Irene Montero, the political secretary of Podemos and a Member of the European Parliament, reinforced her party's firm stance against any potential governance alliance between the Popular Party (PP) and Vox. Montero stressed that Podemos will categorically not facilitate such a government, labelling the current political landscape as a choice between the two main parties and calling for a stronger left-wing alternative. In an interview, Montero highlighted the recent resignation of the Secretary of Organisation of the Socialist Party, Santos […]

The Supreme Court of Spain has charged former PSOE official Santos Cerdán with allegations regarding irregular contract awards, intensifying scrutiny on the ruling party. In response to these charges, the Civil Guard's UCO unit has been ordered by the court to enter the PSOE headquarters to clone Cerdán's emails as part of the investigation. This development has drawn significant attention from political opposition, particularly from the Popular Party (PP). Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for […]

The Provincial Court of Madrid has ruled to partially accept the appeal filed by Cristina Álvarez, the advisor to Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister. This decision results in the annulment of Álvarez's previous testimony given in December twenty twenty-four and allows for further investigation into her actions. The court confirmed that the investigation would focus on whether Álvarez exceeded her public functions to support alleged criminal plans related to influence peddling and corruption. The judge, Juan Carlos […]

England Women secured a commanding four-nil victory over the Netherlands, keeping their hopes alive in the UEFA Women's Euro tournament. The team, led by Sarina Wiegman, had faced a set back with a defeat to France in their opening match. However, they bounced back impressively, taking a commanding lead early in the match. Lauren James, returning from injury, shone brightly, scoring two goals before being substituted in the second half. Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone added to the scoreline, contributing […]

Beginning on the first of January twenty twenty-four, students undertaking unpaid internships will be included in the Social Security system. This important measure allows over one million five hundred eighty thousand students to register and contribute, at least for one day, to Social Security from its implementation until the thirtieth of June twenty twenty-five. Previously, only those in paid internships were protected, making this change significant for students engaging in practical training. The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, […]

Spanish police, in collaboration with Irish police and the UK's National Crime Agency, have successfully disrupted a criminal gang suspected of smuggling cannabis concealed within bags of animal feed into the Republic of Ireland. Thirteen individuals were arrested during various operations in Spain, including a related arrest made in County Louth earlier this summer. During extensive raids in Madrid, Malaga, and Seville, authorities seized approximately one hundred thousand euros, equivalent to eighty-six thousand pounds, alongside six hundred and thirty marijuana […]

A group of twenty volunteer firefighters from Mallorca will be dispatched to Castilla y León to assist in extinguishing wildfires that have been affecting the region. The decision to send help comes after the General Directorate of Emergencies received a formal request for assistance from the local community. The insular councillor for Finance and Public Function, Rafel Bosch, announced the deployment during a presentation detailing the operational readiness of the Milana helicopter. The first contingent of volunteers is expected to […]

Hadush Kebatu, a forty-one-year-old man from Ethiopia, has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a fourteen-year-old girl and a woman in Epping, Essex. The incidents occurred on the seventh and eighth of July, where Kebatu touched the girl and made inappropriate comments, including a desire to have a child with her. His arrest prompted protests outside The Bell Hotel, where he was staying as an asylum seeker. The court heard disturbing testimony regarding Kebatu's actions, including attempts to kiss the […]

Storm Jana has begun to weaken in Spain, but heavy rainfall, snowfall, and strong winds persist across various regions. Following extensive precipitation, multiple rivers have experienced significant flooding, prompting increased monitoring and flood vigilance. Although eleven autonomous communities were under alert earlier, the conditions have improved, and only seven areas now maintain weather warnings. These warnings include risks of strong waves along the coasts of Andalucía, Cataluña, Galicia, Murcia, Valencia, and the Canary Islands. The storm, which has been battering […]