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A scandal involving opaque audio recordings and alleged political interference is sending shockwaves through Spain, putting the government under immense pressure. At its center is Leire Díez, a hitherto unknown civil servant whose leaked conversations are creating turmoil in the Spanish political landscape.

Over the past ten days, 34 minor earthquakes have been registered beneath Teide, Spain's highest mountain. This seismic activity, unnoticed by the general population, nonetheless triggers increased vigilance among scientists. Although officials rule out an immediate eruption risk, developments are being closely monitored.

Spain has seen its water reserves decline for the first time after almost four consecutive months of increases. The country's reservoirs are currently at 76.8% of their capacity, a 0.7 percentage point drop compared to the previous week. This breaks the positive trend of recent months, which was favored by continuous rainfall.

Valladolid experiences chaos after heavy rainfall: Flooded streets, trapped motorists, and numerous emergency calls. The city struggles with the consequences of a storm that...

The discovery of the body of a Spaniard in Russia, allegedly fighting alongside the Ukrainian army, raises new questions about international involvement in the conflict and highlights the geographical proximity and ongoing tensions in the Belgorod region.

Spain is gearing up for a new era of short-term rentals: As of July 1, 2025, the European regulations governing tourist and seasonal rentals will come into force, fundamentally reshaping the market. The aim is to stabilize the housing market, curb fraud, and create greater transparency. This is a crucial measure to facilitate access to decent housing for all citizens.

The Spanish Ministry of Defense, led by Margarita Robles, has taken a significant step that redefines its security relations with Israel. The Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has had its license to produce SPIKE LR2 anti-tank missiles in Spain revoked.

A shocking family drama has rocked Sentmenat, a municipality in the Barcelona metropolitan area. On early Monday morning, an incident occurred in which a man allegedly killed his partner's son, severely injured the woman, and then committed suicide. The Mossos d'Esquadra have immediately launched a comprehensive investigation to clarify the exact circumstances of this horrific act.

Spain's Guardia Civil faces an unprecedented challenge: drastic ammunition rationing is forcing the elite unit to reduce its consumption by a quarter. This is due to a failed procurement agreement with an Israeli company, which will interrupt the supply of crucial handgun ammunition until presumably early 2027.

The Spanish Space Agency issued a strong warning on Sunday about the potential effects of intense solar activity that has occurred in recent hours. Power grids and satellite navigation could be particularly affected. The reason for this is a coronal mass ejection (CME) that impacted Earth's magnetosphere on the morning of June 1.