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Metro
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix fans lap up new number 1 film based on shocking real-life murder
The new number one film on Netflix is based on a shocking but little-known real-life murder. A Widow's Game was released on the streaming platform on Friday and is already at the top of the movie charts in the UK. The Spanish-language thriller, starring Ivana Baquero, Tristán Ulloa, and Carmen Machi, follows the investigation into the slaying of engineer Antonio Navarro Cerdán (Álex Gadea). As police dig further into the matter, led by veteran homicide detective Eva (Machi) his widow's perfect façade is shattered, exposing a hidden double life. But what has sucked so many early viewers in already, only a day after the film's release, is the fact that A Widow's Game is about a real-life murder that took place in Valencia, Spain, less than a decade ago, involving manipulation and betrayal. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. The movie even includes real-life recordings from throughout the case. Eager fans who have already seen the film have rushed to share their thoughts, with Anastasiia Bantysh's five-star review remarking that the film 'portrays the nature of true human needs, depravity, and excessive self-confidence very well'. 'Loved it – didn't know anything about the story – well done, bravo to everyone involved,' added Judith Lungen in another five-star ruling. El Confidencial's critic Jose Madrid gave the film three and a half stars, declaring it 'accessible and pacey, addictive throughout its two hours and faithful (perhaps too much so) to the real event it portrays'. He also added that fans would 'enjoy a production that won't let you take your eyes off [it] once you press play'. Read on if you want to discover the true story as depicted in A Widow's Game… On August 16, 2017, Antonio, a 36-year-old industrial engineer, was ambushed in his building's garage in the Patraix neighbourhood of Valencia before he could even start his car, according to Time magazine. Stabbed in the chest, he died at the scene, leaving behind his 27-year-old devastated widow María Jesús Moreno Cantó, known as Maje, who worked as a nurse. Despite her outward shows of grief and disbelief over the callous killing of her husband, investigators' suspicions were soon raised by Maje's 'calm and calculated' behaviour in early questioning – something very much at odds with the behaviour of someone thought to be in shock and mourning. Detectives soon discovered that Maje was in fact leading a wild double life, carrying on with multiple extramarital affairs. One of her lovers, Salvador Rodrigo Lapiedra, worked as a janitor at Maje's hospital. Desperately in love with her, Maje had managed to manipulate him into carrying out the murder with promises of her love and allegations of domestic abuse against Antonio. Phone taps revealed incriminating conversations between the two which confirmed the police's suspicions that Antonio's murder had been premeditated, with Maje giving Salvador all the information he would need – as well as keys to the married couple's garage. He lay in wait for Antonio to leave that fateful morning, armed with a kitchen knife which he later discarded in a cesspit at his property after the deed was done. The duo was arrested in January 2018, but the twists don't end there. While Salvador initially tried to protect Maje during questioning – who denied any involvement with her husband's death – he later changed his story after learning she had embarked on another relationship with an inmate while in custody. In his new statement, he admitted to the committing the crime of murder at Maje's behest and with her full support, after presenting herself as the victim of physical and psychological abuse. She had reportedly told him that her husband dying was better for their relationship than a divorce because she could keep both her inheritance and a widow's pension in the first instance. In October 2020, both Salvador and Maje were found guilty of murder: Maje received a 22-year sentence, while Salvador's time was reduced to 17 years due to his co-operation with the investigation. They were both also ordered to pay €250,000 (£210,762.50) in damages to Antonio's family. Maje was nicknamed the Black Widow of Patraix for her crime, which hinged on plotting the murder of her own husband for, among other things, financial gain. The Netflix film's Spanish title is La Viuda Negra, which translates directly as The Black Widow. More Trending And female black widow spiders are, of course, known for killing the male after mating. In a final scandalous note to the real-life case, Maje gave birth to a child in July 2023 after getting pregnant by her inmate lover – a man known as David, who is also a convicted murderer. She now resides in a mother-child unit at Fontcalent prison, where she is permitted to stay until her child is three. A Widow's Game is streaming on Netflix now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Cancel your weekend plans to binge new Netflix thriller hailed 'pure greatness' MORE: 'Line of Duty was on my mind when creating Netflix's latest thriller' MORE: Nervous flier claims Jet2 marched her off plane 'like criminal'
Local Spain
23-05-2025
- General
- Local Spain
How disposing of olive oil in the wrong way in Spain can lead to a huge fine
