- yesterday
Madrid accuses 60 firefighters of 'chantaje' during wildfire emergency, studies legal action
The regional government of Isabel Díaz Ayuso says 60 forest firefighters abandoned their posts and sought to manipulate emergency operations, threatening legal measures as blazes rage across the region.
- Jul 2
Madrid assembly recognises unborn child as family member in Spanish first, opposition vows legal challenge
The Madrid regional assembly passed a pioneering law on Thursday that treats the conceived but unborn child as a member of the family unit, granting access to benefits and tax breaks from pregnancy and sparking immediate threats of a constitutional appeal.
- Jun 20
Spain's tax agency detects simulation in €4.4 million Quirón payments to Madrid president's partner
New filings show Alberto González Amador's company received 4.4 million euros from health giant Quirón despite lacking staff or consultancy capacity, prompting tax inspectors to flag signs of simulation.
- Jun 15
Ayuso promises accords to exempt students after Madrid restricts transport pass to registered residents
Madrid region on Monday began requiring local registration for its subsidised transport pass, drawing criticism from the left-wing opposition and rail operator Renfe. President Ayuso later said she would negotiate deals so university students from other regions can still benefit.
- Jun 11
Spanish judge authorises UCO to trace Isabel Díaz Ayuso's partner's accounts in Quirón bribery probe after six-month delay
A Madrid judge has authorised the Civil Guard's UCO to trace all bank movements of Alberto González Amador, partner of Madrid president Isabel Díaz Ayuso, since 2014, after a six-month delay that drew opposition criticism.
