Public administrations, excluding local corporations, reported a deficit of five thousand thirty-nine million euros in the first quarter of two thousand twenty-four. This represents a twenty-three point one percent increase from the same period in the previous year, primarily attributed to the financial impact of severe weather events. The deficit now accounts for zero point three percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), slightly up from zero point two six percent of GDP recorded during the same timeframe last year. […]

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the People's Party (PP), has urged for an assessment of support from parliamentary groups towards the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) following the incarceration of Santos Cerdán, the party's former secretary. Feijóo declared the situation surrounding Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez as 'unsustainable' and indicated that PSOE's current partners pose an obstacle to addressing issues of public concern. The PP intends to sound out support from other parties, while stating firmly that it will not […]

In a tragic incident on a Spanish motorway, twenty-eight-year-old Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota was reportedly driving when he crashed his Lamborghini, resulting in the deaths of both him and his brother, twenty-five-year-old André Silva. The crash occurred early last Thursday in the Zamora province and is suspected to involve excessive speeding, with police indicating a possible tyre blowout as the cause of the accident. The vehicle went off the A52 motorway near Palacios de Sanabria and burst into flames. According […]

Linda Yaccarino, the chief of Elon Musk's social media platform X, has announced her departure after two years in the role. This decision comes during a tumultuous time for X, previously known as Twitter, which has faced scrutiny over antisemitic content produced by its AI chatbot, Grok, since its acquisition by Musk's venture, xAI, in March. Yaccarino thanked Musk for entrusting her with the responsibilities of the position, but the reasons behind her resignation remain unclear. During her tenure, Yaccarino […]

Emergency services are currently conducting a search operation for two individuals who were swept away by the River Foix in Cubelles. The search was prompted when witnesses reported the incident after the river's flow increased significantly due to the opening of flood gates at the Foix reservoir. Authorities were alerted just before nine o'clock this evening, as the river's current became dangerously strong, surpassing two hundred cubic metres per second. The two missing individuals reportedly attempted to cross the river […]

Spain's inflation rate has experienced an uptick, increasing to two point three percent in June, ending a three-month decline. This rise coincides with seasonal trends as the economy continues to grapple with rising prices. The main contributors to this increase are food and fuel costs, which have seen remarkable fluctuations throughout the year. In comparison, the inflation rate stands below the three point four percent recorded in June two thousand twenty-four, yet it's slightly above the one point nine percent […]

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, […]

A political scandal stemming from the resignation of Noelia Núñez, who confessed to fabricating her academic credentials, has triggered a wave of resignations across party lines in Spain. Initially appointed as Vice-Secretary of Mobilisation and Digital Challenge for the Popular Party, Núñez stepped down after admitting that she never graduated in Law, English Philology, or Public Administration, as claimed in her official profile. As the fallout continues, various high-profile members of the PP are facing scrutiny. The Vice-President of Finance, […]

Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to allow Ukraine's allies to offer NATO-like security guarantees as part of a potential agreement to end the ongoing war. This significant concession was confirmed by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who shared that the Russian president made this commitment during a meeting with Donald Trump in Alaska. Witkoff described this development as a 'game-changer' for Ukraine's aspirations regarding NATO membership. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the news during a meeting with European Commission President […]