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 […]

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 […]