A shocking incident in Madrid's Hortaleza neighborhood has ignited a political firestorm, as a 17-year-old of Moroccan origin is arrested for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old Spanish girl. The case has drawn fierce criticism from political leaders, who blame Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's immigration policies.
Bill 59.24 on the reform of higher education and scientific research was approved by the Government Council this Thursday and is now headed for review by both Houses of Parliament. Even before lawmakers cast their votes, some provisions are already being rolled out in universities in preparation for the 2025/26 academic year. Still, several points of the reform are stirring debate among teachers and students.
The Justice and Development Party (PJD) has sharply criticized the Moroccan government, relying on a controversial ranking from Numbeo, despite previous warnings from the Ministry of Health about the site’s reliability. The move raises questions about the PJD’s selective use of data, especially given that the party itself had once denounced Numbeo’s methodology while in power.