Tag: Spain
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Spain and Belgium doubled LNG Russian imports, study finds
[ad_1] Europe imported about the same amount of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) from January to September 2023 as it did during the same period last year — but some countries experienced notable increases. Spain and Belgium doubled imports of LNG from Russia during this period, year-on-year, while France saw Russian LNG imports rise by…
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EU backs Israel-Palestine peace summit, Spain solo on ceasefire
[ad_1] Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez has called for an international peace summit in six months to find a final solution to the long-standing conflict between Palestine and Israel — a proposal backed by the other EU member states in the summit conclusions. But Madrid’s efforts to include a humanitarian “ceasefire” reference in the text…
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Ukrainian ‘Artifacts’ Seized in Spain May Not Be Treasures, Experts Say
[ad_1] To the police in Spain, the artifacts possessed an ancient and golden allure. In a criminal investigation, the Spanish police said on Monday, officers had found that 11 pieces of gold, believed to date as far back as the 4th and 8th centuries B.C., had been stolen from Ukraine in 2016 and illegally taken…
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Spain 2-0 Scotland: Steve Clarke’s resolute side’s wait for Euro spot goes on
[ad_1] Alvaro Morata’s opener stung Scotland after Scott McTominay’s free-kick was ruled out Scotland’s bid to reach Euro 2024 was agonisingly prolonged after suffering their first defeat of the campaign on a frustrating night in Spain. Needing a point to reach consecutive European Championships, a combination of steely focus, last-ditch blocks and some Spanish profligacy…
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Spain Strengthens Animal Rights, But Exempts Bullfights
[ad_1] MADRID (AP) — A new animal welfare law that took effect Friday in Spain outlaws the use of animals for recreational activities that cause them pain and suffering but allows bullfights and hunting with dogs. Spain’s first specific animal rights legislation is intended to crack down on abuses. The law particularly targets the mistreatment…
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Spain charges Shakira with tax evasion for second time
[ad_1] Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content BARCELONA – Spanish prosecutors have charged pop star Shakira with failing to pay 6.7 million euros ($7.1 million) in tax on her 2018 income, authorities said Tuesday, in…
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Solheim Cup 2023: Who will play together for Team Europe as they chase historic three-peat in Spain | Golf News
[ad_1] Team Europe chase a historic third consecutive victory over Team USA in the Solheim Cup; Watch the opening ceremony live on Thursday from 5pm on Sky Sports Golf, ahead of live coverage of day one on Friday from 6.30am Last Updated: 19/09/23 6:06am Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch…
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Spain calls for new EU spending rules on fiscal ‘pilgrimage’
[ad_1] Listen to article At a two-day gathering of finance ministers in Santiago de Compostela, the capital of Galicia in northwestern Spain, that ended on Saturday (16 September), Spanish economy minister Nadia Calviño called on her colleagues to agree on new spending rules before the end of the year. Comparing the negotiations to a “Camino”…
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MEPs look to Spain for EU breakthrough on seasonal workers
[ad_1] As summer ends, so does the harvest season. In Romania, farmers have been bustling, presenting ripe strawberries, cherries, and crisp lettuce in markets spread across towns and cities. In Germany, the beloved asparagus season “Spargelzeit” has ended. Harvesting asparagus and berries by hand requires both skill and endurance. The harvesters are paid per quantity…
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Spain opens case against soccer chief for World Cup kiss. Luis Rubiales breaks week-long silence
[ad_1] MADRID — Spain’s government began a move to oust suspended soccer chief Luis Rubiales, who ended a week of silence on Friday by insisting he was the victim of a smear campaign. Rubiales has come in for a storm of criticism and calls for his resignation for his behavior during and after Spain’s recent…