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Police evict 87-year-old Maricarmen after seventy years in her Madrid home
Maricarmen, 87, was forced out of her Madrid apartment after a lifetime there. Police cleared activists blocking the door. Officials failed to find her affordable housing. The case shows the limits of tenant protections in Spain.
Partner of architect Josep Juanpere arrested in Madrid after Baqueira death
Police in Madrid have arrested a woman in connection with the death of architect Josep Juanpere i Miret, found dead in Baqueira during the Christmas holidays. The case is still under strict judicial secrecy as investigators look into what happened.
Nine citizens will decide Begoña Gómez's trial
Begoña Gómez will face nine citizens without legal training in court. They will decide whether she is guilty or not guilty in a case involving influence peddling and embezzlement.
Catalan court backs firing of teacher who refused duties and defied school rules
A Catalan secondary school teacher making over €2,300 a month was fired for refusing to grade students, skipping meetings, and working remotely without approval. The region’s top court has ruled the dismissal was justified, drawing a clear line on teacher autonomy in private schools.
Nine Madrid citizens will decide Begoña Gómez's trial
Nine citizens will decide whether Begoña Gómez and Cristina Álvarez are guilty. Their selection will pass through lotteries, legal exclusions and challenges before the trial begins.
Madrid court reopens car cartel lawsuits for buyers left out of group case
A Madrid court has revived 31 lawsuits against the car cartel, letting buyers who never joined a group case pursue their own claims. This ruling could change how cartel damages are fought in Spain.
Vox targets alleged pressure campaign against judge in Sánchez brother case
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Jury pool for Begoña Gómez trial shrinks as Madrid watches closely
Madrid has drawn 2,846 citizens for possible jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. Only nine will decide her fate, putting Spain’s jury system under the spotlight.
Abascal calls for protection for jurors in Begoña Gómez trial
Santiago Abascal is demanding guarantees that jurors in Begoña Gómez's trial will not face pressure or intimidation. Vox says the PSOE is adding political pressure to an already sensitive case.
Alejandro Hamlyn walks free in Dubai after Spain fails to act
Alejandro Hamlyn, wanted in Spain for a massive VAT fraud, is out of detention in Dubai. Spanish officials never filed the extradition request, letting the high-profile businessman go free despite a major criminal case.
Vox challenges Sumar over 'ley de nietos' amendment
Vox wants Sumar's amendment removed from an education bill. The proposal would give legal force to suspended instructions affecting Spain's 'ley de nietos' and CERA registration.
Constitutional Court Begins Deliberations on Turull Amnesty Appeal
Spain's Constitutional Court has begun reviewing the first amnesty appeal involving a leader of the procés. Its ruling on Jordi Turull could decide how malversation claims are treated and affect the legal futures of Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras.
Dana victims reject Mazón's account
Victims of Valencia's dana reject Carlos Mazón's account and want a credible timeline of what happened. They are demanding responsibility after 232 people died on 29 October 2024.
Fake police abduction on AP-7 triggers criminal investigation
Five men dressed as police stopped a car on the AP-7 near Barcelona and forced one man into another vehicle. Witnesses filmed the scene. Police later found the victim unharmed and are now investigating possible criminal motives.
Supreme Court Rejects Debt Register Entry During Loan Dispute
Spain's Supreme Court has ruled against Cofidis. A borrower's disputed loan could not be treated as an uncontested debt, and the lender must pay €2,000 for damage to her honor.
Supreme Court move blocks votes under Spain's Ley de nietos
Pedro Sánchez calls the Supreme Court's precautionary measures very serious. The decision affects voters who gained Spanish nationality through the Ley de nietos and registered abroad.
Ceuta struggles to house thousands of migrants as street camps return
More than 4,000 migrants remain on Ceuta's streets. New shelter places are being prepared as residents protest and minors report alleged abuse in care centres.
Puigdemont calls Ceuta and Melilla colonies within Morocco
Carles Puigdemont has questioned Spain's position on Ceuta and Melilla. His remarks come as migration pressures drive a new political clash.
