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VIDEO Violence after Spanish Cup Final
There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final. Baton-wielding riot police clashed with supporters - before dispersing the crowds. Hours earlier Atletico's jubilant fans spilled onto the streets to celebrate their first victory over their bitter city rivals in 14 years. Tim Allman ...
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Andrew Moran facing charges in Spain
Andrew Moran the 31 year old fugitive from Britain, wanted for his part in an armed robbery in the U.K. in 2005, who was arrested in Calpe last May 11, has seen his extradition delayed in Spain as the Spanish judiciary want him to face charges here. He is being investigated over the drugs and weapons found at the house he was renting in Calpe where the National Police arrested him. Also ...
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Spain Banker freed as inquiry continues
The former chairman of Caja Madrid, jailed on Thursday following an investigation into banking irregularities,has been freed. Considered a flight risk, a Spanish judge had set bail at 2.5 million euros for Miguel Blesa. The inquiry over Caja Madrid's purchase of a US bank in the midst of the economic crisis in 2008 continues. Caja Madrid merged with several banks two years later in 2010 ...
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Spanish government rejects unions’ pleas for anti-crisis pact
Last year, Spain's trade unions threatened the government with a general strike if a red line of six million unemployed was crossed. Instead, with 6.2 million out of work (27 percent of the population) and 1.8 million households with everyone unemployed, they have offered a State Pact (Pacto de Estado) for "economic policy change" between the "social partners"--the right ...
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Former Real Madrid forward Baptista eyes Brazil return
Former Real Madrid and Brazil international forward Julio Baptista revealed on Friday he is considering a return to Brazilian football.The 31-year-old, now at Spanish top-flight club Malaga, has been linked with a move to Internacional, managed by Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning captain and former national coach Dunga."We haven't spoken but I know there is interest," Batista ...
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Lamphier Steel yourself for more bad news — Spanish and South Korean companies win Walterdale Bridge contracts
EDMONTON - First, Quebec. Now Spain and South Korea.For the second time in a few weeks, outside firms have left local bidders out of luck in the fight over contracts for a key public works project.A consortium led by the Canadian arm of Spanish infrastructure giant Acciona S.A. is poised to win the contract to build the new Walterdale Bridge, the city confirms.The $125 million bid by ...
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Spanish judges hold former Caja Madrid chief in jail
Former president of Caja Madrid Miguel Blesa is the first top financier detained in Spain since the financial crisis began. Photograph: Reuters/Sergio Perez Spanish judges this week sent the strongest signal yet that they intend to crack down on former executives at bailed-out banks by putting the ...
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Athletico shocks Real Madrid wins Copa del Ray
Denis Doyle/Getty Images MADRID (AP) -- Atletico Madrid ended a 14-year winless run against Real Madrid to capture the Copa del Rey title on Friday, coming from behind to win 2-1 in extra time after its city rivals' Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho were sent off. Atletico claimed its first win over Madrid since 1999 when Brazilian defender Miranda headed in Jorge ...
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Simeone We no longer fear Real Madrid
Diego Simeone has applauded his Atletico Madrid players for banishing their fear of arch-rivals Real Madrid.Atletico needed an extra-time goal from defender Joao Miranda to end their 25-match winless run against their city neighbours and triumph 2-1 in Friday's Copa del Rey final for the first time in almost two decades.And their coach was delighted with the commitment made by each and ...
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Spain drags its feet on cloud computing
Cloud computing, a new computing model seen by many as a major advancement in information technology, has been catching on in many developed parts of the world due to the significant benefits the new system offers, but in Spain, where experts say it may be most useful, it has failed to find a home.
Spain is traditionally known as a country that does not like to take risks and likes to maintain the status quo, for this reason other new technologies such as 3-D televisions and the like have not caught on either. But, whereas 3-D TV is a service that is marketed as enhancing one’s viewing pleasure and therefore costs more, cloud computing is a new service that offers real-world savings financially. Read more
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