Jurídicos y Administrativos

🔎 Begoña Gómez, wife of the Spanish Prime Minister, is alarmed by Judge Peinado's potential investigation into the Air Europa rescue. She has requested through her lawyer to halt any proceedings, fearing a "fishing expedition." The National Court may authorize Peinado to clarify state aid provided to the Hidalgo's airline, amid concerns about possible criminal decisions. Despite government and prosecution opposition, the UCO supports continued scrutiny into the rescue, independent of political pressure, including Gómez's formal accusation of four crimes linked to her Complutense University connections and the rapidity of Air Europa's aid compared to other sector companies.

🏠 Politicians in Baleares are now taking the issue of vacation housing seriously due to a surge in tourists, signaling a commitment to enforce existing laws against illegal offerings. The focus is on compliance with laws previously unenforced, exemplified by the initiation of proceedings against the publicly known hospedería de Lluc in Mallorca. Enforcement actions underscore the shift in political determination to address illegal vacation rentals.

🏖️ Santiago de Compostela's City Council, with Tourism Councilor Miriam Louzao, plans to implement a tourist tax this summer, as announced in a meeting with the city's tourism sector on Friday. Councilor of Treasury, Manuel César, noted that the draft is well-developed and will proceed to plenary approval after the pre-consultation period and incorporation of relevant suggestions. Discussions included the tax's collection method and the allocation of the funds raised.

🚨 In Malta, a passenger on a Ryanair flight from Cologne was fined €2,000 for smoking onboard and disobeying crew instructions. Ryanair, seeking to enhance its image, supports the court's decision and plans further actions, including travel bans and civil damage claims, against passenger misconduct.

🌊 In Hurghada, Red Sea, a tourist submarine from Sindbad Submarines sank on Thursday, carrying 45 Russian tourists and causing 6 deaths, including 5 Russians and 1 Egyptian. The submarine was authorized to carry up to 44 passengers to a depth of 25 meters. Most survivors were rescued and are either in hotels or hospitals. The region, known for its coral reefs, has seen several recent maritime disasters, including a yacht fire killing 3 British tourists and another incident with 4 dead and 7 missing.

🏛 Up to 30% of the Rutas Culturales travel program's slots, part of the 'Imserso' of Madrid, are being sold outside the Community of Madrid, according to FECLAV President Jerónimo Fernández. FECLAV submitted a complaint to the Community of Madrid but received an inappropriate response. The Madrid 'Imserso' program offers 350,000 slots per season, and its expansion is affecting travel agencies' and tour operators' profit margins, as they cannot compete with the lower prices.

📅 Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain's President, requests Judge Juan Carlos Peinado of Madrid's Court No. 41 to withdraw from investigating the Air Europa bailout, alleging lack of legal support for his "prospective investigation" approach which contradicts Audiencia Provincial's doctrine. She claims to be a victim of a "fishing expedition," arguing investigations should only occur when there are existing indications of a crime, not to search for potential evidence.

✈ The Audiencia Nacional annulled the negotiation table for Ryanair's first TCP collective agreement and all adopted resolutions, due to legal non-compliance. The sentence deemed the agreement void, mandating a new negotiation for a sector-specific agreement. The USO union challenged the negotiation process, arguing for worker assemblies, which were previously bypassed. The focus is now on legally sound agreement negotiations reflecting the collective will of the workers.

🏩 Condor, a German airline with Frankfurt base, has a complex history involving Lufthansa origins, ownership by Thomas Cook, a save from bankruptcy by the German government, and a passage through Poland's Lot, now managed by private investors. Amidst aviation acquisition talks involving TAP, IAG, Air France, and Lufthansa, Condor emerges as a potential target, with IAG rumored to be an ideal partner or owner despite competitive concerns and Air France's interests in SAS, Air Europa, and TAP.

🏖 The Mogán tourist tax in the Canary Islands, originally suspended on March 12, was reinstated by the Superior Court of Justice of the Canary Islands (TSJC). This tax, approved by Mogán's City Council on February 28 and applied starting March 12, charges 15 cents per night per person at hotels, apartments, and holiday homes. After a brief suspension, the TSJC ruled on March 20 that the economic harm claimed by the Hospitality and Tourism Business Federation (FEHT) could be compensated if their appeal succeeds, allowing the tax to remain in effect during legal proceedings.