The Advocate General of the European Union has proposed that the European Court of Justice dismiss the legal challenges presented by former Catalan leaders Carles Puigdemont and Clara Ponsatí. This recommendation arises as the two former Members of the European Parliament are no longer serving, having seen their mandates expire. The decision impacts ongoing appeals against a July twenty-twenty-three ruling from the General Court of the EU that upheld the European Parliament's removal of their immunity. The Advocate General's conclusions, […]

Severe weather caused by Storm Laurence has led to intense rainfall and high waves, resulting in flooding across various regions of Andalucía. Emergency services are actively searching for a missing couple in Constantina, whose vehicle was swept away by rising waters. The flooding has prompted evacuations across the affected areas, particularly in Málaga and Córdoba, where water levels in several rivers have reached dangerous heights. The Junta de Andalucía has indicated that the maximum risk level has now been surpassed, […]

A Belfast man is set to appear in court for an extradition hearing on Thursday in Portugal. Jonny Smyth, aged twenty-six, was apprehended by police in Braga after being tracked down thanks to information provided by John George's father, Billy George, who had travelled to Portugal to assist with the search. Smyth is wanted for questioning by Spanish authorities in connection with the murder of John George, a thirty-seven-year-old father of two from west Belfast. John was reported missing in […]

Pope Francis has passed away at the age of eighty-eight at the Casa Santa Marta, with Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrel announcing the news in a heartfelt video. The Pope's health had been in decline, having been hospitalised for over a month with severe bronchitis and pneumonia. His last public appearance occurred on Easter Sunday, where he blessed the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square from his wheelchair. During his historic twelve-year papacy, Pope Francis was known for his commitment to […]

The European Commission has stated that it does not see any reason for the Spanish Government to block the public acquisition offer from BBVA for Banco Sabadell. Sources indicate that Brussels expects the Government to conform to the approval previously given by the European Central Bank and the National Commission on Markets and Competition. Any government decision must also comply with European regulations. The spokesperson for financial services at the European Commission noted that if the acquisition receives official green […]

A serious incident occurred in Burela, Lugo, as a vehicle struck multiple pedestrians, injuring seven individuals gravely and leaving one in critical condition. Reports indicate that an eighty-year-old man drove into a festive area, hitting the victims for reasons currently under investigation. Importantly, the driver has tested negative for alcohol. The victims are associated with Eu Son, a non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Emergency services transported all injured parties to the referral hospital, where they remain […]

A recent report from the Guardia Civil has found that the Madeira Invest Club, under the leadership of Álvaro Romillo, operated as a Ponzi scheme, defrauding over thirty thousand investors. This scheme has allegedly raised more than two hundred sixty million euros, with promised returns reaching three hundred twenty percent. The report indicates that the losses faced by victims may surpass eleven million euros. Judicial authorities have initiated an investigation into various criminal activities, including aggravated fraud and money laundering. […]

Pablo Fernández, the co-spokesperson and Secretary of Organisation for Podemos, announced in a press conference that the party does not consider Pedro Sánchez legitimate to lead a progressive government in Spain. He stated that Podemos will not participate in the consultations summoned by Sánchez with his investiture partners, indicating that they refuse to take part in what they see as a 'facade operation' by the Socialist Workers' Party, or PSOE, amidst corruption allegations. Fernández’s comments follow a report by the […]

Search efforts are ongoing after the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Eternity C sank in the Red Sea following an attack by Yemen's Houthis. The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reports that significant damage was inflicted on the vessel using rocket-propelled grenades fired from small boats. Six crew members have been rescued thus far, while authorities confirm at least three fatalities and nineteen individuals remain missing. The Houthis have stated their attack on the Eternity C was justified as it was allegedly […]