SPAIN THIS WEEK

Monday, 24 October 2016

21/10/2016 ​"The challenge of illegal immigration must be tackled from its roots", says Mariano Rajoy Following the European Council in Brussels, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, expressed satisfaction with the results from the meeting, which demanded an immediate end to attacks against the civilian population in Syria and advocated an opening of trade of a beneficial nature for growth and employment.

21/10/2016 ​Mariano Rajoy says that EU immigration policy is the same as that applied by Spain "for some time" In response to questions from the media after leaving the European Council meeting held in Brussels, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, stressed that the main agreement to emerge from the first work session was on immigration policy.

20/10/2016 Mariano Rajoy defends freedom of expression In the corridors of the Lower House of Parliament, the acting President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, declared his support for the former President of the Government, Felipe González, who was unable to exercise his freedom of expression at a university forum.

17/10/2016 Mariano Rajoy chairs meeting of committee to oversee events to commemorate 8th centenary of University of Salamanca During his speech, the acting President of the Government described this centenary as "a State objective, due to its material importance and the magnitude of the event". He also underlined the importance of "all working together towards the main national goals, where higher education takes on a fundamental role".

21/10/2016 Government approves Master Plan for National Park Network This measure will facilitate more uniform management of the 15 national parks, without forgetting the singular nature of each one. The Council of Ministers also approved new subsidies for the national coal industry and a new exception to the accounting close for the National Culture Awards, including the Cervantes Prize.

20/10/2016	Exports up by 1.3% and trade deficit to August down by 31.6%
20/10/2016	Average number of foreign citizens registered with Spanish Social Security system stands at 1,727,034 in September
19/10/2016	National Security Department of Presidency of the Government coordinates participation of companies and institutions in largest cyber-security exercise ever carried out in Europe
19/10/2016	Rafael Catalá attends presentation of financing from European Investment Bank (EIB) for renewing transport fleet
19/10/2016	Spain takes part in Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III) in Quito
18/10/2016	Fátima Báñez welcomes professionals from 29 countries at inauguration of Ibero-American Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine
18/10/2016	State Secretary for Security highlights that "DAESH has managed to attract more than 30,000 foreign fighters to fight in Syria and Iraq through social networks"
18/10/2016	Three- and twelve-month export prospects improve
17/10/2016	Isabel García Tejerina supports legislative package proposed by European Commission to accelerate transition to low-carbon economy
17/10/2016	Spain backs African Charter on Maritime Security and Development in Africa