The Socialist Party (PSOE) is under scrutiny following new allegations of corruption, specifically concerning a reported 48,000 euros per year tariff for alleged bid rigging. The investigation involves Vicente Fernández, former president of SEPI, who allegedly used a Zaragoza-based company to secure contracts from PSOE administrations for clients.

El Confidencial: PSOE corruption: 48,000 euros/year tariff for alleged bid rigging

The former president of SEPI, Vicente Fernández, allegedly used a company from Zaragoza to secure contracts from PSOE administrations for interested clients.

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party (PP), has blamed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for the recent disturbances in Barcelona, accusing him of resisting abandoning violence. Meanwhile, the Mossos d'Esquadra are actively investigating the individuals behind the riots, which led to 128 arrests, including 72 minors.

elDiario.es: Feijóo blames Sánchez for Barcelona riots, resisting abandoning violence

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, has blamed Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for the riots in Barcelona and accused him of resisting abandoning violence.

La Vanguardia: Police Investigate Who is Behind Barcelona Disturbances

The Mossos d'Esquadra are investigating the perpetrators of recent disturbances in Barcelona, which led to 128 arrests, including 72 minors.

As the November 29th general elections approach, the People's Party (PP) leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo plans to enlist former Prime Ministers Aznar and Rajoy for the campaign, urging regional leaders for active participation. Recent polls indicate that while the left-wing bloc is narrowing the gap, the PP and Vox coalition is still projected to maintain an absolute majority. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, has also commented on the upcoming elections, suggesting that…

El Mundo: General Elections 29-N: "What happened in Brazil will happen in Spain"

Pedro Sánchez states that the political events in Brazil, following its general elections, will be mirrored in Spain.

elDiario.es: Left-wing bloc narrows the gap, PP and Vox maintain absolute majority

A new poll shows the left-wing bloc reducing the distance to the PP and Vox, although the latter two parties are projected to maintain an absolute majority.

El Confidencial: Feijóo will enlist Aznar and Rajoy for the campaign and asks barons to 'cover…

The PP leader will rely on former prime ministers Aznar and Rajoy for the upcoming electoral campaign, and will ask regional leaders to actively participate.

El Mundo: The Panel: Sánchez closes distance with Feijóo but the right-wing sum is still…

A political analysis indicates that Prime Minister Sánchez has narrowed the gap with rival Feijóo, though the opposition remains close to a majority.

El Confidencial: Francisco Martín, Sánchez's delegate against Ayuso, was left stunned and…

Francisco Martín, the government delegate in Madrid, has been surprised by the lack of electoral lists for the upcoming elections.

El Confidencial: Sánchez and human rights: the ones he defends and the ones he prefers to ignore

This analysis examines Pedro Sánchez's stance on human rights, highlighting inconsistencies between his public declarations and his government's actions.

Oriol Junqueras, President of the Republican Left of Catalonia (ERC), is reportedly preparing to end the alliance with Salvador Illa, President of the Government of Catalonia, if Pedro Sánchez leaves the national presidency.

El Confidencial: Junqueras prepares to break alliance with Illa if Sánchez jumps from Moncloa

Oriol Junqueras is reportedly considering ending the coalition with Salvador Illa in Catalonia should Pedro Sánchez leave the presidency.

A bus carrying families on a day trip in Montseny natural park fell down a 20-meter ravine, resulting in eighty injured, with seven in critical condition.

La Vanguardia: Bus Falls Down Ravine in Montseny, Injuring Eighty People

A bus carrying families on a day trip to Montseny natural park fell down a 20-meter ravine, resulting in eighty injured, seven critically.

Supermarket prices have surged by 53% more than salaries since 2021, exacerbating consumer concerns about inflation. Despite rising interest rates, housing sales and mortgages increased in August. Meanwhile, the planned creation of a major Iberian energy company has been halted as Moeve and Galp terminated their merger negotiations, and CaixaBank, SEPI, and Saudi investors are reportedly planning a €1 billion investment in Telefónica. The leader of CCOO, Unai Sordo, highlighted that wage…

20minutos: Supermarket Prices Rise 53% More Than Salaries Since 2021, Impacting Consumers

Grocery prices have increased by 53% more than wages since 2021, intensifying consumers' perception of inflation.

elDiario.es: Caixa, SEPI, and Saudis plan €1 billion for Telefónica

CaixaBank, Spain's state holding company SEPI, and Saudi investors are reportedly planning a combined €1 billion investment in Telefónica.

20minutos: Moeve and Galp Break Negotiations, Frustrating Creation of Iberian Energy Giant

Moeve and Galp have terminated their merger talks, halting the formation of a significant Iberian energy company.

20minutos: Housing Sales and Mortgages Rise in August Despite Interest Rate Hikes

The number of home sales and mortgage agreements increased in August, even as the average interest rate climbed to 3.08%.

20minutos: CCOO Leader: Wage Increases Insufficient to Combat Soaring Housing Costs

Unai Sordo, the leader of CCOO (Workers' Commissions), states that salary hikes cannot keep pace with the exorbitant rise in housing prices.

El Confidencial: Iberian energy giant: Moove and Galp break their plan after nine months

Energy companies Moove and Galp have abandoned their joint venture to create a large Iberian energy company.

The prosecutor who denounced Leire Díez has reportedly been overlooked for medals by Minister of the Interior Fernando Grande-Marlaska, despite police recommendations.

El Confidencial: Prosecutor who denounced Leire Díez misses out on Marlaska's medals

Despite the police proposing it, the prosecutor who denounced Leire Díez has not been awarded medals by Marlaska.

FC Barcelona suffered a 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid in El Clásico, with Kylian Mbappé scoring both goals for Real Madrid, ending Barcelona's unbeaten streak in La Liga.

La Vanguardia: Barça Falls to Mbappé and Loses El Clásico

FC Barcelona lost the clásico against Real Madrid 1-2, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice, ending Barcelona's unbeaten streak in La Liga.

Catalonia is experiencing real-time disruptions in traffic and Rodalies train services, including an incident affecting the R2 Sud line.

La Vanguardia: Traffic and Train Disruptions in Catalonia

Real-time updates on traffic and train service (Rodalies) disruptions in Catalonia, including an incident on the R2 Sud line.