Legal
EU opens investigation into Shein's sale of childlike sex dolls and other infringements
The European Commission has opened proceedings against the platform for lack of transparency, addictive design and the sale of illegal products in the EU
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Scam
Spanish police alert: ‘Lost’ passport scam targets 2026 migrant regularisation
National Police investigate 60% surge in document loss reports as undocumented immigrants attempt to hack the residency cut-off date
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Employment
Spain slashes maximum pensions as early retirement penalties for high earners double
Social Security removes transitional benefits, increasing monthly cuts from €305 to over €700 for those retiring two years early
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Spanish railway
Spain's PM defends rail safety and urges opposition not to 'fuel fear' after Cordoba tragedy
Pedro Sánchez says that it is normal for there to be daily incidents on a rail that, 'if laid in a straight line, would cover the distance between the North and the South Pole'
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Business
Heineken to cut 6,000 jobs as beer sales slump in Europe and Americas
The brewing giant, owner of Cruzcampo and El Águila, announces global restructuring to save €500m amid rising inflation and falling demand
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Law
Spain employment: government and unions strengthen protection against workplace risks
New deal targets mental health and climate change risks, but absence of employers' support signals a tough parliamentary battle ahead
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Law
Spain spam call ban: new fines for electricity and gas companies making unsolicited calls
Ministry for Ecological Transition proposes massive sanctions of up to 6 million euros for energy firms that contact customers without express consent
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Health
Spain health: five babies hospitalised following following Nestlé formula intoxication
Health authorities track 36 cases in the UK and dozens more across Europe as the manufacturer recalls specific batches of infant milk found to contain bacterial toxins
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Rail transport
Rail strikes in Spain: what are your rights if your train is delayed or cancelled?
As a three-day walkout by drivers disrupts 1.3 million passengers, we explain the rules on refunds, compensation, and free meals under EU law
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Traffic
Spain Green Politics: PM announces 7,500-euro help for electric car purchases by SMEs and self-employed
The aim of this 40-million-euro budget is to help companies with fewer than ten employees in the face of Trump's protectionist policy
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Environment
Valencia: wild boar wanders into metro tunnel, holding up rail services for three hours
The animal's presence caused service delays on lines 1 and 2, evading efforts by police and vets to catch it alive, eventually leading to its untimely death for safety reasons and fears of an accident
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Social media
EU warns TikTok’s ‘addictive design’ poses serious mental health risks to children
Brussels investigation highlights infinite scrolling and autoplay as potential violations of the Digital Services Act, with the threat of massive fines looming
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UN urges Spain to ban children from bullfights to protect them from 'extreme violence
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child steps up pressure on Madrid and regional governments to bar under-18s from arenas and bullfighting schools to prevent 'harmful psychological effects'
J. A. Guerrero |
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Finance
Spain's Cajamar bank made 348.5m in 2025, up 6.8%
This performance came despite two adverse factors: a cut in interest rates by the European Central Bank and higher costs linked to provisions, write-downs and similar reasons
Cristina Vallejo | -
Theft
Reggaeton star Zion robbed of 2.5m euro backpack and luxury watches at Madrid airport
National Police arrested two men on Thursday this week at Madrid-Barajas Airport
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