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Police, in Barcelona, search several locations 2nd phase labour exploitation in sweatshops.
26/11/09 at 03:07am GMT+1
According to sources close to the case in the second phase of this police operation, called Wei, is being carried out today on several buildings and administrative agencies in, Mataro (Barcelona), and elsewhere in the metropolitan area
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Wikileaks says it will not reveal who gave it the messages - some of which are from federal agencies as well as ordinary citizens.
The league released a statement today clarifying that the veteran official did not intend to celebrate with Titans QB at the end of the team's 20-17 victory over the Houston Texans
More than half a million messages, released by whistleblower site Wikileaks, reveal the panic, horror and pain of what happened that morning in the words of those who experienced it.
Business
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The stake acquisition, worth €470m ($709m),
Forensic evidence indicated that the victim is John Joseph B., a businessman in luxury cars sales that was situated in Barcelona
The CEO of ANFAC, told La Tribune Automotive, that the number of cars produced in Spain is closely related to the evolution of markets elsewhere in Europe, especially Germany.
Politics
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The Socialists, with smaller-party allies, voted down the amendments, after an unexpected offer to negotiate the bill's most controversial point --- which would allow 16-year-olds to get an abortion without parental consent.
The detained are all members of Spain's far-right Patriotic Socialist Movement and they were arrested after they attacked doormen at the hotel who were trying to prevent them from entering, a police spokesman said
The PP has announced it will request the attendance at the Congress of Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, to offer explanations
Society
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Everyone in the village on the coast Cee da Morte know the special relationship he had with his natural son, Manuel, though he never acknowledged him as his son
The police also questioned the Paralympic cyclist Javier Otxoa, the runner and cyclist Pedro Vera Cristina Navarro
The detainees included several suspected leaders of Segi. Police searched more than 90 addresses, seizing documents, computer materials, and materials for making explosive devices used in acts of street violence.
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Culture
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At present, the law, which bans the killing or mistreating of animals, makes an exception in the case of bullfights
"Sometimes, the measures convey a sense of differences of opinion when judging one thing and another," continued Tresserras, who insisted that the entry of Millet in jail would have facilitated his recovery in having "confidence in the system".
In addition to congratulating her on his recent birthday, Mitterrand recalled the unquestionable moment that French hearts warmed to her songs happened nearly two decades ago with ‘Think of me’ from the film High Heels (1991), by Pedro Almodovar.
Property
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Most homes are within minutes of a beach and 40 minutes’ drive of an airport
The beneficiaries are selected through public competition and co-ownership, since the idea is that the holder progressively acquires 20% share of the property
Antonio Guillen, a Spanish lawyer with DWF in Manchester who is advising British and Irish purchasers on the insolvency of several Spanish developers, says the company has been put into what is known in Spain as "compulsory administration
Tourism
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William Findlay's devastated wife Amellia had been desperate to have him flown home to die with his family around him.
The Tourist Board of Lleida Provincial Council, today announced that the eleven ski resorts in the Pyrenees of Lleida are unlikely to receive sufficient snow in time for the traditional start
The missing woman's sister said their parents had travelled from the area of the incident in Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo to see if Zapatero could make them "a hole" in his "busy schedule" to meet with him for mediation
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Sport
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The player believes that he is due15 percent of this transfer, which amounts to three million euros, but Barcelona has repeatedly argued that this payment is not due from the Catalan side : because in these circumstances payer of commission is the team that buys, i.e., Inter.
The 30-year-old has added another year onto his previous deal which was due to expire at the end of the 2010-2011 season
Soderling fulfilled another tennis dream with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 victory to end the 11-match winning streak of Novak Djokovic,
Work & Jobs
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In return, Spanair gave a 5% ownership of the group to airline pilots. These measures stem from the decision to eliminate 10 McDonnell Douglas Spanair aircraft, the oldest in the fleet
Compared to other nearby countries, he noted that the downturn has been smaller in Spain, however, other markets have maintained employment because their labour standards have adapted and this has helped increase productivity and with it wages.
Under the slogan 'No to off-shoring' the crowd were equipped with whistles, horns and white shirts, the demonstrators gathered in the Plaza Sant Jaume
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More than 80,000 pregnant women, also considered at risk, will receive their specialy adapted jab at primary care centres (caps) situated throughout Catalunya
In fact, unwanted pregnancies are a concern of the majority Catalan adolescents, mainly consulting on issues of sexuality and emotions related to pregnancy, according to data collected by the Ministries of Health and Education.
The ministry said in a statement that the mortality rate of the disease is of 0.14 deaths per 1,000 infected patients.
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Socialists lead over Conservative PP falls to 3% in latest poll
Instituto Opina poll shows Socialists popularity fall 1% since late May
Real estate agents are offering travel and months of free mortgage as incentives
Brokers get more aggressive
Internet users are more active, have more friends and are less depressed
According to a report by ‘Proyecto Internet Catalunya’
Various Catalan authors decline to attend Frankfurt Book Fair
Upset over government’s initial policy to not consider Castilian literature as Catalan culture
Tiny black flies with serious bites cause problems along rivers in Catalonia
Authorities advise covering up and avoiding riverbanks at dawn and dusk
French striker Thierry Henry flew to Barcelona Sunday to sign 4-year contract
Says “I have chosen Barça for … its style of soccer, stadium and history”
Education
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Federation of Parents Associations criticize new school calendar proposed by minister Ernest Maragal
Speaking to Europa Press, the president of Fapel, Antoni Arasanz, said the change is "daring" to has been received with "surprise" by the association. According to Arasanz, advancing the school calendar "is fine, but it was vital" because for many years the school has started mid-month
Ignacio Bosque, the Spanish scholar, was the instigator of this work that has involved "massive documentation and research work", says the editorial Espasa. A Interacademica Committee comprised of representatives from all areas of language, has coordinated the work
Officials launch campaign to teach young people about 'sexual self-exploration and discovery of self-pleasure'
Finance
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Saving Banks of Catalonia, Manresa and Tarragona meeting today union reps connection with the merger
These conditions affect both the wages, pension plans or conditions of credits resulting from the merger.
