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Spain to probe Franco-era crimes

EU MEMBER STATES Theodoros Benakis -
A truth commission will be formed by Spain’s new government to investigate crimes against humanity committed by the regime of the former military dictator...

First ‘stolen babies’ trial in Spain

EU MEMBER STATES Theodoros Benakis -
The first court hearing against an alleged enforcer of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's widespread baby-snatching policy began on June 26. Tens of thousands of newborn...

Catalan leader wants ‘indisputable unity’

EU MEMBER STATES Theodoros Benakis -
The Catalan independence leader Jordi Sànchez, who has been in prison for eight months, has called on the Spanish government to reconsider its adherence...

Spain to exhume bodies from Valley of the Fallen

EU MEMBER STATES Theodoros Benakis -
A vast mausoleum where Spanish dictator Francisco Franco is buried along with thousands of victims of Spain's civil war is being inspected by technical...

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Ukraine and EU sign agreement for a weapons production partnership

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Significant steps for EU enlargement as four candidates move forward with negotiations

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Italian region angers US with employment of Cuban doctors

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