A WOMAN who sold her newborn baby for €2,000 has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. The couple, who were undergoing fertility treatment and bought the girl, as well as their two family members have been detained. The 37-year old woman from Madrid’s Mostoles district apparently regretted her deal and wanted to get it back. READ MORE MADRID POLICIA NACIONAL …
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Marta Hermoso is a social media influencer who was arrested along with three other people in connection to a Madrid hotel burglary that took place last September. Hermoso from Sevilla counts a number of celebrities as friends including the ‘bad boy’ member of the Spanish royal family, Froilan, who is fourth in line to the throne. The 35-year-old was detained …
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RUM lovers, get ready – Madrid’s about to go full pirate mode.From May 7-12, Spain’s capital will be swimming in sugarcane spirits as ‘Mad Ron Week‘ rolls into town – a brand new celebration of all things rum, cocktails and chaos. Hosted by a crew of top brand ambassadors – including Miguel Tena (Ron Carúpano), Luis Viera (Ron Santa Teresa), …
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Europol and the Policia Nacional have coordinated an operation to bust a robbery group that uses LOVE-HUGs as a form of intimidation. In Spain, there have been 21 arrests (13 in Murcia, and 8 in Madrid), and 16 raids in Spain and Romania. The authorities have identified 46 crimes in one of their largest-ever sweeps across the country. READ MORE …
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TWO businessmen have been acquitted of defrauding Madrid City Council by charging €6 million in commission for securing a PPE contract in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Alberto Luceño and Luis Medina were in the dock for a high-profile case heard by the Madrid Provincial Court. It was ruled by the court that the men were not guilty …
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A MOVIE-STYLE car chase in Madrid involving a stolen €400,000 Aston Martin saw the driver ram a Guardia Civil vehicle with officers jumping out to avoid injury. The 40-year-old thief was caught in the early morning hours of Tuesday after fleeing by foot. He has been charged with assaulting a cop, car theft, and violating road safety. READ MORE ASTON …
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A VENEZUELAN band wore suits and walked into upmarket Madrid restaurant to look for potential victims who were wearing expensive watches. The thieves then stole items from the victims on the street, before fleeing on motorbikes. The Policia Nacional has arrested five people between the ages of 20 and 30. READ MORE SPECIALIST POLICE ‘CRONO’ TEAM Two of them were …
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A British insurer warned tourists in Spain to be vigilant of pickpockets – particularly when they are in busy places. With Italy and France as well, this is one the most popular European holiday destinations for UK visitors. This makes it a prime target for thieves. Travel Insurance Company QuoteZone Barcelona is listed as one of Spain’s most dangerous blackspots. …
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Sunday, 9th February 2025 at 08:12 The Zoo de Madrid was left without its dolphins. Spain’s biggest zoological garden has relocated their aquatic mammals to the Hainan Zoo in China following a recommendation by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It was decided to “ensure that the highest standards of technical excellence are met” and to “keep the entire …
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JENNI Hermoso told day one of a Madrid trial on Monday that she gave no permission to have the ‘infamous’ kiss planted on her by ex-Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales. Spain’s victory at the Women’s World Cup in Sydney, back in August of 2023, was overshadowed because of this incident. Rubiales (47) is accused of sexual assault, and of …
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