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King Felipe and Queen Letizia travel to Portugal to open cancer centre

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28th September 2021
King Felipe and Queen Letizia began their workweek by making the trip to Portugal to meet with President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and open a pancreatic cancer centre.  Their Majesties arrived in Lisbon in the morning of Monday, 28 September 2021, where they were welcomed by President Rebelo de Sousa, before having a private lunch with him. Official videos show a very warm reception on both…
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Queen Sofía celebrates a double anniversary

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24th September 2021
Queen Sofía of Spain has enjoyed an evening at the theatre, celebrating two important milestones for one of Spain’s most famous arts establishments.  In a change of customs, it was Sofia who attended an event that is generally presided by the King Felipe and Queen…
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King Felipe shows support for olive oil industry as they face many challenges

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23rd September 2021
King Felipe of Spain toured the olive oil and similar industries fair Expoliva in Jaén, Andalusia, accompanied by the President of the Andalusian Parliament, the Mayos of Jaén, the Ambassador of the Tunisian Republic in Spain and many authorities from associations that are involved in the oil sector.  His Majesty toured three stands inside the massive fair space, one dedicated to the…
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Queen Sofía marks World Alzheimer's Day with focus on research

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22nd September 2021
Queen Sofía of Spain has marked World Alzheimers Day by attending the opening of the International Congress for Investigation and Innovation on Neurodegenerative Diseases.  The event was held at the Alzheimer Centre of the Reina Sofía Foundation in Madrid on Tuesday, the 21st of September 2021. Also in attendance were Spain’s Health Secretary, Silvia Calzón, the Secretary General of…
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King Felipe opens new academic year in Córdoba

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21st September 2021
King Felipe of Spain travelled to the Rabanales Campus of the University of Córdoba to preside over the opening ceremony for the 2021-2022 academic year.  His Majesty arrived on campus accompanied by the Minister of Universities Manuel Castells, the President of the…
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Former ETA leader receives jail term for role in plot to assassinate King Juan Carlos

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19th September 2021
A former leader of the terrorist group, ETA, has been given a 15-year prison sentence for plotting to assassinate King Juan Carlos in the 1990s. Maria Soledad Iparraguirre Guenechea, also known as Anboto, is already serving a series of other jail terms. The latest sentence is for her role in a plot to assassinate Juan Carlos I in October 1997 during a visit to Bilbao for the official opening of…
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