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Spain Business Brief - Friday May 9 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:09:47 GMT

Row rumbles on over commments made by Pedro Solbes about the construction industry slowdown.

Spain Papers Review - Friday May 9 2008

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:49:13 GMT

The refusal of the Economy Minister to help the construction industry and police corruption in Coslada, Madrid dominate the front pages in Spain today.

State funeral for previous Spanish Prime Minister

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:26:47 GMT

Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo died from a heart attack last Saturday - he was 82.

Burning car in Murcia hides body inside

Fri, 09 May 2008 08:06:04 GMT

The police think that it could be a case of murder and the settling of scores.

Rain affects the Costa Blanca

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:56:13 GMT

A house collapse in Altea closed the N-332 road for a time.

Mother voices concern as child abuser husband is set to be released from jail

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:45:24 GMT

The husband has served four and a half years in prison. The elder of the two daughters he abused has committed suicide.

Four million legal foreigners now resident in Spain

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:35:42 GMT

The Moroccans are the most numerous foreigners in Spain according to the new numbers, with the Romanians close behind.

The Bearded Vulture returns to the Cazorla Nature Park

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:23:58 GMT

Four young birds are being released in the area today as part of a new breeding program

Local Police Chief and 26 Municipal Police arrested in Coslada

Fri, 09 May 2008 07:16:18 GMT

National Police started the arrests at 8am yesterday morning, with the Local Police facing allegations of corruption.

Pep Guardiola confirmed as the new manager at Barcelona for next season

Thu, 08 May 2008 19:34:42 GMT

He replaces the Dutchman, Frank Rijkaard, who leaves after five season and five titles, but nothing in the past two years.

Spanish Economy Minister says the real estate market must correct itself

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:53:53 GMT

Pedro Solbes told the Economy and Tax Commission in Congress that he is against intervention to halt the adjustment in the market.

Mari Luz Cortes father wants source of court leak to be investigated

Thu, 08 May 2008 18:34:06 GMT

Several newspapers printed details of the declaration made in court by the man accused of killing the Huelva five year old, Mari Luz Cortés.

Pilots to hold strike action in Air Europa in June

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:56:31 GMT

Stikes will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from June.

Spain convinced it will win the Odyssey treasure case, claiming the identity of the ship concerned is now known

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:47:52 GMT

The lawyer representing the Spanish State, James Goold, said the vessel where the 500 tons of gold and silver had been recovered has been confirmed to be the Spanish galleon, 'Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes'.

Basque construction company Urazca, has filed for bankruptcy protection

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:34:42 GMT

The company has debts estimated at some 65 million €.

Julian Muñoz and five other ex GIL councillors from Marbella accept prison deal

Thu, 08 May 2008 17:04:15 GMT

Under the deal the group of six ex-councillors will each serve a maximum of three years in prison, but will not have to undergo another trial.

Spain Business Brief - Thursday May 8 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:31:50 GMT

No change expected from the European Central Bank on interest rates today.

Spain Papers Review - Thursday May 8 2008

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:46:49 GMT

The Government's plans revealed in the Constitional Commission in Congress lead many of the papers in Spain today.

Spanish Government announces plans to promote religious freedom

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:43:23 GMT

The Deputy Prime Minister gave the Government's plans to the Constitional Commission in Congress yesterday.

Police search for man who tricked four Málaga women with promises of marriage

Thu, 08 May 2008 08:14:32 GMT

The man found his victims aged 48 to 60 on an internet portal, and police think there may have been as many as eight victims in Spain last year alone.