Civil Guard's UCO raids PSOE headquarters in Ferraz on Judge Pedraz's order
National Court judge Santiago Pedraz authorised the Civil Guard's UCO to enter the PSOE's federal headquarters on Ferraz street in Madrid to obtain emails from party manager Ana María Fuentes and former secretary-general Santos Cerdán, as well as records of suspicious visitors. The investigation targets an alleged network aimed at undermining judicial proceedings against the government of Pedro Sánchez and his circle, stemming from the Leire Díez case. Pedraz charged Santos Cerdán, Ana María Fuentes and six others, and indicated that Sánchez's 2024 open letter to citizens was the starting point of the alleged scheme. The PP demanded immediate general elections, while Sánchez's parliamentary allies ruled out backing a no-confidence motion.
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US forces shoot down Iranian drones near the Strait of Hormuz and strike a base in Bandar Abbas; Iran retaliates
US CENTCOM forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones near the Strait of Hormuz and struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas. Washington described the actions as purely defensive and aimed at maintaining the ceasefire. Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared it had struck the originating US air base with projectiles and warned that any further aggression would be met with an even stronger response.
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Israel kills Hamas's fourth military chief since the start of the Gaza offensive; orders evacuation of southern Lebanon
The Israeli army killed Mohamed Odeh, Hamas's military chief, along with his family, confirmed by both Israel and Hamas; he is the fourth armed-wing chief of the organisation killed since the start of the Gaza offensive. In parallel, the Israeli army declared all areas south of the Zahrani river as combat zones and ordered inhabitants to evacuate northward, including the city of Tyre, which was bombed two hours after the evacuation order.
Zapatero charged in case investigated by the National Court; link to Plus Ultra case
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero was charged with alleged influence peddling and commission-taking in the public bailout of Plus Ultra, within the National Court investigation. Madrid's chief prosecutor Almudena Lastra referred a complaint to the Fiscal Inspectorate at the request of Iustitia Europa regarding the conduct of prosecutor María Luisa Llop, who had sought to archive the case. Zapatero is due to testify in mid-June, and his indictment adds to the Ábalos and Cerdán cases as a political crisis element for the PSOE.
Israeli army and US forces act in Gaza and Iran amid ongoing conflict; negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme
In the context of the Middle East conflict, the United States and Iran are engaged in negotiations to limit Iran's nuclear programme, including uranium enrichment restrictions and civilian-use verification. In parallel, it is recalled that Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and South Africa voluntarily renounced their nuclear capabilities in the past.
UK and Poland sign new security and defence cooperation treaty
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited London, where he signed a new security and defence cooperation treaty with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer had previously signed similar agreements with Germany and France, as part of a broader strengthening of European security alliances.
Spanish Government approves Royal Decree 416/2026 on flexible retirement and pension-work compatibility
Royal Decree 416/2026, published in the BOE, regulates the legal framework for flexible retirement, the common aspects of the various modalities for combining a contributory retirement pension with work, and modifies the deferred retirement regime. The regulation affects all workers and pensioners across Spain.
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US Ambassador to Spain demands the Government raise defence spending to 5% of GDP
Benjamín León Jr., the US Ambassador to Spain appointed by Donald Trump, declared that his top priority is for the government of Pedro Sánchez to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP. He added that Huawei technology poses risks to Spain and that his priorities include defending Americans living in Spain, promoting stability in Latin America and maintaining a security posture towards China.
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Trial opens against David Sánchez, Miguel Ángel Gallardo and nine other defendants at Badajoz court
The Badajoz court held the first session of the trial against David Sánchez, former Badajoz Provincial Council president Miguel Ángel Gallardo and nine other defendants. Defence teams declared they were facing the trial with confidence.
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Catalan Parliament approves motions on rail transport, the Catalan language situation and forest fires
The plenary of the Catalan Parliament approved several motions, including Motion 190/XV on the commuter rail line to El Prat airport —urging the Government to study its transformation into an FGC-operated line and its integration into the ATM integrated fare system—, Motion 191/XV on rail transport in the Terres de l'Ebre, Motion 192/XV on the situation of the Catalan language, Motion 194/XV on forest fire prevention and extinction, and Motion 195/XV on the labour market. The Health Committee adopted six resolutions on universal contraception, paediatric coverage, assisted reproduction, long COVID and the Stroke Unit at Hospital Arnau de Vilanova.
