The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has reportedly cited Córdoba Airport as a prime example of exactly how EU air infrastructure funds should not be spent and has described it as a great model to show how investment decisions should not be taken.
Spain moves up three places in Corruption Index
In the 2014 Corruption Perceptions Index, put together by Transparency International, Spain has risen three places to number 37 out of 175 countries.
Congress votes in favour of recognising a Palestinian state
Congress, Spain’s lower house, has approved a non-binding proposal in favour of recognising Palestine as an independent state, the third European country to do so after the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Spain 0-1 Germany
Spain suffered their first home defeat under Vicente del Bosque, losing 0-1 to world champions Germany in a low quality friendly match.
Thirty arrests in yet another corruption scandal
A new police operation against political corruption has led to the arrest on Tuesday of 30 people in 13 provinces in Spain.
Over 600 arrested in new fraud investigation
More than 600 people have so far been arrested for Social Security fraud in an operation being carried out in Madrid, Valencia, Alicante and Murcia.
Spanish garlic production in decline due to increased imports
Strong competition from China and expanded EU quotas coming in from Romania and Bulgaria have seen half of the garlic farms in Andalucia being abandoned during the past three years.
Unemployment up in October
The number of officially registered unemployed in Spain rose by 79,154 in October, according to the Ministry of Employment and Social Security, the lowest October increase since 2010.
Major drug smuggling organisation dismantled
An operation involving the Guardia Civil, German Police and Europol has resulted in the detention of twenty people allegedly involved in drug smuggling between Spain and Germany.
Six mayors amongst the detainees in yet another corruption scandal
In today’s corruption scandal, six mayors and the former secretary general of the PP in Madrid are among 51 people arrested for taking kickbacks in exchange for granting construction contracts.