The Madrid-based judge, María Dolores Baeza, has permitted Pedro Sánchez to act as a private accuser in a case involving Hazte Oír's controversial banner that labelled him 'corrupt'. The banner was placed outside the Congress of Deputies on the nineteenth of May and has led to allegations of defamation against the Prime Minister. Sánchez's legal representation had requested this status in order to be involved in the ongoing legal proceedings. The case originally began in the Madrid Court of Instruction […]

A devastating fire has engulfed the historic mosque-cathedral in Spain, a site renowned for its architectural beauty and cultural significance. Firefighters responded swiftly to the emergency, but the flames have caused considerable damage to this UNESCO World Heritage site. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene as first responders battled the fire. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, and officials have assured the public that they will release further information as it becomes available. Local authorities are assessing the […]

Angela Rayner has resigned from her roles as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary, as well as stepping down as deputy leader of the Labour Party, after acknowledging that she did not pay sufficient stamp duty on her second home. The announcement was made after a report regarding her potential breach of the ministerial code was submitted to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer by his standards adviser. In her resignation letter to Sir Keir, Rayner expressed that the overwhelming strain […]

Juanma Badenas, the municipal spokesperson for Vox in Valencia, is under investigation amid serious allegations of irregularities linked to public contracts. The party has confirmed his temporary suspension while the inquiry is underway. This comes as the Socialist Party of the Valencian Region and Compromís announced their intent to report Badenas for alleged influence peddling and political espionage. Sources reveal that the inquiry stems from a contract worth one hundred and twenty-nine thousand euros awarded to the Mediterranean Institute for […]

Elma Saiz, the Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, addressed attendees at the Spanish Embassy in London to commemorate International Women's Day. During her speech, Saiz asserted that Spanish women, whether in Spain or abroad, must receive equal protection and support. She declared that Spanish embassies and consulates serve as 'Violet Points' to assist women victims of violence, emphasising that the protection of these individuals is a top priority. Saiz highlighted key gender equality policies implemented by the government, […]

El Partido Popular ha decidido llevar ante el Tribunal Constitucional el veto aplicado por la Mesa del Congreso, que impidió el debate de varias enmiendas del Senado referentes a la ley de desperdicio alimentario. Este anuncio fue realizado por la secretaria general del PP, Cuca Gamarra, durante la inauguración de la interparlamentaria de su partido en Sevilla. Gamarra recalcó que no se quedarán quietos ante lo que consideran un ataque a la separación de poderes en el país. La Mesa […]

The Ministry of Equality has confirmed that the murder of a forty-nine-year-old woman in Gran Canaria is classified as a case of gender violence. The woman was discovered in her home, bearing evident signs of violence. A forty-three-year-old man, identified as her partner, was detained by the National Police in Malaga. He is alleged to have asphyxiated the victim and is currently charged with homicide. The woman was reported missing by her daughter, who resides on the mainland and became […]

A judge in Catarroja has declined a request to investigate whether the central government convened the National Security Council in relation to the disaster that occurred in October last year. The judge stated there is no causal relationship between this inquiry and the deaths that resulted from the incident. This ruling means the focus will remain on the actions and decisions of the Generalitat, rather than on the central government. The ruling stemmed from concerns raised by the association Liberum, […]

The Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez, has held an emergency meeting regarding a significant power outage that struck the Iberian Peninsula on Monday. He referred to the incident as a 'strong fluctuation' in the European electricity system. Sánchez stressed that all potential explanations for the outage are being considered, but cautioned against speculation due to the lack of conclusive evidence. During a press briefing at the Palace of Moncloa, he emphasised the importance of following official channels for information […]