Policia Nacional have arrested sixteen individuals following the deaths of seventy migrants who are believed to have drowned whilst crossing to the Canary Islands. The boat – which was adrift for eleven days – had over three hundred passengers. Witnesses, including survivors, suggest that some individuals were violently thrown overboard, while others succumbed to dehydration
This summer, Spain recorded 228 fatalities on the roads, a decrease of 15 deaths compared to last year. Despite a record one hundred million journeys, the Interior Ministry warned that road safety must remain a priority, especially as nearly 50% of victims tested positive for substances. Additionally, alarming figures show that 27% of those who
The legal team for Abderrahim El Akkouh – who died while being restrained by a police officer – have said his case should be treated as murder, following the release of a post-mortem report yesterday. The autopsy certifies that the sole possible cause of death was asphyxia due to chest compression, as well as suggesting
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in London, focusing on economic partnerships and the Gibraltar agreement. Both leaders signed a memorandum during their meeting at 10 Downing Street aimed at enhancing cooperation in key areas such as gender equality and sustainable development. Sánchez praised Starmer for successfully concluding
The number of unemployed people in Spain rose by twenty-one thousand nine hundred and five in August, reaching a total of 2.4 million. Despite this increase, the annual unemployment rate has decreased significantly. Meanwhile, the number of contracts registered reached over one million, with 37% of those classified as indefinite. Source: https://www.englishradionews.com/news/spain/unemployment-in-spain-sees-modest-increase-in-august-2025/
Ryanair has announced a reduction of one million passenger seats for next winter in Spain due to a six point five percent fee increase by airport operator Aena. The airline labels the hike as shameless, and could lead to the closure of Valladolid and Jerez airports. In response Aena said it defends the fee as
The annual report documenting the activities of the Public Prosecution Service for the last judicial year is set to be published today (Friday), during the opening ceremony of the Judicial Year. The event will be held in the Plenary Hall of the Supreme Court in Madrid. Members of the judiciary, legal professionals, and other state