A Spanish criminal network trafficking rare animals has been dismantled by the Spanish Guardia Civil after more than 600 reptiles from the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania were found. Nine people have been arrested and seven, suspected members of the criminal network, are under investigation. (Image: illustration) This little #dragon is free again! Big hit…
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Luis de Guindos to head ECB
Eurozone finance ministers on Monday (19/02/2017) have endorsed Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos to succeed European Central Bank (ECB) vice president Vitor Constancio in May, the choice will enlarge the chances of a German becoming head of the ECB next year. #Eurogroup gives its support to the candidacy of @LdeGuindos for the position of #ECB…
Madrid opposes Puigdemont free speech in Denmark
The Spanish Prosecutor’s Office has asked the Supreme Court to issue another European arrest warrant against the President of self-proclaimed Catalan Republic Carles Puigdemont, in case he travels to Denmark for a conference on January 22. "Fairly high" risk of Puigdemont being arrested if he goes, says lawyer ➡️ https://t.co/pVZ1HTIjeS . — Catalan News (@catalannews)…
Keller insists on dialog between Madrid and Barcelona
Ska KELLER co-president of Greens EFA group of the European Parliament shares her vision on political crisis resolution between Madrid and Barcelona, and her opinion on problems with respect of fundamental rights by Spain, namely exile of Carles Puigdemont in Belgium, and jailing of Oriol Junqueras.
Annemans: Catalan state building strategy missing
Gerolf ANNEMANS, OPINION The establishment of an independent republic is not impossible. It has often happened in the last century, provided that a number of conditions are met it is a process that can be successfully crowned. However, it should not be underestimated in the current context of the European Union and it must be…
Europol: wildlife crimes
The Spanish Guardia Civil, with the support of Europol and in close cooperation with Mexico, has carried out Operation SUZAKU, resulting in 29 arrests in Spain and in other countries. All of the arrestees have been charged with crimes of smuggling, wildlife crime and animal abuses, as well as being part of a criminal infrastructure….
Catalan independence movement reaches Brussels
Nearly 50,000 people marched through the European quarter of Brussels on Thursday in support of Catalan independence and demand of release of political prisoners in Spain. They have been also declaring their support to President of self-proclaimed Catalan Republic Carles Puigdemont. 🎥45,000 people have attended the demonstration in #Brussels to call for the release of…
Puigdemont asks Rajoy if he assumes outcome of elections
The President of the self-proclaimed Catalan Republic in exile after the Spanish government evoked an Article 155 of the Spanish constitution, said during the presentation of the candidacy Together for Catalonia (Junts per Catalunya) that the Catalan people “will ratify” that they want independence in the upcoming elections. Puigdemont and candidates of 'Together for Catalonia' present their…
Spain injustice to Kokorevs
Canary Islands – a symbol of paradise on earth – became a hell for Vladimir Kokorev (Владимир Кокoрев) (65), and his family, who found themselves locked in jail for more than two years without a chance to stand a fair trial. A Spanish businessman of Russian origin Kokorev for 26 month had no opportunity to…
Spain Court rejects appeal to free Catalan ministers
Spain’s High Court rejected appeal to free ministers of self-proclaimed Catalan Republic, jailed in aftermath of Madrid invoking Article 155 of the Constitution against the decision of Catalan Parliament to declare independence based on the results of the referendum #1Oct. #BREAKING Spain's National Court rejects appeal to free eight jailed Catalan ministers, they remain in…
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