Stories from Spain

Spanish technology firm Inetum has announced an employment regulation process (ERE). This follows recent layoffs at other major firms including Oracle, Amazon, Microsoft, and Capgemini. Capgemini previously announced approximately 750 job cuts.

Spain's Ministry of Health announced that the country will receive the cruise ship 'Red Cross' in the Canary Islands, based on international law and humanitarian principles. This decision follows concerns regarding the vessel's status. Spanish Health Minister Monika Garcia announced a cruise ship carrying passengers potentially exposed to Hanta virus will dock in Granadilla de Arona, Tenerife, on Saturday. Passengers will disembark and undergo medical examinations before being returned to their home countries. The repatriation process will follow a European civil protection protocol, with specialized provisions for both medical treatment and transport. The ship is expected to use a secondary port in Granadilla de Arona to facilitate the operation. José Antonio López Guerrero stated that patients must receive clinical care as quickly as possible.

A court has sentenced Villarejo to three and a half years in prison regarding the Dina case.

Audience numbers for a Disney series have fallen by 50% compared to its first season. The decline follows the release of the first chapters of the new season. The source noted that the return did not meet public expectations. The series previously won two Emmy awards.

Hoth Therapeutics has received regulatory clearance in Spain to proceed with a Phase 2a trial for HT-001. Interim data indicated strong efficacy in cancer patients during the study.

The move is described as a humanitarian and moral action. The World Health Organization expressed concern about potential human-to-human transmission.

The vessel is under quarantine due to a confirmed Hantavirus outbreak. The ship has made stops in the Canary Islands, Amsterdam, and Praia. Of the 150 passengers and crew, seven have reported illness, with one patient receiving intensive care in South Africa and two awaiting transfer to the Netherlands. The outbreak includes three deaths, one patient in critical condition, and three people with mild symptoms. The ship's owner is managing medical issues on board while officials consider quarantine measures. The situation remains a complex issue according to the report. The vessel is currently anchored near the Cape of Good Hope. The WHO noted that human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is rare, suggesting the overall public risk remains low.

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm has struck a deal with the DP World Tour to maintain his membership. The agreement allows him to remain eligible for next year's Ryder Cup. This follows a standoff regarding fines Rahm accrued after signing with the Saudi-backed Live Golf Series.

Spanish authorities have confirmed they will take control of a vessel located in the Canary Islands. A potential strike involving 1,000 employees is expected to begin tomorrow morning if employers' organization Virke and the Handel und Kontor union fail to reach an agreement.

Geologist Michael Donalan claims to have discovered Atlantis a few miles off the coast of Cadiz, Spain. Donalan has dedicated eight years to this research.