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Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska has declared a National Emergency in the Community of Madrid and the province of Ávila as firefighters continue battling major wildfires that have forced large-scale evacuations and threatened several communities. The declaration allows the Ministry of the Interior to take overall command of the emergency response, coordinating national, regional and local resources under the Civil Protection system. The decision was taken because of the simultaneous wildfires, […]

Emergency services are continuing to tackle a major wildfire burning around Méntrida in the province of Toledo, close to the border with the Community of Madrid. The blaze has forced the closure of several roads, while residents in nearby communities have either been evacuated or told to remain indoors as thick smoke spread across the region. Firefighters, supported by aerial resources and the Military Emergencies Unit, have been working to […]

Former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has denied exerting any influence over the government’s rescue of Plus Ultra airline during the pandemic. Speaking in relation to the ongoing National Court investigation in Madrid, Zapatero said he did not speak to anyone at SEPI or within the government regarding the airline’s €53 million rescue package. He has consistently denied any wrongdoing and maintains he played no role in the decision […]

Guardia Civil has dismantled a criminal network accused of laundering money from drug trafficking through nightlife venues in Seville and Cádiz. Investigators say the organisation allegedly used bars and entertainment premises to conceal the proceeds of organised crime before investing in high-value assets. Several people have been arrested during coordinated raids, with officers seizing cash, vehicles, luxury goods and financial records. The investigation remains ongoing as detectives work to identify […]

Partido Popular leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo has declared that the countdown to replacing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has begun, saying the government deserves what he described as “an electoral punishment” and calling Sánchez “a disgrace for the country.” Speaking on the third anniversary of the 2023 general election, Feijóo argued that the current administration has lost public confidence and renewed his call for an early general election. The Prime Minister […]

The Valencian Parliament has approved the regional government’s 2026 budget after PP secured the backing of Vox. The agreement introduces the principle of “national priority” into regional legislation, affecting eligibility criteria for some areas of public assistance and housing policy. The budgets were approved despite opposition from PSOE and Compromís, which criticised the measures and said they are considering legal action. Photo: Corts Valencianes

Policía Nacional has uncovered a Social Security fraud worth more than one and a half million euros. Investigators say the alleged scheme involved the creation of fictitious employment arrangements to obtain benefits and avoid Social Security contributions. Several people have been arrested during the operation, while officers continue to examine financial records to identify any additional suspects. The Ministry of the Interior says tackling economic crime and protecting public funds […]

A businessman under investigation in the Plus Ultra airline rescue case has told the National Court that former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero acted as a mediator in securing the government’s financial support for the airline during the pandemic. The witness said Zapatero helped facilitate contacts surrounding the €53 million rescue package, although he did not detail the specific actions he allegedly took. Zapatero has consistently denied any wrongdoing […]

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has chaired a meeting of the government’s commission coordinating preparations for the three solar eclipses that will cross Spain between 2026 and 2028. Eclipse 2026Coverage of the total solar eclipse Ministers reviewed plans covering public safety, transport, emergency services and tourism ahead of what is expected to be one of the largest scientific and visitor events in the country’s recent history. The first total solar eclipse […]