Stories from Madrid · Spain

A suspect reportedly collected money and deposited it directly onto a table. The source stated that 10,000 euros were being handled as tax-free monthly fixed expenses in addition to a salary. The specific context of the payments remains under investigation.

The money was reportedly carried in a backpack or a Carrefour plastic bag when being delivered to a ministry. The source stated that the individual only carried the backpack when transporting quantities of money.

More than 850,000 patients in Spain are currently waiting for surgical procedures. Capacity has been expanded in recent years to address rising appointment numbers. If funding for these services is no longer available, capacity may be reduced, leading to longer waiting times.

A court has annulled a trial and ordered it to be repeated due to insufficient evidence. The decision follows appeals to the Supreme Court regarding the case. The investigation by the Guardia Civil continues despite the ruling.

The Supreme Court session involving the interrogation of chief anti-corruption prosecutor Alejandro Luzon began at 3:30 PM. The session followed a midday period of questioning by Luzon. The afternoon session has commenced with interrogations conducted by the popular prosecution.

Bázquez is seeking government reparation for a case from 27 years ago. She was detained and spent 519 days in prison following an unjust accusation regarding the crime of Rocío Wannenkoff, the daughter of her partner at the time. Bázquez stated that the memory of the lock and the trial prevent her from sleeping.

The percentage of young people identifying as Catholic in Spain has grown from 31% to 45% over the last five years. These figures are part of a study conducted by the SM Foundation. The study also indicates low levels of satisfaction with democracy among the youth population.

The Spanish Footballers Association has denied claims made by La Liga president Javier Tebas regarding the league's start date. Tebas stated yesterday that the league is set to begin on August 14. The union clarified that no agreement has been finalized as of today. This follows a new FIFA rule proposed by President Gianni Infantino regarding player conduct and hand gestures. The Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE) is negotiating with La Liga regarding the start date for the upcoming season. AFE General Secretary Diego Rivas seeks to begin the league on August 22. La Liga currently intends to start on August 15. The discrepancy involves concerns for players participating in international tournaments who may reach semifinals or finals.

Rayo Vallecano player Oscar has received a seven-match suspension in La Liga due to an accumulation of yellow cards. The player is expected to miss the remainder of the domestic season. He remains eligible to play in European competitions, according to the report.

Businessman Aldama has alleged that the Spanish Prime Minister was aware of an organized crime group involving José Luis Ábalos and Coeldo García. Aldama claimed the Prime Minister was informed of the group's activities during a 2019 PSOE meeting. The allegations were made in the context of proceedings in the Supreme Court. He stated that Sampson confirmed these details during a 2019 PSOE meeting where a photograph of the two leaders was taken. Witness Aldama provided testimony regarding mask procurement bribery during the pandemic. Aldama's statement included accusations against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The witness alleged Sánchez is at the top level of an organized group that included José Luis Ávalos and Cuardo García. According to the source, Aldama claimed that companies were pressured to pay bribes to the construction sector.