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On October 28 in central Spain, one high-speed train crashed into another that had stopped on the track. At least 68 people were killed, more than 100 were injured, and 15 are in critical condition. Rescue teams worked through the night, and in Madrid a minute of silence turned into a protest against the government.
Aziz KarimovTwo high-speed trains collided on the morning of 28 October between Urda and Los Yebenes in the province of Toledo. Regional authorities initially reported 10 dead, then AFP, citing sources, reported 'at least 30'. Traffic on the Madrid — Andalusia line has been suspended, and Prime Minister Sanchez cancelled his engagements.
Otabek YusupovA rally was held in Madrid demanding the protection of the state pension system — a month before the parliamentary elections on November 29. According to city authorities, about 25,000 people took part. Pensions have become one of the key issues in the election contest between Pedro Sánchez's socialists and the Popular Party.
Otabek YusupovOn October 25, 2026, a flock of 1,250 sheep and 160 goats passed through Madrid's historic center as part of the transhumance festival — a celebration of the centuries-old practice of driving livestock between pastures. This year's route bypassed Puerta del Sol, where activists set up a protest camp after an eviction and the death of an 87-year-old resident. At Plaza de la Villa, a symbolic ceremony was held paying 50 maravedís per thousand animals, a tradition dating back to 1418.
Aziz KarimovOn October 24, a rally in defense of the state pension system took place in Madrid, organized by the pensioners' movement with support from trade unions, including the CGT. Demonstrators demanded pension indexation in line with real inflation, raising the minimum pension to the level of the minimum wage, and easier early retirement. The rally coincided with a day of protests in France and Italy, where authorities have tightened security measures.
Aziz KarimovThe conservative Spanish outlet OkDiario, citing an extract from the companies register, reported that Maricarmen, whose eviction from an apartment in Madrid sparked mass protests, was a director of the real estate investment company Jinur S.A. in 1994–1995. The outlet did not confirm her day-to-day activities and does not claim she owned shares or real estate. The reports are unverified, and her circle has not responded.
Javlon TursunovA tent camp on Madrid's Puerta del Sol square, which emerged on 26 September after the eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner, marks one month and has become the center of protests against rising housing prices. Sánchez's government failed to pass two urgent housing laws through parliament, leading to the scheduling of early elections for 29 November.
Javlon TursunovArgentine President Javier Milei arrived in Madrid late Monday evening. On Wednesday he will deliver a lecture at an economic forum and visit a foundation linked to the Vox party. No meeting with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is scheduled. Spain's early elections are set for November 29.
Javlon TursunovProtesters demanding affordable housing continue to occupy Madrid's central square despite fatigue and pressure from authorities. The government of the Community of Madrid intends to 'exhaust all legal mechanisms' to evict the camp after the High Court's refusal on 5 October. Protesters deny accusations against the camp and say they have not set a date for leaving.
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