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Did a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the st draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.
Did a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the st draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.
Did a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the most draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.
Did a group of high-ranking police officials working for the Spanish Interior Ministry carry out special jobs to damage the reputation of political rivals of the Popular Party during the administration of former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy? ONE-SIXTH of Spanish citizens were born to either a foreign mother or father, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics ......The INE’s Continuous Household Survey showed around 16.9 per cent of Spanish citizens had at least one parent born outside of Spain, or more than 7.8 million people. The amount has risen from almost 7.3 million in 2013......around 15.7 per cent. ......THERE are almost 241,000 British citizens living in Spain, down from a peak of almost 400,000 in 2011 according to new figures of British nationals living in Spain.......... The number of property purchases in Alicante Province fell by 4.7 per cent in January this year from the month before, with a total of 3,685 transactions registered............Whatever the reason or reasons, statistics show that the number of property purchases registered with the Property Registry office fell in January in almost every part of the country. In the UK Critics today warn the government's new plan to clean up the internet could be the most draconian crackdown on online free speech in the Western democratic world, The broadcasting watchdog has received 2,644 complaints about Jon Snow's comment, which referred to pro-Brexit protesters who brought Westminster to a standstill 'It's been the most extraordinary day,' he said. 'A day which has seen ... I have never seen so many white people in one place, A British tourist has been arrested after allegedly cutting tiles from a mosaic in Pompeii and trying to take them as a souvenir. The 20-year-old woman -climbed over a rail around the mosaic, according to police. A 68-year-old who was jailed for abusing his granddaughter has been told he must complete his 12-year sentence despite the teenager saying she made it up. The grandfather's conviction will not be quashed despite the 17-year-old girl saying she lied while offering evidence as the main witness at his trial.
Terry Whitehead joins Vince for today's podcast... Officials at Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) are criticizing the prime minister’s choice of date for the snap general election, saying it shows little sensitivity for religious observance. The European Union, just like the markets, is ruling out a financial or budget meltdown as a result of the snap election announced in Spain for April 28. The risk of seeing Spain follow in Italy’s footsteps is creating apprehension among EU institutions, which view Spain as one of the few member states that supports European integration and remains free of extremist parties. The EU remained relatively calm, and was even relieved to a certain extent, when the previous government of Mariano Rajoy, of the conservative Popular Party (PP), was brought down by a no-confidence vote led by Sánchez. Rajoy’s administration had been marked by an unprecedented territorial crisis in Catalonia Of all the foreigners who live in Spain, the British community is one of the most closed off. Britons tend to recreate on Spain’s Mediterranean coast the life they had in the United Kingdom before they retired – complete with the same traditions, language, restaurants and pubs, and little relationship with the Spanish community. Barcelona has entered the New Year without resolving one of its most pressing issues: rising crime rates. According to the Spanish Interior Ministry, criminal infractions increased by 17.2% in 2018, making the Catalan capital Spain’s leader in rising crime rates. The European Parliament's 'grand coalition' of centre left and centre right parties could lose its majority for the first time in 40 years, it has been reported. The UK Parliament has seen resignations from both Labour and Conservative ranks. Is this the start of a new centre party? Home Secretary Sajid Javid has revoked the British citizenship of 19-year-old ISIS bride Shamima Begum, according to a letter from the Home Office to her family today. The UK Business Secretary warned the car industry needs MPs to vote for the Brexitdeal today as he scrambled to respond to Honda planning to close its Swindon plant.
Terry Whitehead joins Vince for today's podcast... Officials at Spain’s conservative Popular Party (PP) are criticizing the prime minister’s choice of date for the snap general election, saying it shows little sensitivity for religious observance. The European Union, just like the markets, is ruling out a financial or budget meltdown as a result of the snap election announced in Spain for April 28. The risk of seeing Spain follow in Italy’s footsteps is creating apprehension among EU institutions, which view Spain as one of the few member states that supports European integration and remains free of extremist parties. The EU remained relatively calm, and was even relieved to a certain extent, when the previous government of Mariano Rajoy, of the conservative Popular Party (PP), was brought down by a no-confidence vote led by Sánchez. Rajoy’s administration had been marked by an unprecedented territorial crisis in Catalonia Of all the foreigners who live in Spain, the British community is one of the most closed off. Britons tend to recreate on Spain’s Mediterranean coast the life they had in the United Kingdom before they retired – complete with the same traditions, language, restaurants and pubs, and little relationship with the Spanish community. Barcelona has entered the New Year without resolving one of its most pressing issues: rising crime rates. According to the Spanish Interior Ministry, criminal infractions increased by 17.2% in 2018, making the Catalan capital Spain’s leader in rising crime rates. The European Parliament's 'grand coalition' of centre left and centre right parties could lose its majority for the first time in 40 years, it has been reported. The UK Parliament has seen resignations from both Labour and Conservative ranks. Is this the start of a new centre party? Home Secretary Sajid Javid has revoked the British citizenship of 19-year-old ISIS bride Shamima Begum, according to a letter from the Home Office to her family today. The UK Business Secretary warned the car industry needs MPs to vote for the Brexitdeal today as he scrambled to respond to Honda planning to close its Swindon plant.
