Stories from Spain

Renfe President Álvaro Fernández Heredia appeared before the Spanish Congress to discuss the January 18 train collision near Adamuz in Córdoba. The accident resulted in 46 deaths. Heredia addressed the need for system resilience and accountability following the incident.

The Guardia Civil arrested several members of a family in Cervera for the enslavement of Portuguese citizens. The victims were reportedly forced to work in fields under subhuman living conditions.

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.

The Catalan government is defending a pilot program to incorporate Mossos d'Esquadra officers into 14 institutes. The decree is scheduled for a vote tonight without an option for validation.

Tension has erupted between the Basque Nationalist Party (PNV) and the Socialist Party (PSOE) regarding an artificial intelligence-generated tweet. The Socialist tweet reportedly mocked PNV leader Aitor Esteban. The incident has caused friction between the two political entities.

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.

Prosecutors are requesting up to 24 years in prison for a former minister involved in pandemic-era medical supply contracts. The investigation focuses on the procurement of sanitary materials, specifically face masks, during the COVID-19 pandemic.