Urbagestión has broken its silence on the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, denying the accusations. Tenants and lawyers challenge the company’s account, while official records add to the dispute over Spain’s housing crisis.
The jewels are valued at 1.3 million euros. Zapatero says they were a gift from Saudi King Abdullah in June 2007. Vicente Vallés questions whether that explanation can withstand scrutiny.
After seventy years in her Madrid apartment, 87-year-old Maricarmen was forced out by a private investment fund. Her story has become a rallying cry for those demanding action against steep rent hikes and evictions in Spain's capital.
Daniel Sancho remains in a Thai prison after the Koh Samui court rejected his appeal and upheld his life sentence for killing Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. The case has drawn global attention, and further legal challenges remain possible.
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid has pushed the Spanish government into urgent talks with Junts and other partners over a new emergency housing decree. The outcome could change protections for vulnerable tenants and shake up the coalition.
Unpaid rent caused 65% of Spain's evictions in early 2026. The total fell sharply from a year earlier, while Catalonia recorded the most court-ordered removals.
CNN MSNOW and Politico returned to the White House after a federal judge intervened. The temporary order protects their access until October 8.
CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters were barred from the White House on September 24, 2026, despite a federal order restoring their access. Politico said its credential was seized as the judge demanded an explanation.
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
Investigators found that PSOE used its campaign agency to pay for audios about Pedro Sánchez’s father-in-law. The deal involved a little-known media outlet and prompted questions inside the agency about the money involved.
The Provincial Court of Samui is expected to announce its decision on the appeals in Daniel Sancho’s case. Both the defense and prosecution have been summoned for the ruling, which could affect the course of the high-profile trial.
Isabel Díaz Ayuso defended Maricarmen's eviction as a court-ordered action, blaming Pedro Sánchez for Spain's housing failures and for protests she says are becoming more violent.
A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and wants the court to seek documentary proof.
Catalan police found a man's decomposed body inside a house in Cabrera d'Anoia. The discovery has shocked the town as investigators work to establish whether he died of natural causes or a crime took place.
Maricarmen Abascal was taken from her Madrid home on a stretcher after police and social services enforced a court-ordered eviction. The 87-year-old paid less than €500 a month. Her case has put Spain's housing crisis back under scrutiny.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero told a judge that Saudi King Abdalá bin Abdulaziz gave him the jewels in 2007. Investigators are examining their value and how they entered Spain, as well as their tax treatment.
A Moroccan man convicted of terrorism has been detained in Ceuta and expelled to Morocco after police confirmed he was barred from entering Spain. The arrest came as Spain and Morocco tightened security along the border.
Maricarmen has left her Madrid home after seven decades. The 87-year-old woman was taken to a Samur ambulance as supporters shouted from behind a police cordon.
A Madrid man lands on the shortlist for jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, wife of the Prime Minister. His doubts show the strain and uncertainty facing Spain’s jury system as the case moves ahead.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero says the most valuable jewels found in his office were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud. His defence wants judicial cooperation to confirm the account and challenge the valuation.
Ana Vázquez was removed from Spain's Congress after showing a canister of pepper spray. The chamber treated it as a weapon and ordered her to hand it over to the authorities.
Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested Josep Juanpere's partner in Madrid. His death was initially attributed to a heart attack after an autopsy found no signs of violence, but a Vielha court later ordered further examination.
The investigation into architect Josep Juanpere’s sudden death in Baqueira has taken a new turn. Police have arrested his wife in Madrid on suspicion of homicide, months after his death.
Spanish investigators are tracing millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a network of companies and crypto accounts. The investigation reaches across Europe, from Portugal and Ireland to Italy and Germany, and extends into Asia as far as China.
Spanish authorities have traced more than 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, who has already been convicted of corruption. Investigators are seeking to freeze accounts and expand the cross-border probe.
An 87-year-old woman was forced out of her Madrid apartment after her rent soared under a new landlord. Police carried out the eviction despite protests and last-minute offers to pay. The case highlights the vulnerability of tenants in Spain’s rental market.
Maricarmen, 87, was forced out of her Madrid apartment after a lifetime there. Police cleared activists blocking the door, while officials failed to find her affordable housing. The case shows the limits of tenant protections in Spain.
Police in Madrid have arrested a woman in connection with the death of architect Josep Juanpere i Miret, who was found dead in Baqueira during the Christmas holidays. The case remains under strict judicial secrecy as investigators look into what happened.
Begoña Gómez will face a jury of nine citizens without legal training. They will decide whether she is guilty or not guilty in a case involving influence peddling and embezzlement.
A Catalan secondary school teacher earning more than €2,300 a month was fired after refusing to grade students and skipping meetings, while also working remotely without approval. The region’s top court ruled the dismissal was justified, drawing a clear line on teacher autonomy in private schools.
Nine citizens will decide whether Begoña Gómez and Cristina Álvarez are guilty. Their selection will pass through lotteries and legal exclusions, followed by challenges before the trial begins.
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 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.
Madrid has drawn 2,846 citizens for possible jury duty in the high-profile trial of Begoña Gómez, the Prime Minister’s wife. Only nine will decide her fate, putting Spain’s jury system under the spotlight.
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.
