Spain’s Supreme Court has suspended voting rights for thousands who gained citizenship under the ‘ley de nietos’. The decision, citing fears of electoral fraud, has sparked rare internal conflict among top judges.
A conservative judge's attempt to uphold the Supreme Court's refusal of amnesty for Carles Puigdemont is likely to fail. The Constitutional Court's progressive bloc is expected to reject the draft, a move that could reshape the legal outlook for Catalan leaders.
Alberto Martínez was found dead in the Ebro river after a week-long search. His daughters led daily efforts and now express deep gratitude to everyone who supported them. Authorities and volunteers joined the operation.
Morocco has openly challenged Spain’s territorial integrity and judicial independence. While the government remains silent, the Partido Popular has stepped forward with a direct response. The diplomatic standoff leaves basic questions unanswered.
A Vox councillor in Sant Cugat was assaulted during a party event on Francesc Macià. The attacker was arrested at the scene. Vox plans legal action, highlighting ongoing security concerns for party members in Catalonia.
Ceuta’s government is in turmoil after the chief of staff resigned over a dispute about a CNI warning on a mass border crossing. Conflicting accounts and political pressure now threaten the PSOE’s standing in the city.
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, US presidents gathered in New York as families pressed for answers about Saudi Arabia and official accountability. Ceremonies across the US and abroad honored nearly 3,000 victims.
Spain’s Constitutional Court will review whether the fixed compensation of 33 days’ salary per year worked for unfair dismissal truly compensates workers. The outcome could reshape how companies handle layoffs and redefine employee rights in the Spanish labor market.
Three people detained after clashes at Fossar de les Moreres have been released with charges. The incident involved left-wing independence activists and Aliança Catalana. Thirteen police officers sustained minor injuries.
A Seville judge has closed the case against the Casa de Alba over alleged illegal water extraction near Doñana. After years of investigation and millions of litres at issue, the court found no proof of an environmental crime.
Two businessmen at the center of the Koldo case have denied any role in illegal commissions or contracts for pandemic medical supplies. Their statements come as the investigation approaches its conclusion, with the court weighing their defense against the evidence.
Six men aged 20 to 27 have been detained in Madrid after a stabbing left a 33-year-old Dominican man in intensive care for two months. Police seized weapons and drugs, along with gang materials, during coordinated raids. The case points to the continuing threat posed by violent youth gangs in the capital.
A Spanish police officer lost his disability pension after the INSS ruled him fit for duty, despite ongoing treatment for PTSD and depression. A judge has now reversed that decision, exposing the disconnect between medical evidence and administrative rulings.
The Spanish government released confidential documents on the Ceuta border crisis, revealing deep divisions with the CNI over whether a warning about the mass entry was properly handled. The fallout has shaken senior officials.
A night of fires in Ceuta destroyed more than 40 makeshift shelters at the Naves del Tarajal migrant camp. Emergency crews responded quickly, and no injuries were reported. The fires followed a week of escalating attacks on families living in the camp.
A shooting on Memorial Lead left two people wounded and many others narrowly escaping harm. Newly released court documents describe how a Marine veteran and a state trooper stopped the attack. The suspect now faces 43 charges after a series of close calls.
Spain’s Supreme Court has suspended voting rights for people naturalized under the law of grandchildren, citing a surge in overseas voter registrations and concerns about election integrity. The decision affects thousands and has sparked legal and political debate.
Spain’s top judge calls for urgent steps to secure Ceuta’s borders and defends the independence of the judiciary. Isabel Perelló criticizes political pressure on the courts and warns of the risks to the rule of law.
Spain’s Congress has approved the first step toward granting citizenship to tens of thousands of Sahrawis born in the former Spanish colony. The move comes amid a crisis in Ceuta and sharp divisions among parties. The government’s allies call it historic.
Spanish police have dismantled a clandestine arms operation in Girona, seizing 644 weapons and arresting a Russian-trained gunsmith. The case exposed a supply chain that provided organized crime groups with modified firearms and ammunition.
Carlos García Roldán, convicted of defrauding 240 buyers in Mallorca, was arrested after months on the run. Police found him hiding in a kitchen cabinet at his mother’s home. The case highlights the scale of real estate fraud in Spain.
A senior compliance officer at Ferrocarril Metropolità de Barcelona was dismissed after a court found credible evidence of psychological harassment against a subordinate. Although she had official whistleblower status, the court ruled that the dismissal was justified on independent disciplinary grounds.
Leonardo Marcos rejects claims that he told Guardia Civil agents to ease off the investigation into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother. The National Court is examining allegations of internal pressure and political interference, exposing tensions at the top of Spain’s law enforcement.
Spain’s Anticorruption Prosecutor says chronic delays in major corruption cases are eroding public trust. Basic trials drag on for years as resource shortages and legal tactics block progress, putting the justice system under mounting pressure.
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked voting rights for people naturalized under the Law of Democratic Memory, setting off a direct conflict with the government. The judicial year began under the weight of this rare legal standoff.
José Trinidad Márquez, known as the Camaleón Criollo, was arrested in Madrid for attempting to defraud a businessman of 120,000 euros. Despite more than 20 cases against him, he was released on provisional charges. His scams have targeted major companies for decades.
A Barcelona judge has demanded a full police report on Jonathan Andic’s rapid trip to Quito after his father’s fatal fall. Investigators are focusing on the disappearance of Andic’s phone and his financial activity during the 48-hour journey.
The Xunta de Galicia is offering a multimillion-euro contract to law firms that can reclaim public money lost to inflated adult incontinence product prices over 18 years. The legal action targets eight companies already convicted of price-fixing.
A Moroccan intelligence envoy offered evidence on the Pegasus hack of Pedro Sánchez’s phone, but Spain’s top prosecutor dismissed the approach, citing diplomatic risk. The decision leaves basic questions about state security and political priorities unresolved.
A woman in Madrid is accused of taking €58,000 from her father while caring for him. Prosecutors are seeking prison time and repayment. The case has split the family and left the inheritance in dispute.
A Malian refugee lost his left eye after a police baton strike at the Melilla border. After years of legal delays, the case is back in court in Barcelona, raising questions about police accountability in Spain.
The Basque Government has approved third-degree prison status for Henri Parot. The former ETA leader, convicted of 39 murders, is set to leave Zubieta prison. Victims’ groups have called the move unacceptable.
Ana María Fuentes told the court she approved payments but not contracts. The investigation links her to authorizing large sums for lawyers connected to the Leire Díez case. The PSOE faces renewed questions about its internal controls.
The government faces criticism after the Supreme Court suspended voting rights for new citizens under the 'ley de nietos'. Sánchez accuses the right of undermining democracy and calls for a quick resolution.
Valencia police have arrested four men accused of sexually assaulting a woman in multiple incidents. Her ex-partner allegedly threatened her with violence and blackmail and involved his brother and two friends. All four are in custody.
