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...
Greenfiber's Galicia Textile Plant Faces Setback as Government Denies Grid Connection
Portuguese paper company Altri, through its joint venture Greenfiber, has announced it will challenge the Spanish government's decision to exclude its planned textile fiber plant in Palas de Rei, Lugo, from the national electrical grid planning for the next six-year period. The company claims it has not yet received official notification of the exclusion but characterizes the potential move...
Leire Bilbao Wins 2025 National Children's and Youth Literature Prize for 'Klera'
Leire Bilbao Barruetabeña has been awarded the 2025 National Prize for Children's and Youth Literature for her work 'Klera,' published by Elkar. The Spanish Ministry of Culture grants the award, which carries a €30,000 prize. The jury selected Bilbao's work for what it described as "the poetic beauty with which the author, drawing on different artistic disciplines, especially illustration,...
Personalized Care Strategy Positions DomusVi as Leader in Spain's Elderly Housing Sector
DomusVi, a leading Spanish sociosanitary group, is reinforcing its care model with a deeply human approach that places 'Buen Trato' (Good Treatment) at the center of elderly care. The company's strategy focuses on creating residential environments where dignity, respect, and closeness transform each facility into a genuine home rather than an impersonal institution. This pioneering approach...
Netflix's 'The Ballad of a Small Player' Explores Addiction Amid Macao's Casino Glitter
Colin Farrell delivers an unhinged performance as a gambling addict in Edward Berger's latest film, 'The Ballad of a Small Player,' which premiered in the Official Section of the San Sebastián Film Festival. The Irish actor confessed to having "a kind of OCD when bringing his characters to life," a trait he fully embraced for his role as Lord Doyle, a compulsive gambler lost in the...
Clece Condemned for Deficient Care Leading to Resident's Death in Mojados
The Provincial Court of Valladolid has confirmed the conviction against Spanish company Clece S.A. for providing deficient care to 82-year-old resident María Álamo, who died in 2016 from generalized sepsis caused by an infected sacral ulcer. The ruling upholds the decision originally made by the Court of First Instance No. 2 of Valladolid, establishing the company's responsibility for the...
Debbie Duncan Advocates for Tighter Online Controls Following Son's Disappearance in Tenerife
Debbie Duncan, the mother of Jay Slater, has revealed the profound emotional toll her family endured from online harassment and misinformation during the search for her missing son. In an interview on BBC Breakfast, Duncan described how the proliferation of false claims and conspiracy theories exacerbated their distress while authorities searched for the 19-year-old in Tenerife. Slater...
PP Leader Feijóo Proposes Prioritizing Hispanic Immigration in New Migration Plan
Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of Spain's Popular Party (PP), has unveiled the core principles of his party's upcoming migration plan during a meeting in Formentera with police unions and Civil Guard associations. The proposal represents a significant hardening of the opposition party's migration stance, with Feijóo declaring that "the good-natured model of integration has failed" and...
Alejandro Sanz's 2026 Stadium Tour Includes Nine Spanish Cities Starting in Sevilla
Spanish music icon Alejandro Sanz has confirmed details for his 2026 Spanish tour, titled '¿Y Ahora Qué?', following successful sold-out performances across Mexico and Latin America. The tour will kick off at Sevilla's Estadio La Cartuja on June 6, 2026, marking the beginning of an extensive nine-city Spanish leg that will see the Grammy-winning artist perform in major venues throughout the...
Political Clash in Extremadura Assembly Over School Transport Crisis
The president of the Junta of Extremadura, María Guardiola, and the leader of the Socialist parliamentary group, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, engaged in a heated exchange during Thursday's plenary session of the Extremadura Assembly. The confrontation stemmed from questions raised by Gallardo regarding the regional government's handling of the school transport crisis, which has affected thousands...
Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup Featuring The Cure, Doja Cat
Primavera Sound Barcelona has announced its 2026 lineup, featuring headliners The Cure, Doja Cat, Gorillaz, and The xx for the festival's 24th edition. The event will take place at Barcelona's Parc del Fòrum from June 3-7, 2026, with organizers describing the artist selection as representing "the past, present and future of music." This marks the earliest lineup reveal in the festival's...
