All news 25632 news

Aragón promotes geology as a source of rural tourism

Óscar Fayanás has argued that Aragón’s geological heritage can support rural tourism and local employment. At the University of Zaragoza’s II Jornadas Geología y Sociedad, he presented geotourism as a way to diversify the rural economy.

Sánchez rejects links to six arrested in Koldo case

Pedro Sánchez says he has no connection to six people arrested in a new branch of the Koldo case. He also wants Alberto Núñez Feijóo to explain claims that Koldo García was offered one million euros to implicate him.

Spain restores MiDNI for voter identification

The Junta Electoral Central has lifted its suspension of MiDNI for identification at polling stations. The decision followed confirmation from the Interior Ministry that electoral boards would have QR-verification devices.

Two injured in shooting at Tenerife home

One person was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to the knee and another was treated for a cut. Police have detained one person after the incident in Los Realejos.

Colau proposes annual wealth tax of up to 3%

Ada Colau says the Frente Amplio would tax fortunes above €1 million at 2% a year and raise the rate to 3% for assets above €50 million. The party estimates about 231,000 people would be affected.

Milei equates socialism with fascism at Madrid summit

Javier Milei used the Ibero-American summit in Madrid to equate socialism with fascism and attack progressive agendas. He avoided personal insults against Pedro Sánchez and praised Felipe VI for keeping the meeting open to governments with differences.

La Rioja grid plan adds capacity for 17 MW of demand

Spain’s energy ministry has revised its electricity planning proposal for La Rioja after reviewing 2,566 submissions. It includes capacity upgrades covering 152 kilometres of lines and provision for 17 MW of mainly industrial demand.

UCO searches Ábalos's home, arrests six in Koldo case

The Guardia Civil’s UCO has arrested six people in a secret Koldo case investigation, including Andrea de la Torre, partner of former minister José Luis Ábalos. Officers searched his Valencia home and requested procurement records from Adif.

Madrid teacher arrested during education protest

A secondary-school teacher was arrested during a Madrid education protest after police cited alleged disobedience and resistance. Organisers and a witness gave differing accounts of the events leading to the arrest.