Spanish police have confirmed the arrest of a Ukrainian national in Germany, suspected of murdering Andriy Portnov in Madrid in May 2025. This was the result of a joint operation with German law enforcement.
Spanish police have arrested a Ukrainian national in Germany, suspected of murdering Andriy Portnov near a school in Madrid in May 2025. Portnov was shot in the back as he was getting into his car after dropping his daughters off at school.
On February 24, the second leg matches of the UEFA Champions League playoffs will take place, where 8 clubs will compete for a spot in the round of 16. Broadcasts are available on MEGOGO, with most games starting at 22:00.
Real Madrid defeated Portuguese Benfica with a score of 1:0 in the Champions League playoffs. The only goal was scored by Vinicius Junior, after which a racist incident occurred.
Storm Leonardo caused floods and landslides on the Iberian Peninsula. A man died in Portugal, and a woman swept away by a river is being searched for in Spain.
Spain and Greece propose banning teenagers from using social media, following Australia's example. This decision is part of the tightening regulation of social media in Europe.
The Spanish Public Prosecutor's Office has dropped its investigation into Julio Iglesias due to lack of jurisdiction. The accusations concerned sexual assault and human trafficking outside the country.
Spain is investigating a train collision that killed at least 41 people and injured over 120. The investigation is focused on a damaged rail; the sabotage version has been ruled out.
On Sunday, two high-speed trains derailed near Adamuz, not far from Cordoba, killing 21 people. The accident occurred around 7:00 PM local time.
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has denied accusations of sexual and physical abuse, calling the women's statements "an absolute lie. " The Supreme Court of Spain has received documents in the case, which may be heard in Madrid.
The NBA and FIBA are developing a new European basketball championship, which could start in October 2027. The league will have 16 teams, 12 of which will be permanent franchises, and 4 spots will be for qualification.
African swine fever has been detected in wild boars near Barcelona, Spain, marking the first case since 1994. This incident threatens pork exports to China, although the agreement allows restrictions only for the affected region.
The Novyi Zir network became the first clinic in Ukraine to receive a prestigious European award. It won the European Private Hospitals Awards 2025 in the nomination "Healthcare System Resilience and Crisis Management"
A Spanish court has ordered Meta to pay over $550 million to Spanish digital media outlets. This is due to the use of personal data for behavioral advertising and a violation of EU data protection rules.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid presented the Order of Princess Olga to Sister María Lucía Caram Padilla, director of the Santa Clara Monastery Foundation. She has visited Ukraine more than 40 times with humanitarian missions, providing assistance to wounded soldiers and civilians.
Spain will allocate 1 billion euros for the purchase of American military equipment for Ukraine, said Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit to Madrid.
The Guardian reviewed ancient European traditions that help keep people healthy from Iceland to Ukraine. Among them are daily swimming workouts, short daytime naps, and five meals a day.
Former leader of the Spanish region of Valencia, Carlos Mazón, testified in parliament regarding last year's floods, which claimed the lives of 229 people. He assures that the authorities were unaware of the scale of the disaster.
Former head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, was pelted with eggs during a book presentation in Madrid. The attacker was allegedly his uncle, who shouted "scoundrel."
The European Commission has unveiled a plan to connect all European capitals with high-speed rail lines by 2040. This involves expanding existing lines and creating new ones, allowing trains to reach speeds of over 250 km/h.
Colombian President Petro's plane was delayed in Madrid after an American airline refused to refuel his Boeing 737-700 in Cabo Verde. The incident was a manifestation of the US Treasury Department's sanctions against the Colombian leader over alleged ties to drug trafficking.
The "Junts" party, an ally of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has decided to break ties with the ruling party over unfulfilled promises regarding Catalonia's powers, language policy, and amnesty. "Junts" leader Carles Puigdemont announced a party member vote on the final decision.
Spain's National Police have found and identified Pablo Picasso's 1919 painting "Still Life with Guitar," which had been considered missing since October 3. The artwork, insured for 600,000 euros, was found in Madrid after an investigation launched on October 10.
Spanish police have arrested seven people who stole more than 1,100 chairs from restaurants in Madrid and its suburbs over two months. The stolen chairs, worth 60,000 euros, were resold in Spain, Morocco, and Romania.
A charity match was held in Spain to support the "Black Winter Group" warriors from the HUR's "Timur Special Unit". The national team of Spanish friends of Ukraine and a team of Ukrainian veterans took part.
Spanish police are investigating the disappearance of Pablo Picasso's 1919 painting "Still Life with Guitar. " The work vanished during transportation to an exhibition at the CajaGranada Cultural Center.
Beijing called on Washington to stop the pressure and return to negotiations after US President Donald Trump's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports by 100% and tighten export controls. China stated that it would not hesitate to take retaliatory measures.
The final of the National Selection for Junior Eurovision 2025 will take place on October 12, and the winner will represent Ukraine in Tbilisi on December 13. Six finalists will compete for the right to represent the country, and the jury and viewers will determine the winner.
The Permanent People's Tribunal is holding its first International Forum in Madrid, examining human rights violations against women in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. Activists and lawyers are presenting evidence, and a verdict is expected in December 2025.
In Madrid, four people died and three were injured due to a partial collapse of the internal structure of a building under construction. Among the dead are a manager and three workers from Mali, Guinea, and Ecuador.
