May
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The day began with May Day protests dominating coverage, with unions demanding housing and wage improvements, and the central rally in Málaga coinciding with the start of the Andalucía election campaign. The Koldo trial continued, with Koldo denying all but friendship with Ábalos, while El Mundo reported his admission of 'chistorras' as 500-euro bills. By late afternoon, Trump escalated the trade war with the EU, announcing 25% tariffs on European cars and trucks, accusing the bloc of violating trade agreements. He also attacked Spain and Italy over Iran, claiming they accept a nuclear-armed Iran. The EU warned it would protect its interests. The US-Iran conflict continued: Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal and threatened destruction, while eldiario.es reported Trump told Congress the war is over to bypass authorization.
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The day was dominated by Trump's announcement to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany, deepening the rift with NATO and Europe. This story broke in the early morning and was covered by multiple outlets throughout the day, with Germany calling for Europe to bolster its own security. In parallel, Ayuso used Madrid's regional day (Dos de Mayo) to attack the government and Vox, defending her vision of Spanish identity, a secondary but persistent theme. A US House committee questioning Spanish sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla emerged in the afternoon, adding a new dimension to transatlantic tensions.
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The day was dominated by the Koldo case, with El Mundo revealing a tape where Koldo and Ábalos allegedly agree on a 5 million commission for the sale of Sepi's headquarters. Earlier, El Español reported Koldo lied to the Supreme Court about having Sánchez's personal number saved as 'Número 1'. In the morning, the Andalusian election campaign continued, with Feijóo attacking PSOE corruption over the ERE and Ábalos cases. By evening, Trump announced an operation to free ships blocked in Ormuz, and El Periódico detailed the economic impact of the war on Iran. The Barça women's team qualified for their sixth consecutive Champions League final with a 4-2 win over Bayern.
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The day was dominated by José Luis Ábalos's testimony before the Supreme Court in the masks case. In the morning, he claimed Jéssica Rodríguez was coerced and distanced himself from Koldo García, blaming Aldama for an 'impostura permanente'. By midday, he portrayed himself as a victim, insisting no money would be found. In the afternoon, a new audio emerged showing Koldo offering Ábalos €500,000 monthly from a Venezuelan oil company, and a recording of Ábalos having sex with two women. The PP reduced its penalty request for Aldama, potentially keeping him out of prison. Meanwhile, Iran-US tensions over Hormuz escalated: Iran claimed to have hit a US warship with missiles, Trump threatened to 'erase Iran from the face of the earth', and the ceasefire appeared to teeter.
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The day was dominated by the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship Hondius, with conflicting statements between the WHO and Spanish health authorities about its destination. In the morning, the WHO said the ship would dock in the Canary Islands, but Sanidad denied any decision. By midday, an agreement was reached to send epidemiologists to inspect the ship. In the afternoon, Spain proposed evacuating infected passengers to the Netherlands and Germany to avoid a Canary Islands stop. By evening, Spain reversed course and agreed to host the ship in the Canaries after a WHO request. Meanwhile, the Ábalos trial continued with new recordings, and Atlético Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League by Arsenal amid refereeing controversy.
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The hantavirus cruise ship crisis dominated the day, with the MV Hondius heading to Tenerife after Spain agreed to host it following a WHO request. The Canary Islands president Clavijo rejected the docking and demanded an urgent meeting with Sánchez, creating a central-regional conflict. By evening, the ship was en route to Tenerife, with 14 Spanish passengers to be quarantined at Madrid's Gómez Ulla hospital. Three infected patients were evacuated to the Netherlands, and the WHO confirmed an eighth case in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the Ábalos corruption trial concluded with prosecutor Luzón delivering a forceful final report, calling the corruption 'demolishing' and arguing for a possible sentence reduction for Aldama. Luzón denied any deal with Aldama, while new details emerged about Ábalos meeting prostitutes during COVID lockdown.
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The hantavirus cruise ship crisis continued to dominate, with the Hondius anchoring off Tenerife without docking. Passengers were to be transferred by launch in protective gear. The WHO confirmed five positive cases, and Sanidad confirmed a deceased woman's body remained aboard. A global contact tracing effort was underway for 30 passengers who disembarked before the outbreak was detected. The government could force quarantine on the 14 Spanish passengers, but needed judicial authorization. The Ábalos corruption trial concluded with the defendant calling it an 'inquisitorial process'. A separate story involved a strike in early childhood schools, and Ayuso allegedly sabotaging relations with Mexico.
