A surge in narco-related killings in Andalusia has reignited demands for OCON Sur’s return. The elite Guardia Civil unit was dissolved four years ago. Authorities are debating its effectiveness as violence escalates and traffickers adapt.
A judicial investigation into the Ceuta border tragedy has sparked fierce political and legal battles in Spain. Leaked police documents and allegations of Moroccan involvement have put the government under intense scrutiny. The fallout could reshape Spain’s approach to migration and state responsibility.
The number of inmates in Catalonia granted semi-freedom has fallen by 14 percent in five years. Official goals for open prison regimes remain unmet. Legal and demographic hurdles are driving the decline.
A Catalan court has ordered the parents of a deceased 18-month-old into custody without bail. They face charges of homicide and child abandonment, as well as animal cruelty, after police found the baby's remains and dozens of neglected dogs.
A Valencia judge has criticized Carlos Mazón’s legal team for downplaying the lack of timely warnings during the deadly dana. The court points to fatal communication failures and rejects attempts to halt the ongoing investigation.
A new Guardia Civil report to the National Court judge confirms prior intelligence contacts but says no one foresaw the scale of the Ceuta border crisis. The document intensifies scrutiny of Spain’s official response and highlights conflicting government accounts.
Spain’s National Court may open an investigation into the Ceuta migrant influx. Prosecutors cite possible crimes and alleged foreign coordination. The case could shape how Spain handles border incidents and state security.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, is asking the court to clear her of charges related to her work at Complutense University. She denies using her position for personal gain. The case now tests the line between public office and private careers.
The Superior Court of Catalonia has refused to grant amnesty to Josep Maria Jové and Lluís Salvadó. Judges are seeking further answers from the EU Court before applying Spain’s new law, leaving the legal status of two senior ERC officials uncertain.
Spain’s National Court has publicly backed Judge María Tardón after Interior Minister Marlaska criticized her handling of the Ceuta border investigation. The judiciary says her actions were within her mandate and aimed at protecting national interests, as tensions between the government and the courts rise.
The Catalan court has enforced a partial pardon for Laura Borràs, reducing her prison term from 4.5 years to two and keeping her out of jail. The rest of her sentence, including a 13-year ban from public office, remains.
A narcolancha carrying over three tons of cocaine was intercepted south of Gran Canaria. Five armed suspects were detained. The operation highlights the scale and risks of maritime drug trafficking near the Canary Islands.
Antonio Balas has been promoted to colonel but will remain in the UCO and continue leading the high-profile Koldo corruption investigation. The Defence Ministry’s decision follows requests from both the Anticorruption Prosecutor and the National Court.
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old have been arrested after a lead-by shooting in Boise left Destiny Gonzalez dead outside a short-term rental. Police say the younger teen fired the shots.
Each summer, London’s wealthiest neighborhoods fill with supercars from the Gulf, parked illegally and rarely penalized. With almost none of the fines paid, local authorities have few options, exposing a major gap in the city’s traffic enforcement.
A Badajoz lottery vendor with a certified disability rating of 92% has been denied permanent incapacity by the regional court. Judges ruled that his conditions did not legally prevent him from working or require assistance from a third party. The case illustrates the strict legal thresholds for disability pensions in Spain.
PP and Vox are escalating their campaign against Pedro Sánchez, demanding judicial accountability for the Ceuta migration crisis. Calls for prosecution and accusations of betrayal dominate Spain’s political stage, as the legal battle increasingly overshadows parliamentary debate.
Spain’s top judicial official rebuffed Interior Minister Marlaska after he protested a judge’s order barring police from briefing superiors on Ceuta’s border crisis. The dispute exposes deep institutional fault lines over control and transparency.
A Galician welder who lost sight in one eye has secured a second period of sick leave after the INSS tried to block his claim. The court ruled that his psychiatric diagnosis was a separate illness, overturning the agency’s refusal and clarifying the rules for workers with complex recoveries.
A missing baby in Santa Bàrbara has led to a major police investigation. Authorities rescued 28 neglected dogs from a sealed home, and a couple was detained in Valencia on suspicion of homicide.
Marius Borg will remain under electronic surveillance at Skaugum after agreeing to an extension of his house arrest. The move is intended to avoid further controversy as Norway prepares for King Harald V’s funeral. Legal questions remain unresolved.
Domingo García paid into Spain’s Social Security system for more than 46 years, yet his pension was permanently reduced when he retired early. His case has put a legal structure that penalizes long careers with irreversible cuts at the center of debate over fairness and reform.
The Madrid High Court has declined to discipline Judge Peinado over his suggestion that police could help Begoña Gómez flee. The ruling followed a complaint from the police union and a review of judicial conduct.
Fernando Grande-Marlaska has formally protested Judge María Tardón’s order barring police from updating their superiors on the Ceuta migration crisis, exposing an unusual clash between Spain’s Interior Ministry and the judiciary.
A Valencia court has ordered 38 people, including relatives of Rita Barberá and her deputy, to stand trial over alleged corruption. The case centers on illicit commissions tied to city contracts and urban planning deals.
Ramón Espinar Gallego, the first president of the Madrid Assembly and a basic PSOE figure, has died at 72. His career spanned local government, regional leadership and a later scandal. His son confirmed the news.
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Spain’s prison sentences for four Catalan protesters were excessive. The court found no evidence that the accused used violence but denied their request for compensation. The decision challenges Spain’s handling of political dissent.
A nurse in Burgos was denied a €26,666 severance payment after gaining a permanent post, but Spain’s Supreme Court says she can still seek compensation for years of abusive temporary employment. The decision clarifies what public workers can and cannot claim after stabilizing their jobs.
Toxic contamination in the As Conchas reservoir has now reached Portugal. Despite a landmark court ruling, authorities have failed to act. Residents are demanding urgent enforcement as health and water rights remain at risk.
A deadly stabbing in Manresa has triggered a wave of misinformation. Far-right groups blamed Maghrebi migrants, but police confirmed the suspects are Spanish minors. The incident has exposed deep divisions over security and immigration in Catalonia.
A confidential police report directly implicates Morocco in the El Tarajal border incident. Judge María Tardón took exceptional steps to prevent political interference. The Interior Ministry was left out of the loop and had to react.
A confidential police report on the Ceuta border surge has exposed a rift at the top of Spain’s security apparatus. The document suggests Moroccan agents enabled the mass entry, contradicting official denials, and judicial action may follow.
A 15-year-old, recently released from a juvenile center, is back in custody after a deadly stabbing in Manresa. The incident has reignited debate over youth crime and public safety in Catalonia.
The Basque Government has again granted semi-freedom to María Soledad Iparragirre, known as ‘Anboto’. The move comes five months after a judge revoked the same measure. Victims’ groups call it systematic leniency.
A couple was arrested in Valencia after their baby disappeared in Tarragona. Police searching their home found 28 malnourished dogs and dead animals. The search for the missing child is ongoing.
