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Ignacio Gordillo, who for three decades was a prosecutor of the National Court in cases related to ETA or the GAL, died this Monday in Madrid at the age of 75, according to the Madrid Bar Association’s regrets on its website. Born in Madrid in 1950, Gordillo developed an extensive and recognized career in the legal field, especially linked to criminal law and economic criminal law. Graduated in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid, he also obtained a doctorate degree with a thesis on blasphemy and religious freedom, graded with outstanding cum laude. In 1976 he entered the Judicial…
Kylian Mbappé scored for France in his 100th international match. It is his 15th World Cup goal, bringing him level with Ronaldo and only one goal behind Miroslav Klose. And three behind Lionel Messi. Everything important in the live commentary.
Many applications for the German Human Resources Prize 2026 are already in our inbox. But it’s not too late for those who make a last-minute decision: The application deadline is extended until July 5, 2026. You will find out whether your project has won in November 2026. The best HR concepts will then be honored in six categories at the German Human Resources Summit in Wiesbaden. The categories for the German Human Resources Prize 2026: A jury consisting of HR experts from science and practice as well as specialist editors from human resources management examines the applications. The jury assesses…
The rejected application of a severely disabled lawyer was heard before the Düsseldorf Labor Court (ArbG). He had sued for around 75,000 euros in compensation due to alleged discrimination in the application process. However, the chamber dismissed the lawsuit because the man had no serious intention to apply. The special thing about the judgment: The ArbG decided contrary to the established case law of the Federal Labor Court (BAG) and at least questioned the previously valid employer obligations in connection with the consideration of severely disabled people in applications. The case: severely disabled lawyer caught AGG hopping The plaintiff is…
The Supreme Court’s sentencing of former Minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison for the Mascarillas case has caused a chain of reactions in the political landscape. On the one hand, the PP calls for the resignation of the president, Pedro Sánchez, and considers it “indecent for him to continue one more minute” in office, although it refuses to present a motion of censure due to the risk of losing it. On the other hand, the second vice president of the Government, Yolanda Díaz, was “surprised” this Monday that the commission agent Víctor de Aldama has only been…
The Supreme Court has suspended the execution of the four and a half year prison sentence imposed on Víctor de Aldama for his contribution to the discovery of the crimes. The magistrates have adopted this measure on the condition that the businessman does not commit another crime, that he submits a semi-annual activity report and that he does one year of work for the benefit of the community.Continue reading
Human Resources was named “Special Media of the Year 2026”. Behind this success is a dedicated editorial team. In our “Three Questions for…” series, we introduce you to the people who work every day to provide you with relevant information. What does the title “Special Media of the Year” mean to you personally – and what does human resources management stand for in your eyes? In your opinion, what are the ingredients for excellent HR journalism? If you put a lot of energy into a project, it’s always nice when it’s well received. Not just among readers, but also among…
The investigation opened in the National Court in January 2022 to investigate the alleged involvement of four former ETA leaders in the attack committed in December 2006 against Terminal 4 of the Madrid-Barajas airport is reactivated. The National Police has delivered an extensive report to Judge Francisco de Jorge in which it details the role that the executive committee of the terrorist organization, called Board of Directors (Zuba), and who was part of it at that time. The police experts conclude that only the members of this body had the capacity to give the order to plant the van bomb…
The high-ranking delegations from the USA and Iran have apparently laid the foundation for negotiations on a final agreement in Switzerland. They are also said to have set up a hotline for the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado put the final touch on his controversial instruction at 11:59 last Saturday, when he signed an 84-page resolution to open a trial against Begoña Gómez and withdraw her passport. The decision has not only unleashed an enormous storm due to the political and legal repercussions it implies, but also due to the extravagant argumentation that, once again, it uses in its opinion, to the point that it has caused an emergency meeting this Monday of the General Council of the Judiciary (CGPJ) to study possible disciplinary measures. Continue reading