SPAIN THIS WEEK

Monday, 21 September 2015

17/09/2015 ​President of the Government receives Lilian Tintori, wife of the Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo López, at Moncloa Palace In line with the resolution of the European Parliament on 12 March 2015, the President of the Government reiterated his concern at the situation of Leopoldo López and the rest of the political prisoners in Venezuela and conveyed to Lilian Tintori and to the respective families, as well as to all the people of Venezuela, a message of encouragement, affection and solidarity.

17/09/2015 Speaking in Antequera, Mariano Rajoy supports the candidature of the Antequera Dolmens for the UNESCO World Heritage Site list The President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, highlighted Spain's "immense cultural heritage", which is "a legacy shared by all of us." During questions from journalists, he also said he agreed with the European Commission that if one part of a Member State becomes independent, that part is excluded from the European Union.

16/09/2015 ​Mariano Rajoy says he will work for "a strong and united Spain" Upon arriving at the Lower House of Parliament, the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, said that he shares the words spoken by Barack Obama on Tuesday when expressing to the King of Spain his commitment to maintain relations with a strong and united Spain.

14/09/2015 Mariano Rajoy on the "El Programa de Ana Rosa" programme on Telecinco On Monday morning, the "El Programa de Ana Rosa" programme on Telecinco broadcast a report-interview with the President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, which was recorded a few days ago at Moncloa Palace. During a long and informal conversation with the journalist Ana Rosa Quintana, the President of the Government not only spoke about political affairs but also answered questions of a personal and family nature.

14/09/2015 "We will not rest on our laurels, but will continue to take decisions", says Mariano Rajoy At a press briefing in the Lower House of Parliament, the President of the Government announced that the priorities for the rest of the legislature include approving the Budget and ensuring that the EU comprehensively tackles the phenomena of asylum and immigration. Furthermore, he highlighted the positive employment trend, revenue from taxation and available credit.

18/09/2015 Government approves Comprehensive Plan to Fight Trafficking of Women and Girls for Purposes of Sexual Exploitation 2015-2018 The priorities of the plan, with a provision allocated of 104 million euros, are to detect, prevent and raise awareness of situations of people trafficking, as well as identifying, protecting and assisting victims. The government has also set up two liaison missions with Italy and Greece to facilitate and organise the arrival of refugees in Spain.

18/09/2015	"Paris must be a permanent instrument for combatting climate change", says Isabel García Tejerina
17/09/2015	​Ministry for Home Affairs to give 823,500 euros to Spanish Red Cross in 2016 for social and humanitarian services at Internment Centres for Foreign Citizens, twice the amount provided in 2015
17/09/2015	​Iberia and Renfe connect more than 80 international destinations with high-speed trains under a single ticket
16/09/2015	Operation Crossing the Strait 2015 posted some of the best results since it was set up in the 80s, with record reductions in waiting times
15/09/2015	​Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría receives Speaker of the Council of the Nation of Algeria
15/09/2015	José Manuel Soria highlights Spain as leading European manufacturer of industrial vehicles and second-largest car manufacturer in European Union
15/09/2015	Guardia Civil arrest four people in Biscay for inciting terrorism