Spain to impose direct rule if Puigdemont tries to rule remotely in Belgium
This comes a week after separatist leaders agreed to re-installed Puigdemont as Catalunya's president of government but now the Spanish government has weighed in.
Spain joins EU list of countries wanting to give Britain’s Brexit a go
Now Spain join the Dutch, and the leaders of Italy, Poland, Hungary and Ireland to not let the EU punish the UK during trade discussions.
Spain condemns plans for new homes to be built along the West Bank
The homes, most of which will be built in the Oranit settlement and some in Jordan Valley come as the US threatened to withhold funds
Catalunya’s parliamentary speaker is latest casualty of independence crisis
It is not known who will fill her shoes after her supposed successor, Carles Mundo, the former regional justice minister, is also being probed on
Odds slashed on second Brexit referendum
IN ANOTHER twist to the Brexit saga, Nigel Farage is now calling for a second referendum. The former UKIP leader announced on Thursday that he
Javier Bardem leads the charge in support of Spanish activist on trial in Morocco
However, a petition, signed by more than 200 public figures including No Country For Old Men star Bardem are condemning the criminal case.
Pre-flight pints at UK airports could be banned by British government
BRITS love a pre-flight pint or gin and tonic before jetting off on their jollies. But this tradition could soon be a thing of the
PSOE push for 8% ‘social justice’ tax on Spain’s banks to save failing pension system
THE PSOE have called for an 8% ‘social justice’ tax on Spain’s banks in a bid to rescue the country’s faltering pensions system. Party leader
Andalucia asks EU for post-Brexit fund to counter potential tourism losses and Gibraltar border woes
ANDALUCIA has called for the EU to create a fund for European regions especially affected by Brexit. Officials have raised fears of the impact on
Manchego cheese row between Spain and Mexico blocking huge EU trade deal
AN argument over the origins of Manchego cheese is hindering the completion of a trade deal between the EU and Mexico. It comes as the
Spain’s traffic boss should be sacked over handling of ‘snow chaos’, says PSOE
THE PSOE have called for Spain’s traffic boss to be sacked over what they say has been a total mishandling of the snow chaos. The
Ciudadanos SURGE in polls by more than 50 seats, threatening Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular
A NEW nationwide poll has seen a surge in support for centre-right Ciudadanos. According to the Sociometrica poll for El Espanol this weekend, the orange
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Puigdemont says Rajoy should stop waiting to restore ‘legitimate’ government
However, Rajoy has dismissed the idea of Puigdemont governing from Belgium as 'absurd', after he fled there on charges of rebellion and sedition.
Spanish PM sets out timetable as Catalunya’s new parliament to convene in January 17
In an effort to reinstate a local government in the financial powerhouse, Rajoy has said that a vote to elect a new president must take
Only child of Spain’s dictator General Franco dies from terminal cancer
THE only child of Spain’s dictator General Franco has died from terminal cancer. Carmen Franco, 91, was born in Oviedo in 1926, and is said
Sóller Tunnel opens early to the public for free access
HOURS before the official opening, the Sóller tunnel was opened with free access for all. A ceremonial opening with President Francina Armengol and Consell President
Time is nearly up for Mijas town hall in another financial blunder
Back in August the town hall failed to pay social security for its staff and is now facing a fine of €190,000, which ONLY came
Spain’s minimum wage set to rise so long as current economic growth is sustained
Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy reached an agreement with trade unions to raise the minimum wage by 28.4 euros more a month in 2018, which means
Concerned Labour MPs demand Chancellor publishes Brexit studies
A GROUP of Labour MPs have written to the UK Government urging them to release the results of studies into the impact of Brexit on
King of Spain calls for Christmas Catalunya unity
THE King of Spain has used his Christmas message to urge for a peaceful outcome to the Catalunya crisis. Felipe VI emphasised the importance of
Puigdemont vows to obtain independence for Catalunya after regional election success
The deposed former president of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, has confirmed he intends to continue his fight for the region’s independence. His comments come after yesterday’s
CONFIRMED: British passport will return to blue after Brexit
THE BRITISH passport will no longer include the EU insignia and will change from burgundy to blue following Brexit. Redesigning and producing the document will
A raise in minimum wage on the horizon
AN agreement to raise the minimum wage next year is likely to take place tonight (Tuesday) at 5pm. The meeting between the Minister of Employment,
Over three quarters of expats oppose Catalan independence ahead of historic vote
OVER 75% of expats living in Catalunya are vehemently opposed to the region obtaining independence, according to a survey run by Spanish Property Insight. Shockingly,
FIFA threaten to kick Spain out of 2018 Russian World Cup
FIFA are throwing the rule book at them saying they have the power to suspend membership if they feel elections are not independent.