Musk continues attacks on Spain and targets Labour Minister Díaz
After insulting Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and interfering in Spanish politics, tech tycoon Elon Musk has now set his sights on Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz.
The billionaire has claimed that Diaz "hates the people of Spain" and that the Spanish government is "killing Spain".
The owner of X responded to Díaz's recent criticism of his social media platform and techno-oligarchies, in which she said "X is fuelling hateful policies" and called for the regulation of big tech companies.
Three-day high-speed rail strike kicks off in Spain
The rail strike, which begins on Monday February 9th and ends on Wednesday 11th, will result in the cancellation of 272 Renfe AVE and Long Distance trains, as well as 56 other high-speed trains, 30 Ouigo trains, and 48 Iryo trains.
Cercanías commuter rail services will operate at 75 percent capacity during peak hours.
Minimum services have been set by Spain's Ministry of Transport after negotiations with the train drivers' union Semaf failed.
Rail staff in Spain are demanding improvements to railway infrastructure maintenance and safety, brought to light by the deadly Adamuz and Gelida train crashes three weeks ago.
Socialists the big losers as far-right Vox make huge gains at Aragón regional election
Spain's Socialist Party received a major defeat in Sunday's regional election in Aragón, achieving only 24 percent of the votes in the north-eastern region.
The centre-right People’s Party (PP), which currently governs Aragón, came on top with 34.3 percent of support, but it lost two seats, meaning it still fell short of a majority in the 67-seat chamber.
Vox were the big winners of the night, securing 14 seats with support of 17.9 percent, double what it won in the last election in 2023.
Crucially, Aragón is regarded as the 'Spanish Ohio' as it apparently acts as a barometer for electoral mood in Spain, just as the US State does in elections across the pond.
Thousands march in Madrid to protest public healthcare 'deterioration'
Thousands of people have marched through the centre of Madrid on Sunday to denounce the deterioration of the Madrid health system, in a protest called by unions and neighbourhood associations.
The demo, which began in front of the Ministry of Health under the slogan 'Save Madrid's public healthcare. For the health of everyone', brought together healthcare professionals, patients and citizens carrying banners against the privatization of healthcare in Madrid, on which one read "healthcare is not for sale, healthcare is to be defended".
The organisers have warned of the "critical" situation of public health in the Community of Madrid and have demanded a change in the health policy of the regional government of the People's Party under Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
With additional reporting by Conor Faulkner.
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