Current Affairs in Spain: From the End of the Heatwave to New Budgets and Social Agreements
The stifling heatwave that has affected Asturias over the last week is coming to an end. According to forecasts, thermometers will drop drastically by more than ten degrees this weekend, returning the region to a climate more typical of northern Spain. Meanwhile, in the south, the situation is more complicated: firefighters in Malaga continue to work intensely to extinguish a fire at the Hotel Ibis. The fire, which began more than 70 hours ago, has still not been put out due to the wind and the building's construction materials.
In the social sphere, the Government of the Valencian Community is seeking a solution to stop the strike in the education sector. The Department of Education has sent a new written proposal to the unions in order to reach an agreement on salaries and the number of students per class. Although negotiations are intense, authorities are confident of reaching a final pact this Thursday to normalize the situation in schools.
Regarding judicial and political news, the Asturian magistrate Juan Avello has been elected as the new president of the High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands. On the other hand, in Catalonia, the High Court of Justice is investigating the former Minister of the Interior, Joan Ignasi Elena. He is being investigated for his alleged participation in the awarding of irregular contracts in the municipality of Altafulla along with other political officials.
Regarding infrastructure, the Government of Asturias insisted today on its intention to take over responsibility for the region's trains, which currently depend on the State. Despite this request, regional representatives highlighted that there is a good understanding with the Ministry of Transport and that railway investments in the area are progressing as planned.
In Castilla-La Mancha, the city of Talavera de la Reina is in the news for two important economic reasons. The City Council has approved historic budgets of 90.2 million euros for the year 2026, although the opposition has criticized the accounts. In addition, the municipal government has highlighted an investment of 2.4 million euros destined exclusively for street cleaning and waste collection over the last two years.
Finally, there are important updates for the rural economy and gastronomy. The Government of Castilla-La Mancha will launch a new call for aid for the wine sector in December, known as VINATI, to support long-term projects. Lastly, it has been announced that Huesca will host the next Michelin Guide gala in November 2026, an event that will bring together the country's best chefs to celebrate Spanish culinary talent.