An inspector from Spain's tax authority has provided detailed testimony regarding Alberto González Amador, the partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, in connection with an alleged tax fraud case. The inspector explained that González Amador supposedly employed false invoices to lower his tax liabilities. The investigation was triggered by a notable increase in revenue in two thousand and twenty, primarily from the sale of medical supplies during the pandemic, juxtaposed against a surprisingly low tax payment that year. Authorities identified fifteen […]

A judge has requested detailed financial information about Santos Cerdán, the former secretary of organisation for the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, from the Congress and the Navarre Parliament. This comes amid an investigation into his possible involvement in a series of irregular public contract awards. The request is part of a broader inquiry, which also reportedly includes discrepancies between the information provided by tax authorities and Cerdán's bank account movements. Between the years two thousand fourteen and twenty twenty-four, the […]

The Spanish Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Pilar Alegría, and the President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, joined by the President of the Government, have introduced a mandatory educational programme to teach emergency preparedness across all non-university educational stages. This initiative, presented at IES Fernando Zóbel in Cuenca, will begin in the academic year 2025-2026. The new plan aims to equip educational institutions with a comprehensive strategy to incorporate vital knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary for effectively […]

The Spanish Congress has voted against a proposed law to reduce the standard working week from forty hours to thirty-seven and a half without affecting salaries. This ruling, which is seen as a significant blow to the government, was supported by the opposition parties such as the People's Party, Vox, and Junts, who have successfully tabled amendments against the legislation. The rejection has stirred political tensions, especially for Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, who has […]

Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, appeared in court on September tenth to answer questions regarding the role of her advisor, Cristina Álvarez. Gómez informed the presiding judge, Juan Carlos Peinado, that Álvarez had assisted her with specific tasks and had occasionally rendered a 'favour', such as contacting a company about sponsorship for a chair she co-directed at the Complutense University of Madrid. López had opted to only respond to questions from her lawyer during the […]

According to the OECD's 'Education Panorama 2025' report, Spain's higher education participation rates for young individuals aged fifteen to nineteen stands at twenty per cent, which is almost double the OECD and EU twenty-five averages of eleven per cent. This trend has largely been attributed to the strong presence of higher vocational training programmes in Spain. The country's overall schooling rate for this age group is eighty-seven per cent, slightly above the OECD's eighty-four per cent and equal to the […]

Álvaro García Ortiz, the Attorney General of Spain, has been ordered to stand trial for an alleged breach of confidentiality concerning a leaked email. The judge of the Supreme Court, Ángel Luis Hurtado, decided to open oral proceedings, rejecting the request to suspend García Ortiz from his duties, yet imposing a bail of one hundred and fifty thousand euros to guarantee any financial responsibilities that may arise. The accusations against García Ortiz include potential penalties of four to six years […]

The Balearic Islands are enduring significant disruption due to severe storms causing flight cancellations and delays at local airports. Palma de Mallorca Airport experienced at least eighteen flight cancellations, over two hundred delays, and thirteen flights diverted as adverse weather impacted operations. Ibiza Airport also reported issues, with twelve flights cancelled, while Menorca Airport currently has no reported delays or cancellations. An orange weather alert for rain remains active across the Balearics. and has led to at least forty-eight reported […]

The Spanish Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities has announced a substantial investment of one hundred and seventy million euros for the acquisition of scientific equipment in research centres and universities. Minister Diana Morant expressed that the government is dedicated to ensuring that researchers in Spain have access to the best technology to turn their results into societal benefits. This funding will be distributed with one hundred and five million euros provided as a repayable advance through the European Regional […]