Olive oil is a way of life in Spain but a surprising amount of it ends up down the sink. This is usually done after cooking, when instead of being safely or properly deposited it goes down the sink before doing the washing up. Spain generates around 350 million litres of used cooking oil per year, which works out to roughly 10 litres per person. While the hotel and catering industry recycles almost three quarters of this waste, households recycle barely 5 percent of their oil. What few in Spain realise is that disposing of oil down the sink can not only block up your pipes, it can land you in some serious trouble and even lead to fines of up to €100,000 in more serious cases. This is because pouring oil down the drain not only damages the environment, but is regulated by Spanish law as a serious offence in Law 7/2022, which deals with waste and contaminated soils as part of the 'circular economy'. These rules, which were applied to reinforce commitments to recycling and sustainability, legally consider the dumping of waste oil as improper waste management. It is not considered a hazardous waste, but it is highly polluting. The minimum fines for pouring waste oil down the sink start at €2,001, but can go up to €100,000 in serious cases. The price varies according to the amount poured away, whether there is a repeat offence or if the environmental damage is significant. Although many in Spain are unaware of it (and perhaps even do it) it can be reported if detected, especially in neighbourhood communities or on commercial premises. On top of the legal risk, pouring oil down the sink also presents an infrastructural problem that affects everyone. Oil blocks pipes, solidifies and forms 'grease balls ' that clog urban sewage networks. According to data cited by Spanish news website El Confidencial, the cost of clearing these blockages exceeds €90 million each year around Europe. Wastewater treatment plants, for their part, also have to redouble their efforts (and budgets) to treat this waste when it reaches the sewage system. A single litre of used oil can pollute up to 1,000 litres of water, according to the Aquae Foundation. When this waste reaches rivers or the sea, it prevents water oxygenation and puts aquatic life at risk. So what do I do with my old olive oil? Let it cool and store it in a tightly closed bottle or container and avoid mixing it with water or food leftovers. When enough oil has accumulated, the leftovers should be taken to a pickup point such as the orange containers that many local councils have set up for public collection.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🚨 Police investigate Kike Salas for betting on his own matches
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. Sevilla FC's homegrown player, Kike Salas, is being investigated for alleged illegal betting. The bets are related to yellow cards in Sevilla's matches during the 2023-2024 season, according to El Confidencial. Kike Salas usó cuentas falsas para apostar a sus propias amarillas: "Le metio 50 a Isco; son 300 mios".La Policía encuentra en el móvil mensajes que demuestran que forzó las amonestaciones en partidos de Primera División para efectuar apuestas ilegales — El Confidencial (@elconfidencial) May 22, 2025 According to the digital publication, the Police have found messages on the Sevillista's phone that indicate he forced yellow cards in five matches to benefit from bets. In addition, they have discovered that people close to him, such as a contact identified as "Richi", also profited from these activities, even using fake accounts to place the bets. 🔴Kike Salas, jugador del Sevilla FC por cuyo fichaje en este mercado andaba interesada la Lazio (podía ofrecer 15M€), detenido por la Policía por estar presuntamente implicado en una trama de apuestas futbolísticas ilegales por forzar tarjetas amarillas 👇 — Pepe Elías (@Pepelias17_) January 14, 2025 The investigation began in January 2025, when the National Police intervened in a Sevilla FC training session and Kike Salas was taken in for questioning, although he exercised his right not to testify. Sevilla FC then issued a statement showing respect for the judicial process and the presumption of innocence, but condemned any fraudulent conduct in sport. According to several Sevillian media outlets, it was this case that halted his transfer to Lazio in the last winter transfer market. The investigation indicates that, although Salas did not profit directly, his entourage did. LaLiga, for its part, contemplates severe sanctions in these cases for both the players and the family members or entourage involved. 📸 Fran Santiago - 2025 Getty Images
Bloomberg
19-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Telefonica's Latin America Fire-Sale Sends Chile Unit to New Low
Bonds of Telefonica Moviles Chile SA slumped into distressed territory last week on a report that its parent company was about to throw in the towel, selling the asset after years of fierce competition in the local mobile phone market. The company's dollar bonds due 2031 plummeted 13.2 cents on the dollar to 51 cents, after the Spanish media outlet El Confidencial reported last Monday that Telefonica SA had hired Citigroup Inc. to look for a buyer for the unit. The bonds now yield 1,170 basis points over similar maturity US Treasuries. Both Spain's Telefonica and its Chilean unit declined to comment on the report.
