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"The European Union is going to make life harder for tax evaders", says Mariano Rajoy

22/05/2013. Following the European Council meeting in Brussels, the President of the Government announced that 131,411 taxpayers have declared overseas assets worth a total of almost 87.7 billion euros, which equates to 9% of GDP. Commitments were made by the EU Member States on the issues of energy and combating tax fraud.

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23/05/2013

Contributory pensions for May 2013 amount to 7.73 billion euros

According to the statistics released on Thursday by the Spanish Social Security system, the monthly total of contributory pensions paid out by the system amounted to 7.73 billion euros at 1 May 2013. This is an increase of 5% on the same month of 2012.
23/05/2013

Spain condemns attacks in Niger

Spain strongly condemns the two terrorist attacks carried out in Niger on Thursday, which left many people dead or injured. These attacks further highlight the importance of the fight against Jihadist terrorism in the region.
23/05/2013

Government of Spain condemns attack in Woolwich

The Government of Spain strongly condemns the violent and unjustified attack on a member of the British armed services that took place in Woolwich, a district in south-east London, which led to his immediate death.
23/05/2013

Government of Spain condemns series of attacks in Iraq

The Government of Spain strongly condemns the series of attacks that has taken place in Iraq over recent days. These acts, which have led to the death of many innocent victims, pose a threat to stability and coexistence in Iraq.