24/05/2026

The Economic and Fiscal Crime Unit (Udef) of the Police has identified former President Rodríguez Zapatero as the leader of a criminal network that trafficked in influences within the State Administration.

Seized emails reveal the operation of false invoices and simulated jobs.

Zapatero's secretary, Gertrudis Alcázar Jiménez, executed orders directly dictated by him.

The former Prime Minister is charged with influence trafficking and money laundering in the National Court.

Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo, 71, suffered an ischemic stroke in Asunción.

He was rushed to Sanatorio San Roque, where he remains under induced coma and connected to mechanical respiratory assistance.

According to his doctor, studies indicate a relatively small injury, but further analysis will be conducted to determine the extent of the case.

Lugo had traveled to Colombia to attend President Gustavo Petro's inauguration.

Real Madrid will contest their seventh Europa Super Cup final in Helsinki against Eintracht.

The team seeks to equal AC Milan and Barcelona with five titles in the competition.

Real Madrid's last Europa Super Cup final was in 2022, where they were defeated by Atlético Madrid in extra time.

Real Madrid have a complicated history in the competition, with three defeats in their first six finals.

However, the team seeks to improve their streak and take the title in Helsinki.

An aluminum cake with strawberries and rhubarb can be a tasty and healthy alternative.

The cake can be prepared with a standard aluminum cake dough recipe, which is given a special note by the addition of strawberries and rhubarb.

The cake is particularly good when baked in the oven, as the heat absorbs the juices of the fruit and emphasizes the flavor.

After a loss against Germany, Austria now faces a difficult game against Finland.

The team of coach Roger Bader must mobilize all forces on Sunday to achieve a quarterfinal entry.

Finland is considered a medal candidate, making the task for Austria even more challenging.

The match will be broadcast live at 20:15 on ORF Sport +.

The growing popularity of dialect music in Austria has also led to doubts about its authenticity.

Some artists like Andreas Gabalier have raised the question of the genuineness of Austrian dialect music.

Similarly, in British pop culture, artists like Blur and Oasis rejected the term Britpop, there is a rejection of the Austropop label in Austria.

Although these artists often sing in various forms of the Austrian dialect, they share surprisingly little in common, apart from the obvious fact that they sing in a dialect.

A police officer in Berlin was taken into custody on suspicion of speeding to work on his motorcycle.

He was observed by police forces along with another motorcyclist on the A113 in the Johannisthal district.

The police stated that the two bikers apparently reached strongly excessive speeds on Saturday morning.

US President Donald Trump confirmed that the nuclear blockade against Iran will remain until an agreement is reached.

Negotiations over the nuclear program are expected to be completed within two months.

Enriched uranium will remain in the country for now.

The US government will decide how to continue nuclear talks with Iran.

The declining birth rates in Austria and worldwide have significant impacts on the labor market, the social system, and society.

Women who do not see children as part of their life plan are taking on an increasingly important role.

In many countries, a decline in fertility is observed.

The question is, how Austria could look like in 2050 if this development continues.

An interesting example of how society could change is offered by the Japanese exhibition at the latest Biennale in Venice, where remarkably realistic dolls were presented as newborns.

In Parndorf, Burgenland, a group of Roma travelers have settled.

Their caravans are located under the high-voltage power line behind the outlet center.

The group consists of ten caravans with high-end cars, most with French license plates.

The residents speak French, some also German.

Attention has been drawn to the missionaries due to the police warning about the group.

To reduce prejudices against the ethnic group, it is essential to learn more about their way of life.

A visit to the Roma travelers in Parndorf offers insights into their life and can break down prejudices.