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José Guirao supports presence of Spanish culture in Beijing

Monday 16 September 2019

After celebrating the victory by the Spanish Men's Basketball Team at the World Cup in Beijing, the Acting Spanish Minister for Culture and Sport, José Guirao, held a working day with the Spanish Ambassador to China, Rafael Dezcallar, and with the Curator of the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City, Wang Xudong.

Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute (IPCE) Archive, now online

Monday 16 September 2019

The Spanish Cultural Heritage Institute Archive (Spanish acronym: IPCE), has been made available online to the public by the Ministry of Culture and Sport. This contains more than 41,000 documents published by this body and those stemming from conservation and restoration activities since the mid-20th Century.

Margarita Robles appalled after visiting areas worst affected by flooding

Sunday 15 September 2019

The Acting Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, travelled to the towns of Orihuela (Alicante) and Los Alcázares (Murcia) to see first-hand the effects of the flooding and the work of the Armed Forces

Joint statement by Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom and Spain on West Bank

Friday 13 September 2019

France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom are deeply concerned about the announcement of a possible annexation of areas in the West Bank, particularly the Jordan valley and the northern shore of the Dead Sea. This would, if implemented, constitute a serious breach of international law.

"The agreement with MERCOSUR is strategically important for Spain and an opportunity for our agriculture, livestock farming and fisheries", says Luis Planas

Thursday 12 September 2019

The Acting Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, said that the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) represents an "opportunity" for Spain and for its agriculture, livestock farming and fisheries, among other sectors of the economy.

"Improving training and attracting talent are key to maintaining Spain's tourism competitiveness and leadership", says Reyes Maroto

Thursday 12 September 2019

The Acting Minister for Industry, Trade and Tourism, Reyes Maroto, stated in Saint Petersburg that "improving professional training and retaining and attracting talent are key to maintaining Spain's tourism competitiveness and leadership in the global tourism market".

Attracting tourists with greater purchasing power and from distant markets, the main goals of the Turespaña trade fair plan

Thursday 12 September 2019

The Turespaña trade fair plan provides for its participation in 44 international trade fairs in 26 markets in Europe, Asia and America.

King and Queen of Spain open commemorative exhibition on first circumnavigation by Magellan and Elcano

Thursday 12 September 2019

At the General Archive of the Indies in Seville, the King and Queen of Spain officially opened the exhibition entitled "The Longest Journey: the first circumnavigation" organised by the Spanish Cultural Action Agency (AC/E) and the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport to celebrate the 5th centenary of the first circumnavigation by Magellan and Elcano.

Spain and France confirm their wonderful relations on security and defence policies

Wednesday 11 September 2019

The Acting Minister for Defence, Margarita Robles, met in Paris with her French counterpart, Florence Parly, to give a renewed boost to the already close collaboration between Spain and France, and confirmed "the wonderful relations on security and defence policies".

"The day after Brexit, the European Union will need to be more united and have its future clear", says Luis Planas

Tuesday 10 September 2019

The Acting Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, took part, together with the European Commissioner for Trade, Cecilia Malmström, in the debate entitled "Citizen Dialogue", organised by the European Commission.