Tag: Spain

Sunday, October 20th 2019 - 09:51 UTC
Madrid willing to dialogue asked by Catalan leader, but first demands strong condemnation of violence

Separatist Catalan leaders on Saturday called on the Spanish government to hold talks as thousands protested for a sixth day in Barcelona. Protestors accused police of “repression” and chanted “we are people of peace” following a night of clashes during which nearly 200 people were hurt.
Friday, October 18th 2019 - 10:47 UTC
Catalonia independence vote in two years, proposes head of the region

Catalonia should hold a new vote on independence from Spain within two years, the head of the region's government said on Thursday in a fresh challenge to Madrid following days of unrest by pro-separatist protesters.
Thursday, October 17th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
Spanish King will visit Cuba as part of Havana's 500th anniversary

Spain's King Felipe VI will visit Cuba next month as part of the 500th anniversary celebrations of the island nation's capital Havana, the European country's Foreign Minister Josep Borrell said on Wednesday. “I can confirm it will take place in November” after the Spanish general elections on November 10, Borrell said during a visit to Havana where he met his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez.
Tuesday, October 15th 2019 - 08:57 UTC
Massive protests in Catalonia and clashes with riot police after separatist leaders were sentenced to prison for sedition

Thousands of protesters in Catalonia took to the streets Monday and blocked Barcelona's El Prat airport after Spain's Supreme Court sentenced nine separatist leaders to lengthy prison terms for their attempt to declare independence from Spain in 2017.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 09:24 UTC
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab writes an open letter to UK nationals living in Spain

In less than a month, the will of the British people will be delivered and the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. This, of course, will be a time of transition. But for those living in Spain, I want to assure you that as Foreign Secretary, I am working to ensure that your rights and access to services remain as strong as ever.
Monday, October 14th 2019 - 08:48 UTC
Thousands march in Barcelona in support of Spanish union and against Catalan independence

Thousands of people opposed to Catalan independence marched in the region's capital on Saturday, Spain's national day, with the verdict in the trial of leading Catalan separatists expected early next week. Waving Spanish - and some Catalan - flags and carrying anti-independence banners, 10,000 people marched in the city centre, according to police.
Saturday, October 12th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
As Brexit countdown approaches, Galicia fishing industry concern increases

No Galician fishing vessel operating in the Falkland Islands will have access to European funds specially earmarked for those temporarily inactive, whether they fly the red ensign of the Spanish flag.
Monday, October 7th 2019 - 09:28 UTC
Barça withdraws medals awarded to Franco in 1951, 1971, and 1974

Barcelona's football club members have voted overwhelmingly to withdraw medals awarded to Francisco Franco, finally ending the much-maligned distinctions the Catalan club granted to Spain's dictator.
Saturday, September 28th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Spanish company working for the CIA spied on Assange inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London

A Spanish private security firm, which is under investigation in Madrid, spied on Wikileaks founder Julian Assange on behalf of the CIA while he was inside the Ecuadorian embassy in London, El Pais daily reported Friday.
Wednesday, September 18th 2019 - 13:56 UTC
Spanish King calls for new elections Nov. 10 after no deal with political leaders

After a meeting Tuesday with Acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other political leaders, Spain's King Philip VI realised no negotiated solution was available to form a government and chose to call for general elections to be held November 10, it was announced. Spain is the fourth-largest economy in the euro currency zone.