Radio Televisión Española has formally requested a thorough review of the Eurovision voting system following concerns raised about Israel's participation. In a letter addressed to Noel Curran, the Director General of the European Broadcasting Union, RTVE President José Pablo López highlighted worries over the perceived legitimacy and integrity of the current voting framework. He noted that numerous delegations, including Spain, expressed apprehension after the recent final. López is advocating for an independent audit of this year's Eurovision results to ensure […]

The World Health Assembly has reached a significant milestone by adopting a resolution that prioritises rare diseases globally. Supported by Spain and Egypt, this landmark decision aims to promote equity, inclusion, and universal access to essential health services for the over three hundred million individuals affected worldwide. Health Minister Mónica García expressed optimism about improving lives through this initiative. She stressed the importance of translating commitments into real improvements, calling for a coordinated global effort and a comprehensive roadmap to […]

The Spanish Railway Machinists Union, known as Semaf, has officially called for five days of strikes in June for the one hundred machinists employed by Ouigo. The union's decision follows an unsuccessful meeting with company representatives at the Regional Institute of Mediation and Arbitration of Madrid. The strikes are scheduled for the twelfth, thirteenth, twenty-third, and twenty-seventh of June in a partial capacity, with a full strike on the twenty-sixth. The planned strikes will affect all fifteen destinations serviced by […]

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of Spain's People's Party, has strongly criticised the recent Conference of Presidents for failing to reach any agreements. He remarked that it is concerning to see no minimum recommendations made with a full agenda of fourteen points. During an event in Santander, Feijóo described the government of Pedro Sánchez as redundant, asserting it has degraded the political landscape in Spain and calling for urgent change. Feijóo stated, 'This country is much better than the indecent […]

Santos Cerdán has abruptly resigned as Secretary of Organisation for the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party and relinquished his position as a deputy in the Congress. This decision comes shortly after a judge lifted the secrecy on a judicial report implicating him in alleged corruption linked to the so-called Koldo case. In his resignation statement, Cerdán maintained his innocence and expressed a desire to focus on his legal defence. In response, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the party members and expressed […]

José Manuel Albares, el Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores español, ha hecho un llamamiento a la desescalada en el conflicto entre Estados Unidos e Irán, instando a ambas naciones a retomar las negociaciones tras el reciente ataque de Estados Unidos a instalaciones nucleares iraníes. En una entrevista en TVE, Albares solicitó contención a todas las partes y afirmó que la resolución del conflicto debe centrarse en la diplomacia, no en medidas militares. Albares expresó su preocupación por la situación en Oriente […]

A report by the Association of Directors and Managers of Social Services reveals that over twenty million people in Spain, which is forty two percent of the population, are relying on inadequate social services. This highlights a pressing need for reform in the delivery and structure of these services, as many regions show stark differences in quality and accessibility. The Index DEC, an annual study assessing social services since two thousand twelve, ranks Castilla y León, the Basque Country, and […]

Ryanair has called on the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to adopt urgent measures to reform air traffic control services in the EU. The request comes as the airline has been forced to cancel one hundred seventy flights due to a strike by French air traffic controllers, affecting over thirty thousand passengers. The timing of these cancellations coincides with the beginning of the summer holidays, a busy travel period for many across Europe. The airline points […]