Juan Mestre

💰 Víctor de Aldama has conversations with Begoña Gómez, wife of Pedro Sánchez, regarding Air Europa's bailout, its subsidiary Wakalua, and the OMT led by Zurab Pololihashvili. Santiago Pedraz of the Audiencia Nacional's Central Court of Instruction No. 5 recently authorized Aldama's and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's access to a separate part of the content. Begoña's close ties with Globalia CEO Javier Hidalgo during the public bailout request were highlighted, including a September 2019 OMT assembly meeting in St. Petersburg with Aldama and Hidalgo. Aldama is prepared to testify before Judge Juan Carlos Peinado investigating Begoña Gómez for influence peddling, corruption in business, embezzlement, and professional intrusion.

🛫 Ryanair has cut 800,000 seats and eliminated 12 routes in Spain, impacting airports with minimal air traffic, sometimes labeled "ghost airports." The Minister of Transport, Óscar Puente, refuses to meet with Ryanair until they restore suspended and reduced services. Aena, managing 46 airports in Spain, insists airport taxes are fair, despite 32 of them spending more than they earn, and 5 handling fewer than 30 passengers daily. Madrid, Barcelona, Balearic and Canary Island airports remain profitable, contrasting with Huesca Airport's average of one passenger per day.

🏠 In Mallorca, the 'okupation' problem has escalated at Sol y Mar aparthotel, with squatters claiming residence since November and demanding up to €300,000 from property owners for evacuation. Intervention by law enforcement is restricted after 48 hours of occupation, and court eviction orders can take an average of two years. Other Spanish locations, like the Four Seasons' project in Marbella and Valencia's former Hotel del Saler, face similar issues. In contrast, European countries like Italy and Germany have stricter laws, facilitating quicker evictions. Spain, however, extended a moratorium covering squatters, with only PNV proposing a law reform for faster trials within 15 days.

🏡 In Mallorca, 'okupas' targeted the closed Sol y Mar apartment in Cala Bona, leading to tensions. The Son Servera Local Police found roughly 30 occupants, including women and children, who had forced entry, stolen items, and caused significant damage. The squatters, claiming residence for over a month with food receipts, cited Spanish law protection against eviction without a court order. A desokupación company managed building access, allowing only property exits, sparking further tension. The apartment owner faced accusations of changing locks and cutting utilities.