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- 1Housing protest camp in Madrid enters second nightโCost of housing protest camp enters second night. Demonstrators set up tents in Madrid to demand action to lower housing
Demonstrators have set up tents in Madrid for a second night, demanding government action to lower housing costs and strengthen tenant protections. The protest movement was triggered by last week's police eviction of an 87-year-old woman from the apartment she had lived in all her life. Spain's housing affordability crisis has fuelled growing public anger, and the images of the elderly woman's eviction have become a rallying point for demonstrators.
- 2New migrant arrivals reported on Mallorca coastโA new group of illegal migrants has just arrived in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish government continues to flood the count
A group of migrants has arrived in Mallorca, Spain, amid continuing arrivals across the Canary Islands and the Spanish coastline. Commentators critical of the government, including the account that circulated the news, accuse Madrid of failing to curb irregular migration from Africa and the Middle East. The story is fuelling wider European debate over border policy and how arrivals should be distributed across the EU.
- 3Joao Felix impressing again for Portugal, per reportโWake up. This is not a drill. Joao Felix looks really good again https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7637262/2026/09/28/joa
The Athletic reports that Joao Felix looks back to his best, citing his recent performances for Portugal in the Nations League amid his move to Al-Nassr. The piece suggests the forward's form has rebounded sharply, prompting fans to debate whether the former Atletico Madrid and Chelsea playmaker is finally delivering on his early promise.
- 4Joao Felix impressing again with strong formโWake up. This is not a drill. Joao Felix looks really good again
Joao Felix is in impressive form again, prompting excited reactions from football fans. The Portuguese forward, whose club career has fluctuated since his big-money move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid, is being praised for performances that recall the promise that made him one of Europe's most expensive teenagers. Observers say he looks sharp, confident and decisive again.
- 5Madrid protesters demand rent strike after Maricarmen evictionโPlacards called for a rent strike and a general strike . Others said Madrid would become "la tumba del rentismo". Some p
Demonstrators took to the streets of Madrid to protest housing conditions following the eviction of a resident known as Maricarmen. Placards called for a rent strike and a general strike, while other slogans warned Madrid would become "la tumba del rentismo" โ the tomb of rentierism. The protest reflects growing anger over the city's housing crisis and rising rents.
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Rain is forecast to return to Madrid this Monday, with an estimated 95% probability of precipitation and a sharp drop in temperatures. State weather agency AEMET's outlook is drawing attention as residents prepare for a wet, markedly cooler start to the week after recent conditions.