Daily brief
In Madrid on September 1, prospective buyers of the controversial penthouse owned by the regional government were barred from viewing it, as reported by Spanish executive sources.
Italy's right-wing parties mocked the left with an Apollo 13 quote as the Meloni government set a record for longevity.
In Italy, a judge released a Bangladeshi man accused of raping a 13-year-old, citing his remorse; Justice Minister Nordio sent inspectors, and Meloni expressed disapproval.
A Madrid government delegation blocked a rally in support of Ceuta, while Vox called for breaking diplomatic ties with Morocco.
The Vatican envoy met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow, and the Spanish government remained in Madrid's Arab House despite an expired deadline.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary