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BREAKING NEWS - SPANISH AND INQUISTAN ATLANTIS EXPEDITION FINDS THE LOST CITY IN FRONT OF ZAHARA DE LOS ATUNES (CÁDIZ)

One of the photos taken by a member of the crew

"Atlantis has been found today by both, Inquistan and Spanish crew members, leaded by Juan-Bernardo Fernández Velázquez and the Spanish Minister of Science, Innovation and 2030 Agenda, Víctor Calvo-Sotelo", has issued the Minister of Culture this evening on the improvised event that has taken place between Inquistans and Spanish in Zahara de los Atunes, Cádiz. The Inquistan and Spanish flag have been placed in Atlantis, which traffic over the crater where it has been found will be regulated by a Government restriction or vigilance via radar.

The Minister of Science has thanked El Capitán for his co-operation and promised "more research in the next months to come". At the moment, both Governments will research together and will try to figure out what happened to get that city sank under a crater. Whatever it is, it could make a change to the European and Spanish History.

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DÍA DE LA FIESTA NACIONAL

The Día de la Fiesta Nacional (mostly known as Día de la Hispanidad) has arrived, which also means that the military parade and all the protocolary acts have taken place as usual in the Paseo de la Castellana. King Felipe VI, along with Queen Leticia, the Princess of Asturias, Leonor and Princess Sofía have presided over the event, which has had some interesting anecdotes.

Aguilar is Back:

The Spanish President Jesús Aguilar is back after becoming father for a 4th time. He arrived before King Felipe VI, and welcomed him to the Paseo de la Castellana. We have seen him singing "La Muerte no es el final" for the first time, something unusual in the Prime Ministers, but also the Minister of Defence, María Dolores de Cospedal, has sung this song in honour of those who died fighting for the Kingdom.

Donald Tusk was also there, Jean-Claude Juncker wasn't:

The Spanish Councillor to the European Union, Donald Tusk was also on the Parade. Some even expected the Internal Affairs Commissioner, Jean-Claude Juncker, to show up on the military parade, but according to some information given by the usual Royal Household's journalists, he declined to assist "in order to accomplish with his duties as Commissioner and keep the neutrality he must have during his terms."

United Again:

Quim Torra and Íñigo Urkullu attended for the first time in many years to the Military Parade in Madrid. The Catalan President was wearing the more than usual yellow ribbon to ask for the Freedom of the Catalan Politicians, despite accepting the sentence about the Procés. He is also expected to be unabled by the Tribunal Supremo to lead the Catalonian Government, which could mean new elections would take place in Catalonia.

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AGUILAR CONTINUES LOSING SEATS AFTER THE GÜRTEL

Jesús Aguilar keeps losing seats after the Gürtel sentence coming out this morning from the Tribunal Supremo. On the sentence, the Partido Popular is accused of benefiting itself from the corruption case. Also, the "Caso Kitchen", which revealed that the Local Government Minister ordered the Centro Nacional de Inteligencia to delete 'as many info as possible' about the corruption in the Partido Popular. The President, asked by Pedro Sánchez on the Congress this morning, said: "When I first got to lead my party Mr. Sánchez, I said sorry because of every single corruption scandal, but you have never been consequent about the corruption scandals of your party in Andalucía."

The poll reveals the Partido Popular would lose 33 seats, getting just 143 seats in the next election (142 if we separate the one coming from Foro Asturias). Meanwhile, the Partido Socialista Obrero Español with Pedro Sánchez leading it would go over 100 seats, being awarded with 101 seats in total. VOX, the far-right party, would achieve 31 seats and Ciudadanos, with Albert Rivera, would only get 24. Podemos is decreasing every week, and the Pablo Iglesias' party would just get 19 seats. This morning, he called the President: "A dirty, corrupt, and racist fascist who doesn't know how to sum 2 and 2", with the President answering Iglesias saying: "I'm not the one that has links with dictators all around the world. Also Mr. Iglesias, I'm always open to negotiate, so if you ever need me, you are invited to come to my office".

About minor parties, more appear to gain influence in Spain. The Partit Nacionalista de Catalunya, Teruel Existe, Partido Puertorriqueño, Bloque Nacionalista Galego or Compromís are examples of this new time for regionalist politics. Esquerra Republicana and Junts, both independentist parties lose lots of seats, staying in the Parliament with just 4 seats each. The Nacionalist parties (PNV and PnC) get 6 seats and 5 seats respectively, while regionalist parties get between 2 and 1 seats each. Bildu, the former party which is leaded by an old ETA leader would lose influence and getting 3 seats, while the anarchist Catalan party (CUP) would gain 1.

With a new Election Law pending (which would mean inmediate elections) and a Congress that could reach 450 seats to enlarge representation of the special status autonomous communities, this poll may change or not, but something is really clear: No one knows what will happen in the next election.

