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These are the Trending news headlines in Spain on Tuesday February 14, 2023.

International Cybercrime Ring Busted in Madrid. Spain's National Police and the U.S. Secret Service have taken down a cybercrime organization operating out of Madrid. The gang of 9 members was found to have stolen over 5 million euros from individuals and companies in North America through social engineering, phishing and smishing. The ring maintained more than 100 bank accounts in Spanish banks to launder their illegal funds, either withdrawing cash, sending it to international accounts or converting it to cryptocurrency. Stay vigilant and protect your personal information online, as these cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to deceive their victims.

Spain's left-wing government faces division over its response to the Russia-Ukraine war. The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party supports the NATO policy of arming Kyiv, but its coalition partner remains unconvinced. A recent survey shows that a majority of Spaniards are in favor of helping Ukraine in its time of need as the first anniversary of the conflict nears. Begoña Castro, a 43-year-old financial analyst, believes that the Spanish government is not doing enough to help Ukraine and should send more weapons. However, the defense minister has only pledged to send five Leopard tanks to Kyiv. The divided response of the government highlights the challenges it faces in navigating foreign policy decisions.

A sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithras has been discovered in Cabra, Spain by archaeologists from University of Málaga, the Carlos III University of Madrid, and the University of Córdoba. The remains of the 2nd-century AD sanctuary, along with evidence of ritual banquets, were found at the Villa del Mitra. The sanctuary is a rectangular room with stone benches where worshipers would sit to perform rituals and banquets. Cooking took place during the banquets, as evidenced by the fragmented remains of pigs, birds, and rabbits found on the burnt layer floor. Mithras was honored as the sun god and patron of loyalty to the emperor by Greeks and Romans.

Spain's electricity prices are going down. On February 14th, the average price of electricity for regulated rate customers linked to the wholesale market in Spain will decrease by 2.49% to stand at €140.55/MWh, according to the operator of the Iberian Energy Market. The cheapest time for electricity will be between 2 pm and 3 pm, at €127.9/MWh, while the most expensive time will be between 8 pm and 9 pm, at €171.37/MWh. Gas companies will receive compensation of €-2.35/MWh, which will be added to the pool price and paid by consumers of the regulated tariff or those on the free market with an indexed rate. The compensation will lower the average electricity price by 4.41% to €140.55/MWh.

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