Stories from Spain

The former Spanish Minister Fernández Díaz is accused of using state apparatus to protect Cospedal and Mariano Rajoy. He allegedly worked for the DAO, who is currently on trial. This action is described as turning the government into an infamy.

The town of La Roda celebrated the annual memorial mile race on May 1st to honor athlete Juan José Lozano. Lozano passed away in a traffic accident. The event was attended by the mayor, Juan Ramón Amores. This tribute recognizes his contributions or legacy.

Individuals fined for noise violations in Germany, referred to as 'Lärmsünder', have collectively paid over $1.7 million in fines. Noise violators in Berlin have been fined up to 60 percent, with fines varying by district.

A debate is ongoing in Spain regarding how to address the housing crisis. One perspective advocates for constructing new homes, while another focuses on managing the estimated 3.5 million vacant properties across the country.

European Union Agriculture ministers have debated the European Commission's proposal for future income support. Several ministers criticized the proposal for potentially excluding retired farmers from receiving payments.

Storms are forecast to sweep across the eastern half of the Iberian Peninsula and reach the Balearic Islands during Spain's May holiday. The source did not specify the severity or expected duration of the storms. The forecast indicates potential severe weather.

In a second division football match, Leganés lost to Deportivo La Coruña with a score of 2-1. Leganés failed to secure points at Riazor after Diagwara missed a penalty in added time.

Real Madrid achieved their second victory in the EuroLeague playoffs against Apoel, with a final score of 102-75. This win places the team one victory away from the Final Four. The match was played in Madrid.

Chicho, a singer-songwriter, clandestinely recorded songs against Franco in Sweden in 1963. His most known piece, 'Gallo Rojo, Gallo Negro,' is described as a metaphor for the civil war, where the red rooster loses.

Eugenio Guerrero, a reference during the pandemic and spokesperson for healthcare workers awarded the Princess of Asturias, described immense discouragement, infinite fatigue, tears, and fear. He stated that they always got back up because surrender was not an option.