The left-wing/green political part at the Motril Town Hall, IU-Equo presented a motion to removed Franco’s gold medal awarded by the town – it was rejected.
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Bye Bye Billy
by Martin Myall •
If there has been a Coronavirus death here in Spain that will be rejoiced more than lamented, it was ex-Inspector Antonio González Pacheco, alias Billy El Niño.
Franco’s Grandson…
by Martin Myall •
Franco’s grandson went before the judge in Teruel for a hearing and could face a 6-year-imprisonment sentence… for being just a little bit naughty.
Franco’s Revenge?
by Hugh MacArthur •
The locals of Larrabetzu, in Vizcaya (Basque Lands) have long wanted to demolish a large stone cross erected in honour of the fascist dictator, Franco – then the day came.
Franco, Falangists & Nerja
by Martin Myall •
Franco is long dead but there are still many people in Spain who are fanatic supporters – the funeral service in Nerja for a Franco-era minister was a demonstration of this.
UN Rapporteur Recommends Amnesty Annulment
by Martin Myall •
UN Envoy, Pablo de Greiff has called on Spain reach a political deal – far removed from party interests – concerning the victims of the Franco dictatorship.
Spain’s New Abortion Laws
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Government is pushing through, with only its own party’s votes in favour, the new controversial draft bill on abortion, throwing the country back 30 years. There will be no abortion other than in cases of rape, mother’s health and fetal deformations.
UN Investigators to Visit Spain
by Hugh MacArthur •
The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances will visit Spain from 23rd to the 30th September 2013.
The King Gives up Luxury Yacht
by Martin Myall •
Times are hard and King Juan Carlos believes that keeping off the skyline is a good idea, what with all the flak over his son-in-law’s and daughter’s alleged dodgy dealings, and not to mention his unfortunate photo standing next to a dead elephant, hunting trophy.
Not Dead
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish, extreme right-wing showed that it was not dead, unfortunately, but alive amongst us with a surprise rally in Almuñécar on Sunday.