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Madrid 'Mask Case' Trial: Cousin of Mayor Denies Influence in 15.8 Million Euro Deal

Carlos Martínez-Almeida, cousin of Madrid's mayor, testified in the 'mask case' trial, denying his influence in the city council's acceptance of a 15.8 million euro medical supply offer from Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, who allegedly received six million euros in commissions and are accused of fr...

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Madrid Council's \$11.9 Million Medical Supply Purchase Under Scrutiny

In March 2020, Madrid City Council paid \$11.9 million for medical supplies from Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina, who allegedly pocketed a \$6 million commission; the council's budget coordinator testified that she believed the price was justified due to the pandemic's urgency and lack of alternative...

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Rising Dual Pathology Cases Among Madrid Youth

In Madrid, 23-year-old Luis, who has borderline personality disorder and a history of substance abuse, exemplifies the rising trend of dual pathology among young people, with Proyecto Hombre Madrid reporting 60% of youth treated in 2023 had this condition, while Madrid Salud saw a 29.5% increase in ...

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Madrid Housing Protest Highlights Spain's Crisis

On Sunday, tens of thousands protested in Madrid against Spain's housing crisis, demanding rent control and government intervention amid record-high housing prices (€2,164/m2).

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Madrid PSOE Mayors Challenge Regional Government on Housing Policy

Ten PSOE mayors in Madrid are jointly proposing a legislative initiative to the regional assembly, aiming to grant municipalities the power to declare areas as 'residential tensioned markets', bypassing the regional government's veto on rent controls; this follows the regional government's repeated ...

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Madrid Launches \$141 Million Urban Revitalization Plan

Madrid's \$141 million "Plan Regenera Madrid" aims to revitalize degraded residential areas, focusing on green spaces, pedestrian areas, and inter-block spaces across 87 square kilometers affecting 2.7 million residents; work has begun in districts like Moratalaz, Villaverde, and Villa de Vallecas.

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Madrid Loneliness Study: Youth Rates Double National Average

A study reveals that 21.5% of Madrid residents experience unwanted loneliness, exceeding the national average, with youth showing disproportionately higher rates; chronic loneliness is lower in Madrid than nationally; loneliness is more prevalent among women and is linked to factors such as illness,...

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Madrid Mask Scandal Trial Begins

Two businessmen are on trial in Madrid for allegedly defrauding the city council of €6 million in commissions during a pandemic-era medical supply purchase; the prosecution is seeking lengthy prison sentences.

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Far-Right European Parties Unite at Madrid Summit

Leaders of far-right parties from across Europe gathered in Madrid for the first Patriots for Europe summit, highlighting the growing influence of nationalist groups and their connections to the Trump movement. The event, which sold out 2000 tickets, featured prominent figures like Marine Le Pen, Ge...

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Madrid Launches New Plan to Combat Rising STI Rates"

Madrid's 2024 STI cases rose 9% to 16,194, prompting a new regional plan focused on early detection, prevention, and education, particularly among young people, with the opening of the Sandoval II clinic, a new facility capable of handling 3,000 patients annually.

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Madrid Surprised by Unilateral Announcement of 2026 Ibero-American Summit

The Spanish government announced Madrid will host the 2026 Ibero-American Summit without informing regional authorities, causing friction and highlighting the strained relationship between the central government and the Madrid region, following the dismissal of the ambassador to South Korea after a ...

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Sánchez Accuses Ayuso of Leading 'Ultra-Right Multinational' in Madrid Election Campaign

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Madrid's regional president, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, of leading a 'multinational ultraderechtist' network profiting from privatizing public services and spreading misinformation, citing her partner's business dealings and her brother's role in a mask scandal d...

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