The family has asked Pedro Sánchez and Fernando Grande-Marlaska to recognise the 18-year-old antifascist as a victim of terrorism. The request follows a trial that convicted only Pedro Cuevas, who served four years of a 14-year sentence.
Aratz Bilbao Gómez and Malen Grünig Ibáñez are in provisional detention over suspected terrorism offences. Police say material linked to former ETA hideouts and security officers was found in their possession.
Spain is named in jihadist online material urging attacks on police and demonstrators amid unrest in several European countries. Interior’s cyber-coordination office warns that attackers may exploit pressure on security forces.
Spain’s cybersecurity coordination office alerted the Interior Ministry to a jihadist call for attacks at demonstrations across Europe, explicitly naming Spain. The material also targeted police and protesters and included attack guidance.
Spain’s National Court judge Antonio Piña has proposed sending four former ETA leaders to trial over the 2002 Santa Pola bombing. The attack killed two people, including a six-year-old girl, and injured more than 50; six former leaders are now facing prosecution.
Fifteen years after ETA announced an end to its armed activity, the three masked messengers have taken different paths. David Pla works in Sortu; Iratxe Sorzabal is serving a 24-year-and-six-month sentence while Izaskun Lesaka remains out of public view.
A missile reportedly hit Riyadh airport on October 10, sending injured people to hospitals and disrupting flights. Saudi authorities had not confirmed the Saturday incident at publication time.
Eduardo Villalobo lost Maya in the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. He rejects hatred and wants to understand those responsible. For him, peace between Palestinians and Israelis must remain possible.
Five crew members died during the rescue of the Honour 25. A second tanker was freed without fatalities. European naval data show that the threat has moved back toward Somalia's coast.
León XIV begins a four-day visit to France with major religious and political stakes. Notre Dame and Lourdes will frame a journey shaped by large crowds and tight security, alongside meetings with abuse survivors.
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.
Saudi Arabia shot down a drone launched by Houthi forces toward Mecca, escalating the conflict in Yemen. Officials warn of growing risks to civilians and religious sites.
Fernando Garrido met Josemi Latasa, the man involved in his family’s murder by ETA, in a private encounter arranged by Salvados. Held off-camera, the meeting revealed the complexity of forgiveness and remorse after decades of silence.
Fernando Garrido met Josemi Latasa, one of the men involved in the murder of his family by ETA, in a private conversation arranged by Salvados. Held without cameras, the meeting exposed the raw complexity of forgiveness and regret.
Josemi Latasa, once part of ETA, meets Fernando Garrido, whose family died in an attack. Their conversation reveals the personal toll of terrorism and the difficulty of leaving violent groups.
Fernando Garrido and Josemi Latasa meet for the first time since the ETA attack that destroyed Garrido’s family. Their conversation, broadcast by Salvados, lays bare the scars left by violence and the search for accountability.
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.
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.
A National Court judge has opened proceedings against David Dionis, accused of leading a Spanish cell of the neo-Nazi group The Base. The case involves terrorism and criminal organization charges, as authorities step up scrutiny of extremist networks.
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.
Italy will maintain strict controls on travelers arriving from Spain until at least mid-August, citing terrorism risks after the recent wave of migration to Ceuta. Spanish authorities have criticized the move as disproportionate.
Spain's public prosecutor is seeking 30-year prison sentences for five former ETA leaders over the killing of Gregorio Ordóñez. The case reflects renewed efforts to hold the group's leadership accountable for past attacks.
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.
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.
The EU’s top court has ruled that Spain’s amnesty law can apply to 12 CDR members facing terrorism charges. The decision clarifies the limits of amnesty under EU law and may affect ongoing high-profile cases.
The EU Court in Luxembourg has issued a basic ruling on Spain’s amnesty law. The decision could affect cases tied to Catalan independence and clarify whether the law violates EU rules on terrorism or financial interests.
The kidnapping and murder of Miguel Ángel Blanco in Ermua shocked Spain. His death became a catalyst for change in the fight against violence. The memory of those days remains vivid for many across the country.
Spanish police have detained four young individuals accused of supporting ISIS. The arrests took place in Toledo, Madrid, Barcelona and Ceuta. Authorities cite ongoing online propaganda and plans to travel to conflict zones.
Palma's city authorities will observe a minute of silence for Miguel Ángel Blanco, 29 years after his assassination by ETA. The event reflects the city's commitment to defending democracy and supporting victims of terrorism.
A new Netflix documentary revisits the 1997 kidnapping and murder of Miguel Ángel Blanco. Featuring King Felipe VI, the film highlights a striking generational gap: most young Spaniards do not know who Blanco was.
A former ETA member, now a protected witness, has revealed details of the group's leadership and its control over exiled militants. His testimony is central to a new investigation into ETA fugitives in Venezuela.
A Paris court has acquitted Josu Ternera of ETA membership charges between 2002 and 2005. The decision ends his French case and clears the way for Spain to act on extradition orders. The case now shifts to Spanish jurisdiction.
Spain's National Court has put a request to Venezuela on hold, requiring judges to specify the alleged crimes of 14 ETA fugitives before seeking assistance. The ruling affects an ongoing investigation into Basque exiles.
José María Aznar has reignited debate over Spain's memory laws by questioning the recognition of Franco-era victims. His Senate remarks draw a sharp distinction between victims of ETA and those of the dictatorship.
The National Court has overturned a previous ban on semi-freedom for ETA member Gregorio Vicario Setién. The decision backs the Basque Government's prison policy and highlights continuing legal tensions over the treatment of former ETA members.
