Stories from Spain

Two passengers on the MV Handius are facing a suspected Hanta virus outbreak. The vessel is operated by a Netherlands-based company. Authorities are considering screening the passengers and allowing them to disembark in the Canary Islands.

A politician's statement regarding a pardon was discussed, noting that a specific individual, Sánchez, was not mentioned. The rationale provided is that Sánchez is the one who will grant the pardon. The intention is to benefit from penitentiary advantages as soon as possible.

The IBEX 35 index recorded its worst session in two months. The decline is attributed to uncertainty surrounding incidents in the Strait of Hormuz. The market movement followed a brief incident that lasted only a few hours.

The opposition is criticizing the regional government for spending over 300,000 euros on two agreements to make Madrid an honored guest at the National Water Fair in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The community is also expected to be recognized with the keys to the city.

A man was found buried two meters deep in an old well or cistern that had been covered with concrete in a residence in Macarot. The discovery follows a complaint regarding illegal occupation of the property.

Madrid President Isabel Díaz Ayuso and her delegation were evacuated for several minutes following an earthquake alert in the region. The evacuation reportedly occurred without major consequences. The incident took place during a trip involving the President.

Carlos Garaikoetxea, the first Lehendakari of the Basque Country following the Franco dictatorship, has died in his birthplace of Pamplona. Garaikoetxea was the founder of the Eusko Alkartasuna party and a prominent figure in Basque nationalism and self-government.

Miguel Rodríguez, the former director of the Spanish National Intelligence Centre (CNI), has denied any involvement of secret services in 'Operation Kitchen'. The denial comes as the CNI has entered the trial following a request by retired commissioner José Manuel Villarejo.

Two crew members, one British and one Dutch, require urgent medical attention while in the Atlantic Ocean. The cruise operator Ocean Wide Expedition stated in a communiqué that the passengers were not authorized to disembark. The company is considering heading toward the Canary Islands, approximately 1,500 km from Cape Verde. The operator noted that Las Palmas or Tenerife could serve as entry points for medical assistance. Five French nationals are listed among the passengers on board. The government expects it will take several days to arrange a tugboat to move the vessel and complete a cause analysis. The ship is expected to depart from the Green Coast within hours, heading for either the Canary Islands or the Netherlands. World Health Organization spokesperson Anne Lindstrand is communicating with the Health Department regarding the situation.

Two new marine water tankers have been added to the fleet. The tankers are intended to support fitness and operational readiness, maintaining the highest standards. The vessels are intended for use in Madrid. The source did not specify the capacity or purpose of the tankers.