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Spanish police arrested the suspected administrator of the relaunched 'Crimenetwork' cybercrime forum. The individual was allegedly living in Mallorca under a false identity. German police also shut down a German-language cybercrime market. The arrest was made in Madrid.

A failure within Telefónica's network has led to service incidents for emergency numbers 061 and 112. The extent of the disruption and the cause of the failure are currently under investigation. Customers are experiencing disruptions to their phone and internet services.

The incident occurred at sea, and the source questions the government's response. Two civil guards have been killed while engaged in operations against drug trafficking organizations in Spain.

Spain has set a new record by receiving 35 Blue Flags for its beaches in 2026. These beaches represent 15% of the world's total Blue Flag beaches. The Blue Flag is an international certification for beaches and marinas that meet strict environmental and quality standards.

In the 35th round of the Spanish La Liga season, Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. The match results were discussed on Zhihu, trending at #10 with 1.07 million heat. This result is a outcome in the league's competitive landscape.

European countries, including Germany, the United Kingdom, and France, are providing public funding for a chronic insomnia medication that Spain has rejected. The medication's treatment duration is estimated to be 4-6 weeks.

Passengers who had to remain in Spain are now being flown back to their home countries. The repatriation process began after symptoms of an acute illness were observed. Crew members were also mentioned in the context of the situation.

An individual associated with a flotilla, who had been detained by Israel, is now flying en route to Spain.

Spain is debating its energy transition, with concerns raised about solar panel placement. Some argue that solar panels cause damage and that economically weak regions, such as Extremadura, are being exploited by large corporations.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, stated upon arriving on an island that a particular disease is not COVID-19. He said that the WHO does not take this assessment lightly.