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Spanish PM admits ‘real’ number of Covid-19 cases in country is likely THREE times higher than official figures

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020By Editor

Over three million Spaniards have likely had Covid-19 – three times the current official estimate – Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has claimed, calling for the reinstatement of anti-contagion measures with the “least economic impact.” … Read More >Spanish PM admits ‘real’ number of Covid-19 cases in country is likely THREE times higher than official figures

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‘Out of control’ Spain in Covid-19 turmoil as health minister calls for ‘drastic measures’ to tackle Europe’s worst numbers

Posted on October 24, 2020October 24, 2020By Editor

Spain needs “drastic measures” to tackle its “out of control” second wave of Covid-19 infections, the country’s health minister has warned. … Read More >‘Out of control’ Spain in Covid-19 turmoil as health minister calls for ‘drastic measures’ to tackle Europe’s worst numbers

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Spain tops 1 million Covid-19 cases & UK sets daily record for positive tests as second-wave surge continues

Posted on October 22, 2020October 22, 2020By Editor

Spain has become the first Western European nation to exceed one million coronavirus cases, while the UK reported 26,688 new infections on Wednesday – a record for the country. … Read More >Spain tops 1 million Covid-19 cases & UK sets daily record for positive tests as second-wave surge continues

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Protests erupt in Covid-hit Barcelona as bars and restaurants shut for 15 days

Posted on October 18, 2020October 18, 2020By Editor

As new coronavirus restrictions came into force across Spain’s Catalonia, bar and restaurant workers took to the streets to protest the 15-day closure of the hospitality sector, warning their industry is in danger of “extinction.” … Read More >Protests erupt in Covid-hit Barcelona as bars and restaurants shut for 15 days

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Spain declares state of emergency in Madrid region after judges overturn partial lockdown

Posted on October 10, 2020October 10, 2020By Editor

The Spanish government has declared a state of emergency in order to impose Covid-19 restrictions in the capital after a court struck down partial lockdown orders that included a ban on non-essential travel. … Read More >Spain declares state of emergency in Madrid region after judges overturn partial lockdown

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‘We voted, we won’: Activists rally & clash with police in Barcelona on anniversary of 2017 Catalan independence vote (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 3, 2020October 3, 2020By Editor

Pro-Catalan independence activists have demanded Spain respect the results of the 2017 referendum, which was ruled unconstitutional by its top court. Fifteen people were detained in Barcelona after police dispersed the crowd. … Read More >‘We voted, we won’: Activists rally & clash with police in Barcelona on anniversary of 2017 Catalan independence vote (VIDEOS)

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Three Belgian Cops Caught in Narcotics Dragnet That Seized Tons of Cocaine

Posted on October 2, 2020October 2, 2020By Editor

A series of 54 coordinated raids across four European countries this week resulted in 29 arrests and the seizure of 3.5 tonnes of cocaine, €2 million in cash and bank deposits and around 40 vehicles. … Read More >Three Belgian Cops Caught in Narcotics Dragnet That Seized Tons of Cocaine

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WATCH: Police bombarded with pigs’ heads in Catalonia over regional president’s removal

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020By Editor

Following the Spanish Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the suspension of regional president Quim Torra, hundreds of protesters took to the streets, some of whom pelted heavily armed police with pigs’ heads. … Read More >WATCH: Police bombarded with pigs’ heads in Catalonia over regional president’s removal

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Exclusive: Spanish judge seeks Sheldon Adelson security chief in Assange spying case

Posted on September 30, 2020September 30, 2020By Editor

A Spanish judge’s request to probe a Las Vegas Sands staffer’s apparent role in a criminal spying operation against Julian Assange indicates the investigation is homing in on US intelligence. … Read More >Exclusive: Spanish judge seeks Sheldon Adelson security chief in Assange spying case

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WATCH: Anti-lockdown riots continue in Madrid, as police response grows increasingly violent

Posted on September 29, 2020September 29, 2020By Editor

Anti-lockdown protests and violence continued over the weekend in Madrid, as clashes between citizens and police grew increasingly violent. Video shared to social media showcases the increasing violence. … Read More >WATCH: Anti-lockdown riots continue in Madrid, as police response grows increasingly violent