Stories from Madrid · Spain

The prosecution is requesting a 24-year sentence in the 'Mascarillas' trial. The case is approaching a final declaration. The trial is being monitored in Madrid. Prosecutors are seeking a 24-year prison sentence during the trial regarding the 'Mask Case'. The proceedings are currently in progress, according to the report. The mask trial, which had a pending witness declaration, began at 10:00. During testimony, the defendant José Luis Ábalos addressed a contract involving a company named Coldo. The defendant stated that Coldo is a new company that does not engage in any activities related to the ministry. Former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos testified in the mask procurement fraud trial in Madrid. Ábalos stated that cash payments to settle expenses were part of an established culture, according to the source.

Electricity supply frauds have increased exponentially in Spain, according to data from Endesa. The frauds involve individuals connecting illegally to the power grid, typically at large-scale operations.

Spain's Minister of Justice has filed a lawsuit against commission agent Victor de Aldama for damages totaling 70,000 euros. The case is currently in the documentary phase, with reports and sentencing forecasts expected by tomorrow.

Witnesses in the Kitchen case have made claims regarding irregular financing within the Socialist Party. The source noted that while the internal coherence of these claims is being questioned, the testimonies are being presented to the public. The matter has not yet reached trial in the courts. New elements are being incorporated into the investigative file. An investigation into the irregular financing of the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party) is underway.

The Más Madrid party has denounced Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso for using public funds to attend a fair in Aguascalientes, Mexico. Spokesperson Manuela Bergerot stated the community will pay over 300,000 euros for the trip.

A poll conducted by Cadena SER and El País indicates that 60% of Spaniards believe there are too many immigrants in the country. The survey found that 44.2% of respondents support prioritizing the Spanish population for regularization processes.

Former football manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been hospitalized after feeling unwell while in Madrid.

None of the nearly 16,000 taxis in Madrid's fleet currently possess an environmental label. While eco-labeled or zero-emission vehicles have increased 64-fold since 2020, the taxi sector has not transitioned.

The software product Cloud Code has grown from non-existence to generating $2.5 billion in annual revenue within six months. This revenue exceeds the annual turnover of several companies listed on the IBEX 35.

A state pact for reconciliation will be presented in the Congress of Deputies this Monday. The proposal includes urgent measures such as remuneration for eight-week parental leave. It also seeks to extend leave for birth, foster care, or adoption to 24 weeks.