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Poll Full Results

Poll made by GAD3

PP - 143
PSOE - 101
VOX - 31
C's - 24
UP - 19
PNV - 6
PnC - 5
ERC - 4
Junts - 4
EHBILDU - 3
NA+ - 2
CC - 1
NC - 1
TE - 1
Compromís - 1
PRC - 1
CUP - 1
BNG - 1
PPR - 1

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THE CONGRESO PASSES THE NEW ELECTORAL LAW: SPAIN HEADS TOWARDS ELECTIONS 1 YEAR LATER BECAUSE OF CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM

Spanish people: We are going into elections once again! Celebration noises can be heard all around Spain. Wait, no, they cannot be heard, because there's none. The Kingdom of Spain will be facing the 6th General Election in 9 years, which means that an election is held every 1.5 year. But if the President has absolute majority on the Congreso and the Senado, why are we heading towards an election no one have asked for? In El Confidencial, we are explaining you why:

• The New Electoral Law: Minor parties have asked for a new electoral law, and the Government has decided to do it, with the risk of having to do a new election after the calculations have been done. And that's how it's been, the calculations exceeded the Constitution limit, which means that a new election sould take place inmmediately. Now the Constitution allows the amendment to happe, the new law was passed before the constitutional amendment, which means that it's legal.

The new Parliament will have 675 seats, 325 more than this legislature, but the Senate is reducing its seats to just 222. The Government of Scotland has said this is a "good change, but still is not enough in the eyes of the Scottish". Many autonomies are now asking for a new Autonomy Status, but that will have to wait until a new parliament is formed and Spain gets a Government; and if this turns up to be like in 2015 or 2019 28th April election.

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BREAKING - THE TREATY OF TELUM IS AMENDED IN THE CONGRESS AFTER THE KING REFUSED TO SIGN IT

The King refused 3 days ago to sign the Treaty of Telum. That's what we just know on the Parliamentary Session that ended some minutes ago in which the government has been forced to amend the Treaty of Telum after the King said privately, according to sources in Zarzuela, that the Treaty was "risky on Article 3.2" and that needed to "be amended on the Congress and on the Treaty itself." Aguilar, who is now in Europolis attending to the Result shows of the EuroVoice song contest, received a call this morning from Soraya telling him about what happened.

The Diputación Permanente has passed the amendment with the opposition of independentists parties and VOX, which have said this is a "coward move to avoid a conflict our army could solve easily." After the Treaty was sent to the King, and the Senado ratified the amendment, The Spanish Government modified the Treaty. Meanwhile Dastis, who is now described by a bast majority of the Spanish society as the guy that nearly made us enter a war, is trying to get that part out of the Treaty of Telum. We'll stay tuned.

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BREAKING - PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE SAYS JUAN CARLOS I DIDN'T MAKE ILLEGAL MOVES AFTER 2014; THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD REVEALS HIS LOCATION

Juan Carlos I, in Nofoaga

The same day than the new "Escándalo", this time with Juan-Bernardo Fernández Velázquez, mostly known as El General, and Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn, who had been living as "Renata" since the Escándalo Part 1 came out, Juan Carlos I and Corinna have their court cases dismissed. An hour later, the Spanish Royal Household revealed where Juan Carlos I had been spending this time, on a luxury house of a touristic resort owned by a friend of the King in the little Caribbean island of Nofoaga, a move which it's believed to be agreed with the old King.

Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn was being prosecuted for making illegal business in Spain and getting benefits from her position and relationship with the old King, but due to lack of proofs, the case has been dismissed this morning. The King's case is different, as the public prosecutor's office was searching for illegal acts made after 2014, the year when Juan Carlos I stepped down from the Crown. According to the Public Prosecutor's office, "there are no illegal actions which can be summoned into a trial, so the case needs to be dimissed". At the moment, the Royal Household han't confirmed if the King will return, but it seems he is not. Pablo Iglesias, the Unidas Podemos' candidate, has accussed the Public Prosecutor's Office of being a "fascist and politized office with no useful functions and that he would like to remove or reform."

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AGUILAR CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN IN MONCLOA ALONG WITH HIS FAMILY

The Palacio de la Moncloa, last night

For the first time in the Spanish history, a President has celebrated Halloween. Since he became President in 2019, we all knew that Aguilar wasn't the President we all expected him to be, but this was something unexpected. The whole President's family (4 children and his wife) invited some kids to the Palacio de la Moncloa to celebrate Halloween in a Spanish style. Around 100 kids from Madrid and 64 from other parts of Spain, with their families, attended to the celebration.

The President and his family, on a photo before their spooky guests arrived

During the night, the celebration included several games like "Search the Candy", "Visit the Spooky Tomb" and other games and dances like the Thriller flashmob that took place before everyone left. The public opinion is divided with this event. Some citizens, especially the older ones, have said "this goes against our tradition and it's unaccepteable for a President to do such an event like this."; finding the opposite opinion on the youngest citizens: "It's great that a politician has some humour and celebrating Halloween in Moncloa has been a good idea."

