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EURO 2016: Sweden and Turkey lose to Italy and Spain, Croatia and Czech draw
Spain and Turkey achieved the highest number of goals in one match for this year’s EURO 2016 so far, with a result of 3-0 for Spain
Euro 2016: Barca’s Pique, Iniesta combine as Spain squeeze past Czech Republic
A late winner from Gerard Pique gave Spain a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of Euro 2016. Good goalkeeping and last-ditch defending kept the scoreline much closer than it seemed.
Prosecutors in Spain ask for Brazilian striker Neymar to be tried for concealing funds
Brazilian striker Neymar has been accused of concealing the true cost of his 2013 transfer deal from Brazil’s Santo to FC Barcelona. If the case comes to trial he will follow Lionel Messi into court.
Tax fraud trial against Lionel Messi opens in Spain
The tax fraud trial against footballer Lionel Messi and his father has begun in Spain. The Barcelona star is accused of defrauding the government of millions of euros.
Real Madrid return to Spain as Champions League winners
Fresh from their Champions League victory in Milan, Real Madrid returned to Spain where the festivities commenced immediately. They celebrated their record 11th top European title with their fans in the Plaza de Cibeles.
Barcelona, Real Madrid to battle for La Liga
The race for the Spanish championship will go right to the last weekend with Barcelona and Real Madrid duking it out. Atletico Madrid won’t be in contention after going down 2-1 at relegated Levante.
Haphazard excursions: hitchhiking into Spain
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page”—Saint Augustine
Brussels lowers eurozone growth outlook
The European Commission has revised downward its expectations for economic expansion in the 19-member eurozone. Its spring outlook revealed particular concerns about developments in Spain and France.
Spain wins Barcelona Open tennis championship for 11th time
In the final match, Nadal beat Japanese player Kei Nishikori, with scores of 6-4 and 7-5. In 2014, Nishikori led Japan to victory for the first time in this championship and again in 2015
SCZone signs MOU with Spanish alliance to develop East Port Said industrial area
The alliance will consult on power, desalination of water and residential projects worth €8bn
Spain faces electoral mess and real test
Spanish voters have broken the two-party system by welcoming two new groups to Congress following a tight election. But as Martin DelfĂn reports from Madrid, the fragmented outcome means more uncertainty than before.
Syrian refugees stuck in ‘Spanish Guantanamo’
Asif is one of thousands of Syrians who have fled the conflict in their country and chosen this circuitous, overland route to Europe. But unlike the refugees who take a more direct course across the Mediterranean sea, the arrival of Syrians in Melilla is tightly controlled.
Catalonia: Nationalism with foul roots
Catalonia’s regional parliament has come out and endorsed a split from Spain. It’s rather a surprise that it has come this far. But, it’s no surprise that the separatists’ motives are based on myths and revanchism. Every time there is a home fixture at FC Barcelona and the clock shows 17 minutes and 14 seconds …
Germany’s weaker broadcast deals capping Bundesliga growth, says new UEFA report
The Bundesliga may make more money than its counterparts in Italy and Spain, but the league will languish in the wake of the English Premier League improve until it changes how it sells its broadcasting deals. The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) ranked the German Bundesliga second behind the English Premier League in total …
Spain not hit by VW investment revision
The government in Madrid has said Spain will not be affected by German carmaker VW’s upcoming investment revision in the wake of its emission tests scandal. It said promised resources would be allocated as planned. VW’s current endeavors to come to grips with its scandal over rigged diesel-engine emission tests would have no impact on …
Germany’s EuroBasket hopes over after Spain defeat
Chris Fleming’s Germany side are out of the EuroBasket championships after defeat to Spain in Berlin. The home crowd almost witnessed a brilliant fightback, but NBA star Dennis Schröder missed a late free throw.
Italy’s Mulmix offers investments in Damietta logistics project
Company also offered to invest and establish silos in several Egyptian governorates
Nadal books spot in Hamburg ATP final
A year without a clay-court title is pretty much unthinkable for former world number one Rafael Nadal of Spain. And he’s well on his way to victory at the ATP event in Hamburg with an easy semi-final win. Rafael Nadal has yet to win on clay in 2015 – an amazing fact considering that he’s …
Dominican chef’s rags-to-riches tale wows Spain
Maria Marte migrated to Spain in 2003 and started washing dishes in a Madrid restaurant. She stayed despite the economic crisis and is now a head chef with two Michelin stars to her name. Guy Hedgecoe reports. Maria Marte is delicately spooning a smooth parsley sauce from a blender into a bowl, in preparation for …
NREA offers tenders for solar, wind energy plants within weeks
Resumption of executive procedures of Siemens projects with capacity of 2,000 MW, says Sobky
El Pais correspondent flees Egypt under threat of arrest
Spanish authorities advised journalist Ricard Gonzalez there was an “imminent risk of arrest” if he stayed
Spain’s defence minister signs pending military MOU with Egyptian counterpart
Spain continues to export arms sales to Egypt after partial embargo imposed by EU in 2013
Al- Sisi meets Spanish economy minister, businessmen
Officials discuss prospects of Spanish investment in Egypt, presidency says
Al-Sisi signs cooperation agreement with Greece, Cyprus
Foreign Ministry official criticises Al-Sisi while on European tour, Al-Sisi tells Spanish newspaper he has prevented Egypt from descending into civil war
Shoukry’s Europe trip ‘achieved goals’ for supporting Egypt
Barcelona meetings highlighted importance of unconditional European support to Arab countries and reviewing the neighbouring countries’ policy
Joint statement on Libya calls for ‘political resolution’
UN-led national unity government “best hope” for Libya, says statement
Russian, Italian, Spanish offers to invest in Global Logistics Project
Since announcement of project, Egypt has received offers from several countries seeking to invest in project
UN envoy in Cairo as Libya violence continues
International community reiterates call for ceasefire, backs political dialogue
Egypt participates in international ISIS strategy meeting
Obama stresses there is no “quick fix” in military and ideological fight against ISIS
Shoukry calls on Spanish counterpart to participate in Egypt’s conference to support economy
Shoukry meets with Spanish FM to discuss bilateral relations during ministerial conference in Madrid
