The Ministry of Health is set to reform the Tobacco Law by expanding smoke-free public areas in an effort to protect public health and normalise non-smoking environments. Proposed changes include banning smoking in hospitality terraces, university campuses, educational institutions, sports facilities, transport shelters, workplace vehicles, and outdoor leisure areas. Minister Mónica García voiced strong support for this initiative, highlighting tobacco as a major public health threat, responsible for thirty percent of cancers. The reform will align regulations on electronic cigarettes […]

In Spain, the People's Party (PP) has urged an urgent session in Congress for President Pedro Sánchez to explain his government's handling of corruption. PP spokesman Borja Sémper has called for Sánchez to resign and "return the voice to the Spaniards". He stated that the government has no other option but to step down and promote early elections. Despite pressures, the PP has ruled out presenting a motion of censure against Sánchez, arguing that it would only provide a lifeline […]

Spain's inflation rate has risen to two point two percent in June, reflecting a slight uptick compared to May, primarily due to increased costs in fuel and non-alcoholic beverages. This information comes from preliminary data released by the National Institute of Statistics. If this trend continues into July, it will break a three-month streak of declining prices. Notably, the core inflation rate, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, has remained constant at two point two percent, unchanged from May. […]

The ongoing wildfire situation in Galicia remains critical, particularly in the municipality of Vilardevós, where five hundred and seventy hectares have already burned. Although the Military Emergency Unit has confirmed that no flames are currently active, they continue to monitor the area closely for any signs of re-ignition. As a precautionary measure, emergency status level two remains in effect due to the fire's proximity to populated areas. Efforts to extinguish the Vilardevós fire involve a substantial response, including the deployment […]

A tragic incident occurred on Saturday in the area of El Pontón, in the municipality of Requena, Valencia, where two local residents lost their lives following the crash of an ultralight plane. The accident took place at approximately eleven twenty-five in the morning. Emergency services from SAMU arrived but could only confirm the fatalities upon their arrival. Initial reports indicate that the plane crashed in an agricultural area, resulting in the destruction of most of the aircraft and leading to […]

The Spanish government has presented a formal request to the Jumilla council in Murcia, urging it to revoke a motion that seeks to ban any activities not related to local sports within municipal facilities. This demand comes in response to what the government describes as an infringement on religious freedom, particularly affecting the Muslim community, which has historically conducted events in these spaces. Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, confirmed this development, stating that the government […]