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SPAIN WINS EUROVOICE: ALL PRAISE JON OLA SAND

Finally, after scoring a 2nd place of EuroVoice XXXVIII, Spain has won the Constest in Europolis with Saara Aalto and her Monsters. On a not-made-for people which have some kind of illnesses related with their heart, Spain took the lead with just the final Conch Kingdom's votes and 73 points. With no chances for Inquista, and Icholasen praying for a 12 points which seemed impossible, the battle was between Spain and Mennrimiak, which silently but spookily climbed on the Haunted Leaderboard towards the 3rd place with 70 points. The votes from the Conch Kingdom went on again, with the speaker being conscious of what their votes meant: A victory and a defeat. "8 points to... AUSTRIA!; 10 points to... SPAIN!" and someone in the Spanish seat said: "Hemos ganao'!!!" which is translated to We've won!!!. It seemed that they had made the calculations, and with the 12 points finally announced, the winner was announced. Saara Aalto won the Constest.

The Spanish delegation celebrated and escorted Saara on a very spooky way to the stage, where the young singer took the trophy and sang for a last time. There was our man, Jon Ola Sand. And as a fan who yesterday night went to the bar to celebrate the victory we all saw on the Television at home, we shall praise Jon Ola Sand. He had a difficult mission: Scoring a better result, and with lots of nerves but a great taste, he decided to take a risk with a national final. But then, the Nicoleizian broadcaster announced that it was a Halloween theme, which changed Jon Ola plans: He had to search for a singer. According to workers on the Spanish Broadcaster, those days were stressing and crazy. No one knew anyone who accomplished the requirements, until Jon Ola said: "SAARA ALTO!" The EuroVoice department then came crazy, calling the artist and telling her to use her song Monsters. She accepted, and the rest, is just history of the Spanish Television.

The European Union Broadcasting Comitee, with a new Deputy Supervisor, has started to plan the new edition of EuroVoice, the 40th. Meanwhile, Mr. Karlikos and Ms. Faith have some work to do: As we all saw in TV, some easily identificable Reitzmic fans interrupted the trophy ceremony to try giving it to the Mennrimian or Inquistan Artist, shouting: "WE WANT A RECOUNT! SPAIN SHALL SUFFER IN PURGATORY! JUSTICE FOR MENNRIMIAK!"; they shall think about desqualifying the Eastern European country. Karlikos is also planning to change some rules for the new edition, as pushing forward a vote to allow Vayinaod back in competition. But who knows what will happen? No one predicted the Spanish win at the end, so if someone tries to predict the happenings on the next months, it will be difficult for you to guess.

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BREAKING - AGUILAR, OFFICIALLY GRANTED AS PRESIDENT OF SPAIN

"By winning the vote, Jesús Aguilar is granted as the new President of Spain. Congratulations." The chamber then started to applause the candidate, who headed to shake hands with Pedro Sánchez, Pablo Iglesias and finally, Albert Rivera, before shaking hands with the representants of the minoritary groupd except VOX, which has denied his handshaking. Jesús Aguilar gets Moncloa for another 4 years, after the Constitution was finally updated to our times.

The new cabinet, that will be revealed tonight, will have important challenges to head in the next months. As of now, the Treaty with Inquista has been ratified by the Parliament, and the new ministers will be in charge of managing Spain inside and outside of its borders, as the European Influence, diplomatic problems, the rural population or the Treaty of Finisterre. Jesús still doubts on Foreign Affairs, where Alfonso Dastis could be substituted by the close friend of Minister Obama, John Kerry.

Whatever it is, the Government has a Legislature agreement, meaning their laws will get an absolute majority. Are stabe times coming finally? We will see.

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JUNCKER RETURNS TO EUROPOLIS AFTER EMERGENCY SURGERY

The Internal Affairs Commissioner, entering the Council today

The Internal Affairs Commissioner and old Councillor of Germanium, Jean-Claude Juncker, has returned to Europolis today after going under a very important surgeon in Luxemberg General Hospital. His November 11th surgery, to treat an aortic aneurysm in his abdomen, and subsequent convalescence in the hospital meant he was unable to appear in the Council to show his new report, and also meant the cancellation of his whole agenda for more than a week.

According to some workers on the Internal Affairs Office, the Commissioner started to feel bad the day before, and he was taken to the hospital on an ambulance. His Europolis' doctor told him about what was happening in his abdomen, and Juncker was taken into Spain for the surgery. On November the 11th, his surgery took place lasting 5 hours. He has been recovering since then and his doctor has given him the green light today. He is expected to publish the first Eastern Haane's report and retake his agenda once again.

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THE EUROPEAN NEURODIVERGENT AND DISABILITY RIGHTS ACT, THE FIRST ACT SPAIN WOULD BE UP TO NOT FOLLOW COMPLETELY

Neurodivergent and Disabled people in front of the Congress back in 2019, when they were officially recognised as legal voters

Back in 2019, the Congress recognised the rights of neurodivergent and disabled people to vote on the November General Election. A year later, those rights were established on the Electoral Law which were agreed by the Partido Popular, Partido Socialista Obrero Español, Ciudadanos and other parties. Now, the proposed European Neurodivergent and disability rights Act get the Spanish law on an unconfortable position, which is more unconfortable when the 4 major parties have stood against the act.

