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.
When a neighbor’s tree grows too close or its branches extend into your garden, Spanish law offers different solutions. The Civil Code sets specific rules on planting distances and pruning, plus what you can do if roots cross onto your land. Here’s what every homeowner should know.
Two violent incidents in Madrid left one man stabbed near Puerta del Sol and another with a severe head injury outside a nightclub. Both suspects were detained, and emergency services responded at both scenes.
A 17-year-old was detained in Gipuzkoa as the suspected head of the extremist group 764 in Spain. Authorities link him to death threats against Irene Montero and Sarah Santaolalla. The case highlights growing concerns over online radicalization.
Employees in Spain risk dismissal without compensation if they travel during sick leave and their actions hinder recovery or breach trust. The law does not ban travel, but the consequences depend on medical compatibility and court interpretation.
Carles Puigdemont is planning a symbolic return to Catalonia. Judicial delays complicate his preferred dates. Junts says preparations are ready, but the final timing depends on court rulings.
The Madrid government’s purchase of a luxury penthouse has sparked controversy. Images posted online revealed personal items linked to Isabel Díaz Ayuso, unsettling the PP and raising questions about transparency.
After a nine-month investigation, the Guardia Civil identified a local hunter as the basic suspect in the shooting deaths of four stray cats in Teruel. The investigation relied on ballistic tests and veterinary necropsies. The case highlights growing attention to animal cruelty in rural Spain.
Spanish authorities have installed a 500-metre floating barrier at the Ceuta border. The measure is intended to stop sea crossings and allow immediate returns to Morocco. It follows a Supreme Court decision on border expulsions.
Ceuta’s migrant crisis has left hundreds of minors without shelter or food. Overcrowded centers and scarce resources are forcing many to return to Morocco. Local authorities admit they were unprepared.
A court in A Coruña is investigating suspected cheating in a major civil service exam after the 34 highest scores came from one test center, raising concerns about fairness. The Ministry has not suspended appointments.
A court in Santander has formally named Leticia Díaz, Vox's Cantabria spokesperson, as an investigated party. The case centers on a spy pen used to record internal conversations and has exposed deep divisions within the party.
Alberto González Amador, partner of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, is selling the Chamberí apartment they shared. The property was purchased after the period in which the alleged tax fraud for which Amador faces trial occurred. The sale follows recent controversy over official real estate deals.
Barcelona authorities observed a minute of silence after a woman was killed by her partner in Sant Martí. The incident brings Spain’s annual femicide count to 32. Officials urge action and support for victims.
Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that immediate border expulsions cannot be used against migrants intercepted at sea while swimming to Ceuta or Melilla. The decision clarifies the limits of the express return policy at the Spanish-Moroccan border.
Ceuta is again seeking urgent support as migrant arrivals surge. Political rifts and Morocco’s stance are intensifying the crisis, while the city’s capacity to care for unaccompanied minors is under severe strain.
The Guardia Civil detained two men in Almorox after a wildfire spread into Madrid. Investigators suspect they carried out welding work despite a ban imposed during extreme fire risk. The suspects are expected in court as authorities investigate the cause.
A 58-year-old man has been jailed for allegedly starting a wildfire in Carme. The fire burned more than 450 hectares and forced 33,000 residents to stay indoors. Authorities suspect he was also responsible for two other recent fires in the area.
Begoña Gómez has recovered her passport after a Madrid court lifted restrictions. The judge permitted her legal representative to collect the document. The case had sparked criticism over the severity of the initial measures.
A Marbella court has frozen property registry changes in a suspected real estate scam affecting nearly 200 families in Granada and Málaga. Police and lawyers urge swift action to protect ownership rights.
Spanish authorities have identified more than 4,300 online links tied to ‘The Com’, a violent transnational network. The operation exposed the group’s methods for targeting minors and spreading extreme content. Europol and eight EU countries joined the effort.
Antonio Arroyo, known as the king of fast cash, has been acquitted by Madrid’s Provincial Court. He faced charges over high-interest loans that led vulnerable families to lose their homes. The court ruled that the borrowers had consented to the contracts and that no criminal fraud had occurred.
Two former Volkswagen engineers were reportedly detained in California over alleged stock trades tied to the company’s partnership with Rivian, but do not corroborate the arrests. The partnership is documented; no basic charging document or official agency statement confirming the alleged case was identified.
Judge Santiago Pedraz has refused the PP's request to suspend the command powers of Guardia Civil leaders Mercedes González and Manuel Llamas. The decision comes as both remain under investigation in the Leire Díez case.
Judge Santiago Pedraz has summoned ex-Guardia Civil director Leonardo Marcos as a suspect in the 'Cloacas' case. The investigation centers on alleged efforts to hinder judicial cases affecting the PSOE and the government.
A 24-year-old worker in Fuenlabrada was detained after taking €18,000 from his employer. The case exposed severe labor exploitation and led to the arrest of the estate owner. Authorities are investigating both the theft and illegal employment.
Judge Santiago Pedraz has summoned Leonardo Marcos, former director of the Guardia Civil, as a suspect in the Leire Díez case. The move follows a request from the PP and intensifies scrutiny of alleged efforts to influence judicial proceedings.
Authorities have identified illegal excavator work as the cause of Spain’s largest recent wildfire. More than 50,000 hectares in Ávila were devastated. The incident has led to criminal charges and renewed scrutiny of fire prevention rules.
Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, has replaced her defense lawyer as a Madrid court confirms her upcoming jury trial on charges of influence peddling and embezzlement.
French electronic musician Kavinsky was found dead at his Paris home. Authorities are investigating, with a stroke considered a possible cause. The artist was known for his global hit 'Nightcall' and his influence on synthwave.
Claims that Spain’s government partially pardoned Laura Borràs remain unverified. The reported legal developments concern another Catalan politician, Meritxell Borràs, and have fueled political debate.
A self-employed woman in the Basque Country was denied her pension after 16 years of contributions. The court ruled that her registration in the RETA system ended too late for her to qualify under the old rules, forcing her to wait longer for retirement benefits.
Ripoll’s mayor appointed her 19-year-old daughter as an interim police officer. The urgent, direct selection process has raised questions about transparency. The mayor made basic decisions despite regulations requiring officials to recuse themselves from hiring processes involving direct relatives.
Santos Cerdán, former PSOE Organization Secretary, is weighing a return to work as a truck driver in Milagro. The move could help establish his eligibility for unemployment benefits. He remains under investigation for alleged corruption.
