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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MADRID, Spain — National Court Judge Santiago Pedraz has formally indicted the Director General of the Civil Guard, Mercedes González, and the force’s Deputy Operational Director, Manuel Llamas, for alleged administrative prevarication and crimes against the administration of justice. The ruling stems from the ongoing investigation into the so-called “PSOE dirty tricks” case, centering on […]
VIGO, Spain — A trial has concluded at the Court of Violence against Women in Vigo, Pontevedra, where a defense attorney is facing legal consequences after admitting to masturbating during a video call with a client who was a victim of gender-based violence. The disturbing incident, which took place in early 2026, left the victim […]
