Tag: Spain

Saturday, December 22nd 2018 - 06:11 UTC
Catalonia protest President Sanchez decision to lead his weekly cabinet meeting in Barcelona

Thousands of pro-independence protesters angry about Spain’s cabinet holding a meeting in Catalonia have blocked roads across the region and clashed with anti-riot police in its capital. Grassroots separatist groups and unions called the protests to show their disgust at Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s decision to lead his weekly cabinet meeting in Barcelona.
Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 21:19 UTC
Socialist Pablo Iglesias regrets about Venezuela: “The political and economic situation is disastrous”

The Spanish Socialist leader, Pablo Iglesias, appeared before the Spanish Senate on Thursday over the alleged illegal financing that his political coalition, Podemos, could have received from Venezuela and Iran. In a tense debate with a senator from the Popular Party (PP), Iglesias said that the situation in the South American country “is disastrous” and that he regrets things he has said in the past.
Thursday, December 13th 2018 - 07:07 UTC
Spain's minimum wage will increase by 22% in 2019, announces PM Sanchez

Spain's minimum wage will jump by 22% in 2019 - the largest annual increase in more than 40 years. It means millions of low-paid workers could see a pay rise from €736 ($835; £665) to €900, effective from January. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the increase on Wednesday, declaring “a rich country cannot have poor workers”.
Friday, December 7th 2018 - 16:07 UTC
Atocha Massacre fugitive captured in Brazil

Spanish diplomatic sources confirmed Thursday that Carlos Garcia Julia, 65, a fugitive Spanish terrorist, convicted for the politically motivated killings of five people in 1977, is in the custody of Brazil's Federal Police in the state of Sao Paulo.
Wednesday, December 5th 2018 - 09:06 UTC
Madrid bans old petrol and diesel vehicles to combat pollution

Madrid has activated an anti-pollution order that significantly restricts private vehicles in the city center, including a total ban on the most polluting cars.
Monday, December 3rd 2018 - 07:34 UTC
Far right party wins seats in Andalusia: first time since the death of Franco in 1975

A far-right party has won seats in a Spanish regional election for the first time since the country's military dictatorship ended in 1975. The Vox party took 12 parliamentary seats in Andalusia on Sunday, beating expectations that it would win five.
Friday, November 30th 2018 - 02:02 UTC
Second leg of Libertadores Cup decider set for Dec. 9 in Madrid

The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol)'s disciplinary board Thursday turned down Boca Juniors' request and thus cleared the way for the second leg of the Libertadores Cup final to be played at Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu on December 9, it was announced.
Wednesday, November 28th 2018 - 08:36 UTC
Gibraltar Territorial Waters remain protected against illegal fishing

The Government of Gibraltar wishes to counter the untrue claims that there has been an agreement to allow the breaking of the Rock's marine protection laws by commercial fishermen. There is absolutely no truth to these claims.
Saturday, November 24th 2018 - 06:06 UTC
Theresa May optimistic on EU summit to endorse Brexit deal, but Spain remains adamant on Gibraltar

Preparations for a summit to endorse Britain's deal to quit the European Union risked running aground on the rock of Gibraltar on Friday, as Spain defended its veto over the fate of the tiny territory. Britain's PM Theresa May and leaders of the other 27 EU member states are to meet Sunday to approve their divorce agreement and set a course for negotiating their future post-Brexit relationship.
Friday, November 23rd 2018 - 17:49 UTC
Cuba agrees to discuss human rights with Spain

The governments of Spain and Cuba Thursday signed a memorandum of political consultations in Havanna which clears the path to talks regarding human rights, it was reported.