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The news on 20minutos.es is dominated by economic concerns in Spain, with rising inflation and fuel prices being a major focus. Political news includes developments in Spanish politics regarding potential alliances and the royal family's visit to Ceuta and Melilla. International news covers the…
Fuel subsidies will be maintained at 20 cents in November, despite the consumer price index (IPC) reaching 4.9% in September, largely driven by a 31% increase in gasoline prices.
Inflation shows no signs of easing for Spanish households, with prices soaring to nearly 5% in September, significantly influenced by another escalation in gasoline costs.
The value-added tax (VAT) on electricity and gas will stay at 21% due to unfavorable inflation figures, preventing a planned reduction to 10% in November.
The Civil Guard in Murcia and the Balearic Islands are struggling to intercept new types of migrant boats, citing a lack of speed as a major obstacle.
King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are visiting Melilla today as part of their tour to show support for Spain's autonomous cities.
The Spanish government (Moncloa) stated it will adhere to the Supreme Court's decision regarding the 'law of grandchildren,' although it anticipates challenges in processing all relevant census applications within the upcoming deadline.
Pope Francis is recovering after surgery for lung cancer, with the Vatican providing updates on his health condition.
The Holy See confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has been operated on successfully to remove a lung nodule, and was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Ada Colau has stated that her candidacy is merely a proposal and that she is willing to step aside from leading the 'Frente Amplio' coalition to encourage Podemos to join.
The decision by Podemos not to integrate into the 'Frente Amplio' coalition means that any potential union will be dependent on reaching agreements within specific electoral districts.
The article explores Ukraine's strategy of targeting Russian data centers and the impact of disconnecting services like the 'Moscow Google' on ordinary Russians.
Russian forces continue to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure, resulting in casualties and widespread power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
A dispute concerning the packaging of SOS rice products has reignited discussions about the necessity of declaring the origin of rice on product labels.
Lola Romero, the director of Atlético de Madrid's women's football team, commented on Jenni Hermoso's impact in challenging accepted norms within the sport.
An analysis highlights an expense that has transitioned from being a minor cost to a significant and regular part of household budgets.
Disruptions persist on the high-speed rail line between Madrid and Barcelona, with several trains from Renfe, Ouigo, and Iryo experiencing cancellations or delays.
