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Feijóo promises CPI-linked pension rises
Alberto Núñez Feijóo says a PP government would protect the public pension system and raise payments in line with the CPI. He made the pledge during the campaign for Spain’s November 29 general election.
A disputed Madrid alibi shadows the Carballo murder case
A man whose Barcelona murder case was archived is now in provisional prison over a fatal shooting in Carballo. His family says he was in Madrid; investigators point to bank records and a vehicle trail.
Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Conspiracy
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in a New York court to new conspiracy charges tied to alleged torture in Venezuela. Their trial is scheduled for June 2027, and they are challenging the case on sovereign-immunity grounds.
Spain will send voting papers to all CERA registrants
Spain’s central election board will send 29N papers to all CERA registrants, though a Supreme Court suspension bars some from voting. Consular certificates can preserve eligibility for people who meet the ruling’s test.
ACS and Acciona challenge Ferrovial’s I-24 award
ACS and Acciona have taken Tennessee’s award of the Nashville I-24 express-lanes concession to court, seeking clarity on whether bidders were treated equally. The 50-year project is valued at $9.2bn.
Algeciras Mayor Faces Removal as PP Splits
Two sexual assault complaints from fellow PP members have left José Ignacio Landaluce facing a possible no-confidence motion. PSOE and Vox say they will support his removal after 12 of the party’s 15 councillors quit his government.
Turkey Seizes Control of Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV
A police raid halted Halk TV’s broadcasts in Istanbul, and a government-appointed administrator was put in charge. The intervention came as jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began his defence in a major corruption trial.
Gamarra presses Sánchez over Moroccan vessels
Cuca Gamarra says officials knew Moroccan vessels had entered Spanish waters before the government acknowledged it. She also challenges the handling of the Ley de Nietos and court-ordered voting safeguards.
PSOE-Linked Figures Hold Senior Posts at Spain’s Audit Court
Llanos Castellanos was reportedly named manager without an open competition, while another former PSOE official holds a senior court post. The claims remain unconfirmed by other authoritative sources as judges investigate alleged party-financing irregularities.
Supreme Court Keeps 163,020 Grandchildren’s Votes Suspended
Spain’s Supreme Court has refused to lift the suspension affecting an estimated 163,020 beneficiaries of the law of grandchildren. Those affected may have to challenge the ruling again before seeking constitutional protection.
Newly naturalised voters get five days to challenge suspension
The Supreme Court has kept the voting suspension in place for some newly naturalised Spaniards. Affected voters have five days to join the case, but an individual appeal may not restore the right for everyone.
Court keeps overseas-vote suspension in force
A five-to-one ruling leaves the CERA suspension intact ahead of the 29-N election. The administration argued the timetable made compliance impractical, but the court said it had supplied no evidence of what it had done.
163.020 new Spanish citizens face an uncertain vote
A Supreme Court review has put the 29 November vote in doubt for thousands who gained Spanish nationality through the ley de nietos. Their registration remains under scrutiny.
Supreme Court halts voting for new Spanish citizens
Spain’s top court has sidelined over 400,000 new citizens from the ballot just weeks before the election. Nearly 70 percent of Spaniards now back suspending these fast-tracked naturalizations, exposing a fierce fight over who gets a say in the country’s future.
Court ruling clears Puigdemont’s route back to Spain
Spain’s Constitutional Court has applied the amnesty law to the embezzlement conviction linked to the procés. The decision removes the legal barrier that had blocked a possible return for Carles Puigdemont.
Puigdemont’s return becomes Junts’ biggest election gamble
Spain’s constitutional ruling and the temporary lifting of the arrest warrant have cleared Puigdemont’s immediate path home. Junts now faces the risk that his return could expose the limits of his electoral weight.
Spain’s Early Election Puts CERA Vote Before Supreme Court
A 29 November election has forced Spain’s Supreme Court to revisit the CERA registrations of new citizens. Keeping the suspension could block voters, while lifting it could expose the result to a legal challenge.
Police Detain Rafael Amargo After Madrid Home Fight
Rafael Amargo and his partner were detained in Carabanchel after police say a fight followed an alleged overnight intrusion. The bailaor also faces an accusation involving an officer.