In wake of the Catalonia attacks.... installation of barriers has already begun at tourist sites throughout country.....TVE presenter slammed for asking Spanish born-and-bred Muslim if she 'feels integrated in Spain'. However, even before the terrorist attacks of Barcelona and Cambrils, the Spanish Interior Ministry had already developed a plan to combat the problem, but so far its guidelines have barely been implemented by local officials......Abdelbakri Es Satty followed a jihadist manual that permitted adopting the habits of Christians so as to go undetected. The mayor of a small town in Catalonia accumulated more than €2 million during his tenure between 2003 and 2015 from bribes, according to an investigation by anti-corruption prosecutors. Police are investigating the alleged rape of a British tourist by a taxi driver working in the upmarket Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus a day after launching a similar probe in Magaluf. FC BARCELONA'S latest signing is the most expensive in the club's history and will make their new forward the second-most pricey player on earth. Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembélé has just signed a €147-million five- season transfer deal, involving a €105m down payment to German team, and a lock-in penalty clause of €400m if he breaks the contract off prematurely. The Notting Hill Carnival, Brexit talks and the Diana tapes seem to have largely dominated the UK news this week. Notting Hill police Police were slashed with broken bottles, had acid thrown at them and in one of the worst confrontations, three PCs had bloody spit sprayed in their faces by a man claiming to be HIV positive. Shane Ridge, 21, from Colne, Lancashire, was issued a letter from the Home Office telling him to leave the country, even though he was born in the UK and has worked and voted here since. Meanwhile, Samim Bigzad had been booked on a commercial flight back to his home country - but as he was escorted onto the Turkish Airlines jet the pilot told guards: 'I'm not flying. Someone's life is at risk. Seline Damar was out riding in Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, when she claims a driver in his 70s rammed into the back of her horse Spot, causing blood to gush down his legs. Cyclist Vicky Myers was killed after she was struck in Timperley, Trafford in Manchester on Sunday morning by a car which did not stop at the scene. A Ford Transit driver has been arrested after the fatal crash with a male cyclist in Holloway, north London, just after 6am today. The man was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Ricardo McFarlane, 30, 'breached an ASBO' when he approached shoppers outside Topshop in Oxford Street. At Southwark Crown Court today, he refused to stand for the judge. A child, who is a white native English speaker, spent the past six months in two Muslim households after being placed into foster care in Tower Hamlets, east London. .......Discount supermarket Aldi has defended closing a till to customers wanting to buy alcohol at its Northampton store because a staff member had 'concerns' about serving booze.
In wake of the Catalonia attacks.... installation of barriers has already begun at tourist sites throughout country.....TVE presenter slammed for asking Spanish born-and-bred Muslim if she 'feels integrated in Spain'. However, even before the terrorist attacks of Barcelona and Cambrils, the Spanish Interior Ministry had already developed a plan to combat the problem, but so far its guidelines have barely been implemented by local officials......Abdelbakri Es Satty followed a jihadist manual that permitted adopting the habits of Christians so as to go undetected. The mayor of a small town in Catalonia accumulated more than €2 million during his tenure between 2003 and 2015 from bribes, according to an investigation by anti-corruption prosecutors. Police are investigating the alleged rape of a British tourist by a taxi driver working in the upmarket Costa del Sol resort of Puerto Banus a day after launching a similar probe in Magaluf. FC BARCELONA'S latest signing is the most expensive in the club's history and will make their new forward the second-most pricey player on earth. Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembélé has just signed a €147-million five- season transfer deal, involving a €105m down payment to German team, and a lock-in penalty clause of €400m if he breaks the contract off prematurely. The Notting Hill Carnival, Brexit talks and the Diana tapes seem to have largely dominated the UK news this week. Notting Hill police Police were slashed with broken bottles, had acid thrown at them and in one of the worst confrontations, three PCs had bloody spit sprayed in their faces by a man claiming to be HIV positive. Shane Ridge, 21, from Colne, Lancashire, was issued a letter from the Home Office telling him to leave the country, even though he was born in the UK and has worked and voted here since. Meanwhile, Samim Bigzad had been booked on a commercial flight back to his home country - but as he was escorted onto the Turkish Airlines jet the pilot told guards: 'I'm not flying. Someone's life is at risk. Seline Damar was out riding in Woodborough, Nottinghamshire, when she claims a driver in his 70s rammed into the back of her horse Spot, causing blood to gush down his legs. Cyclist Vicky Myers was killed after she was struck in Timperley, Trafford in Manchester on Sunday morning by a car which did not stop at the scene. A Ford Transit driver has been arrested after the fatal crash with a male cyclist in Holloway, north London, just after 6am today. The man was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Ricardo McFarlane, 30, 'breached an ASBO' when he approached shoppers outside Topshop in Oxford Street. At Southwark Crown Court today, he refused to stand for the judge. A child, who is a white native English speaker, spent the past six months in two Muslim households after being placed into foster care in Tower Hamlets, east London. .......Discount supermarket Aldi has defended closing a till to customers wanting to buy alcohol at its Northampton store because a staff member had 'concerns' about serving booze.
