Latest news in Spain? September 17th, 2026

Severe Weather and Flash Flooding in Eastern Spain A severe autumn storm system swept across eastern and southeastern Spain, triggering flash floods, transport chaos, and red alerts from national weather agency AEMET. Catalonia and Valencia were heavily hit, leading to flooded streets, metro suspensions, and flight cancellations at Barcelona’s El Prat airport. Fatalities and missing persons have been reported in Catalonia as emergency services respond to hundreds of incidents. Red and orange alerts have shifted south into parts of Murcia and Almería.

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Ceuta Border Fallout and Political Pressure Political debate remains focused on the aftermath of mass migration pressures at the border fence in the North African enclave of Ceuta. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s administration faces scrutiny and calls for accountability from opposition parties following reports regarding prior intelligence warnings and coordination with Moroccan authorities. The European Union has also moved to provide emergency funding to assist the enclave.

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Judicial Year and Legal Developments Spain opened its 2026/2027 judicial year with high-profile corruption and influence-peddling cases remaining under the spotlight. The appointment and maiden address of new Attorney General Teresa Peramato follows an intense period of institutional friction between the judiciary and the executive branch.

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Labor and Public Services Regional transport networks and schools are dealing with intermittent strikes as the new academic year gets underway, while national healthcare unions continue escalating calls for nationwide walkouts over working hours and public health funding.

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