Stories from Madrid · Spain

A contest is underway with three lots of quality agri-food products from Madrid up for grabs. Participants must identify the author of the 'Episodios Nacionales' by their full name.

The report describes a child protagonist wearing a cinnamon-colored veil with her hair parted to the side. She has a round face, a large mouth, and fixed eyes on a book, holding a page with one finger.

A law being studied by the Spanish Congress could grant Spanish nationality to Sahrawi exiles living in the desert. The exiles consider this a right that belongs to them.

The use of private clinics by Spanish hospitals is a practice that has been ongoing since the time of the Socialist Party. The current level of reliance on these private facilities is significantly higher than in previous periods, with substantial public funds being diverted to private clinics.

Spain receives approximately 80 million tourists annually, a figure significantly higher than Brazil's 8 to 9 million.

A documentary discusses recent cults involved in alleged fraud, sexual abuse, and assault. An expert suggests that societal uncertainty and a lack of certainty are exploited by these groups.

The Spanish Congress has rejected a Royal Decree-Law that would have extended rental contracts by two years and limited rent increases to 2%. The decree-law was voted down this week. Hundreds of thousands of citizens are affected by the housing crisis. The Socialist Party voted against the measure. The decree-law had been signed in March, giving ample time for proposed amendments. Millions of people are affected by the uncertainty surrounding rent control measures. The vote against the extension was supported by PP, Vox, and Junts, with the PNV abstaining. The PNV had initially intended to vote in favor of the extension.

Jehovah's Witnesses follow a 'two-eyewitness' rule for sexual abuse cases. If a victim of sexual abuse or assault does not have another witness, the organization reportedly does not investigate the abuse. This policy was discussed in relation to a court ruling.

A court ruling, potentially the first instance and ratified by a provincial court, acknowledges that many individuals testifying in trials are sociologically victimized. This ruling does not negate the possibility of actual victimhood.

May Day protests and rallies took place across Europe. In Paris, protests turned violent. Hundreds of thousands participated in France. In Turkey, protests also turned violent. Some protesters demanded a wealth tax and an end to immigration police.