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# #SpainNews

> Spain expands widow's pension for cohabiting parents · Spain mandates 400 prefix for commercial calls · Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Benuza in Leon

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20 October 2026 at 09:21

## [Spain expands widow's pension for cohabiting parents](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-expands-widow-s-pension-for-cohabiting-parents-bfc5f85e>)

> The Spanish government will approve a decree-law removing the marriage requirement for cohabiting couples with children to access pensions.

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16 October 2026 at 10:23

## [Spain mandates 400 prefix for commercial calls](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-mandates-400-prefix-for-commercial-calls-da329a36>)

> New consumer protection laws require Spanish companies to use a specific 400 prefix for marketing calls starting from 17 October.

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16 October 2026 at 09:29

## [Magnitude 4.2 earthquake hits Benuza in Leon](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/magnitude-4-2-earthquake-hits-benuza-in-leon-df609040>)

> A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Benuza on Thursday night, felt across Leon and Galicia with no reported injuries or material damage.

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7 October 2026 at 16:48

## [Spain to discuss 2027 minimum wage increase](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spain-to-discuss-2027-minimum-wage-increase-526c76f1>)

> Yolanda Díaz convenes the Advisory Commission to raise the minimum wage before the upcoming general elections in November.

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2 October 2026 at 08:06

## [Five arrested for racist assault in Valencia](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/five-arrested-for-racist-assault-in-valencia-ab6d260d>)

> Civil Guard officers have detained five people following a violent attack on a Moroccan man during festivities in Tavernes de la Valldigna.

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30 September 2026 at 16:28

## [Spanish Congress warns on 'ley de nietos' change](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/spanish-congress-warns-on-ley-de-nietos-change-0ae39730>)

> Legal experts warn that Sumar's amendment to expand nationality criteria may be unconstitutional due to a lack of legislative coherence.

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27 September 2026 at 11:49

## [Man detained in Seville after fatal stabbing](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/man-detained-in-seville-after-fatal-stabbing-e0615fe5>)

> A 56-year-old man is in custody after his partner died from stab wounds in La Campana, marking the 38th gender-based killing of the year.

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26 September 2026 at 11:37

## [Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes Murcia region](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/magnitude-3-5-earthquake-strikes-murcia-region-0b9edb9e>)

> A 3.5 magnitude tremor with an epicenter between Sucina and San Javier was felt across Murcia today, prompting 30 emergency calls.

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25 September 2026 at 20:31

## [Lleida approves new ban on burkas and niqabs](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/lleida-approves-new-ban-on-burkas-and-niqabs-5787cbe4>)

> Lleida's municipal plenary has passed an initial ordinance prohibiting full-face veils in public spaces despite potential legal challenges.

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22 September 2026 at 11:22

## [Carlos Mazón testifies again over 2024 dana](<https://spainnews.co.uk/article/carlos-mazon-testifies-again-over-2024-dana-df29f87c>)

> Former Valencian president Carlos Mazón defends his actions before a congressional commission following the disaster that killed 232.