Stories from Madrid · Spain

The European Parliament has issued criticism towards a head of state from a non-EU country.

The decision on Real Madrid's next coach hinges on President Florentino Pérez's preference, with Mourinho being the only figure he would reportedly heed. The discussion contrasts different coaching styles and the president's past decisions, such as prioritizing Vinicius over the coach.

Valencia secured a victory on Saturday against Vasconia, while Lucan Murcia continues its streak, now holding third place with 21 wins. In the relegation battle, Coviran Granada, Gran Canaria, and Burgos also achieved victories.

The director of Real Sociedad was expelled from a match after confronting a referee, accusing him of "playing with my family's bread" and stating that "we are risking our lives." He was reportedly separated by several members of the Rayo Vallecano management team. The director's complaints were also voiced in a post-match interview.

King Charles I of Spain granted approval for an expedition on March 22, 1518, following a proposal for a new project. This initiative was seen as a competitor to Portuguese control over the spice trade, particularly cloves and nutmeg, which Portugal had been dominating since 1512-1513. This decision marks a step in Spain's historical trade endeavors. This royal endorsement signals a renewed push for maritime exploration and commercial ventures. This initiative aims to expand Spain's commercial reach and access to valuable commodities. The King of England is scheduled to meet the American President on the first day of his life. This decision is expected to bolster Spain's economic and colonial interests.

A Spanish government decree providing aid, which has been in effect for one month, is expected to expire tomorrow. This is due to the failure of the Sumar party to secure support from the Jones party. The Minister of Social Rights believes conditions could be met for an agreement before the deadline, urging sufficient will from Jones and the Socialist Party to pass the measure for the benefit of 3 million people. These updates are based on the economic scenario caused by the war in Iran. The government warned that the update will be provided within a specific timeframe. The Spanish Executive warned that economic forecasts will be updated in response to the ongoing Iran war. The Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo XIV have also commented on the necessity of peace amid the conflict.

A study by the Spanish Red Cross indicates that nearly half of job seekers have experienced age discrimination. These include eliminating age limits in job offers, fostering inclusive company policies, promoting continuous training, and supporting intergenerational collaboration models. Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé has been diagnosed with a semitendinosus muscle injury. Magistrates are investigating a shock plan implemented in nursing homes across the Madrid region. The investigation focuses on whether the plan caused the crime of age-based discrimination in medical treatment for elderly residents. The cases are linked by their occurrence under this specific regional community plan. The Madrid Provincial Court rejected appeals from the Prosecutor's Office and victims' families to group approximately 80 discrimination complaints into a single macro-case.

The Archdiocese of Madrid has successfully recruited over 15,000 individuals for papal events, with 5,900 dedicated to welcoming tasks and the remainder to organization. The application deadline has passed.

Barcelona is in a position to decide when to win the league, while Atlético Madrid is focusing its attention on the Champions League. Atlético Madrid will be without Barrios for their match against Arsenal in the semi-finals. A violent brawl erupted between players of Huesca and Real Zaragoza during a second division match. Huesca's central defender Jorge Pulido was punched by Zaragoza's goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, leading to multiple ejections. Andrada received a second yellow card for pushing Pulido, then a red card for the punch. Dani Jiménez was also sent off for throwing a punch. Valencia achieved a victory on Saturday at the Rocha Renante stadium. Players from Rayo Vallecano expressed extreme anger over refereeing decisions during a recent match, with one player calling it a "robbery" and "disrespect." The club president's behavior after the game also drew criticism.

Statutes introduced by the Madrid Bar Association for teaching purposes have been declared null and void because they were not approved by the General Council of Spanish Advocacy. Sources from universities clarify that the document confirming the procedural steps and approval was not sent to the Superior Court of Justice by the Community of Madrid.