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Several Spanish political leaders consider the current legislature should end this year
Aitor Esteban (PNB), Felipe González and Emiliano García-Page all declared that the current legislature should end this year, in the context of the political crisis generated by the judicial investigations affecting the PSOE and the government of Pedro Sánchez.
Sweeping renewal of Spanish Prosecution Service posts: twelve appointments by Royal Decree
The BOE published twelve Royal Decrees (419 to 441) appointing new prosecutors to key posts: Chief Inspector Prosecutor of the Fiscalía General del Estado (María José Osuna Cerezo), Chief Prosecutor of the Supreme Court Civil Section (María del Pilar Martín Nájera), Chief Prosecutor before the Constitutional Court (Pedro José Crespo Barquero), regional chief prosecutors for Aragon, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and the Community of Madrid, and several deputy and provincial chief prosecutors. The renewal simultaneously affects the country's main prosecution offices.
Catalan Parliament approves carbon budgets for the 2026-2030 period
The Catalan Parliament approved Resolution 481/XV on carbon budgets for the 2026-2030 period, a climate planning instrument that sets emission limits for the Catalan economy over the next five years.
Catalan Government approves the Agenda Catalunya 2050 Action Plan, the Democratic Citizenship Plan and the Educational Leisure Strategy 2026-2030
The Catalan Government approved the Agenda dels pobles i ciutats Catalunya 2050 Action Plan, the Plan for the Promotion of Democratic Citizenship and Global Awareness, and the Strategy for the Recognition of Associative, Voluntary and Community-Based Educational Leisure for 2026-2030. It also adopted support agreements for Cuba and Ukraine, and approved a temporary programme to promote Catalan-language audiovisual content on social media (Acord GOV/129/2026).
Workers at Repsol Fuels and Spanish refineries declared a strike that affected the Asesa plant in Tarragona. Dozens of people formed a picket line outside the facilities, though the day passed without incidents involving either police or workers who reported for duty.
Pope Leo XIV to visit Tarragona and Barcelona, including the Sagrada Família and Montserrat
Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Tarragona, following the tradition of Adrian VI, who visited the Tarragona area and was appointed Bishop of Tortosa and Inquisitor General. The papal visit will include the Sagrada Família, Montserrat, Brians prison and the Barcelona Olympic Stadium, among other locations.
Arson fire at Lleida's Mitjana park: 4.2 hectares burned
Catalan firefighters extinguished a fire at Lleida's Mitjana park, which started at three separate points in the Camí de Granyena area and was classified as arson. The fire burned 4.2 hectares of riparian woodland. The Mossos d'Esquadra confirmed that the investigation to identify the perpetrator or perpetrators remains open.
Catalan Government expands Education Department staffing for the 2026-2027 school year
The Catalan Government approved Acord GOV/123/2026, authorising an expansion of the Education and Vocational Training Department's budgetary staffing for the 2026-2027 school year, including educational support staff (PAE) and administrative and service staff (PAS).
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DO Penedès becomes the world's first 100% organic wine designation of origin
The Penedès Designation of Origin announced it is now 100% organic, becoming the first DO in the world to achieve this status. The transition to organic viticulture was initiated thirty years ago by Josep Maria Albet.
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Tony Blair publishes harsh criticism of the British Labour Party and demands a rightward shift
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair published a text criticising the current Labour Party leadership and potential candidates to replace Keir Starmer, demanding a rightward shift on issues such as the economy, climate change and social policies.
Teachers and education professionals block the A-2 motorway in Lleida during the Catalan education strike
Teachers and education professionals blocked the A-2 motorway at the junction with the C-12 during a Catalan education strike calling for improved working conditions. The blockade caused long vehicle queues on the approaches to the city of Lleida.
ADIF submits to public information the electrification project for the Zaragoza-Teruel-Sagunto line and tunnel adaptation project in the northeast
The Railway Infrastructure Administrator (ADIF) has submitted to public information the Electrification Project for the Zaragoza-Teruel-Sagunto line (Teruel-Sagunto section, overhead contact line) and the Civil Works Construction Project for the Adaptation of Tunnels in the Northeast Operations Subdirectorate.