Spain’s Supreme Court compresses vote ruling timetable
A 48-hour deadline has forced the parties to argue over Spain’s overseas voter register. The ruling could decide whether thousands of nationalized citizens vote on 29 November.
Rafael Amargo Arrested After Intruder Enters Madrid Home
A forced entry at Rafael Amargo’s Carabanchel home ended with the dancer and Luciana Bongianino in custody. Police also detained the man accused of breaking in through a window.
Puigdemont return stalls over amnesty ruling and election optics
Carles Puigdemont is unlikely to return to Catalonia soon. The amnesty remains unresolved in his case, while his team weighs the political meaning of his arrival.
Prosecutor urges Supreme Court to restore Spaniards’ votes
Spain’s Public Prosecutor’s Office wants the Supreme Court to lift the suspension before the 29 November election, when about 400,000 overseas registrations could be affected.
Guardia Civil breaks up catalytic converter theft gang in Spain
A mobile gang stripping catalytic converters from parked cars has been busted by the Guardia Civil after a string of thefts across Zaragoza, Palencia, Granada, and Valladolid. The crackdown exposes how these car parts became a magnet for thieves.
Sánchez keeps García Ortiz pardon on the table
Pedro Sánchez has not ruled out pardoning former State Prosecutor General Álvaro García Ortiz before the 29 November election. His promise to halt evictions faces parliamentary resistance, with Junts and PP voting against housing measures while Vox also opposed them.
Puigdemont can return, but Spain’s courts still hold the key
The Constitutional Court has weakened the legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont’s return. His arrest order is suspended, yet the amnesty still requires a separate court decision.
Madrid PP Reports Bergerot to National Police
Alfonso Serrano has taken Manuela Bergerot’s Assembly remarks to the National Police. The PP wants investigators to assess the words amid protests and threatening imagery at Puerta del Sol.
Madrid PP reports Bergerot to police over street remarks
The PP has reported Manuela Bergerot to the Policía Nacional after her comments about unrest in Madrid. The complaint follows the death of Maricarmen, who was evicted days earlier.
Police detain 18-year-old in Marbella surgeon killing
Spanish police detained an 18-year-old suspect after Alexander Aslani was shot inside his Marbella clinic. Investigators have not disclosed the motive or the alleged role of a possible accomplice.
Spanish Police Capture Swedish Teen After Marbella Clinic Killing
An 18-year-old from Sweden is in custody after the fatal shooting of plastic surgeon Alexander Aslani inside his Marbella clinic. Police are now tracking who ordered the hit and whether others helped the gunman escape.
Guardia Civil busts Madrid-based gang behind catalytic converter thefts across Spain
A Madrid gang accused of ripping catalytic converters from parked cars in several Spanish provinces has been broken up by the Guardia Civil. The crackdown sheds light on dozens of thefts and the growing problem of car part crime.
Maricarmen dies after Madrid housing fight turns her into a national symbol
María del Carmen Abascal died after years defending her rented home in Madrid. Her case sparked protests, encampments and a government response on housing.
Maricarmen Abascal dies after eviction fight in Madrid
Maricarmen Abascal, forced out of her Madrid home after seventy years, has died at 87. Her battle against eviction sparked protests and changed Spain's housing debate.
Hazte Oír asks Spain's Supreme Court to investigate seven Constitutional Court judges
Hazte Oír has taken its challenge to Spain's Supreme Court, accusing seven Constitutional Court magistrates of exceeding their powers in the malversación amnesty case. The complaint targets the court's ruling in the case of former Catalan minister Dolors Bassa.
Valencia Pyrotechnics Draw a Line: Clear Plaza or Cancel October 9 Mascletà
Valencia’s fireworks industry is demanding the protest camp leave the city’s main square so the October 9 mascletà can go ahead. Organizers warn that any last-minute changes could put safety at risk and spark lawsuits.
Prosecutors Demand Full Acquittal for Begoña Gómez in Influence Case
Begoña Gómez faces trial for alleged influence peddling and misappropriation, but Madrid’s prosecutor has called for her acquittal. The investigation found no personal gain, no harm to the university, and no irregularities in the creation or operation of the Complutense chair.
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