AEMET Forecasts Temperature Swings and Storm Activity Across Spanish Regions
The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued comprehensive forecasts indicating significant weather variability across Spain's diverse regions. While some areas will experience moderate temperatures and radiant conditions, others face potential showers and storm activity. The climate patterns are being influenced by an Atlantic trough and a low-pressure center in southeastern...
Wind Turbine Maker Nordex Lands Breakthrough Spanish Deal with 20-Year Service Contract
Nordex SE has secured its first order for N175/6.X wind turbines in Spain, marking a strategic expansion in one of Europe's key renewable energy markets. The German wind turbine manufacturer will supply eight turbines to independent power producer Abei Energy for the "Avellanosa" wind park in Castile and León, representing approximately 50 megawatts of capacity. The deal represents Nordex's...
Spanish Court Backs Judge's Decision Not to Investigate Officials Over 2023 Flood Response
The Valencia Provincial Court has reaffirmed its support for the investigating magistrate handling the Dana flood case, rejecting appeals that sought to have government officials declared as formal suspects. In a series of rulings, the court's second section upheld the judge's decision to maintain Pilar Bernabé, the government delegate in the Valencian Community, and Miguel Polo, president...
Spanish Far-Right Politician Steps Down Following Domestic Abuse Sentence
A councilor for the far-right Vox party in Benicàssim, Enrique Mulet, has been convicted of gender-based violence offenses against his wife and will resign from his municipal position. The Court of Violence Against Women No. 1 in Castellón found Mulet guilty of injury offenses committed during a domestic dispute at the family home on August 31.The court established as proven facts...
Political Clash in Congress Over Catalan Immigration Authority
The Spanish Congress has rejected a proposed law that would have transferred immigration powers to Catalonia's regional government, dealing a significant blow to one of the key agreements between the Socialist Party (PSOE) and Junts at the start of the current legislature. The vote on Tuesday saw 177 votes against and 173 in favor, with the opposition coming from an unusual coalition that...
Political Tensions Flare as Spanish Government Faces Corruption Allegations
Spanish Finance Minister and First Vice President María Jesús Montero has reiterated her full confidence in her chief of staff, Carlos Moreno, following judicial revelations that Spain's Treasury Department postponed a tax debt for a company linked to businessman Víctor de Aldama after he met with Moreno. The allegations emerged during Wednesday's congressional control session, where the...
Madrid Leader Decries 'Caribbean Soap Opera' in Moncloa Over Court Cases
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the president of the Madrid region, has described the Spanish government's seat at La Moncloa as a "Caribbean soap opera" while criticizing judicial proceedings involving Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's inner circle. During a news forum breakfast on Thursday, Ayuso referenced multiple legal cases, including the investigation into Sánchez's wife Begoña Gómez for alleged...
Oyarzabal Strike Lifts Real Sociedad to Maiden Win Over Struggling Mallorca
Real Sociedad finally secured their first victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Mallorca in the sixth round of LaLiga EA Sports. The decisive goal came from captain Mikel Oyarzabal just after halftime, providing much-needed relief for the San Sebastián side after a challenging start to the campaign. The three points lifted Real Sociedad out of the relegation zone and offered crucial...
Madrid Magistrate Files Defamation Claims Against Interior and Transport Ministers
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado, who is leading the investigation into Begoña Gómez, wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has filed lawsuits against Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska and Transport Minister Óscar Puente for alleged violation of his right to honor. The magistrate from Madrid's Instruction Court 41 has initiated conciliation proceedings against both government...
July Mortgage Activity Soars 25% Nationwide with Regional Variations
Spain's mortgage market reached its highest July level in 15 years, with 45,067 new home loans signed during the month, representing a 25% increase compared to the same period last year. According to data from the National Statistics Institute (INE), this marks the thirteenth consecutive month of growth in mortgage activity and the strongest July performance since 2010. The sustained upward...