Santiago Sánchez RamÃrez, the 47-year-old man, who simulated several assassinations, including on King Felipe VI of Spain, has been cleared of all charges against him. The court decided that there was no actual intention of following through with the assassinations and so Santiago Sánchez RamÃrez was freed last Tuesday.
Santiago Sánchez RamÃrez was obsessed with the weaknesses in the…
King Felipe of Spain has been urged to demand human rights after€40 million arms deal between Spain and Saudi Arabia was pushed through. Saudi Arabia and Spain have long-standing trade agreement thanks in part to the good relationship King Juan Carlos and the Saudi…
‘Sniper’ who simulated assassination of Spain’s king faces jail
23rd November 2016
A would-be sniper, who targeted King Felipe VI of Spain and dozens of other public figures as part of a plan to embarrass Spain’s security forces, could be facing a nine-year jail term.
Santiago Sánchez RamÃrez was obsessed with the weaknesses in the security for…
Princess Leonor and Infanta SofÃa join parents at opening of Parliament for first time
17th November 2016
Their Royal Highnesses Princess Leonor and Infanta SofÃa of Spain joined their parents, King Felipe and Queen Letizia, for the first time, at the opening session of Parliament at the Palace of Cortes today.
The last public engagement of Their Royal Highnesses was on National Day for Spain where they accompanied their parents at the military parade that took place between the Plaza del…
Yesterday at Zarzuela Palace in Madrid, King Felipe presided over the ceremony which saw Mariano Rajoy Brey continue in his role as the Prime Minister of Spain.
This comes after ten months of political deadlock over the formation of a new government. Brey, a member of the…
Queen Sofia of Spain presented with Mano Amiga Award for her work in fighting Alzheimer's
15th October 2016
Her Majesty Queen Sofia of Spain was presented with the Mano Amiga award for her work in fighting Alzheimer’s disease. The award is handed out to those who have personally dedicated their time and effort for decades in raising awareness and funds for research.
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The 12th of October is the National Day holiday, or Fiesta Nacional de España, in Spain. It is held each year on this date to commemorate Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas on behalf of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella in 1492.
Eugene Delacroix painting “The Return of Christopher Columbus.” Portrait: Eugene Delacroix (Public Domain) via Wikimedia…
King Juan Carlos accused of bribery attempt to have case against Infanta Cristina dropped
28th September 2016
Spain’s former monarch, King Juan Carlos has been accused of attempting to pay theManos Limpias (Clean Hands) union to drop the case against his younger daughter, Infanta Cristina.
According to Spanish newspaper El Mundo, the former king supposedly offered to…
Queen Sofia of Spain attends the canonisation ceremony for Mother Teresa
4th September 2016
Queen Sofia of Spain attended the canonisation ceremony of Mother Teresa this morning in St. Peter’s Square, representing Spain on behalf of her son. The ceremony completes the process of canonisation, which was begun in 1999 by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, who…
Her Royal Highness Infanta Elena, Duchess of Lugo was taken to hospital yesterday after falling from her horse during an afternoon practice on the grounds of Zarzuela Palace.
After the incident, she was treated on scene by a team of doctors for an injury to her wrist. The doctors then decided it was best for her to be taken to the nearest hospital by ambulance for more observation. Fortunately…
