Ana Mena Announces Career Pause and Intimate New Album After Nine Years
Spanish pop sensation Ana Mena has stunned her social media followers with a candid Instagram post announcing a career pause and personal transformation. The 28-year-old singer shared a nude photograph accompanied by a deeply personal letter explaining her need to step back after nine years of non-stop work in the music industry. The Malaga-born artist revealed she felt exhausted and needed...
Medical Milestone: Mother and Baby Saved Through Complex Aortic Surgery During Pregnancy
Medical professionals at Vigo's Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital faced an unprecedented medical challenge on May 1st when a 24-week pregnant patient was admitted with an acute aortic syndrome. The patient suffered from a type A aortic dissection, considered the most severe variant of this condition, where the inner wall of the body's main artery tears, allowing blood to seep between the layers of...
Internal Rift Widens as Colombian Ministers Trade Accusations Over Peace Plan
A bitter internal conflict has erupted within Colombian President Gustavo Petro's cabinet, with leaked WhatsApp messages revealing a heated exchange between Justice Minister Eduardo Montealegre and Interior Minister Armando Benedetti. The private group chat, intended for ministerial coordination, became the stage for personal attacks and accusations that exposed deep divisions within the...
PSOE Official's Remarks Spark Controversy With PP Deputy in Valencia
A political dispute has erupted in Valencia's regional parliament following controversial remarks by Vicent Mascarell, the number two official in the Valencian PSOE party, regarding President Carlos Mazón's planned attendance at the 9 d'Octubre civic procession. The conflict began when Mascarell commented on social media that "difícilmente puede ser cívica una procesión con Mazón presente"...
Forensic Tests Underway to Identify Charred Female Remains in Oliva Case
The Civil Guard is investigating whether charred human remains discovered in Oliva, Valencia, belong to Beatriz Guijarro, a 28-year-old mother who vanished 54 days ago. The body was found by hikers on Wednesday in the mountainous area of La Creu, located in the upper part of Oliva's old town. The discovery occurred just 500 meters from the last known location where Beatriz was seen,...
Ubisoft and Tencent Launch Vantage Studios to Oversee Major Gaming Franchises
Ubisoft has officially unveiled Vantage Studios, the new subsidiary formed in partnership with Tencent that will be responsible for the creative development of major franchises including Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six. The announcement comes more than six months after the French gaming giant first revealed plans to create a specialized entity for these flagship properties....
Quevedo Postpones Valencia Concert Due to Health Reasons
The highly anticipated Quevedo concert at Valencia's Roig Arena has been postponed from its original October 2 date due to health concerns affecting the Canarian artist. Event organizers Taste The Floor and DQE Productions confirmed the rescheduling, moving the performance to Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the same venue. The decision was made following medical advice regarding...
Extreme Weather Disrupts Life in Ebre Region as Schools Shut Amid Torrential Rains
Southern Catalonia is grappling with severe weather conditions as intense rainfall has forced the suspension of all educational activities in the Montsià and Baix Ebre regions. The storm system, which swept through the Ebre lands, has prompted Civil Protection authorities to advise against unnecessary travel and to avoid flood-prone areas. The disruption comes as meteorological services...
Scorpion Bite Forces Hotel Evacuation in Alcorcón
A hotel guest in Alcorcón, a municipality in the Madrid region, required hospital treatment after being stung by a scorpion last Friday. Municipal Police officers responded to an emergency call from the hotel establishment alerting them to the incident involving one of their guests. The authorities made the decision to urgently transport the woman to a medical facility so doctors could...
Marc Márquez Clinches Seventh MotoGP Title with Second-Place Finish in Japan
Marc Márquez secured his seventh MotoGP World Championship title with a second-place finish at the Japanese Grand Prix, held at Motegi Circuit. The 17th race of the season spanned 24 laps, with Márquez crossing the finish line 4.196 seconds behind his Ducati Lenovo teammate Francesco Bagnaia, who claimed victory with a time of 42 minutes 9.312 seconds. Honda HRC Castrol's Spanish rider Joan...
EU-Funded Contracts Under Scrutiny After Begoña Gómez Recommendation Letters
The Spanish State Intervention Office, under the Ministry of Finance, has identified multiple irregularities in public contracts awarded to businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés's companies after they presented recommendation letters from Begoña Gómez, wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. In a comprehensive 303-page report submitted to European prosecutors and Madrid's Court of Instruction...
Andalusia's Tax Relief Package Includes Celiac Support Measure
The regional government of Andalusia has announced a new €100 tax deduction for families with celiac members, marking the fourth fiscal relief measure introduced in less than a week. President Juanma Moreno revealed the initiative through social media on Monday, explaining that the deduction will apply to taxpayers who have celiac disease themselves, or whose spouse or descendants are...
Police Investigate Gender Violence Possibility in Seville Homicide
A 21-year-old man has been detained in connection with the fatal stabbing of a woman in Seville's Este district early Sunday morning. National Police confirmed the arrest following an emergency call received at approximately 3:10 AM alerting authorities to an injured woman bleeding and calling for help in a doorway on Tigris Street. Emergency services from the 112 Andalusia coordination...
Spanish Wildfire Stabilizes as Evacuated Residents Return to Segovia Communities
A wildfire that originated in Guadalajara's Pico del Lobo area and spread into Segovia province has shown significant improvement, allowing evacuated residents to return to their homes. The communities of Riofrío de Riaza and the La Pinilla urbanization, which were evacuated on Sunday morning due to the advancing flames, have been cleared for return after emergency officials determined...