On the one hand, the Spanish Government could just say they actually allow neurodiveregent and disabled people to vote, but that wouldn't be certainly true: Disabled people that are capable of understanding the meaning of voting are allowed to take part in election, but not those who are not capable, can't vote. In the other hand, it's fine those people aren't allowed to vote: The Spanish system avoids rigging the election or that the one who chose the vote on behalf of the neurodivergent person chose it uncorrectly. Then, it is fair according to the logic, the sense of justice and also, being fair with everybody.

But what does the people think? Manolo is the grandfather of Inés, a 19-yeal-old woman which is unable to decide by herself as she is not able to talk and her capacities don't allow her to say who does she want to vote. He says "my grandaughter is unable to express herself, and I would feel bad if my son or my daughter-in-law chose the wrong party for her. I've never voted President Aguilar, nor I'm happy with his measures. But in this topic, he is right: we need those people to feel represented, not to allow their parents to have a second vote acting falsely on behalf of her children". Whether if you agree with Manolo or not, one thing is very clear. The Government is not going to apply it completely.

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DASTIS: CZECH SLAVIAN GOVERNMENT BEHAVIOUR MAKES US THINK ON SANCTIONS

Alfonso Dastis, the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, has been asked today by one of our journalists about the current happenings taking place at Czech Slavia. At first, he smiled as if he didn't know what to say, but immediately after that, we answered: "Well, Czech Slavia is always concerning, even if we have good relationships, we knew they are not the home for Freedom or Democracy, but if the opposition parties and the media are saying the truth, then we have no choice but sanction Czech Slavia with the measures being proportional to the happenings."

Dastis also wanted to remark the International Agenda of the Spanish Government: "We are planning a summit with Prime Minister Bridges of Reitzmag by the end of 2020 and in the next days, we will be calling Sauli Niniisto, the Prime Minister of Mennrimiak, to finally end the bad relationships and start a new era of cooperation with them. And finally, we plan to meet with other leaders on the proposed Eurorail summit."

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SPAIN GETS NUKES AFTER ENAA APPROVAL

All started back in the Francoist Dictatorship. During those year, Franco and its Government started planning the Proyecto Islero, a project which pretended to grant Spain with nukes. By that time, the European Nuclear Applications Authority didn't exist, and Spain was isolated from the rest of Europe. Soon, Spain got to produce nukes, or at least, trying to get them. The project was put in hold after no more funds arrived to the development centre, so it closed. But in 1971, Spain was back in competition, trying to produce nukes and even planning to nuke the old colonies on the other side of the Adventuranza Strait. But this never got to happen, and in 1981, President Suárez cancelled the project.

Despite trying to produce its own nukes, Spain had also an affair with foreign nukes. In the middle of the cold war, 2 bombers crashed over the Almería's village of Palomares, dropping 4 nukes around the city. Fortunately, none of them exploded because the nukes had a system to avoid any explosion in case of colision. The nukes were taken back, but radiation is still a thing on Palomares. A 5th part of the whole content of Plutonium that was released from the nukes is still on the air, and can easily be detected. Also, the ambassador of the country the nukes were from and Minister Fraga took a bath in Palomares' beach to prove it was safe.

Today, Spain received the "great" news. 75 nuclear warheads is the amount the European Nuclear Application Authority has authorised Spain to produce during a year, and being able to apply for more the 5th December 2021. Some parties have reacted to the announcement, like VOX, which leader has said the Government "doesn't like Franco but they imitate him to get those Spanish-made nukes", while Unidas Podemos and Rif's Future have condemned this request and added: "if the nukes are tested in El Rif, the Government will prove those citizens don't care for them." Antequera is right now suffering huge traffic problems, not only because of the Constitution and Inmaculada's bank holiday, which last until Tuesday, but for protests against nukes.

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SPAIN CELEBRATES THE 42ND ANNIVERSARY OF ITS CONSTITUTION

The King, delivering a speech to the Congreso

Yesterday, Spain celebrated the 42nd Anniversary of its Constitution. 42 years ago, the Spanish people voted on a referendum whether to approve or disapprove the Constitution after around 40 years of Dictatorship under Franco's power. Now, 42 years later, the Constitution have been changed entirely and on the 4th of December, the new constitution passed the last proceeding before being published on the Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE).

Yesterday, the King Felipe VI delivered a speech to thedeputees and the senators. In that speech, the King called to "protect our democracy and accomplish the laws" and he said the new Constitution "has proven the politicians being able to agree very important measures and make a new Constitution for a 21st Century Spain." The whole Congress clapped and then, the President adressed the aim to "move this country towards a new direction".

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LOTERÍA NACIONAL - SORTEO EXTRAORDINARIO DE NAVIDAD: 72897, AWARDED WITH 4.000.000 EUROS

If you had bought the number 72,897, today it's your lucky day. At 12:02 CEST, 1 hour less in the Canary Islands, this number came out along with the 1st Award on the Christmas Special Lottery, worth 400,000 Euros per tenth-share in a lottery ticket. Córdoba, Bilbao or Punta Umbría have been 3 of the many awarded towns that are enjoying the happiness and excitement of being awarded with such a huge amount of money. Champange and lots of people celebrating have been the main characters of the day, and as of now, they are still celebrating on the streets all around Spain.

