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Prosecutors seek to dismiss main case against Begoña Gómez
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Madrid's Provincial Prosecutor's Office requested the dismissal of the main investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of President Pedro Sánchez, for alleged traffic of influences and other crimes, citing no penal indications. Gómez's defense also sought dismissal, arguing only traffic of influences could go to a popular jury. The hearing took place on October 6, 2025, before Judge Juan Carlos Peinado in Madrid.
Fascism expert flees US for Spain after receiving death threats
Mark Bray, a history professor at Rutgers University and antifascism expert, has left the United States and sought refuge in Spain with his family due to death threats and harassment from conservative groups. Though he denies membership in Antifa, his academic work has made him a target following Donald Trump's designation of the group as terrorist. Bray now lives in Madrid and has moved his classes online for safety reasons.
María Corina Machado awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
11 oktober 2025 Rapporterad av AI
The Nobel Peace Prize committee has awarded the 2025 prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela. The honor arrives amid internal and external political tensions in the South American country. In Spain, the government remains silent, while the opposition celebrates it.
Spain leads in school discipline issues according to OECD report
11 oktober 2025Disappointing Fuente Ymbro novillada at Las Ventas
6 oktober 2025Spain approves multi-billion loan to Airbus for 105 helicopters in Albacete
9 oktober 2025Chaotic congress session approves sustainable mobility law
11 oktober 2025Los Alcázares residents receive Es-Alert for rambla overflow risk
3 oktober 2025Andalusian government admits delays in breast cancer diagnoses for 2000 women
11 oktober 2025Café Gijón acquired by Cappuccino Group to preserve its essence
1 oktober 2025PP attacks Montero in Senate over three years without budgets
11 oktober 2025Barcelona subdues Valencia Basket in Euroliga
1 oktober 2025Spain's public debt falls to 103.4% of GDP
Almeida backtracks and denies post-abortion syndrome existence
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Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, has backtracked on his stance, now stating that post-abortion syndrome does not exist as a recognized scientific category. This contrasts with support from Spanish bishops and parties like Vox and PP for the concept, despite clear scientific denial. The debate arises amid political discussions on abortion in Spain.
Man arrested after stabbing police helmet in madrid
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Madrid after barricading himself in a home with his younger brother and attacking a police officer with a knife. The officer emerged unharmed thanks to his helmet, during an operation in Puente de Vallecas. The attacker is suffering a psychotic episode and has been admitted to psychiatry.
Ángel Ayora leads Spaniards in second round of Open de España
11 oktober 2025 Rapporterad av AI
Young Málaga golfer Ángel Ayora emerged as the top Spaniard with -6 after the second round of the Open de España, three shots behind leader Marco Penge of England. Jon Rahm mounted a comeback with a solid -5 round to reach -4 overall, though he regretted misses on short putts. Other Spaniards like David Puig and Rafa Cabrera-Bello also progressed in the standings.
Attorney general testifies in Supreme Court over Ayuso partner email leak
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Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz denied before Judge Ángel Hurtado leaking a confidential email from Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner in a tax fraud case. Alberto González Amador and Miguel Ángel Rodríguez also testified, revealing details on authorizations and hoaxes in the proceedings. The statements highlight tensions in the Prosecutor's Office and prior leaks in the case.
Spanish Congress unexpectedly approves Sustainable Mobility Law
Spain's Congress approved the Sustainable Mobility Law on Wednesday following a surprise deal with Podemos on Barcelona's El Prat airport. The legislation brings major changes to air, rail, and road transport, delaying key infrastructure expansions until 2031. The Spanish Association of Consumers denounces the agreement as an ideological assault on air transport.
Svensk man med gängkoppling skjuten till döds i Marbella
4 oktober 2025 Rapporterad av AI
En svensk man i 25-årsåldern med misstänkta gängkopplingar har skjutits till döds i den spanska kustorten Marbella. Händelsen inträffade på tisdagskvällen och utreds som ett möjligt mord. Offret kopplas till svenska kriminella nätverk.
Peinado points to Sánchez as cause of Gómez's alleged crimes
3 oktober 2025 Rapporterad av AI
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado has attributed to President Pedro Sánchez the fundamental responsibility for the alleged crimes of his wife, Begoña Gómez, according to a UCO report. Meanwhile, the Central Operative Unit has requested an investigation into the bank accounts of Javier Pardo de Vera and Víctor Herrero at the National Court. These developments are part of an ongoing probe into irregularities in public awards.