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Thousands of migrants, including many children, crossed into Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, leading to a humanitarian crisis and diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Spain has defended its sovereignty while Morocco has linked the influx to a Spanish court ruling.
Oriol Junqueras has appealed a ruling by the Spanish Court of Accounts, deeming it 'improper' in a move that continues the legal challenges surrounding Catalan independence leaders.
A Spanish court has sentenced former counselor Vallejo and the ex-president of Invercaria to three years in prison for corruption. The court found that Vallejo 'crudely substituted legality for his particular will' to achieve social peace.
A Spanish court has convicted David Sánchez, the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, and disqualified him from holding public office. This ruling further escalates the ongoing conflict between the Prime Minister and the judiciary.
A Spanish court has upheld the dismissal of a waiter who criticized his employer on TikTok, ruling he will not receive compensation. The sentence emphasizes that the employee's conduct caused 'significant damage to the reputation and credibility' of the hotel where he worked.
The article discusses clientelism in the judiciary, referencing a Spanish court ruling and highlighting Portugal's own backlog of unresolved cases and structural slowness.
The Mixed Commission of the Spanish Court of Auditors has, for the first time, rejected the State General Account following a budgetary transfer of European funds for pensions, with PP and Vox leveraging their majority.
A Spanish court is investigating Gustavo Fuentes, the CEO of one of Canal Sur's main production companies, for alleged sexual harassment. The public entity has convened an urgent meeting to assess appropriate actions based on internal regulations.
Spain's Court of Accounts has highlighted shortcomings in the control of money laundering and is calling for an increase in personnel for Sepblac and supervision systems, which currently employ 193 people to oversee nearly 47 billion euros in suspicious transactions.
The Appeals Chamber of the Audiencia Nacional has overturned Ana Duato's acquittal in the 'Nummaria' case, dismantling her image of naivety.
The son of the Mango fashion chain founder was arrested as a suspect in his father's fatal fall from a cliff and subsequently released on €1 million bail. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the billionaire's death.
A Spanish court has ordered tax authorities to reimburse singer Shakira more than 55 million euros in payments deemed undue.
A Spanish court has sentenced a couple to prison for keeping their three children locked inside their home for nearly four years. The parents cited fears of Covid-19 as the reason for their actions.
Spain's National Court has rejected the application for semi-freedom for former ETA member Gregorio Vicario, who was sentenced to over 265 years in prison, citing insufficient justification and absence of remorse or victim forgiveness.
A Spanish court has awarded a historic €13 million in compensation due to medical negligence during childbirth, which resulted in neurological injuries to the baby.
A Spanish court has annulled a Catalan language exam imposed by the Amposta City Council for hiring electricians, which had penalized 'incorrect pronunciation'.
The investigation into the Adamuz accident is threatening to collapse the Montoro court in Spain due to a high volume of 142 private and six popular accusations.
A Spanish court has ruled that it is permissible to refer to Jehovah's Witnesses as a "destructive sect." This decision follows a legal challenge regarding the group's public designation.
A Spanish court has condemned the Riojan Health Service for medical malpractice, ordering it to pay 104,722 euros for the death of a patient whose aneurysm treatment was delayed for eight years, plus an additional 65,000 euros in late payment interest.
The trial for the "Kitchen case," a complex dirty war plot involving espionage and covert operations, continues in Spain's Audiencia Nacional, with the court rejecting attempts by defendants to suspend proceedings and re-indict former PP official María Dolores de Cospedal.
A Spanish court has condemned a company for illicitly advertising surrogacy services in Ukraine, ruling that its promotional activities violated current regulations.
A Spanish court has further solidified the importance of consent in any act with sexual connotations, confirming that even kissing a hand without permission can constitute sexual assault.
A Spanish court ruling on Noelia's case revealed her 74% disability and severe psychiatric disorders, which were factors in her receiving euthanasia in Spain.
Spanish justice has denied Airbnb's precautionary measures, obliging the company to pay a €64 million fine previously imposed by Consumer Affairs for identified infractions in 65,122 listings.
Spain's Audiencia Nacional was compelled to release an alleged drug trafficker, accused of importing 57 tons of cocaine, after his right to defense was violated on the day of his imprisonment while the case was under secrecy.
A Spanish court has rejected an appeal to compel Prime Minister Sánchez to testify in a case related to a severe weather event (DANA), dismissing the popular accusation brought by 'Hazte Oír'.
A Spanish court acquitted a hitman known as 'El Pastilla' who had previously been sentenced for murder, leading to outrage from the victim's family.