2,408 billion Euros have been given away by Loterías y Apuestas del Estado on the Sorteo Extraordinario, as every year. But this time, less people have played the Lottery, a 11% os decrease in comparison with last year's players. The historical lottery seller in Madrid, Doña Manolita, has also given away lots of awards as every year, including the very known petrol station in Tenerife.

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AGUILAR BALANCE OF 2020 - "WE ARE READY TO FACE 2021 AND BE BETTER THAN WE WERE IN 2020"

Jesús Aguilar has made a balance of the Year 2020 this morning in the Palacio de la Moncloa in which he has exhibited the Government's report where the promises and things done by the Government have been explained and compared with the last year report. Jesús Aguilar has stated that "No other Government has ever risked its power by reforming the Electoral Law and the Constitution on the same year and calling for elections. Spain has proven itself to be a democratical country, by giving representation to every single autonomous community, protectorate, pre-autonomic state, automical cities or our plazas de soberanía."

The President then addressed the European Union international stage: "During this year, Spain has been involved on a conflict with the Kingdom of Reitzmag and the Kingdom of Mennrimiak, apart from managing to get representation on the European Commission, with Jean-Claude Juncker as the Internal Affairs Commissioner; on the European Court of Justice with Juan Luis López Guerra; accomplishing with the Elected and Accountable Council Act by calling an election and the Spanish people choosing Donald Tusk, as strengthening the relationships with Inquista, Fremet, Vayinaod, Montenbourg, Leagio, Icholasen, Inimicus, the United Duchies, North Diessen and Nofoaga. About the conflicts I mentioned, the first one was solved some months ago while the other has been put on hold, which means it isn't a concern to us right now. Spain has also extended its influence on the European stage with the diplomatic summits we have had during this year. We created the sound taxes in Gibraltar and Adventuranza, got a license for the production of nukes, upgraded the detection radars on the Isla de Alborán to detect illegal inmigrants from the south of Europe and drug dealers, increased the security of the plazas de Soberanía in Alhucemas, Chafarinas, el Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera and the Isla Perejil, which was nearly invaded in 2002. Since now on, a permanent military group on the Peñón de Vélez de la Gomera will be in charge of their protection, along with the Regulares of Ceuta and Melilla."

To end his speech, Jesús Aguilar has spoken about his compromises and proposals for 2021, and finally he has made a statement about the upcoming year: "We are ready to face 2021 and be better than we were in 2020. The Kingdom of Spain is a stable place, and we will all face 2021 with lots of ambition and aim of doing great things here. Unity is the key to continue our progress, and will always be the key to face the challenges of a new territorial order in our country which will finally end the Constitutional reform process. Thank you very much, and Feliz 2021."

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EMU, ADOPTED AS OFFICIAL CURRENCY IN THE TREATY OF FINISTERRE'S SIGNATORY MEMBERS

The European Monetary Unit (EMU) has finally ended its testing period to become the official currency of Spain, Montenbourg, Inquista, Vayinaod, Fremet and Icholasen, which means the currency will be used on Copala City and New Saint Regina. The EMU banknotes and coins were ready and since 2021 arrived, everyone has said goodbye to their national currency and welcomed the new European Monetary Unit.

Now, the new Bank of Europe headquarters and leader shall be agreed between member states on a vote. A new era have started for those countries, which President Jesús Aguilar addressed after welcoming the new year: "Now, the introduction of the European Monetary Unit is a step further to strenghthen relationships with our great allies: Inquista, Vayinaod, Icholasen, Fremet and Montenbourg. All together, we will be able to share our currency and bring new growth to our economies."

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STORM FILOMENA BLOCKS MADRID AND TESTS SPAIN

Storm Filomena arrived to Spain yesterday from Andalucía, where it has dropped huge amounts of rain. 2 persons have died in Fuengirola (Málaga), after the Fuengirola River water dragged them. While the south tries to recover from it, despite more rains coming tomorrow, the centre and north of the country is endangered. AEMET (Agencia Estatal de Meteorología) has issued Red Alerts in Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha and Valencia, with Orange and Yellow Alerts level all around Escocia, Cataluña, Aragón, Castilla y León and so on. The coldest temperature record has also been broken in Vega the Liordes (León, Castilla y León) with -35,8 degrees, and in Madrid, people are trapped in the A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, A-6, M-30, M-40, M-607, A-42 which is completely under the snow and all the roads which head towards the Navacerrada Ski Station in Madrid.

Adolfo Suárez - Madrid Barajas Airport

ENAIRE and AENA have issued a Madrid Barajas Airport clousure due to the heavy snow registered. Right now, it is impossible to land or take off in Madrid's airports, and flights from all around Europe are being diverted to other airports, such as Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Valencia, Alicante, Málaga, Sevilla and Barcelona, while other flights are being cancelled. The Spanish Government has authorised the deployment of the Unidad Militar de Emergencias (UME) in Castilla-La Mancha, Castilla y León, Asturias and Madrid to help the autonomical governments and the machinery deployed on the roads.

