Jurídicos y Administrativos

🛩️ Manos Limpias filed a lawsuit in Madrid against Begoña Gómez and Javier Hidalgo for alleged influence peddling and other charges. Secret meetings in June-July 2020 at Globalia's offices discussed the €475 million Air Europa bailout, approved in November 2020. On September 8, 2020, following a call from Hidalgo, President Sánchez personally intervened, urging the then Transport Minister to reconsider the bailout, suggesting influence exerted through unofficial channels.

🏨 Lopesan, a Canary Islands-based chain, reached a deal with unions on an employment regulation file affecting 100 workers at Hotel Miguel Ángel in Madrid. The proposal, initially submitted in March, improves legal minimum indemnities, considering factors like age, proximity to retirement, employability, and seniority. This collective dismissal comes due to prolonged inactivity and an unusual situation with employees, who have been in ERTE for five years.

🏠 Empresas de alojamientos turísticos en Cataluña tienen acceso a una línea de préstamos de 63,2 millones de euros para modernizar sus instalaciones. El Instituto Catalán de Financas y la Dirección General de Turismo aportan fondos, incluyendo 8 millones de euros para bonificar intereses. Préstamos de 60,000 a 4 millones de euros están disponibles, con plazos de hasta 10 años. Desde 2019, se han otorgado créditos por 135,2 millones de euros con 17 millones en intereses subvencionados.

📚 Audiencia Provincial de Madrid requested Judge Juan Carlos Peinado to exclude the Air Europa rescue from the 'Begoña Gómez case' investigation. The court overturned the judge's request for SEPI's data on the state aid given to Air Europa. However, it allowed separate investigation if new criminal evidence arises. Additionally, Pedro Sánchez was summoned as a witness due to indications of his wife, Begoña Gómez, allegedly exploiting her proximity to the Prime Minister for personal gain.

🛫 Aena will close Madrid's Barajas Airport at night, allowing entry only to ticket holders and their families, addressing the issue of approximately 500 homeless individuals staying there. Asae, the union, supports the measure but deems it partial, advocating a social plan for housing affected individuals. No date is set for this restriction's implementation. Barajas has faced this crisis for months.

💸 Víctor de Aldama, a businessman under legal scrutiny, was seen in Ibiza from May 9, staying in a Cap Martinet villa costing €4,000 per day. He traveled in a €135,000 Mercedes G-Class, rented for €1,000 daily. Accompanied by four, he dined at Marina Ibiza's Lío and paid over €300 per meal at es Jondal. Facing charges in cases Koldo and Hidrocarburos, he's linked to alleged €200 million VAT fraud and Air Europa's rescue.

📣 In a recent Congress session, Pedro Sánchez and Alberto Núñez Feijóo clashed over the Air Europa rescue, following leaked WhatsApp chats with ex-minister José Luis Ábalos. Feijóo demanded explanations and Sánchez's resignation, criticizing Sánchez's involvement and the judicial situation impacting the PP. Sánchez deflected, targeting PP leadership and hinting at changes in the PP's upcoming July congress, while avoiding direct responses about Air Europa.

✈ Ryanair fined a passenger €3,230 for disrupting a Glasgow to Krakow flight on June 30, 2024. The incident led to the flight being diverted to Rzeszów, affecting 191 passengers and six crew members. The Krakow district court's decision aims to deter future disruptive behaviors on flights.

🚨 United Nations Civil Aviation Agency concluded Russia is responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 flight MH17, flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur in 2014, which resulted in 298 deaths over the Ukraine-Russia border area. This formal accusation is significant for the victims' families and impacts the Russian government. Australia and the Netherlands filed the complaint with international bodies. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for Russia to accept responsibility and make reparations as dictated by international law. Russia has consistently denied involvement.

💰 HBX Group's fiscal semester ended on March 31 with €319 million in revenue, a 10% increase, driven by double-digit growth in trips to Europe and MEAPAC. Adjusted EBITDA grew 14% to €159 million. Total transaction volume (TTV) rose by 12% reaching €3.4 billion. Despite its growth, the Palma de Mallorca-based company reported losses of €227 million, up 86% from the previous year's €122 million loss, mainly due to over €180 million in non-recurring costs related to its stock market launch on February 14. Additionally, HBX raised €725 million through its stock market debut to reduce debt. For the full year of 2025, HBX projects revenues between €740 and €790 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of €430 to €450 million.