The Catalonia High Court has made a significant ruling requesting a partial pardon for Laura Borràs, the former President of the Catalan Parliament. Borràs was sentenced to four and a half years in prison for her involvement in corruption, specifically for awarding contracts illegally to a friend. The court's proposal focuses on pardoning only the time beyond two years of her sentence, which would enable her to avoid incarceration. Additionally, the court has decided to suspend her prison sentence pending […]

A judge in Catarroja has declined a request to investigate whether the central government convened the National Security Council in relation to the disaster that occurred in October last year. The judge stated there is no causal relationship between this inquiry and the deaths that resulted from the incident. This ruling means the focus will remain on the actions and decisions of the Generalitat, rather than on the central government. The ruling stemmed from concerns raised by the association Liberum, […]

In a heartfelt tribute, Félix Bolaños, the Spanish Government Minister responsible for relations with the Church, lamented the passing of the pope. He referred to him as a good man and a significant pope, highlighting his enduring humanitarian legacy. Bolaños noted that the pope’s commitment to fighting inequality and climate change would resonate for generations to come. The minister also underscored the pope's longstanding dedication to peace, advocating dialogue in conflicts and standing up for human rights. His concern for […]

The responsible judge for the Court of First Instance and Instruction number three in Catarroja has rejected the request to summon journalist Maribel Vilaplana as a witness in the ongoing investigation into the flood management on twenty ninth October. The judge stated that calling Vilaplana would be 'not feasible,' as it would substantially shift the investigation towards the actions of the President of the Generalitat, Carlos Mazón. The President is not a party in the current proceedings and holds a […]

Spain's grid operator, Red Electrica, and Iberdrola, the country's largest utility, are publicly exchanging blame regarding the causes of the biggest blackout in Spain's history, which occurred on April twenty eighth. Mario Ruiz-Tagle, the chief of Iberdrola's Spanish unit, expressed his frustration at being singled out for the incident. He insisted that power generators are being unfairly targeted in the aftermath of the outage. During a recent event in Madrid, Ruiz-Tagle pointed out that Red Electrica had recorded excess voltage […]

The Popular Party (PP) and Vox have called for the immediate resignation of Spain's Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz. This follows his indictment for allegedly revealing secrets related to businessman Alberto González Amador, who is associated with the President of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP, expressed through social media that it's time for both García Ortiz and those giving him directives to step down. PP spokesperson Borja Sémper highlighted that this situation threatens […]

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has presented a reasoned request to the Supreme Court to investigate Félix Bolaños, who serves as the Minister of the Presidency, Justice, and Relations with the Courts. This request stems from an ongoing investigation concerning the hiring of an advisor linked to Begoña Gómez, the partner of the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez. The allegations against Bolaños include misappropriation of funds and providing false testimony during the investigation. This development marks a significant turn in the case […]

A cleaning worker from Barcelona died on Saturday evening following her shift during a severe heatwave. The woman, in her fifties, had completed her regular working hours from two until nine in the evening in the Ciutat Vella district. Hours later, while at home having dinner, she collapsed and could not be revived despite emergency assistance. Local authorities, including the City Council of Barcelona, are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding her untimely death. An autopsy will be conducted to determine […]