Carmen González

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Photo of Almaraz nuclear plant with executives submitting extension request documents to officials, illustrating the formal bid to extend operations until 2030.

Almaraz owners formally request extension until 2030

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Iberdrola, Endesa, and Naturgy have formally requested the Ministry for Ecological Transition to extend the Almaraz nuclear plant's life until June 2030. The government will forward the request to the Nuclear Safety Council for evaluation. This move comes amid political and economic tensions, with regional support ahead of elections in Extremadura.

Quique González presents album '1973' and criticizes precarity in music industry

Carmen González

Spanish singer-songwriter Quique González has released his new album '1973', named after his birth year, and will start a tour in November. In an interview with elDiario.es, he denounced the normalization of precarity in society and the music industry, defending art's value beyond mass sales.

Two Latin American fugitives arrested for sexual abuses against minors

Spain's National Police have arrested a Peruvian and a Costa Rican fugitive in Madrid for serious sexual abuses against minors in their home countries. These detentions mark the anniversary of Operation Peluche, which has captured 35 individuals in a year. Both are in provisional prison awaiting extraditions that could take years.

Atlético beats Betis and ends its away winless streak

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Atlético de Madrid ended its seven-game away winless streak with a 0-2 victory over Real Betis at Estadio de la Cartuja. Goals from Giuliano and Baena, backed by a solid defense led by Oblak, helped Simeone's team overcome a Betis side that played well but lacked finishing. The win moves Atlético to fourth in LaLiga.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces aggressive questioning in a chaotic Senate hearing on the Koldo case, appearing defiant amid opposition attacks.

Sánchez withstands tense interrogation in Senate commission on Koldo case

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President Pedro Sánchez appeared for nearly five hours in the Senate investigation commission on the Koldo case, facing a chaotic and aggressive interrogation from the opposition, particularly the PP. He admitted receiving legal cash payments from the PSOE under 1,000 euros but denied any knowledge of irregularities in his party or the conduct of former collaborators like José Luis Ábalos. Sánchez counterattacked by accusing the PP of corruption and described the session as a 'circus' and 'defamation commission'.

Guardiola advances Extremadura elections to December 21

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Extremadura's president, María Guardiola, has announced early regional elections for December 21 due to opposition rejection of the regional budgets. This decision kicks off an electoral cycle in PP-governed regions. The campaign will start on December 5.

Aznar urges PP calm amid Vox advance but calls for citizen mobilization

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Former president José María Aznar urged the PP on Thursday to stay calm amid Vox's growth during his book launch in Madrid. He called on citizens to mobilize against Spain's 'rift' and ruled out a motion of censure against the government. He stressed that the PP remains the only constitutionalist party.

Junts bases approve end of pact with PSOE

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The bases of Junts per Catalunya have endorsed with 87% support the decision to break the investiture pact with the PSOE, with 66% participation from the membership. The online consultation, which ended on Thursday, confirms the strategy announced by Carles Puigdemont on Monday in Perpiñán. The party will pursue case-by-case opposition without forcing elections or motions of censure.

Judge Peinado threatens eldiario.es with lawsuit over Puente interview

Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has initiated a conciliation act against eldiario.es's director and Minister Óscar Puente for a July 2024 interview in which the politician harshly criticized his investigation into Begoña Gómez. Peinado demands the removal of the interview, public apologies, and 50,000 euros in compensation to avoid a lawsuit for insults and slander. The filing is presented by lawyer Guadalupe Sánchez, who also represents Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner.

 

 

 

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