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The opposition Socialists announced on Tuesday that they will vote against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's law capping the budget deficit when it reaches Congress because they feel that it goes beyond the terms of what the PP and the previous government of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero agreed upon last year.
The opposition Socialists announced on Tuesday that they will vote against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's law capping the budget deficit when it reaches Congress because they feel that it goes beyond the terms of what the PP and the previous government of José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero agreed upon last year.
Contador leaves road open to appeal two-year doping ban - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
In an emotional appearance in front of the television cameras, Alberto Contador on Tuesday vowed to return to cycling after serving the remainder of a two-year ban imposed upon him by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after a positive test for clenbuterol at the 2010 Tour.
In an emotional appearance in front of the television cameras, Alberto Contador on Tuesday vowed to return to cycling after serving the remainder of a two-year ban imposed upon him by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after a positive test for clenbuterol at the 2010 Tour.
Gay marriage law should not be overturned, says justice chief - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
Odyssey asks US Supreme Court to halt coins handover - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Odyssey Marine Exploration filed an emergency stay petition late Monday with the US Supreme Court to halt an appeals court panel's decision ordering the Tampa-based treasure hunter to hand over 594,000 silver and gold coins it plucked from a 19th-century shipwreck in 2007.
Odyssey Marine Exploration filed an emergency stay petition late Monday with the US Supreme Court to halt an appeals court panel's decision ordering the Tampa-based treasure hunter to hand over 594,000 silver and gold coins it plucked from a 19th-century shipwreck in 2007.
Ministers divided on how to deal with labor reforms - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
The Finance and Economy ministers are reportedly split over the fine details of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's ambitious labor reform package.
The Finance and Economy ministers are reportedly split over the fine details of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's ambitious labor reform package.
Rubalcaba calls for unity among party federations - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Fresh from winning his party's leadership post this weekend, Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba on Monday ordered the Socialist federations in the 17 regions to avoid publicly airing any differences and for members to back all decisions at the local level.
Fresh from winning his party's leadership post this weekend, Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba on Monday ordered the Socialist federations in the 17 regions to avoid publicly airing any differences and for members to back all decisions at the local level.
"I go hunting for souls, not the masses" - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Antoni Tàpies was one of the most important artists on a global scale from the 1950s, when he adopted the language of informalism, soon standing out as one of the best European representatives of this movement. But unlike other artists who then drew similar acclaim, Tàpies did not lose his creative forcefulness over time and the passing of trends. On the contrary, he was able to continually evolve without making any artistic concessions.
Antoni Tàpies was one of the most important artists on a global scale from the 1950s, when he adopted the language of informalism, soon standing out as one of the best European representatives of this movement. But unlike other artists who then drew similar acclaim, Tàpies did not lose his creative forcefulness over time and the passing of trends. On the contrary, he was able to continually evolve without making any artistic concessions.
Franco-era victims insist on finding out what became of their loved ones - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
"I have no thirst for vengeance but I would like to know the truth." This is basically what four witnesses said when they were called to testify in the trial against Judge Baltasar Garzón on Monday. They explained to the Supreme Court how they felt that the authorities "for the past 75 years have turned their backs" on their repeated quests to find loved ones executed during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and buried in mass graves across the nation.
"I have no thirst for vengeance but I would like to know the truth." This is basically what four witnesses said when they were called to testify in the trial against Judge Baltasar Garzón on Monday. They explained to the Supreme Court how they felt that the authorities "for the past 75 years have turned their backs" on their repeated quests to find loved ones executed during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and buried in mass graves across the nation.
Gay marriage law should not be overturned, says justice chief - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
Gay marriage law should not be overturned, says justice chief - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
Gay marriage law should not be overturned, says justice chief - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
Gay marriage law should not be overturned, says justice chief - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
In remarks that have ignited a debate within his party, Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardón said Tuesday that he would prefer to leave Spain's gay marriage laws untouched.
Big banks to "comfortably" meet new provision rules - Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Just days after the government approved its third reform of the financial sector in a little less than three years, three of Spain's largest lenders on Tuesday unveiled their plans for complying with the requirement of increasing coverage for potential losses in the value of their real estate assets.
Just days after the government approved its third reform of the financial sector in a little less than three years, three of Spain's largest lenders on Tuesday unveiled their plans for complying with the requirement of increasing coverage for potential losses in the value of their real estate assets.
Top court bars journalists from using hidden cameras - Monday, February 06, 2012
The Constitutional Court has ruled for the first time that the use of hidden cameras by journalists is "illegitimate," regardless of the public relevance of the subject of the investigation. Declaring the practice constitutionally prohibited, the highest court stated that furtive recording "is based on a ruse or deception that the journalist deploys by simulating an opportune identity according to the context."
The Constitutional Court has ruled for the first time that the use of hidden cameras by journalists is "illegitimate," regardless of the public relevance of the subject of the investigation. Declaring the practice constitutionally prohibited, the highest court stated that furtive recording "is based on a ruse or deception that the journalist deploys by simulating an opportune identity according to the context."
US belies Spain claim on cleanup of Palomares bomb site - Sunday, February 05, 2012
The US State Department on Saturday contradicted an announcement by Spain's foreign minister to the effect that the US government was going to clean up radioactive land in Palomares "as soon as possible."
The US State Department on Saturday contradicted an announcement by Spain's foreign minister to the effect that the US government was going to clean up radioactive land in Palomares "as soon as possible."
Cabinet puts salary caps at banks that got public money - Friday, February 03, 2012
The Popular Party administration on Friday announced it would cut salaries for top executives at all savings banks that received public money.
