Society
AVE breakdown in Zaragoza disrupts high-speed Madrid-Barcelona service
A Madrid-Figueres AVE breaks down in Ricla (Zaragoza) due to a fire, halting high-speed travel between Madrid and Barcelona. 380 passengers evacuated.
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Economy
Buying a house in the province of Madrid requires 53.5% of income
Housing prices in the province of Madrid rise 13.1% year-on-year, with the effort rate reaching 53.5% of income, according to Tinsa.
Society
The housing camp in Sol reaches ten days and the general strike gains momentum
The housing camp at Puerta del Sol in Madrid reaches its tenth day, and the call for a general strike gains traction among organisers.
Technology
Las Rozas Takes Its Smart City Model to the Smart City Expo in Barcelona
Las Rozas will attend the Smart City Expo in Barcelona from November 3 to 5 with its own stand and 23 tech companies and startups.
Economy
Rent in Madrid rises by 4.8% to a new high of €23.4/m2
Rent in Madrid rises by 4.8% year-on-year, reaching a new high of €23.4/m2, the highest in Spain, according to idealista.
Economy
Madrid attracts €738 million in startups, surpassing Barcelona in the first half
The Community of Madrid attracted €738 million in startups in the first half of 2026, 40% more, surpassing Barcelona.
Economy
Madrid climbs to 30th place worldwide in the Global Cities Index 2026
Madrid ranks 30th in the Global Cities Index 2026 by Oxford Economics, with 55 in Economy and 38 in Human Capital. Barcelona is 72 and Valencia, 180.