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52.3% increase in Egyptian exports to Spain in 2017
Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil revealed, in a press statement on Tuesday, that Egyptian exports to the Spanish market increased by 52.3% in 2017, to reach €640.5m compared to €420.5m in 2016. Kabil added that the Egyptian imports from the Spanish market have declined, dropping from €1.38bn in 2016 to €1.26bn last year, …
Shoukry heads to Madrid to discuss bilateral relations
He will further attend Munich conference for politics and security
Competition with Morocco, Spain pushed sales to decline last season: Luna Verde
Exports last season fell 20% to €17.6m, says El-Amry
Cairo Criminal Court acquits Hussein Salem
Cairo’s Criminal Court had acquitted Salem in 2015, but the public prosecutors appealed the verdict
Spain overpower France, Italy bounce back in Amsterdam
Foreign Minister denies tension with Saudi Arabia following Egypt’s vote in UN security council
Spain, Egypt, and New Zealand will file a peace resolution for Syria to the UN security council
The money we paid Egypt was a donation, not reconciliation: Hussein Salem’s family
The family gave the interview following a reconciliation agreement with the Illicit Gains Authority
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Countries with the highest usage of illegal film-streaming sites
The content protection and market tracking company MUSO has found out where most internet users use illegal film-streaming sites.
Demand for e-cars and hybrids stagnates
Demand for alternative fuel vehicles in Europe remains stagnant. In the second quarter of 2016, new registrations only went up by 0.6 percent across the EU. That’s about 148,000 new e-cars spread across 28 member states.
Spain’s Rajoy hopes, but Sanchez holds key
The Spanish parliament is due to vote on Prime Minister Rajoy’s reelection but he looks unlikey to garner the required absolute majority. Much will now depend on the Socialists, as Santiago Saez reports from Madrid.
Melodias Encantadoras Orquesta’s first event at Cairo Opera House
In Cairo Opera House’s main hall, attendees sat mesmerised, listening to music that transcended them all the way to Spain, as Melodias Encantadoras Orquesta performed their first show in Egypt. The Spanish band was established two years ago by pianist Amr Hassan, with the aim of spreading Spanish classical music in Egypt. Spain blends Arab …
No fines for overspending Spain, Portugal
The European Commission has decided not to recommend fines against Spain and Portugal for running high budget deficits. Brussels appeared afraid sanctions would “not have been understood by the public.”
Julen Lopetegui takes reins of Spanish national team
Spain is appointing former national academy coach Julen Lopetegui to take over from Vicente del Bosque after their Euro 2016 exit against Italy. Lopetegui joins after a stint with FC Porto.
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Opting for credibility over leniency, EU presses for deficit sanctions
Europe’s financial ministers have agreed to move towards unprecedented sanctions against Spain and Portugal for overshooting EU deficit limits. Both countries then immediately set out to convince the EU to reconsider.
World Heritage: videos from our viewers
The UNESCO World Heritage Conference is being held from July, 10 to 17, 2016 in Istanbul. Every day we’ll be showing a new video of a World Heritage Site sent in by our viewers.
Tour de France: Froome takes yellow jersey after eighth stage win
Reigning champion Chris Froome seized the yellow jersey on Saturday after the Team Sky rider claimed the eighth stage of the Tour de France with a bold downhill attack.
EU recommends fines for Spain and Portugal over deficits
While faulting Madrid and Lisbon for failing to take necessary measures to bring their budgets within limits, the European Commission will leave it to EU finance ministers to decide if they deserve to be penalized.
Vicente Del Bosque quits as Spain coach following Euro 2016 exit
Following Spain’s premature exit at Euro 2016, their World Cup and European Championship winning coach is has told Spanish Radio that he is quitting.
Italy beat Spain, book match with Germany
Forget the minnows. The unfancied Italians are arguably the top surprise of Euro 2016. in the first of Monday’s round of 16 matches, they made Spain look over the hill, beating the defending champs 2-0.
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Old rivals Spain and Italy meet in heavyweight clash in Paris
Spain’s quarterfinal shootout victory over Italy at Euro 2008 is widely seen as their ‘Eureka!’ moment. The Azzurri will be looking to reestablish their dominance in Monday’s last 16 clash with the champions in Paris.
Fed up with politics, Spanish voters expected to skip election
Spain’s general election looks likely to result in a weak government that is a poor representation of its voters. Interim Prime Minister Rajoy’s conservative party leads the race. Santiago Saez reports from Madrid.
Solar Impulse 2 aircraft prepares to land in Spain after non-stop Atlantic flight
The solar-powered Solar Impulse aircraft is preparing for a landing in Spain after crossing the Atlantic Ocean. It is the latest stage in the record-setting, round-the-world, fuel-free voyage.
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.
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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.