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Pedro Sanchez apologised after a close confidant was put under investigation for his alleged participation in a kickbacks scheme

News

Spanish PM vows to fight on as corruption scandal grows

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is fighting to keep his job, as corruption allegations prompted the resignation of a close aide and sparked tension...

AFP1 day ago

Santos Cerdan, the party's organisation secretary and its third-ranking figure, is suspected of being an accomplice in the alleged improper awarding of a public contract during the Covid-19 pandemic

World

Top Spanish ruling party official resigns over corruption case

A top official in Spain’s ruling Socialist Party resigned on Thursday after being implicated in a widening corruption probe that has already ensnared the...

AFP2 days ago

The protesters marched under the slogan 'Mafia or Democracy'

World

Tens of thousands join anti-government protest in Madrid

Tens of thousands of people rallied Sunday in an opposition-organised demonstration in Madrid accusing the government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of corruption. Protesters,...

AFP6 days ago

A recent survey by a Catholic charity found that more than 400 people were sleeping rough in Madrid's airport

World

Homeless seek refuge at Madrid airport as rents soar

Victor Fernando Meza works during the day, but his salary is not enough to afford rent in the Spanish capital Madrid. So, once again,...

AFPJune 2, 2025

Police stress that fugitives' chances of evading justice are slim

World

Sun, sand and suspects: Spain seduces fugitive criminals

With its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife, Spain has long been a top destination — not just for tourists, but also for criminals looking to...

AFPMay 28, 2025

Andriy Portnov was shot dead outside a private school in a wealthy suburb of Madrid

World

Spain probes organised crime link in murder of ex-Ukraine MP

Spanish authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a pro-Russia former Ukrainian MP as a likely organised crime hit but have not ruled out...

AFPMay 22, 2025

Police officers next to the body of ex-Ukraine MP Andriy Portnov after he was shot dead in Pozuelo de Alarcon, near Madrid

World

Pro-Russia ex-Ukraine MP shot dead near Madrid

A US-sanctioned Ukrainian ex-MP and senior aide to the country’s former pro-Russian president Viktor Yanukovych was shot dead near Madrid on Wednesday, a Spanish...

AFPMay 21, 2025

Spanish consumers complained about fees charged when buying tickets for Bad Bunny concerts

Entertainment

Spain probes ticket fees for Bad Bunny concerts

Spain’s consumer affairs ministry said Wednesday it has opened a probe into the service fees charged during the sale of tickets for reggaeton superstar...

AFPMay 14, 2025