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PSOE and PP agree to “stop squabbling” and work together to save Andalucia

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The new leader of the PP party in Andalucia, Juan Ignacio Zoido, and the President of the Junta de Andalucia, PSOE José Antonio Griñán, have sat down together for their first official meeting, and have produced an agreement to “stop squabbling” and work together to save Andalucia. Although the first question on everyones’ lips is “how long with this honeymoon last for?” Zoido told reporters that although there are many unanswered questions, and many disputes, Continue reading PSOE and PP agree to “stop squabbling” and work together to save Andalucia→

The Guardian inflames province by accusing it of “modern day slavery” in the greenhouses

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The Guardian has run an inflammatory piece claiming that the produce in Almería’s greenhouses are produced by Africans working in “conditions of 16th century slavery”. Spain’s salad growers are modern-day slaves, say charities (The Guardian.co.uk). Charities working with illegal workers during this year’s harvest claim the abuses meet the UN’s official definition of modern-day slavery claims the article. Frankly, the article seems to be about spot on. This was picked up and run in Spain Continue reading The Guardian inflames province by accusing it of “modern day slavery” in the greenhouses→