Local Spain
08-05-2025
- Business
- Local Spain
More Americans than ever look to use Beckham Law to move to Spain
Americans wishing to settle in Europe are increasingly looking at Spain, and a new report suggests that the tax advantages offered by Spain's Beckham Law could be one of the main draws. The number of Americans living in Spain has risen by 10,000 in two years according to recent stats from Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE). The latest data from the INE shows there were 50,623 US citizens registered as residents in Spain in 2024, up from 40,159 in 2022. The Local interviewed many American readers who either moved here recently or want to move here and some of the top reasons were to escape Trump and the current political climate in the US, to feel safer and to have a better quality of life. Interest among Americans in moving to Spain also increased significantly in the months leading up to the November 2024 presidential election. According to Spanish law firms interviewed by Spanish news outlet El Confidencial, many Americans are also attracted by the fiscal incentives of Spain's Beckham Law. "We've been working with North American clients for many years, but it's true that in recent months we've received more requests to help them, both from wealthy individuals looking to invest in Spain and from individuals and families looking to settle here," Miguel Echevarría, partner of Deloitte 's Private Equity and Financial Investors division, told El Confidencial. Carlos Durán, partner at Uría y Menéndez law firm added that 'We've seen an increase in interest, probably driven by several factors, such as the cost of living in the United States and the post-pandemic work flexibility.' Antoni Murt , partner in the Private practice at EY Abogados, told the news outlet that they've also seen a notable increase among profiles linked to art, film, and culture, where the motivations tend to be personal such as family ties, Spanish partners, or cultural affinity. For Anna Roig , senior associate at Chevez Ruiz Zamarripa Spain, the return of Trump to the White House has also behind rising interest in a move to Spain and the Beckham Law. 'For several years, interest among Americans in relocating to Spain has been gradually increasing, a situation that became more acute in the months leading up to the November 2024 presidential elections, when inquiries from potential buyers interested in relocating multiplied,' she said. Other lawyers contacted by the news site pointed out how enquiries among US nationals often centred around finding out more about tax planning and whether they could take advantage of the Beckham Law tax regime. El Confidencial's report coincides with news that Spain's tax agency has this week rejected what it called a 'defamatory' accusation made by a UK-US law firm claiming that the country's Beckham Law is a 'tax trap' that "pickpockets" foreigners who move to the country to take advantage of this tax regime. The lawyer and law firm behind the eye-catching accusations is American-Canadian Robert Amsterdam, of Amsterdam & Partners LLP, who have taken out full page adverts in leading newspapers such as The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal with claims that the Spanish tax office uses the Beckham Law to "exploits, profiteer and discriminate" against foreigners. Javier Morera, partner at Broseta law firm, told El Confidencial that 'the structures that work in the US aren't always optimal here. The use of trusts can be detrimental in the Spanish context.' The same applies for typical investment products such as IRAs, 401(k)s, or Roth IRAs, which require extensive tax review. The Spanish press has recently reported that the country's tax office has intensified its scrutiny of those who benefit from the Beckham Law. "If there's no fraud, there's no litigation, but there are many grey areas, especially with Americans ," several tax experts told El Confidencial. The Beckham Law was first introduced in 2004 to attract talent and highly qualified workers to Spain with tax breaks. It was nicknamed after the footballer David Beckham because he was the first one to take advantage of it when he moved here to play for Real Madrid. It essentially allows those who have not resided in Spain for at least the last five years to pay a flat rate of 24 percent on their income up to €600,000 per year. Tax is also only paid on income earned in Spain, instead of a progressive tax on worldwide income. The normal progressive taxes for Spanish residents range from 19 to 47 percent. In 2023, the Beckham Law was linked to Spain's new Startups Law and modified to include some more favourable conditions for remote workers and entrepreneurs. This included exemption benefits of up to €50,000 for startups, a 50 percent bonus on carried interest, a 50 percent deduction for investing in new companies (up to €100,000), and exemption from wealth tax on assets located outside Spain for up to six years. To be eligible for the Beckham Law, you must work remotely for a company outside Spain, and cannot be self-employed. Therefore, you could take advantage of it if you move to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) and are employed by a company back in the U.S. but cannot if you're on the DNV and working for yourself.
