Nightmare for the Partido Popular, that is, because this said gentleman was a conservative member of the Spanish Senate and the treasurer for the party on a national level – corruption investigations have unearthed that besides being a prime suspect in the Gürtel scandal, he also stashed away 22m euros in Switzerland.
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Profit Uncovered
by Martin Myall •
According to the Comisión Nacional de la Energía, petroleum companies increased their profit margin thanks to an 8% increase in prices during 2012 despite consumption having fallen to the 1990’s level.
A Difficult New Year
by Marianne Lindahl •
We are looking forward to a new year facing economic difficulties, especially in Europe. Even the Nordic countries, which so far have done quite well in this climate of global economic downturn, are heading towards difficult times.
Abuse of Police Powers?
by Martin Myall •
The left-wing party, IU, has had its complaint accepted by a judge concerning a ‘massive identification’ process, carried out by the authorities during the protests outside the Lower House of Parliament.
Norwegian Heart
by Martin Myall •
The plight of people being evicted from their homes has touched many hearts, not only here, in Spain, but also further afield; Norway, for example.
Pensioners Rebel
by Martin Myall •
Pensioners took to the streets to protest over the Government announcement on state pensions, which will mean between 382 and 540 euros a year.
Mayors Face Salary Cuts
by Martin Myall •
Thanks to a pending agreement between the two major political parties in Spain, 14 mayors of provincial capital cities could see their salaries reduced. At present the said mayors receive over 67,055 euros a year in salary, which is the salary of a Spanish Secretary of State.
Cuts to Grants for the Handicapped
by Martin Myall •
It’s not only the pensioners, doctors and teachers that are out protesting on the nation’s streets, but also the handicapped, who have seen financial support slashed. There are four million people in Spain who are considered to have a physical or mental handicap to varying degrees.
Spain Accelerates Afghan Withdrawal
by Martin Myall •
The Spanish Minister of Defence, Pedro Montes, has announced that the withdrawal from Afghanistan would be accelerated, but that it would not affect Spain’s pledge to remain there until 2014.
Electricity Goes Up January 1st
by Martin Myall •
The Minister of Industry, José Manuel Soria, has announced that the rates on electricity will go up 3% as of the 1st of January.