Spain
Attorney general testifies in Supreme Court over Ayuso partner email leak
October 11, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Spain approves multi-billion loan to Airbus for 105 helicopters in Albacete
The Spanish government has granted a 3.68 billion euro loan to Airbus to manufacture 105 helicopters, as part of the Industrial and Technological Plan for Security and Defense announced in April. This interest-free, no-guarantee funding will bolster the industry in Albacete, where the aircraft will be produced. The initiative addresses geopolitical tensions and aims to meet the 2% GDP defense spending target.
Swedish man with gang links shot dead in Marbella
October 04, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
A Swedish man in his mid-20s with suspected gang connections has been shot dead in the Spanish coastal town of Marbella. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and is being investigated as a possible murder. The victim is linked to Swedish criminal networks.
PP attacks Montero in Senate over three years without budgets
October 01, 2025Spain's public debt falls to 103.4% of GDP
October 11, 2025Café Gijón acquired by Cappuccino Group to preserve its essence
October 11, 2025Disappointing Fuente Ymbro novillada at Las Ventas
October 03, 2025Andalusian government admits delays in breast cancer diagnoses for 2000 women
October 11, 2025Man arrested after stabbing police helmet in madrid
October 09, 2025Spanish Congress unexpectedly approves Sustainable Mobility Law
October 07, 2025Spain leads in school discipline issues according to OECD report
October 11, 2025Los Alcázares residents receive Es-Alert for rambla overflow risk
October 11, 2025Fascism expert flees US for Spain after receiving death threats
Prosecutors seek to dismiss main case against Begoña Gómez
October 07, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Barcelona subdues Valencia Basket in Euroliga
FC Barcelona beat Valencia Basket 108-102 in a thrilling third-jornada Euroliga match, driven by standout performances from Tomas Satoransky and Kevin Punter. The Catalan side needed two games in five days to overcome a rival that had started the season with five wins and a title. The matchup was an offensive spectacle full of momentum shifts.
María Corina Machado awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
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.
Almeida backtracks and denies post-abortion syndrome existence
October 03, 2025 Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
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.
Peinado points to Sánchez as cause of Gómez's alleged crimes
October 03, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
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.
Ángel Ayora leads Spaniards in second round of Open de España
October 11, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin
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.
Chaotic congress session approves sustainable mobility law
Spain's Congress experienced a tense session on October 8, 2025, with a PP deputy's honeymoon absence and a last-minute deal with Podemos enabling the sustainable mobility law's approval. The vote, fraught with errors and rumors, ended with 174 votes in favor after Podemos abstained. Transport Minister Óscar Puente confirmed the eleventh-hour agreement.