The Popular Party administration on Friday announced it would cut salaries for top executives at all savings banks that received public money.
State lender sets up credit line to help out the regions - Friday, February 03, 2012
The Spanish Cabinet on Friday approved a royal decree authorizing the state lender Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to set up a credit line of up to 15 billion euros for the country's cash-strapped regions.
The Spanish Cabinet on Friday approved a royal decree authorizing the state lender Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to set up a credit line of up to 15 billion euros for the country's cash-strapped regions.
PP in Valencia pressures indicted mayor of Manises to step down - Friday, February 03, 2012
The mayor of the Valencian town of Manises, Enrique Crespo, handed in his resignation on Thursday morning following pressure from his own Popular Party (PP) after he was indicted in an embezzlement scandal at a public water treatment company.
The mayor of the Valencian town of Manises, Enrique Crespo, handed in his resignation on Thursday morning following pressure from his own Popular Party (PP) after he was indicted in an embezzlement scandal at a public water treatment company.
Ex-CEOE head indicted for embezzlement at Marsans - Friday, February 03, 2012
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
Prosecutors decide not to appeal Camps' acquittal - Friday, February 03, 2012
Francisco Camps will not be retried on bribery charges. Anti-corruption prosecutors said Friday they have decided not to appeal the jury's acquittal of both the former Valencia regional premier and Ricardo Costa, the former Popular Party (PP) secretary general in Valencia, in the so-called "suit-gate" case.
Francisco Camps will not be retried on bribery charges. Anti-corruption prosecutors said Friday they have decided not to appeal the jury's acquittal of both the former Valencia regional premier and Ricardo Costa, the former Popular Party (PP) secretary general in Valencia, in the so-called "suit-gate" case.
Revived Atleti takes aim at Valencia - Friday, February 03, 2012
Two teams vying for Champions League action next season meet at the Vicente Calderón on Sunday: Valencia, an habitual participant in Europe's premier club competition and Atlético, which has only qualified twice for the tournament in its history and a month ago appeared to be a long way off from doing so this year.
Two teams vying for Champions League action next season meet at the Vicente Calderón on Sunday: Valencia, an habitual participant in Europe's premier club competition and Atlético, which has only qualified twice for the tournament in its history and a month ago appeared to be a long way off from doing so this year.
The saffron king who gave the world Carmencita - Friday, February 03, 2012
Jesús Navarro Valero could smell the saffron for kilometers from his home in Novelda, Alicante, where he was born in 1928. His father began a saffron business that he would later take over and make the most famous saffron product in the world. These are the origins of the Carmencita brand - now known throughout the world as the Saffron from La Mancha. And it was also in Novelda, where he would invite artists, actors and intellectuals to chat about world affairs and social issues, including Spain's painful historical memory. Navarro died last Sunday at the age of 83.
Jesús Navarro Valero could smell the saffron for kilometers from his home in Novelda, Alicante, where he was born in 1928. His father began a saffron business that he would later take over and make the most famous saffron product in the world. These are the origins of the Carmencita brand - now known throughout the world as the Saffron from La Mancha. And it was also in Novelda, where he would invite artists, actors and intellectuals to chat about world affairs and social issues, including Spain's painful historical memory. Navarro died last Sunday at the age of 83.
Celebrating the unspoilt Sierra - Friday, February 03, 2012
So much of the Costa del Sol may be a cankerous sprawl of concrete, but it's heartening to know you only have to venture a little way back from the coast to find pockets of unspoilt paradise.
So much of the Costa del Sol may be a cankerous sprawl of concrete, but it's heartening to know you only have to venture a little way back from the coast to find pockets of unspoilt paradise.
Ex-CEOE head indicted for embezzlement at Marsans - Friday, February 03, 2012
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
Ex-CEOE head indicted for embezzlement at Marsans - Friday, February 03, 2012
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
Ex-CEOE head indicted for embezzlement at Marsans - Friday, February 03, 2012
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
Ex-CEOE head indicted for embezzlement at Marsans - Friday, February 03, 2012
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
A High Court judge on Friday indicted former businessmen's confederation (CEOE) president Gerardo Díaz Ferrán and an associate on charges that they embezzled 4.4 million euros from his Marsans travel agency.
Reforms will lead to "lower house prices," minister promises - Thursday, February 02, 2012
Economy Minister Luis de Guindos on Thursday announced details of financial reforms that seek to encourage bank tie-ups and "put homes on the market at reduced prices."
Economy Minister Luis de Guindos on Thursday announced details of financial reforms that seek to encourage bank tie-ups and "put homes on the market at reduced prices."
Government wants radios back in soccer stadium - Sunday, January 01, 2012
The government has expressed its desire to put an end to the conflict between radio broadcasters and the Professional Football League (LFP), which is seeking payment to allow radio reporters to cover games in stadiums. The deputy prime minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, on Tuesday placed herself "at the disposition" of both parties to find "a position of equilibrium."
The government has expressed its desire to put an end to the conflict between radio broadcasters and the Professional Football League (LFP), which is seeking payment to allow radio reporters to cover games in stadiums. The deputy prime minister, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, on Tuesday placed herself "at the disposition" of both parties to find "a position of equilibrium."
Gallardón opens justice tenure with contentious reform list - Sunday, January 01, 2012
In his first appearance in Congress as justice minister, former Madrid Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón laid out a series of legal reforms that, if passed, signify a significant shift toward conservatism for the ministry.
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In his first appearance in Congress as justice minister, former Madrid Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón laid out a series of legal reforms that, if passed, signify a significant shift toward conservatism for the ministry.
