In a tragic incident in Puigpunyent, Mallorca, a seventy-nine year old woman was reportedly killed by her eighty-two year old husband. The Delegation of the Government against Gender Violence has confirmed that this incident falls under the category of gender-based violence. The couple, both of Spanish nationality, had two adult children but no prior complaints of abuse had been logged against the husband or the victim. The woman's death occurred as a result of her husband's use of a hunting […]

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is participating in a leaders' meeting in Paris, convened by French President Emmanuel Macron, to further discuss the ongoing situation in Ukraine and the prospects for peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is also present at the gathering. The aim of the meeting is to establish short-term support for the Ukrainian army and to devise a sustainable model for Ukraine's armed forces to prevent further Russian invasions. Macron has expressed the importance of reaffirming explicit commitments […]

An earthquake struck parts of Spain last night, creating alarm among residents and holidaymakers in the popular Costa Blanca resort of Torrevieja. The tremors were felt just after midnight, with many locals and Brits on holiday reporting a jarring experience, with some describing feeling nearly thrown from their beds. One British expatriate shared his experience on social media, recounting the loud noise and vigorous shaking that kept him awake with anxiety. Eyewitness accounts reflect a general sense of panic; one […]

Rebecca Berry, a twenty-two-year-old from Hampshire, is facing an unexpected delay in the Canary Islands. Her flight to Tenerife was scheduled for eighteen fifty local time yesterday but was cancelled after passengers experienced a six-hour wait on the runway. The cancellation came despite assurances that a power cut affecting Spain and Portugal would not disrupt her travel plans. Rebecca reported that after boarding the plane, passengers were informed of a delay after waiting thirty minutes for an update. They received […]

The Spanish government has launched an investigation into the significant power outage that left nearly the entire Iberian Peninsula without electricity on April twenty-eighth. According to the Ministry for Ecological Transition, the investigation is expected to take between three to six months to determine the cause of the blackout. The European Commission is also investigating and will provide its conclusions in a similar time frame. The popular opposition party, the PP, has raised the issue of extending nuclear energy use, […]

Bridgestone has reached an agreement with the unions representing its workers, reducing the number of planned job cuts from five hundred forty-six to four hundred twenty. This significant reduction comes after nearly two months of negotiations and conflict at the company’s plants in Basauri and Puente San Miguel. Workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of the proposal during a recent referendum, which has allowed for a more manageable outcome for both the employees and the company. The agreement will result in […]

In a significant operation, the National Police and the Civil Guard have worked together to recover more than one hundred thirty vehicles that had been stolen within the European Union and registered in Spain. This extensive sweep has led to the arrest of fifteen individuals, including the seizure of luxury and premium vehicles, one valued at two hundred fifty thousand euros. Investigations commenced in January twenty twenty four when officers analysed vehicle registration files, identifying fraudulent entries related to cars […]

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 […]