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Spain’s Government bans use of agricultural machinery to prevent fires.

2009-07-04T01:44:56+00:00

This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Joan Saura, who explained that the measure is geared to the agricultural sector due to the dry environment and the spread of fires in areas with the use of machinery for harvest or collecting cereal |Spain’s Government bans use of agricultural machinery to prevent fires. This was announced by the Minister of Interior, Joan Saura, who explained that the measure is geared to the agricultural sector due to the dry environment and the spread of fires...

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An Italian drug dealer tried to escape from a prison in Gran Canaria in a zeppelin

2009-07-04T01:41:42+00:00

National police officers have foiled the plan of a prominent drug trafficker to escape from prison in Gran Canaria. The investigation, which has coordinated by the Secretariat General of Prisons, has helped break up the support group composed of 3 persons |An Italian drug dealer tried to escape from a prison in Gran Canaria in a zeppelin National police officers have foiled the plan of a prominent drug trafficker to escape from prison in Gran Canaria. The investigation, which has coordinated...

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Spain’s Government gives boost to push-start motorcycle sales.(with conditions)

2009-07-04T01:38:34+00:00

The Council of Ministers approved the E-Bike Plan, which provides cash for the purchase of motorcycles and scooters up to a maximum of 750 euros, the scheme has a budget of nine million euros |Spain’s Government gives boost to push-start motorcycle sales.(with conditions) The Council of Ministers approved the E-Bike Plan, which provides cash for the purchase of motorcycles and scooters up to a maximum of 750 euros, the scheme has a budget of nine million euros. The E-Bike Plan is divided...

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Drugs chain leads all the way from the Philippines to Spain

2009-07-04T01:35:53+00:00

A couple dealing in illegal drugs were arrested by police operatives in Taguig City on Wednesday night. Deputy Director General Jefferson Soriano, chief of the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Force |Drugs chain leads all the way from the Philippines to Spain A couple dealing in illegal drugs were arrested by police operatives in Taguig City on Wednesday night. Deputy Director General Jefferson Soriano, chief of the Philippine National Police’s...

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Tour de France title Alberto Contador holds Spain’s hopes of winning

2009-07-04T01:32:47+00:00

Alberto Contador is back after missing last year's Tour de France. The 2007 Tour champ is a favourite to win but faces tough competition from his Astana team-mates - including Lance Armstrong - and Germany's best riders. |Tour de France title Alberto Contador holds Spain’s hopes of winning Alberto Contador is back after missing last year's Tour de France. The 2007 Tour champ is a favourite to win but faces tough competition from his Astana team-mates - including Lance Armstrong - and...

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Organization for Economic Cooperation : Spain fourth

2009-07-04T01:28:56+00:00

Spain will be the country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development with the fourth-largest budget deficit in 2009 and 2010, the Institute for Economic Studies, or IES, said in a new study |Organization for Economic Cooperation : Spain fourth Spain will be the country in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development with the fourth-largest budget deficit in 2009 and 2010, the Institute for Economic Studies, or IES, said in a new study. The IES, based on figures...

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David Cook and Angela Green in court in Spain for manslaughter of young Spaniard

2009-07-04T01:15:11+00:00

David Cook, 57, from Stourbridge, near Birmingham faces prosecution demands for 13 years imprisonment for manslaughter and reckless driving. His partner, Angela Green, 46, who was a passenger in his car faces a fine of more than £3,700 for failing to help the victim |David Cook and Angela Green in court in Spain for manslaughter of young Spaniard David Cook faces demands for 13 years imprisonment for manslaughter and reckless driving. David Cook, 57, from Stourbridge, near Birmingham faces...

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‘Telefonica to supply communications at Banco Santander

2009-07-04T01:12:48+00:00

Telefonica has won a mobile communications contract at Spanish financial institution Banco Santander |'Telefonica to supply communications at Banco Santander Telefonica has won a mobile communications contract at Spanish financial institution Banco Santander. Under the three-year contract, Telefonica will deploy over 5,000 mobile voice and internet access lines along with BlackBerry e-mail services for the Spanish bank's UK subsidiaries Abbey Bank, GE Money, Alliance&Leicester and...

