Stories from Madrid · Spain

The government delegation in Madrid has committed to increasing its presence.

An amount of 500,000 euros was paid to football players Federico Valverde and Aul.

An ex-player stated that issues within Real Madrid's locker room are internal problems that can be resolved.

Former Real Madrid player Iker Casillas has called for Xabi Alonso's return to the club. Alonso departed Real Madrid at the beginning of the current calendar year. Casillas also commented that the team's locker room atmosphere involves internal issues that resolve themselves. The English club sought information regarding Alonso's career with Real Madrid and the club's opinion of him.

An economic sanction of 500,000 euros has been imposed on each party involved, according to the source.

Spain's total GDP is growing by an average of 2% per year, reaching 4,500 billion euros. This economic growth is partly attributed to a population increase of approximately 3 million inhabitants over 4-5 years.

Fourteen Spanish cruise passengers will undergo a 42-day quarantine at Gómez Ulla hospital in Madrid if they do not present any symptoms. José García, the prevention delegate at the center, confirmed this, stating the period could be shortened if no possibility of contagion is estimated. The passengers will be isolated on a specific floor designed for them, using a closed circuit, and will not have contact with other patients or staff. Passengers on board a ship do not present worrying symptoms at this stage, according to Europe 1.

A Spanish radio station reported 'white smoke' at 6:08 PM, indicating a successful conclusion or agreement has been reached.

Magistrates have issued a statement regarding international collaboration in response to a sanitary emergency.

The Bank of Spain has reaffirmed the use of banknotes and coins. It reminded the public of the need to always have cash at home, suggesting an amount between 70 and 100 euros.