Stories from Spain

Health authorities activated a meningitis protocol following the death of an 11-year-old girl in Ourense. More than 100 close contacts are being monitored for preventive treatment.

Emiliano García-Page, President of Castilla-La Mancha, criticized the Spanish government in Toledo for inaction regarding the Tajo-Segura water transfer rules. The regional leader is demanding the adaptation of exploitation rules to comply with Supreme Court rulings.

The Spanish embassy in Madrid stated that members of the flotilla intercepted while heading to Gaza have proven connections to terrorism. The embassy reported that the individuals were disembarked in Crete, Greece, today.

The Tenerife football club has been relegated to the second division. The team's match against Baracaldo has begun at home following the relegation. The team played the match at their home stadium. The relegation follows a defeat in their recent encounter. The squad celebrated the achievement in the Elíodoro dressing room prior to their match against Baracaldo. Enrique Gallego scored a goal during the match against Baracaldo. The team's return to the second tier marks a milestone for the club on the island. The club achieved its objective for the upcoming season. The achievement follows a successful campaign for the Tenerife-based club. The achievement was confirmed following the conclusion of the current campaign.

Protesters in Leon used fireworks and smoke bombs against law enforcement during demonstrations. Four people were arrested during the incident. The protests occurred amid labor demands for higher wages due to rising living costs.

Madrid will celebrate May 2 with a free spectacle featuring 1,000 drones.

Workers' unions held demonstrations in Spain focusing on rising rental costs, with some neighborhoods charging 1,000 euros in working-class areas. The central protest organized by the unions took place in Málaga rather than the capital, Madrid.

A deafblind rider is competing in Épica, Spain. The rider, who previously experienced sensory issues with textures like cotton or sand, found tranquility through contact with horses.

FC Barcelona is set to wear jerseys inspired by artist Olivia Rodrigo in an upcoming match against Real Madrid. The initiative is part of a specific sports marketing or themed event. Singer Olivia Rodrigo has partnered with Spotify and FC Barcelona to become the shirt sponsor for an upcoming El Clásico match.

Police arrested members of an organization operating from Madrid that used fake accidents to extort money. The group impersonated security forces to inform victims that their relatives caused serious accidents.