SPAIN THIS WEEK

​Mariano Rajoy says Malaga was right choice for first Pompidou Centre outside France

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During the inauguration of the new Pompidou Centre, the President of the Government highlighted the dynamic and ambitious nature of Malaga, "a city that has often stood at the vanguard of our history". Furthermore, a commitment has been made to convert the new art centre into a flagship of the union between two countries in pursuit of spreading cultural treasure of unequalled value.

Spain, France and Germany work together to identify victims and discover cause of plane crash

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While talking from the site where Germanwings flight 4U 9525 crashed, the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, said that the three countries will make every endeavour to provide all possible assistance and support to the families of the victims.

Mariano Rajoy regrets "dramatic" plane crash in French Alps

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In a statement from Vitoria, where he was attending an official event, the President of the Government of Spain said he will do everything within his power to provide the highest level of help and assistance to the families of the victims and "give them our full support and care".

Mariano Rajoy highlights "political and social" commitment from Spanish society and Government of Spain to victims of terrorism

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In Vitoria, during the inauguration of the Victims of Terrorism Memorial Centre, the President of the Government stressed that this centre will serve to guarantee that "terrorists do not take possession of a narrative that belongs only to the victims". He also warned that we must be "ready and vigilant" because "we still cannot talk about terrorism as a thing of the past".

Public deficit closed 2014 at 5.7% of GDP, 0.1% below target agreed with Brussels

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In addition to the report on the deficit of the public administration, the government tackled the reform of the General Tax Act that will result in the list of debtors owing the largest amounts to the public treasury and those sentenced for tax offences to be published. It has also strengthened the office entrusted with care for the victims of the plane accident in French Alps.

29/03/2015	French and Portuguese police officers to join Spanish National Police patrols to enhance services to tourists
27/03/2015	Inbound tourist spending in Spain sets new record of 6.57 billion euros between January and February, up 8%
26/03/2015	Contributory pensions amount to 8.18 billion euros in March
26/03/2015	Security Council Commission of Inquiry on humanitarian situation in Syria
26/03/2015	3.94 billion euros in support of Spanish SME research and innovation
26/03/2015	​Altamira Museum Board of Trustees approves ongoing controlled visits to cave as part of Preventive Conservation Plan
25/03/2015	Spain -world leader in transplants- signs Council of Europe International Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs
24/03/2015	​Government of Spain activates coordination protocol to provide support to families of victims from plane crash in France
24/03/2015	Number of foreigners registered with Spanish Social security system stands at 1,528,369
23/03/2015	New record of 6.4 million inbound tourists visit Spain between January and February, up 4.5%