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Spain officially rejects NATO’s demand that it spend 5% GDP on defense to ‘protect welfare state’

Spain officially rejects NATO's demand of spending 5% GDP on defence 'to protect welfare state'

SPAIN has informed NATO in writing that it won’t commit to spending more than 5% GDP on defence. Pedro Sanchez warns the alliance, however, that such demands will destroy the country’s welfare system. In a letter sent to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, the Spanish leader made clear that Spain ‘cannot commit at this summit to a specific spending target …

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Italy Travel Strike disrupts Holidays

Italy travel strike disrupts holidays

Italy’s general strikes cause travel disruptions as unions protest government spending priorities. Credit: Markus Spiske via Canva.com Another week, another travel nightmare. It’s not just about playing this time; it’s literally all. Italy is gearing up for a 24 hour nationwide strike on Wednesday June 19th. The strike will impact flights, trains and metros as well as buses and toll …

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Palma cracksdown on illegal street sellers

British woman quizzed over ‘unprovoked’ drunken attack in Mallorca street

PALMA Police have enacted the city´s new ordinance which places fines of up to 750 euros on people who buy products from illegal street sellers. The new ordinance was passed by the City Council on May 26, 2018 and updated existing regulations from 2018. Buyers can also be fined between 100 and 750 euros. Sellers may be subject to fines …

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