Stories from Madrid · Spain

Workers at subsidized schools in Madrid are demanding a meeting with the mayor to resolve unsigned contract extensions. The platform representing the workers claims that a meeting last week with social policy delegate José Fernández Sánchez incorrectly stated that all extensions were formalized and irrevocable. Workers are calling for the municipal administration to supervise the management companies receiving public funds. This follows ongoing labor disputes regarding contract stability. Nursery school workers in Madrid are continuing a strike that has entered its fourth week. Rosa Marín, spokesperson for the platform, stated that all municipal nursery workers must receive pay based on new salary tables by September. The workers are demanding that salaries not be restricted to the national minimum wage.

The autopsy shows the maneuver caused mechanical asphyxiation through conscious pressure on the neck and lungs. The medical report indicates the officer was aware of the actions being performed. The report states the cause of death was anoxia, or lack of oxygen, resulting from strangulation. This definitive report aligns with existing videos and witness accounts from neighbors who reportedly criticized municipal police officers during the incident. The findings are now considered a fundamental piece of the ongoing judicial investigation. Medical science determined the cause of death was a lack of oxygen due to strangulation. Neighbors reported witnessing the incident and had previously criticized the two municipal police agents for their actions. The definitive report aligns with existing video evidence currently held by the justice system.

Dolores Bázquez was released from prison after spending 17 months incarcerated for a murder she did not commit. The individual spent nearly two years in prison despite being innocent.

Italian executive Gianni Vittorio Armani will replace José Bogas as Chief Executive Officer of Endesa.

Norel defeated British player Cameron Norrie in the Madrid Masters tournament. French player Arthur Fils lost in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters 1000 tournament. He was defeated by world number one Jannik Sinner with a score of 6-2, 6-4. The match lasted less than one and a half hours. Fils expressed a desire to learn from the defeat and improve for future high-level competitions. German tennis player Alexander Zverev defeated Alexandre D'Ambrosio to secure a place in the Madrid tournament final. Sinner won the match with scores of 2-7, 6-2, 6-4. Fils entered the match with a nine-match winning streak on clay, including a title in Barcelona. The loss ended Fils' undefeated run on the surface. The 29-year-old has previously won this tournament twice. He recently achieved a two-set victory against a Belgian opponent to advance.

Gianluca Peristiani has been punished following an incident involving sexist behavior, according to reports.

Real Madrid defender Eder Militao underwent surgery for a severe muscle injury to his left thigh. The 28-year-old player sustained the injury during Real Madrid's 2-1 victory against Deportivo Alaves last week. The injury will sideline the defender for several months. This absence will impact the Brazilian national team ahead of the summer World Cup. Reports indicate the player will be unable to compete in the upcoming Champions League match against Atletico Madrid. The injury status follows recent medical assessments of the squad's availability. Team doctors reacted to a muscle fiber issue by immediately involving a physiotherapist. An MRI is scheduled for the following morning during the away match to assess the injury. Guillermo Feliz is confirmed to have a muscle injury and will not be available for selection. The French player is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks.

The Ibex 35 index closed at 17,774 points on Tuesday, marking a 0.46 percent increase. The index recovered throughout the day from earlier levels to reach 17,800 points before the final close. Banking stocks drove the upward movement in the Spanish market.

Portuguese manager José Mourinho is the favorite to take over as head coach at Real Madrid. The search for a new coach follows a season without titles. Real Madrid President Florentino Perez is reportedly planning to bring 63-year-old Jose Mourinho back to the club this summer. According to the publication Athletic, Mourinho is a primary candidate for the head coach position. The report states that Mourinho is willing to return to Madrid, though specific contract terms and duration have not been disclosed. The 63-year-old coach is currently under contract with AS Roma. The news was reported by journalist David Ornstein via Jornal Norte-Americano. Ravian Rebalbo stated that Jose Mourinho is a strong candidate for the Real Madrid coaching position for the upcoming season. The report noted that the current coaching staff has faced difficulties due to limited working time.

A report by the SM Foundation indicates that more than half of young people in Spain support hardline government policies, even if such measures sacrifice certain liberties. The findings show an increasing trend of youth identifying with right-wing ideologies.