Madrid's Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida

Madrid's Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida has advised everybody in Madrid to stay home due to the risk of trees and roofs falling to the streets. However, the people of Madrid haven't heard their mayor's advise, as the Madrileños are walking by the roads which have been shot down, or skiing in the Gran Vía or in the Puerta del Sol. In Barcelona, the Generalitat de Catalunya has advised everyone to stay away from the beaches, as big waves are expected to hit the city in the next hours.

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JUNCKER: AN UNREPETEABLE COMMISSIONER

The Europe-wide known Juncktank float, on an archive photo from the last Commission Elections' campaign

If there's something we will miss after the new Commission is formed, that's Jean-Claude Juncker, and we are already starting to miss him: there's no campaign, no gadgets, no rallies, nothing. Just a few things that were released during his term as Commissioner, or the gorgeous Junckalendar, which ran out of existances in Spain in just 2 hours, and it's being sold all around Europe. Juncker is and will always be remembered, not just for his achievements on the Commission or even managing to win the election twice, defeating Edmund Winston (about who we have asked him); but also remembered as the guy who did know how to laugh of himself, make jokes and more importantly, that never stopped saying the same: "Diplomacy first".

Hux Stevens: Mr. Juncker, thank you for receiving us in your office.
Jean-Claude Juncker: The pleasure is mine.
HS: Will you miss this office when they tell you to leave it?
JCJ: I won't miss it, (He laughs) but it will be weird to wake up the next morning, at the same time to get dressed, have breakfast and leave to this very office, and realize that I'm no longer the Internal Affairs Commissioner. I'll miss the views, the great team that has worked for me during these months, the hospitality of those who helped me during these months, but if there's something I won't miss, that is the hard work I have been doing for 8 months with pleasure and happiness. It is sometimes tiring.
HS: Are you still having nightmares with the Eastern Haane's war?´
JCJ: Sadly, yes. I have seen lots of videos, lots of photos about what happened there, because it was my job, but also my responsability. There are some scaring photos whoch weren't public because it would have been traumatic for many. I didn't like the Reitzic intervention, and many of the photos I have and are still kept are from those bloody days when the Reitzmics just arrived. The Peace Talks I did seemed to work, but the cruel war started just a week after. I hope nothing as cruel and pretrifying as that never happens in the European Union again.
HS: What do you think it's been the best thing you have done in your term?
JCJ: I have done many things during my term as Commissioner, but I would like to be remembered by 3 of them, which I cannot pick one from: First, the Eurorail opening between Inimicus and Spain, with services running since today. Second, the European Green Deal, which I hope to see completed by the time I run again for elections, and last but not least, both European Leaders Summit have been an achievement I didn't expect, and it has been really useful for me to focus on what the real matter was: Bringing Europe closer.
HS: And have you achieved the aim of bringing Europe closer?
JCJ: I'm leaving Commission with the relief of doing my job very well, so I guess I did. I brought Spain and Reitzmag closer, for example, and now they are best friends. I have also mediated on the Caspian Sea's problems, for example, and I don't regret doing that on the very same day as my birthday. When you work for Europe, you need to be avilable every day, from Monday to Sunday. And if that includes hosting a meeting on the very same day as your birthday, then you do the meeting instead. The European Union isn't a joke, it's a serious organisation which needs to have constant attention by those running it. If that fails, then the European Union will fall apart.
HS: Talking about falling apart, we all knew Speaker Firoux was leaving the Council, as the European Progressive Alliance direction. Is the EPA falling apart?
JCJ: There's a famous video of myself answering a question when I was the chancellor of Germanium answering with a single word, let me show you (Juncker gets his mobile out and says 'he has lots of pending WhatsApp and mails to read from yesterday, because he is really busy'. He moves to YouTube and plays the video, where the answer is 'No.') There you have the answer. (He laughs a bit) The European Progressive Alliance won't fall apart just because Mr. Firoux leaves. It will be hard to assimilate his departure, not because he is moving to another party, but he is leaving European Politics and going back to Inquista, and we all support his choice. I'm sure he will keep campaigning for us and supporting EPA candidates every time we visit Inquista.
HS: Let's talk about Winston, who's running again for Commission...
JCJ: I knew you would ask me about this. (He laughs again) Even though we seem to be fighting all the day and sometimes, some people have told me they seen us as 2 politicians that would kill eachother if they could, I need to tell them that's absolutely false. Edmund and myself are great friends, but just opposed on our views of Europe, that's all. If there's something I like about him, that's his way to see life in private: Have you wondered why you don't know a thing about him? Because he is a pro when it comes to protect his privacy!
HS: Would Winston be a good Commissioner?
JCJ: As I said, I disagree with his political opinions, so it wouldn't be for me. He tried to be Trympov's running mate in the past, which is something I don't understand and sets a bad precedent for him. But maybe the Europeans like him. That's one of the advantages of living and being an European citizen: you must have freedom of speech and you have the right to express your opinion, with no risk of it being censored.
