VIDEO Violence after Spanish Cup Final

General Sources - Saturday 18th May, 2013

There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final. Baton-wielding riot police clashed with supporters - before dispersing the crowds. Hours earlier Atletico's jubilant fans spilled onto the streets to celebrate their first victory over their bitter city rivals in 14 years. Tim Allman ...

Andrew Moran facing charges in Spain

Typically Spanish - Saturday 18th May, 2013

Andrew Moran the 31 year old fugitive from Britain, wanted for his part in an armed robbery in the U.K. in 2005, who was arrested in Calpe last May 11, has seen his extradition delayed in Spain as the Spanish judiciary want him to face charges here. He is being investigated over the drugs and weapons found at the house he was renting in Calpe where the National Police arrested him. Also ...

Spain Banker freed as inquiry continues

Euro News - Saturday 18th May, 2013

The former chairman of Caja Madrid, jailed on Thursday following an investigation into banking irregularities,has been freed. Considered a flight risk, a Spanish judge had set bail at 2.5 million euros for Miguel Blesa. The inquiry over Caja Madrid's purchase of a US bank in the midst of the economic crisis in 2008 continues. Caja Madrid merged with several banks two years later in 2010 ...