Stories from Madrid · Spain

Spain's Minister of Justice was questioned regarding Defense Minister Margarita Robles' statement that isolation at Gómez Ulla would be voluntary. The inquiry highlighted that voluntary isolation lacks sense for controlling an infection outbreak.

Registrations for major events are recommended to be completed before the 17th of May.

Mar Espinar, spokesperson for Más Madrid and PSOE, criticized Isabel Díaz Ayuso, accusing her of hypocrisy regarding 'Hispanidad' and denying rights to Latin people living in Madrid.

The 'Clásico' football match, featuring Real Madrid and Barcelona, is scheduled for Sunday night. This game has the potential to determine the winner of the league. The football match 'El Clásico' is scheduled to air live on Sunday at 10 PM on DigiSport 1.

A protocol has been sent by the police to all its agents, according to a report in El Confidencial. The protocol specifies the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), ventilation, and measures to avoid dust.

A radio broadcast discussed a government accused of pressuring judges and giving twisted instructions to the Attorney General of the State. The government is also alleged to be aligning with individuals suspected of corruption. The Spanish government has warned it will enforce quarantines, despite an earlier statement from Margarita Robles that hospital admission would be voluntary for about thirty people on a ship. Health Minister Mónica García confirmed they will apply the special public health measures law. Pedro Gullón, Director of Public Health, was also mentioned. Félix Bolaños, Spain's Minister of the Presidency in Pedro Sánchez's government, led government criticism against Judge Juan Carlos Peinado.

Real Madrid player Federico Valverde requires rest for several days or weeks and treatment for a facial injury following an altercation with teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni. A training session from the Royal Club, identified as Real Madrid, featured players Valverde and his French teammate Touaméni (Tchouaméni). A Real Madrid player suffered cranial trauma and is expected to miss Sunday's match. The player issued a statement last night clarifying the injury was not caused by a teammate. It remains unclear if the Frenchman will be on the bench this weekend following the club's initiated disciplinary procedures. Football players Valverde and Tchouaméni are reportedly awaiting news regarding Mbappé's participation in an upcoming event. A Cadena SER broadcast discussed an altercation between footballers Valverde and Tchouaméni that occurred on the fields.

Counselor Zarzalejo appeared before a plenary session, stating she lacked the competence to improve the situation of educators and blamed the left for misleading them. Following her intervention, educators Julia Mascot, Laura Westmar, and Sonia Almarcha shouted "dignidad" (dignity). The workers were subsequently expelled from the assembly. Protesters were expelled yesterday from the guest tribune of the Madrid Assembly after protesting during the appearance of Education Minister Mercedes Zarzuela. The expulsion occurred amid an ongoing sit-in at a center in Ribas, where protesters denounce the Community of Madrid's inaction. Minister Zarzuela stated the regional government lacks the competence to improve their situation. Rosa Marín, a platform spokesperson, responded, calling it difficult to listen to lies and refuting claims about direct management earnings of 2,000 or 2,500 euros.

A cruise ship will not dock on Sunday, affecting traffic and areas in the center of Madrid. The Marqués de Monistrol area to the west and the Glorieta Marqués de Vadillo are specifically mentioned as impacted.

Passengers will need to be picked up five at a time by boat, according to the source.