Eight Spaniards arrested after returning from combat in Ukraine
The National Police on Friday detained eight Spaniards suspected of fighting alongside pro-Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The arrests took place in Asturias, Catalonia, Extremadura, Murcia, Navarre and Madrid. Three of the suspects are former members of the Spanish armed forces, and one is confirmed to have been on the frontline, according to anti-terrorist sources. The men are all aged between 20 and 30 years old.
The eight Spaniards belong to several different communist organizations, and had received support from an unofficial pro-Russian European network. The operation was completed after three of the men returned to Spain during February – the last of the men arrived last week.
Spain delays further cuts to Erasmus student funds
Spain is delaying making further cuts to Erasmus, a European scheme that allows thousands of students to study abroad.
Two years ago, the Spanish government reduced its contributions and it planned to take additional measures this year. But it is now pushing back the proposal till next year in the face of mounting criticism.
Following the organization of drinking parties last weekend over the Internet, another event is being set up in Málaga for this evening, again using the new technology.
Message boards and emails are promoting an event at 9,30pm on the Malagueta beach – an orgy.
The National Police on Friday detained eight Spaniards suspected of fighting alongside pro-Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The arrests took place in Asturias, Catalonia, Extremadura, Murcia, Navarre and Madrid. Three of the suspects are former members of the Spanish armed forces, and one is confirmed to have been on the frontline, according to anti-terrorist sources. The men are all aged between 20 and 30 years old.
Spain is delaying making further cuts to Erasmus, a European scheme that allows thousands of students to study abroad. 