Ceuta prosecutors examine abuse claims at migrant child centres
Spanish prosecutors are examining complaints from migrant minors in Ceuta. Several girls report insults, threats of rape and degrading treatment, while some who fled the centres are still sleeping on the street.
Spanish police seize luxury cars and weapons at Venezuelan tycoon Betancourt’s Toledo estate
Spanish police stormed Alejandro Betancourt’s lavish Toledo estate, walking away with high-end cars, a UAE residency card, and a stash of firearms. The raid is part of a major investigation into suspected money laundering and tax evasion tied to Venezuelan oil funds.
Torró turns the Ceuta dispute into a new PP confrontation
Rebeca Torró attacked Alberto Núñez Feijóo at a PSOE conference in Alicante. She accused Juan Jesús Vivas of blocking the government’s response to the migration crisis in Ceuta.
85-Year-Old Man Arrested After Woman Dies in Madrid Home
An 85-year-old man has been arrested in Madrid after a 47-year-old woman died inside their shared home in Arganzuela. Police are examining a possible strangulation and a dispute over whether she could remain in the property.
85-year-old man arrested after woman dies in Madrid apartment
An 85-year-old Spanish man has been arrested in Madrid after his 47-year-old former daughter-in-law was found dead in their shared home in Arganzuela. Investigators are examining possible signs of strangulation, while the exact cause of death awaits forensic examination.
Claudia Tacoronte’s father returns to the Mexican crime scene
Valentín Tacoronte visited the Cuautla site where his daughter was killed. The man accused of the murder is now in custody and faces a feminicide charge.
Ceuta port transfer sharpens PSOE and PP clash
Around 1,700 migrants spent their first night at Ceuta’s port after being moved from nearby beaches. The operation has triggered a legal challenge and renewed the political fight between the PSOE and PP.
Hidden compartments in cars fuel cocaine routes from Andalucía to Europe
Criminal networks are transforming vehicles with secret compartments to move cocaine undetected from Andalucía to northern Europe. The Costa del Sol now anchors a sophisticated web of trafficking, with routes shifting as police pressure mounts.
Ceuta faces unprecedented migrant influx with no end in sight
Ceuta has been thrown into turmoil after 70,000 Moroccan migrants entered the city in just two days. With daily life upended and authorities locked in conflict, Spain’s largest migration crisis remains unresolved after fifty days.
Europe Tightens Its Response to Drug Trafficking
The European Parliament has backed stronger action against drug trafficking as Spain faces growing pressure along its Atlantic coast and major maritime routes.
Spain urged to block journalist’s deportation to Nicaragua
Luis Manuel Chavarría is detained in Florida and could be deported to Nicaragua. Reporters Without Borders says Spain must act quickly to protect the journalist, who holds Spanish nationality.
AMA reports two more attacks on its Oviedo stand
The Asociación Moza d’Asturies has reported two further incidents at its Oviedo stand, a week after five people were detained over an assault on its members.
Most Used Car Buyers Left Powerless by Odometer Fraud
A new study reveals that over 75 percent of European used car buyers would not know where to report odometer fraud. In Spain, more than three percent of checked vehicles showed signs of tampering, with little hope for financial recovery.
Police dismantle Madrid scam that left a cancer survivor without her home
A Madrid woman battling cancer was stripped of her home after a sophisticated scam exploited her financial vulnerability. Police have now arrested 30 suspects and identified dozens of victims, exposing a criminal operation that preyed on the elderly and isolated.
Ceuta moves migrants from beaches to port as legal and political pressures mount
Authorities in Ceuta are relocating migrants from makeshift beach camps to a port facility, aiming for safer and more organized conditions. The move comes amid legal rulings and European Parliament pressure on Spain and Morocco.
Venezuelan Opposition Protests Arrest of Exiled Former Mayor After Return
Javier Oropeza, ex-mayor of Torres, was arrested in Barquisimeto just after returning from exile in Spain. The move comes as US-backed talks on political transition begin. Opposition leaders demand his immediate release.
Verónica Hidalgo under public scrutiny after her husband's arrest
Verónica Hidalgo is facing intense personal and public pressure after her husband, Juan Andrés González Santos, was placed in pre-trial detention without bail. She maintains his innocence and continues to support him as the investigation unfolds.
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