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 […]

The Popular Party has announced plans to invite all victim associations to participate in the investigation committee focused on the recent flooding that affected the region. President Carlos Mazón confirmed that they aim to move away from closed lists that could exclude certain groups. This decision arises from concerns raised by several associations who reported feeling sidelined and voicing their desire for inclusion. Mazón has reached out to the primary victim associations to discuss their involvement in the investigation. He […]

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 […]

Elisabeth Gil, aged thirty-seven, has been confirmed as the final victim of the severe floods in Valencia that occurred on the twenty ninth of October. This unfortunate news raises the total number of confirmed deaths to two hundred twenty-eight. The Data Integration Centre, which was established in response to the disaster, has officially announced its dissolution after reporting two hundred twenty-seven fatalities. Elisabeth, a devoted mother of two children, went missing in the town of Cheste after her vehicle was […]

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 […]

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 […]

El Tribunal Supremo ha decidido suspender las actuaciones en la causa contra el fiscal general del Estado, Álvaro García Ortiz, y la fiscal provincial de Madrid, Pilar Rodríguez, hasta que se tomen decisiones sobre las apelaciones presentadas. El juez instructor, Ángel Hurtado, ha confirmado que por razones de prudencia no se avanzará en el procedimiento penal, a la espera de resolver las objeciones planteadas. El juez Hurtado considera razonable no llevar a cabo un juicio oral sin que queden resueltas […]

The Supreme Court of Spain is set to hold a closed-door hearing next Tuesday regarding the appeal of Santos Cerdán, the former Secretary of Organisation of the PSOE party. Cerdán is appealing against a remand decision made by the judge overseeing the 'Koldo case', where he faces serious allegations including organised crime, influence peddling, and bribery connected to a scheme involving kickbacks for public works contracts. Cerdán’s defence contends there are insufficient grounds for his detention, arguing that he has […]

Spanish police, in collaboration with Irish police and the UK's National Crime Agency, have successfully disrupted a criminal gang suspected of smuggling cannabis concealed within bags of animal feed into the Republic of Ireland. Thirteen individuals were arrested during various operations in Spain, including a related arrest made in County Louth earlier this summer. During extensive raids in Madrid, Malaga, and Seville, authorities seized approximately one hundred thousand euros, equivalent to eighty-six thousand pounds, alongside six hundred and thirty marijuana […]