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The Koldo corruption case has intensified significantly with the detention of Cristian Corvillo, identified as a former driver for current President Pedro Sánchez during his 2017 primary campaign. This comes alongside raids by the UCO on the home of former Minister José Luis Ábalos and offices of ADIF, the state-owned railway infrastructure manager. Allegations have also surfaced that the Ministry of Transport, under Ábalos, allegedly used his girlfriend to launder commissions related to the case. In a related political fallout, the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is reportedly considering legal action over payments made to Koldo García, viewing them as a serious attempt to influence declarations and destabilize the government. President Sánchez has denied any connection to the individuals detained in the Koldo case and has requested explanations from Alberto Núñez Feijóo, the leader of the People's Party, regarding alleged bribery attempts in the scandal. Beyond the corruption scandal, the European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation with the UCO concerning ADIF contracts following the Urda train accident, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing rail crisis. Separately, the government has intervened in the olive oil market for the first time, decreeing the withdrawal of olive oil from the market or mandatory storage of 12% of production to prevent a significant drop in prices.

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The ongoing Koldo corruption investigation has seen a major escalation, with the detention of Cristian Corvillo, a former driver for President Pedro Sánchez during his 2017 primary campaign. Authorities also raided the home of former minister José Luis Ábalos and ADIF offices, making multiple arrests. Allegations have emerged that the Ministry of Transport may have used Ábalos's girlfriend to launder commissions. The PSOE is reportedly considering legal action over payments to Koldo García…

elDiario.es: PSOE considers suing over Koldo payments: 'It's very serious to influence a…

The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is reportedly considering legal action regarding payments made to Koldo García, deeming it a serious attempt to influence a declaration and destabilize the government.

20minutos: Corvillo, Sánchez's Ex-Driver in 2017 Primaries, Detained in Koldo Case…

Cristian Corvillo, a former driver for President Sánchez during his 2017 primary campaign, has been detained by the UCO as part of the Koldo case, with Sánchez denying any connection.

20minutos: Sánchez Denies Any Link to Detainees in Koldo Case: 'These People Have Nothing…

President Sánchez stated at the Ibero-American Summit that Óscar Puente had assumed political responsibility by resigning and denied any connection to individuals detained in the Koldo case.

20minutos: UCO Raids Ábalos's Home, Adif Offices; Multiple Arrests in Koldo Case

The UCO has searched the home of former minister Ábalos and Adif offices, making several arrests as part of the ongoing investigation into the Koldo case.

El Confidencial: Transport Ministry allegedly used Ábalos' girlfriend to launder commissions

The Ministry of Transport allegedly used the girlfriend of former minister Ábalos to disguise commissions through a loft in Vallecas.

La Vanguardia: Sanchez Seeks Explanations from Feijoo on Bribery Allegations

Prime Minister Sanchez has requested explanations from Feijoo regarding alleged attempts of bribery in the 'Caso Koldo' scandal.

El Confidencial: Detained figure confirmed relations with former minister to judge

The detained individual Corvillo confirmed to the judge his repeated visits to the former minister.

El Confidencial: Top Socialist official requests TV interview from prison

The number two of the PSOE is processing a request for a television interview while in prison.

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an operation in collaboration with the UCO (Operational Unit of the Guardia Civil) concerning the Urda train tragedy and related ADIF contracts. This marks a significant escalation in the investigation into the fatal rail accident.

El Mundo: European Prosecutor's Office Launches Operation Over Urda Tragedy

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an operation with the UCO (Operational Unit of the Guardia Civil) concerning the tragedy in Urda.

La Vanguardia: Investigation into ADIF Contracts After Accident

The European Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an operation with the UCO concerning ADIF contracts following an accident in Urda.

In an unprecedented move, the Spanish government has decreed the withdrawal of olive oil from the market or ordered the mandatory storage of 12% of the country's olive oil production. This measure is being taken for the first time to prevent a significant drop in prices and stabilize the market.

elDiario.es: Government decrees withdrawal of olive oil from market for first time to avoid…

Spain's government has decided to remove olive oil from the market, a measure taken for the first time to prevent a significant drop in prices.

20minutos: Government Decrees Mandatory Storage of 12% of Olive Oil Production

The Spanish government has ordered the mandatory storage of 12% of the country's olive oil production.

La Vanguardia: Government Intervenes in Olive Oil Market to Stabilize Prices

The Spanish government is intervening in the olive oil market by decreeing mandatory storage of 12% of production to prevent falling prices.

The Supreme Court has ruled against allowing individuals affected by alleged falsehoods in the Aldama case, related to mask procurement during the pandemic, to file lawsuits.

elDiario.es: Supreme Court prohibits suing those prejudiced by Aldama's lies in mask case…

The Supreme Court has ruled against allowing individuals affected by alleged falsehoods in the Aldama case, related to mask procurement, to file lawsuits.

President Pedro Sánchez and opposition leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo have resumed their campaign efforts in Valencia and Valladolid, respectively, as they continue to contrast their management models ahead of the upcoming general elections. Feijóo has pledged that the Rodalies commuter rail network will be a priority if his party forms the government.

20minutos: Sánchez and Feijóo Resume Campaigning in Valencia and Valladolid

President Sánchez and opposition leader Feijóo are continuing their campaign efforts in Valencia and Valladolid, aiming to contrast their management models.

La Vanguardia: Feijóo Guarantees Rodalies Network as Priority if Elected

Alberto Núñez Feijóo has pledged that the Rodalies (commuter rail) network will be a priority if his party forms the government.

El Mundo: General Elections 2026: Live Coverage

Live updates and analysis of the 2026 general elections in Spain.

Catalonia is experiencing ongoing traffic congestion and disruptions to train services on the Rodalies network and major access roads to Barcelona. Additionally, the Catalan government states it would require an additional 800 buses to prevent passengers from having to stand on interurban lines in Maresme.

La Vanguardia: Traffic and Train Disruptions in Catalonia

Real-time updates on traffic conditions and train service disruptions on the Rodalies network and Barcelona access roads in Catalonia.

La Vanguardia: Government Claims Need for 800 More Buses to Avoid Standing Passengers

The Catalan government (Govern) states it would require an additional 800 buses to prevent passengers from having to stand on interurban lines in Maresme.

Spain's autonomous communities have collectively lost 1.3 billion euros due to reductions in taxes, with Catalonia being noted as an exception to this trend.

La Vanguardia: Autonomous Communities Lose 1.3 Billion Euros by Cutting Taxes, Except Catalonia

Spain's autonomous communities have collectively lost 1.3 billion euros due to tax reductions, with Catalonia being an exception.

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