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The hantavirus crisis on the cruise ship Hondius intensified on May 8. In the morning, Sanidad insisted no Spanish passengers opposed quarantine, while experts warned transmission was easier than expected. By midday, a suspected case emerged in Alicante: a woman who had contact with a deceased passenger. In the afternoon, a second suspected case was confirmed in Catalonia, linked to the same flight. The government prepared a legal report to support quarantine protocols, and the WHO confirmed five cases. The ship's disembarkation plan involved zodiacs and direct buses to planes. Meanwhile, Ayuso canceled her Mexico trip, accusing the government of expulsion, and a US court ruled Trump's universal tariff illegal.
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The hantavirus crisis on the MV Hondius reached its climax on May 9. In the early morning, the ship arrived off Tenerife, and by late morning, the government confirmed Spanish passengers would be the first to disembark, with a court ratifying their quarantine. The operation involved zodiacs, buses, and direct flights to Madrid, with no civilian contact. By afternoon, the WHO director insisted this was not another COVID-19. Meanwhile, the funeral of two Guardia Civil officers killed in a narcolancha pursuit in Huelva sparked public anger, leaving Minister Montero isolated. A suspected case in Alicante tested negative, and a Catalan contact was quarantined at Hospital Clínic. The day ended with the ship preparing to dock at Granadilla port between 4-6 AM on May 10.
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The hantavirus crisis on the MV Hondius dominated the day, with the ship docking in Tenerife early morning after the central government overruled Canary Islands President Clavijo's refusal. By mid-morning, 14 Spanish passengers disembarked in protective gear and were flown to Madrid for quarantine at Gómez Ulla hospital, all asymptomatic. In the afternoon, France reported one of its five repatriated passengers showed symptoms. Political tensions persisted, with Ayuso criticizing Moncloa's coordination. By evening, 94 passengers had been evacuated. Meanwhile, Barça's 2-0 Clásico victory over Real Madrid secured the LaLiga title, dominating sports coverage.
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The hantavirus crisis on the MV Hondius continued to dominate the day. In the morning, the 14 Spanish passengers remained in quarantine at Gómez Ulla hospital, all asymptomatic, awaiting PCR results. By mid-morning, France and the US confirmed positive cases among repatriated passengers. Around noon, Sanidad announced the quarantine would count from May 6 and last 42 days. In the early afternoon, the ship docked at Granadilla port due to bad weather, disembarking all remaining passengers who then flew to the Netherlands. By evening, a Spanish passenger tested positive in a preliminary PCR, the first confirmed case in Spain. The patient is asymptomatic. The ship departed for the Netherlands.
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The hantavirus crisis continued to dominate, with the Spanish patient at Gómez Ulla hospital developing symptoms (fever, respiratory difficulties) and a second PCR confirming the infection. WHO and Sánchez praised the Hondius evacuation as a success, but warned the crisis was not over. Political blame escalated: Canary Islands President Clavijo accused the government of hiding cases, while Ayuso claimed abandonment in Mexico. In the afternoon, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez called an urgent press conference, denouncing a conspiracy against him and announcing early elections, vowing not to resign. The day also saw massive teacher strikes in Catalonia and new judicial investigations targeting Zapatero for money laundering.
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The day was dominated by two major stories. In the morning, Interior Minister Marlaska was booed at a Guardia Civil ceremony while expressing anger over two agents' deaths in Huelva, sparking political crossfire: PP questioned the lack of aerial resources, PSOE blocked recognition of Guardia Civil as a risk profession, and Manos Limpias filed a criminal complaint against Marlaska for negligent homicide. Meanwhile, Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez continued to dominate coverage, denouncing a conspiracy and calling early elections, with Enrique Riquelme emerging as a potential rival. The hantavirus crisis persisted with a severe case in France and political blame between Torres and Clavijo. Congress suspended accreditation of far-right agitators Vito Quiles and Bertrand Ndongo. Trump landed in China for a summit with Xi.
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The Trump-Xi summit in Beijing dominated the day, with multiple outlets covering Xi's warning that mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflict. Trump claimed Xi offered to help with Iran and not send military aid. Meanwhile, the Spanish electoral board forced PSOE to modify its phone campaign on healthcare, accusing it of confusion. The British health minister resigned to challenge Starmer. In the evening, Real Madrid fans booed Mbappé at the Bernabéu during a match against Oviedo.
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