Stories from Madrid · Spain

The trial regarding the Mask Case is entering its final stages, focusing on alleged irregular financing of the PSOE. The trial resumes tomorrow with testimony from the former Minister of Transport and former PSOE Secretary of Organization.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo participated in traditional May 2nd events alongside Isabel Díaz Ayuso in Madrid. This marks the second instance of cooperation between the PP leader and Ayuso within several weeks.

Hotel prices in Spain have increased in anticipation of the May holidays.

The Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) predicts more than 1.5 million road displacements this Sunday for the May Day long weekend. Spanish citizens are returning home as part of the 'Operation Return' holiday travel period. The report was shared by COPE in Madrid.

The Spanish Socialist Party (PSOE) is closely monitoring the latest statements in the Mascarillas case, specifically regarding José Luis Abalos's declaration on Monday.

The Spanish government denounced the illegal detention of two activists by Israeli authorities on Saturday. The activists were reportedly intercepted in international waters, outside of Israeli jurisdiction. Israel claims the individuals have links to the Popular Conference for Palestinians Abroad, an association accused by Israel and the United States of working on behalf of Hamas. Brazil and Spain had previously protested the decision to send the activists to Israel. The announcement follows recent escalations in the region. The source did not specify the identity of the citizen or the location of the detention. Spain has issued a strong condemnation of Israel's detention of a Spanish citizen, demanding their immediate release. Spain has issued a new denunciation regarding the arrest of its national, Eni, in Palestine.

Disney is producing a live-action version of the animated film Rapunzel. Tegan Croft, Milo Manheim, and Catherine Han are set to co-star in the production. Michael Gracey, director of The Greatest Showman, will direct the film. Filming is expected to begin in Spain in June.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising. The fine was issued due to the unclear nature of the company's promotional materials. Specifics of the advertising campaign and the amount of the fine were not disclosed.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising. The specific details of the advertising campaign and the amount of the fine were not disclosed. The ruling was made by a regulatory body.

The socialist candidate lamented that when right-wing parties negotiate to form a government, they focus on cutting women's rights. She stated this could happen in Andalusia.