricVehicles #Gigafactory #Valencia

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Volkswagen sells 49% stake in Sagunto gigafactory

Volkswagen partners with Gotion High-Tech in a 3.22 billion euro venture to build a lithium battery plant in Valencia, creating 1,500 jobs.

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