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Death of Pregnant Moroccan women from H1N1 in Madrid hospital sparks legal row

2009-07-04T01:05:13+00:00

Dalilah Mimouni, 20, died Tuesday in the Spanish capital of the H1N1 influenza, known as swine flu. |Death of Pregnant Moroccan women from H1N1 in Madrid hospital sparks legal row Dalilah Mimouni, 20, died Tuesday in the Spanish capital of the H1N1 influenza, known as swine flu. She was 28 weeks pregnant, and an emergency Caesarean section was performed to save her baby. Mimouni's widower Mohammed El Ouriachi earlier told Moroccan media that his late wife had gone to hospital emergency units...

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Orange ‘mobile data service internet on prepay’ launchs’ in Spain

2009-07-04T01:01:44+00:00

Orange Spain has launched its mobile data service Internet Everywhere for prepay users |Orange ‘mobile data service internet on prepay’ launchs’ in Spain Orange Spain has launched its mobile data service Internet Everywhere for prepay users. Users can access up to 250 MB per month at maximum speeds, while further web traffic will be available at speeds of 128 Kbps. The service is available for EUR 3.9 (VAT included) per day or EUR 19 per week. Orange will also offer the Internet...

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Spain Has Launched ‘Plan Africa 2009 - 2012’

2009-07-04T00:55:39+00:00

Spain Has Launched the Spanish Plan Africa 2009 - 2012, which encourages key initiatives that could play a role in preventing conflicts and strengthening peace in post-conflict areas in sub-Saharan Africa. |Spain Has Launched ‘Plan Africa 2009 - 2012’ Spain Has Launched the Spanish Plan Africa 2009 - 2012, which encourages key initiatives that could play a role in preventing conflicts and strengthening peace in post-conflict areas in sub-Saharan Africa. Plan Africa 2009-2012 tries to bring...

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17,000 enjoy ‘MTV Day 2009 Spain’ sponsored by Vodafone

2009-07-04T00:44:34+00:00

Vodafone Spain held the seventh edition of MTV Day music festivals in Spain, on 2 July in the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas in Madrid |17,000 enjoy ‘MTV Day 2009 Spain’ sponsored by Vodafone Vodafone Spain held the seventh edition of MTV Day music festivals in Spain, on 2 July in the Plaza de Toros de las Ventas in Madrid. The festival drew together over 17,000 people for more than five hours of top national and international music entertainment, with artists such as Kylie Minogue and Amaia...

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Malaga, Marbella and Mijas Town Halls see the light over properties, 40,000 saved

2009-07-04T00:38:31+00:00

Around 40,000 illegally built properties in Spain will be legalised by the local authorities in Malaga, in conjunction with Marbella and Mijas Town Halls, which will avoid further embarrassment for the region |Malaga, Marbella and Mijas Town Halls see the light over properties, 40,000 saved Around 40,000 illegally built properties in Spain will be legalised by the local authorities in Malaga, in conjunction with Marbella and Mijas Town Halls, which will avoid further embarrassment for the...

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Repsol : Two large offshore oil discoveries off the Spanish coast

2009-07-04T00:34:47+00:00

Repsol has made two new offshore oil discoveries in the Spanish Mediterranean. The Montanazo D-5 and Lubina-1 wells are located 45 kilometres from the coast of Tarragona, where the company is developing similar satellite fields. |Repsol : Two large offshore oil discoveries off the Spanish coast. Repsol has made two new offshore oil discoveries in the Spanish Mediterranean. The Montanazo D-5 and Lubina-1 wells are located 45 kilometres from the coast of Tarragona, where the company is...

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On This Day 4th July 1954 Housewives celebrate end of rationing

2009-07-04T00:22:37+00:00

Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain ended at midnight when restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat and bacon were lifted On This Day 4th July 1954 |On This Day 4th July 1954 Housewives celebrate end of rationing Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain ended at midnight when restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat and bacon were lifted. Members of the London Housewives' Association held a special ceremony in London's Trafalgar Square to mark Derationing Day. The...

