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Tuesday, 10 November 2026English edition
The Geopolitician

Country risk, from the local press

Spain: running stories

The subjects the local press of Spain returned to on two days or more, each kept as one page: what happened, day by day, every source linked.

Running stories

  • Disruption Cercanías Madrid services disrupted by machinists' strike Cercanías Madrid services have faced significant disruptions due to a machinists' strike, leading to delays and cancellations across the network.
  • Internal tension Arrests linked to Blocus group increase in Spain Spanish authorities have arrested multiple individuals linked to the Blocus group amid ongoing unrest and disturbances across the country.
  • Disruption Strikes disrupt train services in Spain Train drivers in Spain have announced multiple strikes, leading to service disruptions and cancellations, but some strikes have been canceled following agreements.
  • Safety & health Galicia faces severe drought and water scarcity alerts Galicia is experiencing an extended drought affecting water supply, with alerts issued for multiple municipalities due to low water levels.
  • Internal tension Protests and Police actions in Madrid Madrid has seen ongoing protests for three weeks, culminating in a police eviction of a protest camp at Puerta del Sol amid claims of excessive force.
  • Markets Ibex 35 volatility amid oil price fluctuations The Ibex 35 has experienced fluctuations due to changing oil prices and corporate earnings, reflecting broader market volatility in Spain.
  • Internal tension Escalating protests in Barcelona over housing issues Protests in Barcelona over housing have escalated into violence, resulting in numerous arrests and significant disruptions to local businesses and public services.
  • Markets Spain's Inflation rate holds steady at 4.9% Spain's inflation rate reached 4.9% in September and remained steady in October, driven by fuel prices and underlying inflation.
  • Regulation Spain revises renewable energy rules for data centers Spain's government has eased renewable energy requirements for data centers, increasing application thresholds and reducing contract durations while maintaining a renewable energy goal.

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