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The Professional and Independent Association of Prosecutors (APIF) has demanded a drastic sentence in the case of Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz: six years in prison and twelve years of disqualification from public office.

The massive power outage that plunged large parts of Spain and Portugal into darkness on April 28, 2025, raised many questions. After weeks of speculation and almost two months of uncertainty, the Spanish government has finally issued a statement.

Spanish Minister of Defense Margarita Robles confirmed on Wednesday the stationing of US refueling aircraft at the military bases of Rota (Cádiz) and Morón de la Frontera (Seville).

A distressing incident in Torrejón de Ardoz has led to the arrest of a police officer. A 36-year-old man of Maghrebi origin died on Tuesday night after being subdued by two off-duty Madrid municipal police officers following an alleged violent robbery.

The corruption scandals surrounding Pedro Sánchez's government continue. Following sustained pressure and serious accusations, José Antonio Marco Sanjuán, a high-ranking official in the Spanish Ministry of Finance, has resigned from his position as President of the Central Economic-Administrative Court (TEAC).

Andalusia is setting new standards in the digital transformation of public administration. With the introduction of JuntaGPT, a customized AI assistant, the region is positioning itself as a pioneer in digitalization within Spain.

The Andalusian government under Moreno Bonilla (PP) has given the green light for the felling of tens of thousands of centuries-old trees in the Vega de Mestanza, leading to fierce resistance and protests from residents since Wednesday morning.

In a remarkable and unconventional ceremony, Stéphane Soriano, the Director General of the Department of Diversity of the Generalitat Valenciana, recently made a special vow: he married himself.

The first day of the metal strike in the province of Cádiz has been marked by significant tensions, violent clashes, and massive traffic disruptions. The work stoppage in the crucial metal sector has far-reaching consequences for the infrastructure and public life in the region.

Spain is setting an all-time record in public expenditure on employees in 2024. At 172,350 million euros, the state's personnel costs surpass all previous marks, representing an increase of 5.4% compared to 2023.