One amongst several, of course, but a rather big one: its ceiling for expenditure is 133,259m euros for 2014 but its tax system is not working. You see, although Spain has one of the highest tax rates in the European Union, it actually brings in less than most.
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Argentina Seeks Spanish Torturers’ Extradition
by Martin Myall •
It seems that Argentina is returning the favour to Spain by bringing to trial notorious Franco-regime torturers.
No Plan B
by Martin Myall •
The Bank of Spain has warned there there is “no Plan B” if people in Spain fail to adapt in time to the IBAN banking codes. You has until the 1st of February.
Topless Women in Parliament, Fart Filtering Underwear & Driving Test Examiner Throttled…
by David Darby •
Topless Women in Parliament, Fart Filtering Underwear & Driving Test Examiner Throttled… Download the full copy of the Gazette, read the stories and laugh at the pictures… you know you want to!
Premios Príncipe de Asturias Rebellion
by Vivienne Hughes •
International prize winners at the prestigious annual event were very critical of the Spanish Government’s cuts to social welfare and scientific investigation.
What’s the Teachers’ Strike About?
by Martin Myall •
Why is everybody against the new education bill? Mainly, it’s for eight reasons:
Spanish Armed Forces Running on Empty
by Martin Myall •
What really hurts during defence cuts is not the loss of equipment or men, but the drastic cut to the fuel allowance – Spain’s has been slashed.
Neo Nazi Presence Grows
by Hugh MacArthur •
Whilst Greece might be making the news concerning Golden Dawn, here in Spain, neo-nazi groups are growing, none more so in Madrid.
The Government’s Questionable Priorities
by Martin Myall •
Spanish law governing the banking system, which hasn’t changed since the late 1800’s, gives the banks a very unjust leverage. Probably unique in Europe there is no Non-Recourse Debt on mortgages.
Nude Protest in Spanish Parliament
by Hugh MacArthur •
Three women blasted the habitual smugness of the MP’s at the Parliament when they stripped off to the waist, shouting, “Abortion is sacred.”