An 'urban clubbing holiday' in which a thousand Britons descended on an Algarve town spiralled into violence after a mass brawl broke out in a bar. Dozens of anti-riot police officers were called in as tourists at the 'Portugal Invasion' festival brawled on the Oura strip in Albufeira, Portugal on Sunday. .....which locals said came after a week of mayhem in the resort. The Iberian Peninsula has been roasting hot this past week and a wildfire that broke out on Saturday night near Doñana National Park, in southern Spain, was still burning on three fronts but authorities BUT improved weather conditions saw the blaze brought under control. Three people suspected of jihadist activity have been arrested in Madrid, the Spanish Interior Ministry said in a release on Wednesday. A woman in Barcelona has been forced to illegally occupy her own apartment after the tenant she had rented it to listed the property without her knowledge on the vacation rental website. Many people associate Spain with siesta. And yet Spaniards have been slow to turn a profit from this habit. Japan, Argentina and Belgium are far ahead on this issue, explains María Estrella Jorro de Inza, owner of Siesta and Go, Spain’s very first business offering customers some down time in between activities. After the disaster at Grenfell Tower the cladding is being checked at buildings across the length and bradth of the UK. Whilst Theresa May is beseiged by this problem Jeremy Corbyn was free to adress the revellers at Glastonbury. Headmasters from 3,000 schools across 14 UK counties sent letters to parents before the general election warning them of the 'dreadful state' of education funding under Tory policies. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has resigned from the Church of England after an inquiry found he colluded with senior clergy to protect a paedophile bishop. Former Justice Secretary Liz Truss took the decision to keep a devastating report into the effectiveness of sex offender rehabilitation courses secret. A teenager has been accused of the attempted rape of an 8 year old girl. Officers were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Greater Manchester, after reports the girl had been raped and the offender had been chased off by members of the public. The invoice, for Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall to go on a tour to Romania, Italy and Austria this March, is expected to be the most expensive trip taken by a Royal in the past year
An 'urban clubbing holiday' in which a thousand Britons descended on an Algarve town spiralled into violence after a mass brawl broke out in a bar. Dozens of anti-riot police officers were called in as tourists at the 'Portugal Invasion' festival brawled on the Oura strip in Albufeira, Portugal on Sunday. .....which locals said came after a week of mayhem in the resort. The Iberian Peninsula has been roasting hot this past week and a wildfire that broke out on Saturday night near Doñana National Park, in southern Spain, was still burning on three fronts but authorities BUT improved weather conditions saw the blaze brought under control. Three people suspected of jihadist activity have been arrested in Madrid, the Spanish Interior Ministry said in a release on Wednesday. A woman in Barcelona has been forced to illegally occupy her own apartment after the tenant she had rented it to listed the property without her knowledge on the vacation rental website. Many people associate Spain with siesta. And yet Spaniards have been slow to turn a profit from this habit. Japan, Argentina and Belgium are far ahead on this issue, explains María Estrella Jorro de Inza, owner of Siesta and Go, Spain’s very first business offering customers some down time in between activities. After the disaster at Grenfell Tower the cladding is being checked at buildings across the length and bradth of the UK. Whilst Theresa May is beseiged by this problem Jeremy Corbyn was free to adress the revellers at Glastonbury. Headmasters from 3,000 schools across 14 UK counties sent letters to parents before the general election warning them of the 'dreadful state' of education funding under Tory policies. Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey has resigned from the Church of England after an inquiry found he colluded with senior clergy to protect a paedophile bishop. Former Justice Secretary Liz Truss took the decision to keep a devastating report into the effectiveness of sex offender rehabilitation courses secret. A teenager has been accused of the attempted rape of an 8 year old girl. Officers were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Greater Manchester, after reports the girl had been raped and the offender had been chased off by members of the public. The invoice, for Prince Charles and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall to go on a tour to Romania, Italy and Austria this March, is expected to be the most expensive trip taken by a Royal in the past year
In July 1997, the armed Basque separatist group, ETA, kidnapped a young local councillor called Miguel Blanco and threatened to kill him within 48 hours. The ultimatum sparked nationwide protests against ETA on a scale never previously seen in Spain. Witness speaks to former Spanish Interior Ministry official, Gustavo de Aristegui. PHOTO: Miguel Angel Blanco's sister, Maria del Mar, in front of a mural of her brother. (Getty Images)