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. […]

Spanish police have executed a major operation against a cocaine smuggling gang linked to South America. Authorities arrested forty-eight suspects and seized almost four tonnes of cocaine in coordinated raids across the Canary Islands, specifically in Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, and Lanzarote. The operation, named 'Operation Black Shadow,' also involved police forces from various countries, including the United Kingdom, South America, and the United States. The drug gang reportedly used eleven speedboats to transport cocaine, relying on a complex network that […]

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 […]

The Supreme Court of Spain has charged former PSOE official Santos Cerdán with allegations regarding irregular contract awards, intensifying scrutiny on the ruling party. In response to these charges, the Civil Guard's UCO unit has been ordered by the court to enter the PSOE headquarters to clone Cerdán's emails as part of the investigation. This development has drawn significant attention from political opposition, particularly from the Popular Party (PP). Opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo criticized Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for […]

The Provincial Court of Madrid has ruled to partially accept the appeal filed by Cristina Álvarez, the advisor to Begoña Gómez, the wife of the Prime Minister. This decision results in the annulment of Álvarez's previous testimony given in December twenty twenty-four and allows for further investigation into her actions. The court confirmed that the investigation would focus on whether Álvarez exceeded her public functions to support alleged criminal plans related to influence peddling and corruption. The judge, Juan Carlos […]

England Women secured a commanding four-nil victory over the Netherlands, keeping their hopes alive in the UEFA Women's Euro tournament. The team, led by Sarina Wiegman, had faced a set back with a defeat to France in their opening match. However, they bounced back impressively, taking a commanding lead early in the match. Lauren James, returning from injury, shone brightly, scoring two goals before being substituted in the second half. Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone added to the scoreline, contributing […]

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, […]

Early this morning, Salavamento Marítimo successfully rescued two hundred and thirty-six migrants, all of sub-Saharan origin, from a capsized boat located two hundred and thirty-two nautical miles south of Gran Canaria. The distress signal was first raised by the vessel Teos, which reported a boat drifting without a motor and with numerous individuals aboard. The Teos attempted to secure the boat with a line but requested assistance as further operations were deemed unsafe. The situation prompted the National Maritime Rescue […]

A three-year-old British toddler, named only as Oliver P., is feared to have been taken to Russia after allegedly being abducted by his mother on the Costa del Sol. The child disappeared from Marbella on the fourth of July, and Spain's National Police have since confirmed they are treating this case as a parental abduction. Oliver's father, who is also British, alerted the police after the incident. Officers have stated that they believe Oliver's mother, who is Russian, has taken […]