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Monday, 9 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

  • Internal tension Blocus group arrests escalate in Catalonia Authorities have arrested multiple members of the Blocus group in Catalonia, targeting those inciting violence and public disorder through social media.
  • Disruption Strikes disrupt train services in Spain Multiple strikes by train drivers in Spain are set to disrupt services during the holiday season, but some planned strikes have been canceled following agreements.
  • Safety & health Galicia faces severe drought and water scarcity alerts Galicia is experiencing a severe drought affecting water supply and prompting alerts across multiple municipalities.
  • Internal tension Protests and Police actions in Madrid Madrid has seen ongoing protests following a police eviction, leading to heightened security measures and allegations of police violence.
  • Markets Ibex 35 volatility amid oil price fluctuations The Ibex 35 index has experienced significant fluctuations influenced by oil prices and corporate earnings, reflecting broader market volatility.
  • Internal tension Escalating protests and violence in Barcelona Protests in Barcelona over housing issues 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 rose to 4.9% in September and remained steady in October, driven by fuel prices and energy costs.
  • Regulation Spain's Data center renewable energy regulation changes Spain's CNMC has called for flexibility in data center renewable energy rules, leading to recent government revisions to the regulations.

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