Judge Leopoldo Puente has denied the request of the former Minister of Transport, José Luis Ábalos, to recover his passport, maintaining his obligation to appear before the Supreme Court every fifteen days. In his resolution, Puente has pointed out the considerable 'incriminating power' of three properties associated with Ábalos in the framework of the Koldo case. The magistrate has rejected the appeal presented by Ábalos, who argued the lack of […]

In a significant development, the patronage of the La Caixa Foundation has confirmed the relocation of its headquarters back to Barcelona, reversing a move made in two thousand seventeen amid political turbulence. This decision also includes the transfer of CriteriaCaixa's headquarters to the Catalan capital, marking a notable return after seven years of operations from Palma de Mallorca. The La Caixa Foundation emphasised its dedication to its origins while affirming […]

The Government of Spain has taken a significant step by approving a record investment of two point five billion euros for scholarships for the academic year twenty twenty-five to twenty twenty-six. This funding, described as historic by the Minister of Education, Pilar Alegría, marks an increase of over one billion euros compared to the previous funding for the twenty seventeen to twenty eighteen academic year. The Government aims to enhance […]

Valencia's Deputy Mayor Juanma Badenas has been suspended from the Vox party and removed from his position following alleged irregularities in contract awards. Mayor María José Catalá confirmed his expulsion, attributing it to a disciplinary investigation initiated by the party's committee regarding Badenas' involvement in a public contract valued at one hundred twenty-nine thousand euros linked to the firm Imedes. This company is notably connected to the spouse of the […]

The Spanish Socialist Workers Party, or PSOE, and the Catalan nationalist party Junts are set to announce a significant agreement this week concerning the transfer of migration competencies to Catalonia. This breakthrough comes just one week after Junts withdrew a confidence motion against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, indicating a shift in the political landscape. Sources close to the negotiations have confirmed that the agreement is finalised, with specifics expected to […]

Four individuals are facing severe legal consequences for their alleged neglect of elderly residents at a care home in Sant Quirze del Vallès, near Barcelona. The prosecution claims that these individuals neglected the needs of twenty elderly residents between two thousand fifteen and two thousand sixteen, resulting in conditions of severe malnutrition and extremely poor hygiene. The trial commenced recently in the fifth section of the Barcelona Audiencia and could […]

The Valencia City Council has enacted emergency measures in response to severe flooding affecting the region. Classes and outdoor events have been suspended for Tuesday and Wednesday, impacting over thirty municipalities, including Valencia, Xàtiva, and Gandia. The decision comes after the Coordination Centre for Emergencies declared an emergency situation due to heavy rainfall, with rainfall exceeding two hundred litres per square metre in some areas. Authorities urged the postponement of […]

A gas explosion in the Asturias town of Mieres has left at least eighteen injuries, with three minors reported to be in serious condition. Emergency medical services quickly transported the injured to various local hospitals, including the Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias and the Álvarez Buylla hospital. The explosion occurred in a residential area and led to significant structural damage, prompting rescue efforts as firefighters worked to assess further risks. […]

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the Popular Party (PP), has stated that his position on the management of the president of the Generalitat Valenciana, Carlos Mazón, has remained unchanged since last October 29. Despite the circumstances, Feijóo has not shown support for Mazón, assuring that both the central and regional administrations have not been up to the task of dealing with the environmental emergency. During his presence at the […]