New Tranvibús Service Cuts Commute Times in Eastern Seville by Nearly Half
Seville has inaugurated its new Bus Rapid Transit (BTR) system, popularly known as the 'tranvibús,' connecting the eastern districts of Torreblanca, Alcosa, and Sevilla Este with Nervión and Santa Justa. The service launched this Monday with ten articulated, 18-meter-long electric buses operating on dedicated lanes. During its first week of operation, rides are free to encourage residents...
Spain's Popular Party Proposes Points-Based Visa System to Overhaul Immigration
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) has unveiled a new immigration strategy centered around a points-based visa system, echoing proposals first floated by former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy in 2008. The plan, revealed during the party's third programmatic retreat in Murcia, aims to prioritize immigrants who want to work in sectors experiencing labor shortages and those with better cultural...
Navarra Leader Denies Influence in Belate Tunnel Contract Amid Probe
Spanish political tensions escalated as María Chivite, President of Navarra, testified before the Senate investigation committee examining the 'Koldo case,' defending her interactions with former PSOE organizational secretary Santos Cerdán while denying any improper influence over public contracts. Chivite characterized the parliamentary inquiry as a 'Roman circus' due to the conduct of UPN...
Record Turnout for Valencia's Annual Night Running Event Despite Traffic Disruptions
The 15K Nocturna Valencia 'Gana Energía' illuminated the streets of Valencia on Saturday night as 13,000 runners participated in one of the city's most anticipated athletic events. The nighttime race, organized by Club de Atletismo Valencia CA, has established itself as a cornerstone of Spain's running calendar, consistently selling out registrations and attracting both elite athletes and...
Sudden Death of Ordesa National Park Director Shocks Conservation Community
Elena Villagrasa Ferrer, director of Spain's Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, died suddenly on Friday, September 26, in the town of Escalona, Huesca. The protected natural area announced the news through social media, confirming the 61-year-old geologist and conservationist passed away from natural causes.Villagrasa made history in 2020 when she became the first woman to lead...
Spanish Police Investigate Homicide of Visually Impaired Man in Cádiz Mountains
A 61-year-old man was found dead with signs of violence in the early hours of Saturday, September 27, inside his home in the municipality of Benaocaz in the Cádiz province of southern Spain. The Civil Guard was alerted around 1:00 AM about a possible homicide in the small population center of Tavizna, located within the Benaocaz municipal area. Emergency Services 112 Andalucía notified...
Hozono Global Jairis Faces Casademont Zaragoza in Supercopa LF Endesa Semifinal
The upcoming Supercopa LF Endesa women's basketball tournament will feature two compelling semifinal matchups on September 27th at the Palacio de los Deportes in Huesca. The draw, conducted this Thursday at the Spanish Basketball Federation Museum in Alcobendas, Madrid, determined that defending champion Valencia Basket will face Perfumerías Avenida in the first semifinal at 17:15 hours,...
Wildfire Escalates to Level 2 Threat in Castilla y León
A significant wildfire has been declared at Level 2 emergency status in the Segovian municipality of Cerezo de Arriba, posing serious threats to populated areas and requiring protective measures for residents and property. The Junta de Castilla y León elevated the fire to this heightened alert level early Sunday morning, citing the blaze's potential to endanger communities and non-forest...
Teenager Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident in Spanish Town of Olivenza
A 14-year-old girl has died following a hit-and-run incident in the town of Olivenza, located in the Badajoz province of Spain. The tragic event occurred on Friday night on Manuel Gómez Castaño street, where the minor was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. Emergency services transported the victim to the University Hospital of Badajoz with...
Catalan Museum Faces Pressure Over Sijena Monastery Paintings
Approximately one hundred people gathered this Saturday at the entrance of the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) in Barcelona, demanding compliance with a Supreme Court ruling requiring the return of mural paintings to the Monastery of Sijena. The protest, organized by the Sijena Sí platform, included participation from the Teruel Existe citizen movement, the Aragón-Teruel Existe...
Major Child Exploitation Bust in Mallorca Nets 31,000 Illegal Files
Spanish National Police have arrested a man in Palma de Mallorca for allegedly storing and distributing more than 31,000 files of child pornography across his electronic devices. The suspect, identified as a Spanish national, had organized the illicit material into 675 separate folders according to different themes, according to police statements released following the operation.The...
Extremadura-Based Criminal Group Busted for Lottery Scam Targeting Seniors
The Guardia Civil has arrested a man from Navalmoral de la Mata in connection with an organized fraud ring that targeted elderly victims across Galicia using the notorious 'timo de la estampita' or 'tocomocho' scam. The suspect is accused of defrauding ten senior citizens, with total losses exceeding €100,000 in cash and jewelry. The arrest represents a significant breakthrough in an...
Spanish Filmmaker Alauda Ruiz de Azúa Wins Golden Shell at San Sebastián Film Festival
The 73rd San Sebastián Film Festival concluded with Spanish filmmaker Alauda Ruiz de Azúa claiming the prestigious Golden Shell award for her film 'Los Domingos.' The victory marks the third consecutive year that a Spanish production has won the festival's top prize, following previous wins by 'O Corno' and 'Tardes de soledad.' The festival's official competition saw Spanish cinema emerge...
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