Stories from Spain

New Attorney General of the State, Peramato, has removed the head of the Madrid Prosecutor's Office, Mudén Alastra, from his position. The Superior Prosecutor of Madrid, Almudena, has been replaced. Lawyer Alejandra Jacinto described the dismissal as good news. Lastra, has been removed from her position. The source stated that for six years, she had refused to investigate and had previously claimed there was no political responsibility regarding the matter. These appointments must still pass through the Council of Ministers. Peramato had previously stated in December that she intended to heal old grievances. The Spanish Attorney General has proposed a list of approximately twenty appointments, a move that critics claim is an attempt to settle scores regarding the judicial process that ended the mandate of predecessor Álvaro García Hortiz.

The Spanish retail sector reported a 0.6% growth rate and a turnover of 11.107 billion euros. Small business closures reached 13,586 in 2025. Approximately 18,000 businesses have closed in Spain since 2019. The sector has not yet recovered to its pre-pandemic performance levels. Approximately 11 percent of the Spanish population is currently living in poverty. This figure represents the second highest poverty rate in the European Union, trailing only Bulgaria. The report was discussed by Jacobo de Regollos. Spain's poverty rate has reached 11 percent, according to reports.

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) recorded a 200 percent increase in donations between 2019 and 2020. The commentator noted that these donations occurred during the pandemic period.

Donald Trump indicated he might withdraw troops from nations including Spain and Italy. Additionally, Dubai has removed the minimum investment threshold for real estate to obtain military residency. Former President Donald Trump has suggested a potential withdrawal of U.S. The discussion also noted the changing role of US and German soldiers in facing Russia. The source discussed the potential implications if the United States gradually removes its forces from Europe, noting that the West would lose from such a move. Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Kosiniak-Kamysz, stated that Poland is prepared to receive additional US troops. Kamespu said that the Poland-US alliance is the foundation of Poland's security. This move aims to strengthen NATO's Eastern Flank defense and enhance European security.

Spain's Minister of Digital Transformation, Oscar López, warned of efforts to stall artificial intelligence regulation. He called for continued development in the sector. The announcement was made during a discussion regarding digital policy.

Former Inter striker Alexandre Alemão scored the winning goal in a 1-0 victory for Spanish club Rayo Vallecano against France's Strasbourg. The match took place at the Casa dos Espanhóis. The game was part of the first leg of the Conference League semifinals.

The Principality of Asturias fined a mining company 3,000 euros following the entrapment of four miners at the Miura mine in the Ibias Council. The miners are protesting to demand unpaid wages.

Rising accommodation prices in Spain are driving citizens to book cheaper holiday packages abroad. The Valencian community expects the highest domestic occupancy during the May Day long weekend, with nearly 90% of rooms already reserved.

Spain's Attorney General, Teresa Peramato, has proposed 22 high-level appointments to the General Council of the Judiciary. The proposal includes the replacement of Madrid's Superior Prosecutor, Modena Alastra. The announcement follows denials by Cóldo García regarding allegations of corruption and commissions involving former minister José Luis Ábalos. García denied receiving monthly payments of 10,000 euros from a corruption network during the pandemic. The Attorney General has appointed a new head for the Prosecutor's Office of the Community of Madrid. The transition follows a period marked by the impact of these investigations. Temperatures in the region are expected to reach a maximum of 24 degrees Celsius. The appointment follows the disqualification of Álvaro García Ortiz for disclosure of secrets.

Generalized storms are expected across Spain on Friday and Saturday, according to weather reports. Localized heavy storms may occur in the Valencian Community and eastern Castilla-La Mancha during the early hours.