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Spain’s Housing Plan will help 996,000 households and cost 10,188 million euros

2009-07-04T00:11:45+00:00

The State Housing Plan and Rehabilitation 2009-2012 (PEVR) will benefit 996,000 households with a total investment of 10.188 million euros, mostly devoted to action in the field of housing rehabilitation and urban renewal |Spain’s Housing Plan will help 996,000 households and cost 10,188 million euros The State Housing Plan and Rehabilitation 2009-2012 (PEVR) will benefit 996,000 households with a total investment of 10.188 million euros, mostly devoted to action in the field of housing...

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Figures show fourth consecutive rise in consumer confidence in Spain

2009-07-03T09:39:24+00:00

The confidence of consumers in Spain rose once again in June for the fourth consecutive month, due mainly to the perception of citizens about the economic situation and on future expectations. |Figures show fourth consecutive rise in consumer confidence in Spain The confidence of consumers in Spain rose once again in June for the fourth consecutive month, due mainly to the perception of citizens about the economic situation and on future expectations. The indicator of consumer confidence in...

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Barcelona in the top five destinations for European tourists

2009-07-03T09:37:18+00:00

Barcelona is the only Spanish city appearing this summer among the top five destinations for European tourists, according to a study on tourism |Barcelona in the top five destinations for European tourists Barcelona is the only Spanish city appearing this summer among the top five destinations for European tourists, according to a study on tourism. Given the extended classification of the ten first places, Madrid, Palma, Malaga and Alicante joined the Spanish cities chosen by the Europeans...

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Man stabs his brother to death in the town of Benetusser Valencia

2009-07-03T09:35:15+00:00

A man stabbed, allegedly, his brother to death on Thursday with whom he lived in a rented house in the town of Valencia Benetusser |Man stabs his brother to death in the town of Benetusser Valencia man stabbed, allegedly, his brother to death on Thursday with whom he lived in a rented house in the town of Valencia Benetusser, according to Europa Press. The man allegedly stabbed his brother about 9:30 am in the house they had rented for several months in Constitution Street, number 31,...

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Castadellfels machete killers sentenced murderers of the family of jewellers

2009-07-03T09:18:19+00:00

Castadellfels machete killers sentenced murderers of the family of jewellers in Castelldefels to 64 and 46 years |Castadellfels machete killers sentenced murderers of the family of jewellers Court sentences the murderers of the family of jewellers in Castelldefels to 64 and 46 years, respectively. The court found that on Fernando SM committed two murders with premeditation and cruelty and murder with premeditation, in addition to attempted robbery, the Prosecutor asked for 73 ½ years in...

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New study in Spain shows death rates rising in mature pregnant women

2009-07-03T09:15:06+00:00

New study in Spain shows death rates rising in mature pregnant women since 1996 shows a 17% increase in deaths |New study in Spain shows death rates rising in mature pregnant women new study examining the trend of maternal mortality rates in Spain since 1996 shows a 17% increase in deaths. This trend is linked to the widespread increase in maternal age. The highest death rates are among foreign women and those who live in the province of Malaga. Medicine has taken giant strides during the...

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barcelonareporter.com and Paramount Places Sponsor side Bangor Young Men FC N Ireland

2009-07-03T09:03:54+00:00

Local Amateur football side Bangor Young Men FC received some great news from a sponsor as far away as Spain barcelonareporter.com and Paramount Places|barcelonareporter.com and Paramount Places Sponsor side Bangor Young Men FC N Ireland Local Amateur football side Bangor Young Men FC received some great news from a sponsor as far away as Spain, Vilanova in fact, which is located about twenty minutes away from Barcelona. Manager of the YM Second Team, Neil Armstrong, sent a speculative e-mail...

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U2 concert 360 degrees world tour rehearsals in Barcelona invite probable noise fine

2009-07-03T00:27:37+00:00

U2 concert 360 degrees world tour rehearsals in Barcelona invite probable noise fine, Barcelona authorities might fine U2 for rocking too long and loudly during rehearsals for their latest world tour, the city council said Thursday. |U2 concert 360 degrees world tour rehearsals in Barcelona invite probable noise fine Barcelona authorities might fine U2 for rocking too long and loudly during rehearsals for their latest world tour, the city council said Thursday. While the city said it is...

