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 […]

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 […]