Spain legalised euthanasia and assisted suicide in 2021, becoming the fourth European Union country to do so
A Spanish court (Audiencia) has upheld a judge's decision not to summon the Education and Agriculture ministers in an ongoing investigation, stating that criminal investigations require specific indications of a punishable act by an individual.
A Spanish court and prosecutor positively assessed the confession of businessman Julio Martínez Martínez and the detailed collaboration writings from Plus Ultra executives, viewing them as a significant step forward in the influence peddling investigation.
Following the European Court of Justice's ruling on the amnesty law, Spanish courts, including the Court of Accounts and the National Court, are now tasked with resolving subsequent legal challenges. The ruling emphasized that the amnesty was approved to reduce political tensions and facilitate reconciliation.
The High Court of Asturias has ordered the immediate release of a German couple who had imprisoned their children for several years, after their prison sentence was reduced. The Provincial Court had initially sentenced the parents to two years and four months in prison.
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is reportedly facing trial in a Spanish court after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs. Spanish media reported on the incident, which could lead to legal consequences for the player.
A Colombian man in his late twenties has been sentenced by a district court in Alicante, Spain, to five years of exile from the country for killing his ex-wife's cat.
A 22-year-old employee in Spain was fired for arriving at work too early, and a court has ruled in favor of the company. The employee had sued her former employer over the dismissal.
The president of Spain's Court of Accounts, Enriqueta Chicano, has announced an unprecedented study into the consequences of the absence of national budgets.
The Spanish Court of Accounts has identified a 20 million euro cost overrun for trains ordered that were too large for tunnels in Cantabria and Asturias, a claim previously denied by the Ministry of Transport.
Spain's National Court has blocked the bank accounts of former President José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged influence peddling and money laundering related to the Plus Ultra airline rescue.
Pop star Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud charges by a Spanish court, which also ordered the government to repay her approximately $64 million. She had faced accusations of evading taxes in Spain.
Spain's National Court has provisionally suspended the declaration of the Real Casa de Correos as a Democratic Memory Site.
Two Spanish courts have opened proceedings to investigate the deaths of civil guards who died while pursuing a drug boat outside Spain's territorial waters, with the case potentially moving to the National Court.
A court in Mallorca rejected a million-euro lawsuit from parents who claimed doctors failed to detect their child's malformation, ruling that 'not to be born' is not a right.
A Spanish court has awarded €13.3 million in compensation for severe neurological injuries suffered by a baby during childbirth at Sagunto Hospital, marking the highest such payout in history.
A Spanish court has released businessman Luis Felipe Baca, who was detained in connection with a money laundering investigation involving Plus Ultra in Aruba, though he is prohibited from leaving the European Union.
A Spanish court has denied asylum to a Polisario member, identified as Carlos Jose, who applied upon arrival in Spain in June 2024.
A study by the UOC refutes the idea that the judicial system is indifferent to the victim's gender, asserting that Spanish courts act with 'firmness' and impose up to four additional years in prison for homicides of women.
A Spanish court has transferred the legal case involving actress Fernandes and her ex-partner Ulmen to German authorities, as the alleged offenses are believed to have occurred in Germany.
Spanish family lawyers report a 'bottleneck' of divorces in the courts, attributing a significant decrease in new demands to the obligation of mediation during negotiations.
The High Court of Justice of Andalusia (TSJA) has confirmed an eleven-year prison sentence for a 45-year-old man convicted of continuous sexual assaults against a girl, his neighbor, from the age of five to eight, and subsequent harassment until she was 17.
The Spanish Supreme Court has found that kissing a woman's hand can constitute sexual assault, ruling that such an act can have a 'clear sexual component' beyond mere harassment.
A Spanish court has rejected a father's urgent appeal to prevent his daughter Noelia from receiving euthanasia, just hours before the procedure was scheduled, despite his request for psychiatric assistance through Abogados Cristianos.
A Spanish court is investigating six police commanders for allegedly harassing a sub-inspector who reported irregularities during a mission in Iraq.
A Spanish court has ordered the Madrid regional government, led by Ayuso, to establish a registry of doctors who object to performing abortions. Madrid plans to appeal the ruling.
A Spanish court has rejected appeals and upheld the maximum sentence for a Portuguese man convicted of killing four people, including a minor, ruling that he acted with full intent to cause death. He is also ordered to pay 1.3 million euros in compensation.
Eight years before Napoleon placed his brother Joseph on the throne, another Bonaparte, Lucien, thrived at the Spanish court.
