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Alicante to get low-emissions zone with no fines, an ‘antiabortion office’, and a service to get rid of squatters thanks to deal between Popular Party and far-right Vox

THE CITY of Alicante on Spain’s Costa Blanca is to get a low-emissions zone, albeit with no fines, an ‘antiabortion office’, and a service aimed at getting rid of squatters from residents’

9 Jan, 2024 @ 16:51

Alicante·Lead·Politics

Spain Stops Women Being Hassled By Protestors When Going For An Abortion

Number of abortions carried out in Spain rises 9% in 2022 from year before

THE NUMBER of abortions carried out in Spain during 2022 came in at 98,136, which represents a 9% increase on the year before. That’s according to the latest data published by the

1 Oct, 2023 @ 18:00

Health·Lead

Police officer in Spain faces sexual abuse charge for grabbing breasts of Femen protestor

AN OFFICER from Spain’s National Police force has been called to appear in court to face accusations of sexual abuse after he grabbed the breasts of a topless protestor at a demonstration

12 Apr, 2023 @ 19:30

Lead·Madrid·National News

Lawmakers in Spain sent replica 12-week old foetuses after approving new abortion law

LAWMAKERS from a number of different Spanish political parties have been receiving bags containing fake human foetuses as a form of protest against a new abortion law that recently came into force.

4 Mar, 2023 @ 19:15

Lead·National News·Politics

Trans Community Activists Protest Outside The Congress Of Deputies In Madrid, Spain 18 May 2021

As Spain’s new Trans Law comes into effect, 20-year-old Lucia becomes first person to use it to legally change gender

ONE OF SPAIN’S most controversial pieces of legislation, the so-called ‘Trans Law’, came into effect today. And in Madrid, 20-year-old Lucia was the first person to use it to legally change her

2 Mar, 2023 @ 19:45

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s Congress gives definitive approval to ‘trans law’ and abortion reform

TWO controversial pieces of legislation, the so-called ‘trans law’ and a reform to Spain’s abortion regulations, were definitively approved today by lawmakers in the Congress of Deputies. Getting to this point has

16 Feb, 2023 @ 17:25

Lead·National News·Politics

After 13 years, Spain’s Constitutional Court finally strikes down legal challenge to abortion law

THIRTEEN years later, Spain’s Constitutional Court has finally rejected an appeal filed against the current abortion law by the conservative Popular Party. The legislation covering terminations was overhauled by the Socialist Party

9 Feb, 2023 @ 17:15

Crime & Law·Health·Lead·National News

Pedro Sanchez tells NATO that training base in Spain for Ukraine army will open next week

Speaking at Davos, Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez issues warning about far-right parties

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez used his platform at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday to warn against allowing far-right political parties into governing institutions. The Socialist Party (PSOE) leader

18 Jan, 2023 @ 18:00

Lead·National News·Politics

Spain’s central government takes action after region promises anti-abortion measures

A BIZARRE row over abortion measures has sparked a crisis in the Castilla y Leon regional government, and has also dragged in the central administration in Madrid. It all started last Thursday,

17 Jan, 2023 @ 17:42

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Far-right Vox party announces new abortion measures for Spain’s Castilla y Leon region

THE FAR-RIGHT Vox party wants to restrict abortion rights in the Castilla y Leon region by putting in new optional measures for women such as listening to the foetal heartbeat, having a

15 Jan, 2023 @ 15:45

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain approves law allowing 16 and 17-year-old girls to have an abortion without parental permission

SPAIN’S Congress approved a new sexual and reproductive law on Thursday which allows girls aged 16 and 17 to have an abortion without parental consent. The law also allows women to get

15 Dec, 2022 @ 18:00

Health·Lead·National News

Tens of thousands of pro-lifers march in Madrid against Spain’s abortion laws

By Livia Cockerell

27 Jun, 2022 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·National News

Minister of health, care, justice and equity, Samantha Sacramento

EXPLAINER: What you need to know about Gibraltar’s new abortion legislation

AT long last, abortion is now legal in Gibraltar, and as of July 15 women can officially request the new service, carried out by the GHA. The day of the abortion referendum