Decree 89/2026 integrates the Centre d'Història Contemporània de Catalunya into the Catalan Cultural Heritage Agency
Decree 89/2026 amends the statutes of the Agència Catalana del Patrimoni Cultural (Decree 198/2013) to integrate the Centre d'Història Contemporània de Catalunya, consolidating the institutional structure for managing cultural heritage in Catalonia.
Girona FC suffered relegation to the Segunda División. Despite the situation, sporting director Quique Cárcel retains his contract with the club, and player Asprilla will return to the team.
State Industrial Promotion Company modifies the grant call for electric vehicle battery production
The State Industrial Promotion and Business Development Company modified the grant call for projects producing batteries and hydrogen fuel cells for electric vehicles, as part of support for the energy transition in the automotive sector.
Lleida's Arnau de Vilanova hospital to reach a record 93 specialised health training posts
Lleida's health centres will have a record 93 specialised health training (FSE) posts filled, with 67 new residents at the Arnau de Vilanova hospital. Highlights include the first post in the Emergency Medicine specialty, an additional MIR post in Pathological Anatomy and an increase in midwifery posts from 3 to 5.
Spanish Government approves six standard citrus purchase contracts
The BOE published six Ministry of Agriculture orders (APA/519 to APA/524/2026) approving standard purchase contracts for grapefruit and lemons for fresh marketing, processing and organic production, including a multi-year model for lemons destined for processing. These regulations govern commercial relations in the citrus agri-food chain.
University of Lleida leads Spain in contribution to regional development according to the CYD 2026 ranking
The CYD Foundation published its 2026 ranking of university contribution to regional development, in which the University of Lleida ranked first in Spain for contribution to regional development and second for research, with sixteen high-performance indicators.
Ebro Energy Juià opens public consultation to install a battery plant near les Gavarres
The Juià town council has opened a public consultation period for the Ebro Energy Juià project, which plans to install four battery containers on agricultural land near les Gavarres. The project has generated debate about its impact on the protected natural environment.
State Secretariat for Justice and the Valencian Government sign a technology transfer agreement in the justice sector
The State Secretariat for Justice published in the BOE the agreement signed with the Valencian Government on the transfer of technological solutions in the justice sector, as part of the modernisation of the administration of justice in the autonomous communities.
Spanish Government creates National Commission for the commemoration of the 9th centenary of Averroes's birth
Royal Decree 413/2026 creates and regulates the National Commission for the commemoration of the 9th centenary of the birth of Averroes, and amends the royal decrees regulating the national commissions for the centenary of the Generation of '27 and the bicentenary of Francisco de Goya's death.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation of Catalonia celebrates 25 years of neurorehabilitation service in Lleida
The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (FEM) of Catalonia celebrated the 25th anniversary of its neurorehabilitation service in Lleida, which serves approximately 250 people per year and is located on the second floor of the CAP Onze de Setembre. The commemorative event included the painting of a commemorative canvas by a group of people affected by the condition.
University appointments at multiple Spanish universities
The BOE published appointment resolutions for full professors and associate professors at several Spanish universities, including the University of Cantabria, University of Alcalá, Miguel Hernández University of Elche, University of Castilla-La Mancha, University of Granada, University of Salamanca, University of Córdoba, University of Jaén, University of Málaga and University of Valencia. The resolutions cover both posts linked to health services and ordinary posts.
Job vacancy announcements at town councils and provincial councils across Spain
The BOE published job vacancy announcements at numerous Spanish town councils and provincial councils, including Madrid, Villena, Ciempozuelos, Benidorm, Carmona, Ayerbe, Torreblanca, Espera, Mejorada del Campo, Aranjuez, Salas, Figueres, Lucena, La Bisbal del Penedès, Pollença, Alfacar, Mengíbar, San Miguel de Salinas, Torroella de Montgrí, Fuendejalón, Campoo de Enmedio, Fuensanta de Martos, the Valencia Provincial Council and the Badajoz Provincial Council, among others.