Madrid, Spain Protests Over Economy
In Madrid, Spain a protest has broken out over its government announcing several economic changes, including cutbacks and tax hikes. The Prime Minister's (Mariano Rajoy) Parliament is under great pressure after these changes, meant to lower their $64.47 billion dollar debt, by "cuts in inflation-linked pensions, taxes on stock transactions, "green taxes" on emissions or eliminating tax breaks." As well as cut backs in social benefits. (Ahram Online). 1,500 police officers were present in Madrid to deal with the protesters, and at least twenty people were arrested and a dozen people injured (BBC).
Sources:
Ahram Online (Egypt):
http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/53812/World/International/Spain-prepares-more-austerity,-protesters-clash-wi.aspx
Al Jazeera (Qatar):
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/europe/2012/09/2012925171843534520.html
BBC News (British):
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-19712203
Irish Times:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0925/breaking46.html
New York Times (American):
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/26/world/europe/protests-continue-in-spain.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&_r=0moc.semityn.www
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