16 Jul, 2021 @ 15:00

Gibraltar·Lead

Training underway for health professionals in Gibraltar ahead of new abortion legislation

LAST week, the GHA arranged two training sessions for clinical professionals following the implementation of the new abortion law, which is expected to begin this month. The GHA Department of Gynaecology at

12 Jul, 2021 @ 14:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar votes YES to relax abortion laws in referendum on the Rock

GIBRALTAR has overwhelmingly voted to relax its draconian anti-abortion law in a referendum held on Thursday. Voters on the Rock backed said ‘yes’ to end a ban on abortion that carries a

25 Jun, 2021 @ 09:07

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar: Referendum on The Rock set to overturn abortion law that threatens women with life in jail

With just over one week to go until the Rock goes to the polls to vote on whether or not to update abortion, the Olive Press takes a look at a vote

16 Jun, 2021 @ 08:45

Gibraltar·Lead

CORONAVIRUS: March 19 Gibraltar abortion referendum postponed to ‘protect elderly’

A statement just released by the Government said the decision had been agreed upon by the Rock’s main political leaders

12 Mar, 2020 @ 20:46

Gibraltar·Lead

Nearly 9 out of 10 pregnant women who want to have an abortion in Spain, get harassed by anti-abortion groups

NEARLY 90% of pregnant women who want to have an abortion have been harassed by anti-abortion groups, according a report.

24 Feb, 2020 @ 12:44

Health·Lead·Madrid

EXCLUSIVE: Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo reveals his views on abortion and far right Vox threat

“If you are progressive, like me, and you're rebellious like me, you want to see these things happen”

8 Dec, 2019 @ 08:35

Gibraltar·Lead

Pro Choice Activists Assembled In Downtown Memphis During A Stop Abortion Bans Day Of Action Rally Hosted By The Tennessee Chapter Of Planned Parenthood In Tennessee

Gibraltar announces abortion referendum and plans to give 16-year-olds a vote

Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, who was recently elected for a third successive term in office, called the move a ‘priority’

30 Oct, 2019 @ 14:16

Gibraltar·Health·Lead

ALL pregnant women in Malaga must be assessed, says Government after first abortion due to listeriosis on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Pregnant women will be asked if they have eaten the infected La Mecha brand of the popular Spanish food, ‘carne mechada’

4 Sep, 2019 @ 22:07

Health·Lead·Malaga

‘MORALLY INDEFENSIBLE’: Gibraltar should have abortion that is ‘safe, free and legal’, say UK experts

“They shouldn’t be placed in jail for trying to exercise control over their own bodies.”

8 Mar, 2019 @ 16:39

Gibraltar·Lead

Gibraltar ’50 years behind’ on abortion and women’s rights, slams local campaigner

The Gibraltarian, who helps run the Breast-Feeding Association, made the comments ahead of International Women’s Day of March 8

1 Mar, 2019 @ 15:50

Gibraltar·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: Gibraltar government refuses to change ‘draconian’ abortion ban which forces women to terminate in Spain or ‘do it themselves’

THE Government has refused to consider changing a law, which is forcing women to travel abroad for abortions. It comes after a woman’s group launched an appeal to overturn the ‘draconian’ law,

8 Mar, 2018 @ 12:07

Lead·Politics

Spain’s socialist leader apologises for ‘accidentally’ voting in favour of abortion reform

The leader of the opposition claimed he pressed the wrong button

16 Apr, 2015 @ 17:57

Lead·National News·Politics

Abortion debate rages in Congress after three PP politicians oppose reforms

Abortion rights are today being debated in Spanish parliament after at least three PP politicians declared themselves against new 'mini' reforms

14 Apr, 2015 @ 11:33

Lead·National News