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Striking teachers, doctors and farmers block AP-7 motorway in Catalunya amid furious row over pay and conditions

THE AP-7 motorway was cut off for almost three hours on Thursday as hundreds of striking teachers, doctors and farmers staged a joint-protest over pay and working conditions. Recent protests have caused significant traffic disruptions during peak hours in Catalunya. Catalunya’s education sector wants better working conditions – and they’re willing to block all the roads to make sure it …

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King Felipe handed invite to FIFA World Cup by Mexican president after recognising ‘abuses’ during Spanish colonial conquest

King Felipe handed invite to FIFA World Cup by Mexican president after recognising ‘abuses’ during Spanish colonial conquest

MEXICAN president Claudia Sheinbaum invites King Felipe VI for the World Cup to Mexico.  The president made the offer on February 3, but it was only made public after the King acknowledged that there was ‘ethical controversy and abuse’ during the Spanish conquest of America.  The Spanish royal household has posted Felipe’s words on the internet.  It was the first …

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Spain says no to stricter drink-driving limits – Here’s what it means for you

Spain says no to stricter drink-driving limits – Here’s what it means for you

Spain maintains current alcohol limits after rejecting more strict alcohol rules Credit : nikamo, Shutterstock Spain recently rejected a major amendment to its Drink-driving laws – and for now, nothing changes for drivers. Congress, in a close vote, blocked a bill that would have lowered the legal limit for driving. alcohol limit The move was framed as an effort to …

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