A Spanish court has ruled against H&M, prohibiting the company from inspecting its employees' bags and lockers. The decision follows a review of disciplinary actions for theft over the past three years.
The Spanish Court of Accounts will review the amnesty law concerning EU funds.
A court has rejected a petition seeking to nullify the registration of Gachagua's DCP, with petitioners accusing the former Registrar of Political Parties of procedural shortcuts.
A Spanish court has ruled that a widow is entitled to a pension even if her marriage, performed in Morocco, was not formally registered in Spain, emphasizing that the benefit is for the surviving spouse regardless of registration status.
The Audiencia court has withdrawn the prison sentences for Vergès and Argimon related to the vaccination of police officers, who now only face disqualification penalties for administrative prevarication.
A judge has ruled that Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, must stand trial on corruption charges. The court also ordered her to surrender her passport, citing concerns that her security detail might facilitate her escape.
A Madrid court has ruled that the two photographs provided by Spain's Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) cameras are not sufficient proof to fine drivers for crossing solid lines. This decision questions the validity of DGT's current enforcement methods.
The Provincial Court has exonerated David Sánchez Pérez-Castejón from the charge of "acceptance of illegal appointment" due to the statute of limitations, also ruling that Miguel Ángel Gallardo will not be tried for the hiring of the former Moncloa advisor.
A Spanish advisory body has upheld the nullity of the Algarrobico hotel's license, clearing the path for its demolition, with the government convening a meeting to address the illegal hotel's removal.
A Spanish court has ordered tax authorities to reimburse Shakira over 55 million euros. The payment is for amounts deemed to have been unduly paid by the singer.
Pop star Shakira has been acquitted of tax fraud charges in Spain and will be reimbursed approximately €55-64 million in taxes. She stated she had endured years of campaigns to destroy her reputation.
Spain's Audiencia Nacional has annulled the indictment of a former Udef chief who was found to have hidden 20 million euros, though the prosecution favors keeping the investigation open.
The High Court of Justice of Valencia (TSJCV) has rejected a request to suspend minimum services for the Generalitat's education strike, citing the paramount general interest of students.
A Spanish court has ruled that a mother will be compensated with over 13 million euros after her son suffered severe neurological injuries during childbirth due to deficiencies in fetal monitoring and medical intervention.
An unprecedented internal conflict has erupted within Spain's Court of Accounts after it detected that the government is allegedly diverting European funds to cover pension payments. The fiscal oversight body's leadership approved its key General State Account report amidst significant internal tension.
A court in Torrejón has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a police commissioner against an officer who accused him of sexual assault and against a councilman.
A Spanish court has ruled that individuals have the right to refer to Jehovah's Witnesses as a 'destructive cult' and to identify themselves as 'victims' of the organization, citing freedom of expression.
Spain's Audiencia Nacional is consulting with the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding its jurisdiction to investigate Benjamin Netanyahu, following a complaint about the detention of a Spanish UN soldier in southern Lebanon.
A Spanish court has ordered the arrest of communicator Jair Domínguez to ensure his appearance in a trial initiated by the Vox party. The resolution follows several phone notices from the judicial office and the Mossos d'Esquadra.
A Spanish court has upheld a ruling awarding 5,000 euros in damages to a dog owner for emotional suffering after their dog was run over and the driver fled, despite an appeal from the insurance company.
A Madrid court rejected Airbnb's appeal, upholding a €64 million fine against the platform for promoting illegal short-term rental offers in Spain.
A Spanish court has issued an arrest warrant for a crucial businessman involved in the Plus Ultra airline's money laundering operations in Aruba.
A defendant in a high-profile drug trafficking case has told a Spanish court that members of the Spanish Civil Guard allegedly facilitated the flow of narcotics through the port of Ceuta, raising concerns about border corruption.
A Spanish court has upheld the dismissal of an Ikea employee who used social media to call the company a "slave driver" and "shit," ruling that her conduct constituted a serious breach of her obligations.
A Spanish court has admitted a second complaint against politician Íñigo Errejón for alleged sexual assault. Further details are expected to follow.
Spanish courts have issued conflicting rulings on whether employers can compel employees to show the contents of their bags. One ruling favored an employee against Mediamarkt, while another upheld a dismissal for refusing a bag check.
A Spanish court has annulled Judge Peinado's decision to refer the 'Begoña case' to a jury, stating that after more than a year and a half of investigation, there is insufficient evidence of a crime to proceed.