David Artiles Garcia

Europe News

Police dismantle housing cost protest camp in central Madrid

The camp sprang up on 26 September following the police eviction of an 87-year-old pensioner from her lifelong Madrid home, after the real estate company that owned the apartment drastically raised the rent.

3 November 2026

Europe News

Spain train crash: What happened in the 17 minutes before impact?

An IT failure halted several trains on the Madrid–Seville high-speed line, but the crash came after Adif’s control centre authorised an AVE to resume its journey. Investigators are examining what caused the collision, which killed 69 people.

29 October 2026

Europe News

Pictures show rescue efforts after deadly Spain train collision

Images from central Spain show the wreckage and rescue efforts after two high-speed trains collided near Toledo, killing at least 64 people and injuring dozens more.

28 October 2026

Mexico

Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn

The fall of "El Mencho" opens a new scenario for the CJNG: a decentralised cartel with a criminal franchise model and international presence that could survive the absence of its leader.

26 February 2026

Spain

Spain releases secret 1981 coup documents after 45 years

Spain has published 153 declassified documents on the 1981 23-F coup, revealing orders to shoot to kill and King Juan Carlos I’s role in stopping it.

25 February 2026

Culture news

Back to school with 'Harry Potter': Hogwarts Express arrives in Madrid

The 'Harry Potter' experience, organised by HBO Max and Warner Bros. at the Madrid Railway Museum has been celebrating the return to Hogwarts. The event recreated Platform 9 and ¾ and culminated in a synchronised countdown with London's King's Cross station.

2 September 2025

Health news

Biscuits recalled in parts of Spain amid possible metal contamination

The recall applies to Fontaneda brand Pim's Orange Biscuits.

26 August 2025