HS: Who are you voting for, Mr. Juncker?
JCJ: Any EPA candidate will have my vote and my endorsement. About the independent candidates, I will need to have a deep think on who am I voting for, follow their campaign or even listening to their proposals. But who knows? When the time comes, I'll vote.
HS: Some said you will stay in Europolis along with Councillor Tusk from Spain, and even being the new Councillor. Is that true?
JCJ: Not entirely. I'll be staying in Europolis after I had spent a month in Spain, with my family and friends. Then I'll start travelling and I expect to return in March here. If Donald wants me to help him, I will be pleased to do so. But I wouldn't run against him on a primary election to decide who is the candidate, because he is doing a great job in the Council, and he is one of my best friends, so I couldn't do that.
HS: Everyone says you will be unrepeteable. What do you think?
JCJ: (He laughs) Well, I think there are many people that can do the same as I did in my campaigns, but no one will do it. I have never told this to anyone, and now I want all of Europe to know: one of my friends told me to ride a tank float in Copala City if I was brave enough, and we bet 15€. I told him I would do it, and that's how the Junckgadgets started. I usually make jokes about me, give a like on Twitter to the memes I see about me and I love it. The last time I was trending topic was yesterday, and there were lots of memes about me.: my favourite is the one in which I'm seated on the cabin and I'm driving the train; that photo became known by everyone in minutes, and someone made a meme saying: 'Expect me to win these elections... Cause I'm going to be the only candidate who's left alive'; and I did laugh. But I would never do that, so my opponents can relax.
HS: Mr. Juncker, you once hosted a TV programme about political debates when you left politics for the first time, and now that elections have arrived, have you been asked to host the Internal Affairs Debate?
JCJ: Not yet! (He laughs again) About the programme, it ended when I decided to go back to politics and run for Commission, but also, if someone asks me to do it, I'll accept it. I'm not, and I think everybody knows this, a normal Commissioner, and hosting the debate would be an honour and also funny. But that doesn't depend of me at the end.
HS: Will you visit any country more than once during your retirement?
JCJ: Actually yes. I will visit Czech Slavia, but I'll stay longer than in other country. Everyone knows I love Czech Slavia, their people, their cities, their landscapes... So yeah, that's the reason why I'll be staying longer on Czech Slavia.
HS: What do you think about the political situation in Spain?
JCJ: Well, in my opinion it's great: Spain is led by a very young President who is Jesús Aguilar, and he is doing great on managing the problems. He has lost his majority, mostly because of the new Electoral Law he passed, but he has also updated the Constitution, and been brave to do things others wouldn't do. He is also my boss, as I'm a member of the Partido Popular, but he knows perfectly that if I don't like something, I always tell him about it. Sometimes he doesn't like it, but mostly, he does.
HS: Some political analists say Spain will lose relevance on the European Union. What do you think, Mr. Juncker?
JCJ: It is true that Spanish candidates can't run for Commission, nor for the European Court of Justice. But there is a speaker election being held this month aswell, and maybe the European Progressive Alliance tells Mr. Tusk to run for Speaker or Deputy Speaker. So, I wouldn't come up with conclusions so fast, but I would wait until everything has passed to make an analysis about the relevance of certain countries. And I don't say this because I'm Spanish, I would say the same being from Reitzmag, Inimicus or Inquista. Relevance is not really important in the European Union, not much.
HS: Mr. Juncker, I don't want to end this interview without asking you about the future of Europe, and also about your legacy.
JCJ: About my legacy, I have been a man of records, or that's what my wife tells me every day. 4 months ago, I did 20 rallies, never seen in Europe; I called European Leaders to Europolis twice, bringing them together and seeing them seated around the same table, made an European Green Deal, the Eurorail, the Anti-Racism plan, and many more things. I leave the office with lots of things left to do, but I'm confident of coming back and accomplishing them, as Premier or Internal Affairs Commissioner, whatever my EPA colleagues say, it's what I'll do. And about the future of Europe, I don't see it very clear: We will have many good things, but also, we will be seeing many bad things, sadly. But, we cannot avoid that, because that happens every day.
HS: Jean-Claude, it has been a pleasure to spend this time with you. Have a nice retirement.
JCJ: The pleasure is mine. And thank you, I'll try to enjoy it.

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BREAKING - 9 EARTHQUAKES HIT GRANADA IN THE LAST HOUR

Some destruction from the 4.4 Earthquake in Granada last Saturday

9 earthquakes have shook Granada in the last hour, according to the Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN). Since the 22nd January, Granada hasn't stopped shaking, with the bigest earthquake registered that day with a magnitude of 4.5. People have exited their houses and ran to the streets because of the panic and fear that it's currently being lived there. Juanma Moreno, the Junta de Andalucía's President, has posted a tweet saying "emergency services are ready to act if needed". Luis Salvador, the mayor of Granada, has asked the people to keep calm and return to their houses: 'I've talked with some experts and they have told me this is normal when these kind of scenarios take place. There's no risk of a big one right now, so please, go back to your houses".

