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Sabadell Sells TSB to Santander Amidst BBVA Takeover Bid

Banco Sabadell sold its British subsidiary, TSB, to Banco Santander for €3 billion, amidst a hostile takeover bid by BBVA; the sale proceeds will be distributed to Sabadell shareholders, impacting BBVA's takeover strategy.

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Barcelona Street Cleaner Dies of Suspected Heat Stroke; Family Seeks Legal Action

A 51-year-old Barcelona street cleaner, Montse Aguilar, died from suspected heat stroke on Saturday night after reporting severe pain and cramps to her supervisor during a 35°C heatwave; her family is pursuing legal action against the city and her employer, FCC.

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Madrid Tenants Sue Investment Fund for Harassment

Residents of Tribulete 7 building in Madrid's Lavapiés are collectively suing Elix Rental Housing for harassment, including disruptive renovations causing damage and distress, marking a first-of-its-kind case in Spain against an investment fund.

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Spanish Judges Defy Ruling, Protest Jeopardizes Rule of Law

Spain's General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) declared judges' strikes illegal on June 26th, yet judges protested on June 28th, defying the ruling and engaging in actions prohibited by Article 395.1 of the Organic Law of the Judiciary; their actions involved calls to withdraw legislative bills and...

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Barcelona Casuals Gang Members Convicted in First-Ever Homicide Case

Seven members of the Casuals gang, including leader Francisco Pérez, were convicted in a plea deal for the March 8, 2023, murder of Luis Miguel Z. during a drug robbery in a Barcelona brothel, receiving sentences ranging from five to eight years and agreeing to pay €120,000 in compensation.

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Glovo Directly Employs 14,000 Riders Amidst Ongoing Legal Battles

After years of legal battles and fines for misclassifying workers, Glovo, a Spanish food delivery company, has directly employed 14,000 riders, while also using subcontractors, sparking criticism from unions who allege illegal practices and outdated pay structures.

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Controversial Belate Tunnel Contract Under Investigation for Irregularities

The €76 million contract for the Belate tunnel widening in Navarra, Spain, awarded to Acciona, Servinabar 2000, and Excavaciones Fermín Osés in January 2024, is under investigation for alleged irregularities, including undisclosed financial interests of a political figure and insufficient justificat...

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Sánchez Faces Resignation Calls Amid Corruption Scandal

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces calls to resign amid corruption investigations involving close aides and family, refusing to step down despite lacking majority support and risking a rise of the far-right.

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Spanish Minors Arrested for Alleged Data Leak of Politicians and Journalists

Two minors were arrested in Gran Canaria for allegedly leaking private data of Spanish politicians and journalists, including emails, phone numbers, and IDs, via a website and Telegram, claiming their actions were legal despite using the data to advertise a paid tool for accessing further private in...

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Spain's Tourist Apartment Registry Shows Low Compliance

Spain's new European tool to control tourist apartments, launched July 1st, 2024, shows only 46% compliance, with Madrid at 10%, highlighting enforcement challenges and potential impacts on the housing market.

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Spanish Judges and Prosecutors Strike Over Judicial Reforms

Spanish judges and prosecutors launched a three-day strike starting July 1, 2025, protesting two government-backed reforms impacting career access and the prosecutor's statute; the government maintains that the reforms are necessary and beneficial while the judiciary argues that they are not and hav...

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NATO's Subservient Acceptance of Trump's Military Spending Demand

NATO members unanimously accepted a 5% military spending increase demanded by Donald Trump, prompting criticism for their lack of critical engagement and transparency.

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