Stories from Madrid · Spain

A court has sentenced Villarejo to three and a half years in prison regarding the Dina case.

Audience numbers for a Disney series have fallen by 50% compared to its first season. The decline follows the release of the first chapters of the new season. The source noted that the return did not meet public expectations. The series previously won two Emmy awards.

Hoth Therapeutics has received regulatory clearance in Spain to proceed with a Phase 2a trial for HT-001. Interim data indicated strong efficacy in cancer patients during the study.

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm has struck a deal with the DP World Tour to maintain his membership. The agreement allows him to remain eligible for next year's Ryder Cup. This follows a standoff regarding fines Rahm accrued after signing with the Saudi-backed Live Golf Series.

Researchers in Spain report that high-intensity interval training provides the strongest vascular benefits for cardiovascular patients compared to other exercise forms. The study suggests this specific training method is effective in fighting cardiovascular disease. The findings were released by researchers based in Spain.

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa decided not to include striker Kylian Mbappe in the starting lineup for the upcoming La Liga match against Barcelona. The match is scheduled to take place on May 10 at Real Madrid's home stadium.

Students have developed an AI-driven tool that uses a webcam to capture images and convert hand movements into text data. The project, created as a final degree assignment, aims to assist people with disabilities.

Spain has surpassed 22 million affiliates in the Social Security system for the first time. The number of unemployed persons in April was just over 2.3 million, representing a decrease of 62,000 compared to March.

Counselor Javier Morillas cast a dissenting vote against the general state accounts for the first time in history. Morillas cited irregularities regarding the use of common European funds that were allegedly diverted to pay pensions.

Begonia Gómez, wife of Spanish President Pedro Sánchez, appeared before the European Prosecutor's Office in Madrid to deny discussing public contracts awarded to businessman Juan Carlos Barrabés with any government executive.