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Real Madrid scupper Manchester United’s attempt to sign Karim Benzema

2009-07-03T00:23:07+00:00

Real Madrid scupper Manchester United’s attempt to sign Karim Benzema, ccording to Sun Sport, the French striker Benzema was the man Man U boss Alex Ferguson wanted to replace Carlos Tevez. |Real Madrid scupper Manchester United’s attempt to sign Karim Benzema Manchester United have been dealt another bitter blow by Real Madrid, as the Spaniards signed Lyon star Karim Benzema for 30-million pounds. According to Sun Sport, the French striker Benzema was the man Man U boss Alex Ferguson...

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Three out of ten Spaniards under 25 are unemployed

2009-07-03T00:19:13+00:00

Three out of ten Spaniards under 25 are unemployed, This group is the hardest hit by the crisis and has the highest unemployment rate in the EU (35.4%). Unfair dismissals, businesses closing, poor wages and working conditions |Three out of ten Spaniards under 25 are unemployed This group is the hardest hit by the crisis and has the highest unemployment rate in the EU (35.4%). Unfair dismissals, businesses closing, poor wages and working conditions... Young Europeans and specifically the...

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55,000 come off Spain’s dole cues this month.

2009-07-03T00:16:58+00:00

55,000 come off Spain’s dole cues this month, For the second month in a row Spanish jobless claims fell in June and consumer confidence rose as one of the world's largest fiscal stimulus programmes took effect, government data showed on Thursday |55,000 come off Spain’s dole cues this month. For the second month in a row Spanish jobless claims fell in June and consumer confidence rose as one of the world's largest fiscal stimulus programmes took effect, government data showed on Thursday....

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Spain earmarks 4,500 extra police in huge holiday season security move

2009-07-03T00:13:50+00:00

Spain earmarks 4,500 extra police in huge holiday season security move, The extra officers will guard roads, airports, bus and railway stations, hotels and crowded places in a plan to combat terrorism and crime |Spain earmarks 4,500 extra police in huge holiday season security move Spain is stepping up security in its main holiday areas with 4,500 supplementary police during the holiday season, the interior ministry said Thursday. The extra officers will guard roads, airports, bus and...

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Spanish secret service chief Alberto Saiz announces his resignationc

2009-07-03T00:10:10+00:00

Spanish secret service chief Alberto Saiz announces his resignation, Spanish secret service chief Alberto Saiz announced his resignation Thursday following allegations that he had used public money for private purposes |Spanish secret service chief Alberto Saiz announces his resignation Spanish secret service chief Alberto Saiz announced his resignation Thursday following allegations that he had used public money for private purposes. Saiz said he was resigning to avoid causing problems to the...

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On This Day 3rd July 1970 Holiday jet goes missing over Barcelona

2009-07-03T00:05:32+00:00

On This Day 3rd July 1970 Holiday jet goes missing over Barcelona, The Dan-Air Comet jet left Manchester Airport at 1700 BST (1600 GMT) to make the short flight to Barcelona with passengers on a Clarkson tour and seven crew |On This Day 3rd July 1970 Holiday jet goes missing over Barcelona A charter flight from Manchester has gone missing with 105 holiday-makers and seven crew on board. The Dan-Air Comet jet left Manchester Airport at 1700 BST (1600 GMT) to make the short flight to Barcelona...

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On This Day 2nd July 1969 40 years ago today first toll roads open in Catalunya

2009-07-02T13:00:12+00:00

On July 2, 1969 was the official premiere of the first three highways in Catalonia, which connects with Diagonal Molins de Rei, and the glories to Montgat and extension of the latter until Mataró |On This Day 2nd July 1969 40 years ago today first toll roads open in Catalunya On July 2, 1969 was the official premiere of the first three highways in Catalonia, which connects with Diagonal Molins de Rei, and the glories to Montgat and extension of the latter until Mataró. The three were opened...

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