Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in ruling People’s party over corruption scandal»
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Carles Puigdemont Arrested in Germany
Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont has been detained in Germany on a European arrest warrant»
Spanish Unions Demand Better Wealth Distribution
Union members will defend the pension system after the government approved what they call a “miserable” 0.25 percent rise in costs»
Carles Puigdemont Still Committed to Catalonian Independence
Puigdemont intends to coordinate from Brussels the actions of his ousted government, which he considers legitimate»
Catalonian Secessionists Faced with Rebelliouness Charges
The request was filed after the secessionist leaders appear on Thursday before National Court (AN) Judge Carmen Lamela»
Catalonia Independence Referendum Not Legal, EU
Catalonia’s independence referendum was “not legal” under Spanish law, a European Commission spokesperson has said»
Cuban Foreign Minister Starts Official Visit to Spain
Cuba’s Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez, has begun a two-day official visit to Spain today in response to an invitation from the authorities of this European country»
Spanish Government Calls Ambassador in Venezuela
Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister, José García-Margallo, said that his country’s ambassador in Caracas was summoned after statements of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.»
Venezuela President Slams Spanish Interference in Domestic Affairs
Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday that his government may take measures against Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s government, which urged Caracas to release right-wing opposition leaders.»
Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister Holds Talks with Cuban Authorities
The development of relations between Cuba and Spain focused the official visit of the Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister of that European Nation, Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo.»