Stories from Madrid · Spain

Technicians at the Reina Sofia Museum described the conservation state of the Guernica painting as very precarious. The painting has undergone over 30 transfers and numerous rollings throughout its history.

Social Rights Minister Pablo Bustinduy stated that his ministry will continue to defend housing as a right following a legislative defeat. The minister's comments came after a vote failed to extend rental protections. Housing Minister Isabel Rodríguez defended the government's housing policies following protests and calls for organization from activists. There are ongoing questions regarding thousands of individuals who requested lease extensions during the month the decree was in effect. The decree was signed by the Council of Ministers on March 22. Landlords may still appeal these extensions in court, according to the report.

Flavio Cobolli defeated Daniel Medvedev in three sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Madrid Masters. Yannick Sinner also advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Norrie. The results were reported during the evening broadcast in Madrid. Flavio defeated Medvedev in a match, winning the second set after Medvedev committed unforced errors. The match included a break by Cabello in the second set, though Medvedev regained the score in the eighth game. Medvedev's performance declined in the final set as opponents appeared fatigued. Zverev performed at a high level, particularly during the first set. This victory follows a recent loss to Cobelli during a tournament in Munich. The Madrid tournament is currently ongoing despite the absence of Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic due to injuries.

Real Madrid plans to present a comprehensive dossier covering three decades of Spanish football, specifically addressing refereeing and the Negreira case. The club believes it has been disadvantaged by referees in Spain in recent years.

Colonel Álvaro Fernández Heredia testified before the Transport Commission that he never received orders from the Interior Ministry regarding the management of reserved funds. The testimony occurred following a transport incident involving 46 fatalities.

Lead investigator Manuel Montalvo is scheduled to make a statement tomorrow regarding the Gurtel case. Commentators noted that political leaders' claims regarding police operations to locate Barcelona funds lack a judicial mandate.

Retired Colonel Diego Pérez de los Cobos appeared before the court responsible for overseeing reserved funds. Pérez de los Cobos testified that he managed the total amount of money provided to the cashier. He stated he did not receive the specific breakdown of the budget items.

Spanish combat pilots are scheduled to begin training with Hürjet aircraft starting in 2029. The first deliveries of the aircraft are expected to commence in 2028. The planes are slated to be actively used during the 2029-2030 training period, with a total of 30 aircraft planned for Spain between 2030 and 2035. Spain plans to integrate 30 Hürjet aircraft into its air force inventory between 2030 and 2035. This follows previous announcements regarding Hürjet pilot training starting in 2029. The initiative is designed to replace the nation's aging F-5 aircraft fleet.

Spain will invite Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to the American Summit scheduled for November in Madrid. Spain has formally requested that Brussels lift the veto against Rodríguez. The move follows political discussions regarding previous statements made by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez about Rodríguez. The invitation has brought the topic back into current political discourse. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares announced from the Dominican Republic that Spain will invite Delfi Rodríguez to the Ibero-American Summit. Albares stated that Rodríguez will be treated with the same status as the president of any other country. The summit is scheduled to take place in Madrid on November 4 and 5, 2026. He stated that the invitation follows the practice of inviting those with international representation. The announcement was made by Pilar Cisneros.

Spain lost more than 170,000 jobs during the first quarter of the year, according to data from the National Statistics Institute. Consequently, market expectations suggest global central bank policy focus may shift. Haicheng Si Tong reported raw material costs increased by over 30 percent. The central bank is constrained by limited policy space and cannot follow independent economic patterns. Analysts suggest the Bank of Japan is being forced to react to external geopolitical shocks. This situation mirrors challenges faced by the US Federal Reserve, which must balance inflation control with employment and economic stability. Solar power equipment orders have seen a recent surge in Dusseldorf, Germany. This trend comes as more citizens seek energy self-sufficiency to cope with rising electricity and fuel costs.