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Spain takes a step closer to law that will ensure 40% of company boards are women

THE SPANISH Cabinet has approved the second stage of a draft law that seeks to boost the presence of women in politics, business and professional associations. Once it has been approved by

25 May, 2023 @ 16:30

Lead·Politics

Spain’s Constitutional Court votes to uphold euthanasia law

SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has voted to uphold the country’s euthanasia law, which has been in force since June 2021 and was appealed against at the tribunal by far-right Vox and the conservative

22 Mar, 2023 @ 20:30

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

Spain passes controversial changes to sedition and misuse of funds laws in midst of constitutional crisis

THE SPANISH government’s controversial changes to the laws covering sedition and the misuse of public funds were approved by the Senate on Thursday, in the midst of an ongoing constitutional crisis sparked

23 Dec, 2022 @ 15:00

Catalunya·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain refunds fines imposed on thousands of people who broke 2020 lockdown rules

Spain to give back fines to people who broke 2020 emergency lockdown rules

FINES imposed for breaking Spain’s 2020 ‘State of Alarm’ COVID-19 lockdown are to be refunded. The Ministry of Territorial Affairs said it will start giving back money to people who violated stay-at-home

25 Oct, 2021 @ 11:29

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Court rules that last year's lockdown travel rules in Spain were unconstitutional

Court says last year’s strict emergency COVID-19 lockdown that forced people to stay indoors in Spain was illegal

SPAIN’S Constitutional Court has ruled that last year’s pandemic lockdown with its tough travel curbs was illegal and unconstitutional. The split decision saw six judges in favour with five against. The ruling

14 Jul, 2021 @ 17:17

Lead·National News

Spanish government cuts to renewable energy could be unconstitutional, court says

Over 400 appeals were launched by Spanish companies following the PP’s 2013 reforms, which included a €1.7 billion cut to renewable energy

11 Jan, 2016 @ 16:23

Environment

UPDATE: Spain’s Constitutional Court bans Sunday’s vote in Catalunya

Catalan supporters will attempt to carry out a vote on independence despite Spain's highest court banning the action

4 Nov, 2014 @ 13:48

National News

Fuengirola mayor resigns after 24 years to join Andalucian parliament

Esperanza Oña has left her post as Mayor of Fuengirola because of the current Election Law

21 Oct, 2014 @ 11:52

Lead·Malaga