Stories from Madrid · Spain

Real Madrid lost 76-69 to Jabo Israeli in a EuroLeague quarterfinal match. The loss forces a fourth game in the series tomorrow. Real Madrid currently leads the series 2-1.

Judge Peinado rejected a request to archive the Begoña case and instead insisted on sending the matter to a jury trial. The case involves the wife of the President of the Government, along with three defendants: Gómez, advisor Cristina Álvarez, and businessman Barrabés.

The Spanish government has accepted a proposal to update the calculation bases for property taxes to better account for comfort elements like water and electricity.

The Spanish government has granted permission for the vessel Hondius to divert to the Canary Islands. The decision was made in coordination with the World Health Organization and the European Union. Spain's Ministry of Health announced the move late in Madrid.

Spanish newspaper El Confidencial reported that former President Zapatero managed meetings between Beatriz Corredor and clients of his associate Julio Martínez.

Miguel Ángel Rodríguez has been summoned as an investigated party by Madrid's Investigating Court No. 25 in Plaza de Castilla. The investigation concerns the alleged crime of revealing secrets.

Two civil guards are under investigation for alleged drug trafficking.

The Spanish Ministry of Health announced a decision to evacuate people from a ship to the Netherlands. This decision was made in coordination with the World Health Organization and the European Union.

Spain is preparing to implement measures for medical examinations, disposal, and transfer of individuals under specific arrangements, avoiding contact with local residents.

Spanish technology firm Inetum has announced an employment regulation process (ERE). This follows recent layoffs at other major firms including Oracle, Amazon, Microsoft, and Capgemini. Capgemini previously announced approximately 750 job cuts.