Macarena Olona, ex-Vox spokesperson, leaves the State Legal Service to join José Antonio Choclán’s law firm. The firm is known for defending figures in major corruption cases, including Víctor de Aldama.
Pedro Sánchez has sharply criticized Isabel Díaz Ayuso over a €6.3 million apartment bought by the Madrid government. The property, intended as a temporary office, is legally classified as a residence. The issue has prompted calls for accountability.
Más Madrid has asked the Tribunal de Cuentas to investigate the regional government’s €6 million purchase of a luxury penthouse in Chamberí. The party questions the need for the property and its public benefit, as well as its subsequent listing for sale.
The Interior Ministry must decide whether Antonio Balas, head of UCO’s anti-corruption unit, will remain in his post after his promotion to colonel. The outcome could affect major ongoing probes involving top officials.
The Valencian Antifraude Agency has closed its investigation into the hiring of the president’s partner by the Diputación de Valencia. It found no evidence of irregularity, but questions about the urgency of the process remain.
Astrid Gil-Casares has formally authorized Madrid authorities to disclose details of the controversial €6.3 million attic sale. Her consent removes a basic obstacle in the ongoing political dispute involving Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
A London borough has been found using public funds to pay parking and traffic fines incurred by its own staff, while residents face strict penalties for similar violations. Internal documents show inconsistent efforts to recover these costs from employees, raising questions about transparency and accountability.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s attempt to end the penthouse controversy with a catchphrase has drawn fresh criticism. The opposition sees her words as a campaign slogan, while the unresolved property deal keeps pressure on Madrid’s government.
Madrid’s regional government says it has explained the secretive €6.3 million penthouse purchase. Basic questions remain unanswered, fueling political tension and criticism from within the PP.
The PP’s national leadership has chosen not to escalate the dispute over Madrid’s controversial penthouse purchase. Despite internal frustration, the party is backing Ayuso’s account and trying to limit reputational damage.
Investigators are tracking financial flows tied to the Leire Díez case. Dozens of accounts, including those linked to PSOE, are under review. The probe aims to clarify who financed the alleged scheme and how funds were moved.
The Madrid regional government faces scrutiny after buying an attic for €6.3 million. Feijóo says the purchase must be justified, as the property cannot be used as an office. The sale followed public outcry and legal complaints.
The Almería prosecutor is investigating seven Carboneras councillors for delaying a vote to annul the Algarrobico hotel licence. The move prompted disciplinary action and renewed pressure from environmental groups.
Leire Díez has appealed to block the merger of two criminal cases against her. She disputes the connection between the probes and criticizes both the UCO and Judge Pedraz. The legal standoff could affect the course of the investigation.
The National Court has ordered a fresh, court-supervised copy of Juan Manuel Serrano’s phone after legal challenges to its initial seizure and to the validity of an earlier data extraction by the UCO.
Alberto Núñez Feijóo accuses Óscar Puente of targeting the Crown and acting irresponsibly. The PP leader claims the government is undermining state institutions and equality. The dispute reflects growing political friction.
A National Court judge has ordered a new forensic copy of Juan Manuel Serrano’s iPhone to help secure the legal validity of evidence in the ‘Leire’ case. Serrano and his lawyer were present for the procedure.
José María del Nido, former president of Sevilla FC, is calling for a stronger focus on rehabilitation in Spanish prisons. After serving his own sentence, he has offered to work with authorities to improve the system.
Authorities in Cádiz have uncovered complex money-laundering networks tied to drug trafficking. Local nightlife businesses and frontmen are at the center of ongoing investigations, with crypto assets also under scrutiny. The crackdown has exposed new tactics used by criminal groups.
A Madrid judge has transferred the ‘Caso Leire’ probe to the National Court, citing evidence of a broader criminal network. The case points to figures with greater authority within the PSOE structure.
María Jesús Montero takes charge of the PSOE in Andalusia after historic losses. The new coalition between PP and Vox changes the balance of power, while left-wing parties now dominate the opposition benches.
A Madrid court is investigating Planifica Madrid’s acquisition of a €6.3 million penthouse. The case involves multiple complaints, including one from the PSOE. The property was intended to serve as Isabel Díaz Ayuso’s temporary office.
A €1.2 million dividend appears in Maxwell Cremona's 2025 report, but the financial records do not support such a payout. The discrepancy raises questions about the accuracy of the company's filings and concerns the firm linked to Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
Madrid’s government is under fire after a controversial penthouse purchase. The lack of transparency has prompted legal action and heightened political tensions, with opposition parties stepping up pressure as the new political season begins.
The Madrid regional government has awarded a no-bid contract to redesign its basic headquarters. Valued at nearly €60,000, the project precedes planned works estimated at €1.65 million. The process and scale have sparked debate.
Planifica Madrid resumed publishing its official agenda after a four-month gap. The update followed scrutiny over the undisclosed purchase of a luxury penthouse in Chamberí. Basic details about the transaction remain undisclosed.
The Madrid regional government will put a €6.3 million penthouse up for sale. The property, bought by a public company, cannot be used as planned. Officials say the proceeds will aid wildfire recovery.
Catalonia’s Antifraud Office has opened an investigation into the urgent hiring of the Ripoll mayor’s daughter as a local police officer. The process, led by Sílvia Orriols, is under review for possible legal breaches.
Madrid's president reported only €623 in official expenses for her Mexico trip. The opposition wants to know who covered the rest and is demanding transparency. The controversy is growing amid internal tensions in the regional government.
Opposition scrutiny of Ripoll’s mayor has intensified after her daughter’s urgent appointment as an interim police officer. The PSC is demanding a full independent audit of the hiring process and public disclosure of its findings.
Pedro Pacheco, Jerez’s former mayor, describes how prison changed his life. He criticises Spain’s justice system and the difficulties of social reintegration, pointing to deep flaws in the country’s approach to incarceration.
Madrid's PSOE is calling for an extraordinary Assembly meeting after the regional government’s discreet purchase of a luxury penthouse in Chamberí. The opposition demands full disclosure and documents from Ayuso’s team.
Spain’s Anticorruption Prosecutor is investigating alleged mismanagement of Generalitat aid for young people leaving care. The probe follows warnings of poor oversight and possible phantom placements in Catalonia.
Cayetana Álvarez de Toledo voices concern over Spain’s political climate and questions the Ayuso penthouse case while defending judicial independence. The PP deputy calls for moral and political renewal.
Salvador Illa and most Catalan parties have condemned Ripoll’s mayor for appointing her daughter to the local police. The debate centers on public ethics, rather than legality, and exposes tensions over transparency in municipal hiring.