The Spanish President, Jesús Aguilar, is following the development of the situation in Granada closely. He has summoned the Mayor of Granada and the President of Andalucía to a videochat meeting to follow the situation closely. On a tweet he has posted, Aguilar has alleged he won't sleep tonight, as now it's much more important to 'give attention to what's currently going on in Granada than sleeping.' We will continue informing during the next hours.

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UPDATE - The Junta de Andalucía and the Territorial delegation in Granada have activated the pre-emergency alert in the whole region. - 0:00 - 27.01.2021
UPDATE - Granada has registered more earthquakes during the night, from 1.0 to 2.9 magnitude. Experts disagree on what could happen during the next days: while some say everything should start to calm down, others suggest a strong one could happen and even a tsunami could happen in Andalucía if a strong earthquake happened in the Mediterranean Sea. The Spanish President, Jesús Aguilar, hasn't slept during the night and he's expected to visit Granada with the President of the Junta de Andalucía today. There are many structural and material damage, but there are no casualties as of now. - 8:56 - 27.01.2021

Juanma Moreno, with the press before starting the visit along with the Spanish President, Jesús Aguilar, in Santa Fe

UPDATE - The President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, and the President of Spain, Jesús Aguilar, have both arrived in Granada and then travelled to Santa Fe in order to check the damages of the earthquakes that struck the village during last night. 1 hour ago, a 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck Santa Fe again, with no damage reported. The area is still under the pre-emergency alert. - 11:39 - 27.01.2021
UPDATE - While the President, Jesús Aguilar, and the President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, were checking the damages in Chauchina, they have been surprised by a 3.0 magnitude earthquake with the epicentre being located in Santa Fe, town they have visited this morning. The citizens and the politicians are alright, and the President has asked everyone to stay inside while he was given a protective helmet. - 13:00 - 27.01.2020
UPDATE - A building in Maracena (Granada) has been evacuated due to a structural damage which was there before the earthquakes, but these has made it worse. The neighbours are allowed to go back to their houses as there's no risk for the building. - 13:33 - 27.01-2020
UPDATE - The Junta de Andalucía's President, Juanma Moreno, has thanked Reitzmag and Alkharya for their proposal and intention to send help, but he says it's not needed as of now. He has also been asked about the deployed aid Reitzmag has sent: "The help packages will be storaged just in case or, if the Kingdom of Reitzmag wants, they can take them home. We are very thankful, but the worse thing we have seen right now is a building in Maracena which has severe structural damage." - 19:03 - 27.01.2021
UPDATE - 3 additional earthquakes have struck Granada region in the last hour: 3.4, 2.4 and 2.3 magnitude. More material damage has been reported, but luckily no one has yet died. - 28.01.2021 - 15:04
UPDATE - 2 earthquakes has struck Santa Fe again. 1 hour ago, a 3.6 magnitude hit the city, and 20 minutes ago, a 4.3 struck the Granada's city once again. People are terrified and they are running to the streets, parks and to their cars, where they are expected to spend the night at. The Authonomical Delagate in Granada from the Junta de Andalucía has strongly advised the Granadinos to stay home. - 20:15 - 28.01.2021

Earthquakes in the last 3 days at Granada and its surrondings

UPDATE - Around 590 earthquakes have struck Granada since December. The last one has just taken place 3 minutes ago, a 3.3 magitude with its epicentre being located at Santa Fe. Before that one, 2 more (2.3 and 2.1 maginute) have also struck Granada. - 20.30 - 28.01.2020
UPDATE - Another earthquake strikes Granada. This time, the earthquake has taken place in Cúllar Vega, having a 3.6 magnitude. - 20:49 - 28.01.2021
UPDATE - Santa Fe has once again been struck by a 3.1 and 3.4 magnitude earthquake 27 and 14 minutes ago. Emergencias 112 Andalucía has dealed with 865 calls since last Saturday and coordinated more than 200 incidences. More than 75 of them were reporting material damage. - 22:44 - 28.01.2021

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The inside of the Iglesia de la Encarnación, in Santa Fe (Granada)

UPDATE - The earthquakes events have damaged the Iglesia de la Encarnación of Santa Fe. The last earthquake, 1.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, has calmed the situation, which was more tense half an hour ago, when a 3.4 earthquake struck Santa Fe once again. Inside the church, some cracks on the roof and the ceiling.

The church's ceiling, with the cracks

UPDATE - 60 earthquakes have struck Granada during the night. The most important ones have been a pair of 3.0 magnitude in Atarfe around 5 AM and a 3.3 magnitude in Santa Fe, which happened 21 minutes ago. - 9:25 - 29.01.2021
UPDATE - A new 3.3 magnitude earthquake has struck Santa Fe 48 minutes ago. There are several material damages in houses and buildings, while the Santa Fe's Town Hall has ordered to retire the bells from the town's historic archs.

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This is a developing event. Please stay tuned for more information