Latest news in Spain? September 28th, 2026
28-09-2026
Here are the main headlines in Spain on September 28, 2026:
Puerta del Sol Housing Encampment: Activists and citizens have set up camp in Madrid’s Puerta del Sol following the high-profile eviction of an 87-year-old resident, Maricarmen, from her home of 70 years. The incident has intensified protests nationwide over skyrocketing rents, prompting the central government to draft a new emergency housing decree.
www.spainenglish.com+ 1Ceuta Border Fallout & UN Address: Political debate remains heated over the border situation in Ceuta following Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s speech at the UN General Assembly. Sánchez defended cooperation with Morocco and pushed back against opposition demands for early elections.
www.spainenglish.comAmnesty Law Legal Clearances: The Constitutional Court has cleared legal pathways regarding the amnesty framework for Catalan pro-independence leaders, paving the way for the potential return of former regional president Carles Puigdemont.
www.spainenglish.comCosta del Sol Wildfire Contained: Emergency crews stabilized a fast-moving wildfire in Igualeja (Málaga province) that threatened residential areas near the Serranía de Ronda over the weekend, allowing evacuated locals to return home.
Sports & Culture: Spain secured its qualification for the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna following a clean sweep over Chile in Santiago. Meanwhile, discussions continue over Madrid’s newly integrated Formula 1 urban circuit following its inaugural running earlier in the month.
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