typicallyspanish.com http://www.typicallyspanish.com/news/publish/ Spanish news in English Fri, 09 May 2008 13:11:45 GMT en-us State funeral for previous Spanish Prime Minister National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/leopoldocalvosotelofuneral_thumb.jpg" border=1>Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo died from a heart attack last Saturday - he was 82. Fri, 09 May 2008 08:26:47 GMT Four million legal foreigners now resident in Spain National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/foreignerwomaninelretiro_thumb.jpg" border=1>The Moroccans are the most numerous foreigners in Spain according to the new numbers, with the Romanians close behind. Fri, 09 May 2008 07:35:42 GMT Spanish Economy Minister says the real estate market must correct itself Spain Business <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/pedrosolbescommisison_thumb.jpg" border=1>Pedro Solbes told the Economy and Tax Commission in Congress that he is against intervention to halt the adjustment in the market. Thu, 08 May 2008 18:53:53 GMT Mari Luz Cortes father wants source of court leak to be investigated Andalucía <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/juanjosecortesjuancoresandabrother_1_thumb.jpg" border=1>Several newspapers printed details of the declaration made in court by the man accused of killing the Huelva five year old, Mari Luz Cortés. Thu, 08 May 2008 18:34:06 GMT Spain convinced it will win the Odyssey treasure case, claiming the identity of the ship concerned is now known National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/odysseyexlorernewcloseup_2_thumb.jpg" border=1>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'. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:47:52 GMT Julian Muñoz and five other ex GIL councillors from Marbella accept prison deal Costa del Sol <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/julianmu_ozblackfolder_thumb.jpg" border=1>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. Thu, 08 May 2008 17:04:15 GMT Spanish Government announces plans to promote religious freedom National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/mariateresanew_thumb.jpg" border=1>The Deputy Prime Minister gave the Government's plans to the Constitional Commission in Congress yesterday. Thu, 08 May 2008 08:43:23 GMT PP regional leaders unite to demand water transfers Costa Cálida <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/waterpppresidents_thumb.jpg" border=1>The PP leaders in Andalucía, Murcia and Valencia have announced protests across the regions and in Madrid. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:48:02 GMT Mari Luz Cortés was enticed by Santiago del Valle with a teddy bear Andalucía <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/santiagodelvallegarciaheadshot_-_canalsurEFE_1_thumb.jpg" border=1>El País newspaper today prints what it says is the version of events which the man accused of murdering the Huelva five year old, Santiago del Valle gave to the judge. Thu, 08 May 2008 07:30:47 GMT Mariano Rajoy admits the Partido Popular is going through a difficult time National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/marianorajoy2mics_1_thumb.jpg" border=1>The P.P. leader has declined to name his new team in opposition. Wed, 07 May 2008 19:14:22 GMT Prince and Princess of Asturias on three day visit to Poland National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/princeandprincessofasturiasinpoland_thumb.jpg" border=1>The Royal couple have been joined by 50 Spanish businessmen looking to sign deals. Wed, 07 May 2008 17:50:19 GMT Spanish Judiciary in urgent need of more resources National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/gavel_thumb.jpg" border=1>A new report shows 270,000 cases pending ahead of a debate on the matter in parliament tomorrow. Wed, 07 May 2008 07:35:03 GMT European Commission gives a TV advertising ultimatum to Spain National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/televisionwiki_thumb.jpg" border=1>The EU says the 12 minute advertising per hour limit is regularly broken in Spain. Wed, 07 May 2008 07:19:46 GMT Threat to blow up the Cibeles fountain in Madrid Madrid <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/cibeles_thumb.jpg" border=1>A fax has arrived in the Ayuntamiento demanding half a million Euro. Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:44 GMT Ex Mayor of Andratx claims that he did not know his own home was illegal National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/hidalgomassotandgilbert_thumb.jpg" border=1>The Caso Andratx in the Palma courts is expected to continue for some months with as many as 68 different penal causes in the case summary. Tue, 06 May 2008 15:55:42 GMT Spanish Police recover pre-Colombian stolen goods National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/precolombianitems_thumb.jpg" border=1>A married couple have been arrested in La Rioja accused of pillaging the goods from Latin America. Tue, 06 May 2008 15:45:29 GMT Ribadeo says goodbye to their most famous local son National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/leopoldocalvosotelo_thumb.jpg" border=1>Ex Spanish Prime Minister, Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo, died from a heart attack on Saturday. He was 82. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:28:57 GMT 237 immigrants reach Spanish shores on Monday National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/womanimmigrantmotril_thumb.jpg" border=1>There were seven children and five pregnant women among the day's arrivals. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:18:02 GMT Luxury car theft gang broken up in Spain National A total of 19 arrests have been made. Tue, 06 May 2008 07:04:28 GMT ANV party offices ordered to be closed in Portugalete National <img src="http://www.typicallyspanish.com/spain/uploads/2/ANVportualete_thumb.jpg" border=1>National Court judge Baltasar Garzón gave the order to close the premesis on Monday afternoon, after ordering a search during the morning. Tue, 06 May 2008 06:02:35 GMT