The ECB President praised the Spanish financial sector and called it a "source of strength and national pride". He said the Spanish financial system was a "leader" in many cases, besides being "more resilient" than others in the early stages of the crises.
A spokesman for the credit card company Mastercard has said there is reason to suspect that the alleged fraud has more to do with a company than individual cases of fraud, with sophisticated use of card readers to keep their data and use it to extract money.
Economy
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Spain was the country that has suffered more than most in the crisis, as unemployment has reached 19%, the second highest in the EU after Latvia, reflecting, in his view, a structural "hangover" of a country "that got drunk" made of bricks and cement.
DP fell by 0.3% which accumulates, this year, a decrease of 4%, the increase in unemployment has moderated but accounts for 18% of the workforce and 4.1 million people, more than double the EU average and the CPI increased by 7 tenths
And Justino Delgado, who exports natural hair for wigs and extensions, couldn't be happier
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El Celler de Can Roca, the Girona venue run by head chef Joan Roca and his brothers Josep and Jordi, is Spain’s latest to attain top ranking in the French dining guide
The demonstration under the slogan "For Fair Prices" was called by the country's largest farmers federations and more than 3,000 cooperatives.
Valencian produce association Ava-Asaja has urged the Spanish government and the European Union to tighten their import controls for citrus shipments from South Africa
Leisure
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San Sebastian and Seville will be the only Spanish cities in which you can see U2 in 2010, as they are "unable to add new dates on this tour," according to promoter, which announced that tickets for the San Sebastian event will go on sale December 1.
Thirty-seven years after their founding and with only two original members among its ranks, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons they released Kiss reloaded, which has been one of its strongest since they released their "Alive! " album in 1975
The Twilight Saga's second installment may satisfy hardcore fans of the series, but outsiders are likely to be turned off by its slow pace, relentlessly downcast tone, and excessive length.
Transport
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The agency indicates that the loss of fluid in the engine compartment can result in smoke and in some cases, cause a fire, leaving the vehicle inoperable, which could result in a traffic accident
Swiss adventurer Yves Rossy, who was carried by a home-made wing, plunges into sea
This is exactly what the G5 125 is, and all this with an particularly innovative image, with profiled contours and aesthetic details that approach those of the automotive world.
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Sources of the Polop municipality reported that the arrest of Cano has caused "surprise" but this little village of 4,100 inhabitants, is "calm" and the activity of the consistory continues
The commissioner defended the right to Internet access, respect for the rights of individuals, the presumption of innocence and the right to privacy under the new provision for Internet Freedom to be implemented in all member states
Meanwhile, the Catalan Association of Victims of Terrorist Organizations (ACVOT), holding a class action are asking for 315 years in prison for each of the defendants, accusing them of the crime of attempted bombing or conspiracy to commit a terrorist attack.
Energy
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The conference, organized by the Spanish Energy Club, has shown that the sector is engaged in the search for a model that brings together the supply security, improving efficiency, environmental sustainability and competitiveness, and to achieve this will require multibillion euro investments.
Spain's industry ministry has completed the approval of a flood of renewable energy projects it received over the summer
The new Stop / Start Land Rover reduces fuel consumption during city driving with stop-start cycles continuously
Environment
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The government's decision said it wanted to sell 3 million Assigned Amount Units (AAU) to Madrid and gave no further details of the transaction facilitated by the Kyoto Protocol's emission trading scheme.
The document, which was made public on Wednesday throughout the world and whose presentation in Madrid was carried out by UNFPA itself and the State Family Planning Federation (FPFE),
In Las Palmas, Gran Canaria's capital city, rainwater inundated buildings and wreaked havoc on the roads.
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Utilities
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Meanwhile, sources told EFE, that Natural Gas is unaware of the complaint since it has not been notified by the competition board
The Madrid City Council has begun to send newsletters to citizens forewarning them of the charge, this will be the first time in 24 years they will have been charged.
Autonomous Government sources said this is the first time this method has been used since 1996 when the delicate situation of the water reserves resulted in the hiring of the ship "methyl", which, for several months, provided water from Algeciras ( Cádiz).
Sci—Tech
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Carles Grau, CEO of Microsoft in Catalonia, will accompany Garaña to explain the company's strategy in the Catalan market and its collaboration with different companies
Today there are only civilians in the fort, near: the Port of Barcelona, Catalan Railways
However, during the past weekend, a new worm, named informally as 'Duh' or 'Ikee.B' by security researchers, is designed to connect to a server in Lithuania and follow hackers orders from a distance
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Barcelona a magnet for international students
Planet Churro
Guiris and the nationalist cause
The Presidential Puncture
Josep C. Vergés article on Racó Català submitted by Rob Trenator
Susan Pedalino
Jobs in Spain - What you need to know
KSL - Kate Sharpley Library
The Great Swindle: 'This is not the tale of Salvador Puig Antich'
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Cortometrajes Españoles Presentados Por MECAL En Venezuela
