1000's of Spaniards strike today against labour reforms

Tens of thousands of Spaniards are taking to the streets yet again, this time against the labour laws in the country. A general strike was called for March 29, 2012.

Seen as the first test for the new prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, who has been in power for 3 months, strikers and protesters are demanding changes to the labour laws of the country. They are against the labour reforms that have been implemented in Spain.

On 29 March 2012 , they have taken to the streets countrywide....

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Why are workers striking across Spain? Includes video.

While the mainstream media quotes fairly low numbers and mainly emphasizes the violence by protests, here is a different stance on strikes in Spain, Portugal and other European countries. Opinions are given on the reasons for the strikes, and the effects of draconian austerity measures and unemployment.

In Portugal and Spain, workers are facing massive unemployment. Their labor and social rights are gradually being reduced, salaries are dropping and social benefits are being taken away from them....

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Semana Santa - Easter holy week in southern Spain

1 April 2012 sees the start of Semana Santa, or Holy Week, in Spain.

A week of events with solemn parades and fascinating costumes parading through the Spanish streets.

Semana Santa or Holy Week is celebrated every year on different dates, as it is based on an astronomical event.

With the lovely spring weather, its well worth a visit to Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol!

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Spanish town suffering from crisis 'goes to pot'

A Spanish town suffering from massive unemployment is taking extreme measures to keep the town going. They are farming marijuana.

The town of Rasquera nestles in the foothills of the Serra de Cardo in Catalunya, Spain. A beautiful place with wonderful scenery surrounding it, the town looks like the ideal place to live.

However, in Europe's current economic crisis, the town is dying. Massive unemployment affects the inhabitants, and they have now taken measures to stem this by farming marijuana.

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/321056