July 2026
Spanish Judge Orders Begoña Gómez to Justify Travel with Unstamped Passport
MADRID, Spain — Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has issued a five-day deadline for Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, to prove that she used her passport exclusively to travel to London for her daughter’s graduation. The demand follows the submission of her passport at the Plaza de Castilla courts on Sunday, […]
Leire Díez Investigation Widens as Judge Targets Sánchez’s Closest Allies
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz is significantly expanding his investigation into the alleged underground political networks within the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), focusing heavily on Leire Díez’s infiltration of the State Prosecutor’s Office and the Civil Guard. The judicial probe, which went public on May 27 following a dramatic raid on PSOE headquarters, […]
Spanish Judge Probes Ex-Sánchez Aide Juanma Serrano in Correos Scandal
MADRID, Spain — Judge Santiago Pedraz has formally investigated Juan Manuel Serrano, the former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and ex-president of the state postal service Correos, ordering the forensic extraction of data from his mobile phone. The judicial decision follows a formal request from the Anti-Corruption Prosecution and is based on […]
Tragedy In Almería: At Least 11 Dead And 19 Missing In Devastating Wildfire
ALMERÍA, Spain — A massive wildfire in the municipality of Los Gallardos in Almería has resulted in an unprecedented tragedy, leaving at least 11 people dead and 19 others missing. The blaze, which has already scorched approximately 3,150 hectares, was reportedly sparked by a fallen electrical cable and has become one of the deadliest forest […]
Trump Orders Complete Halt To Trade With Spain
ANKARA, Turkey — United States President Donald Trump has ordered a comprehensive halt to all trade with Spain, including the suspension of tourism, following a fierce public rebuke of Madrid during a NATO summit in Ankara. The directive, delivered during a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, marks a dramatic escalation in […]
Spain’s Tax Agency Cracks Down On Undeclared Profits From World Cup Sticker Resales
MADRID, Spain — The ongoing FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico has sparked an unprecedented craze for official Panini collectible stickers in Spain, prompting the Spanish Tax Agency to issue a stern reminder regarding the fiscal obligations of reselling these items. The demand was so intense that kiosks across the country […]
Moncloa Grows Uneasy As Zapatero’s Silence In ‘plus Ultra’ Scandal Persists
MADRID, Spain — Nearly two months after his indictment in the “Plus Ultra” case, the Spanish government is growing increasingly uneasy over former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero’s prolonged silence. While the administration maintains its political trust in his innocence, it has notably softened its once-unwavering public defense due to his failure to address […]
Vox Accuses Sánchez of Using ‘Grandchildren’s Law’ to Rig Electoral Census
MADRID, Spain — Santiago Abascal, the leader of the right-wing Vox party, has publicly accused the Spanish government of utilizing the expedited nationality process for descendants of exiles to deliberately alter the national electoral census. Speaking to the media, the opposition leader alleged that the ruling Socialist Party is strategically encouraging these newly naturalized citizens […]
Sánchez to Take Full August Break Amid Political and Legal Storm
MADRID, Spain — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is preparing to take the entire month of August off, marking the first time he has completely disconnected from his duties since assuming office in 2018. The extended break comes as the socialist leader seeks to recharge before navigating a highly anticipated and turbulent political cycle that […]
Spain Probes Ex-PM Zapatero and Family in ‘Plus Ultra’ Tax Investigation
MADRID, Spain — The Spanish Tax Agency has formally informed the National Court judge investigating the “Plus Ultra” case that it currently has active tax inspections targeting former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, his two daughters, and a prominent businessman. The revelation adds a significant administrative layer to the ongoing criminal probe surrounding the […]