#Margarita Robles

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Devastating Flash Floods Claim Lives in Eastern Spain

Devastating Flash Floods Strike Eastern Spain As one of the worst flash floods in decades swept through eastern Spain, Diego Hernandez found himself caught in an unimaginable situation. On his way to his mother’s funeral, he and his wife were traveling near the city of Valencia when disaster struck. It began innocently enough with a thin stream of muddy water creeping beneath their tires. But in…

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LA OTAN DEJA FUERA A ESPAÑA General De División (R.) Rafael Dávila Álvarez

Toidos a una Fuenteovejuna Hay guerra para rato y más de uno se frota las manos. Esto es un negocio que está dejando en pañales a la Primer Guerra Mundial. El arte de la guerra está en decadencia desde que las trincheras se llenaron de piojos y mandos irresponsables que no sabían lo que significa mandar hombres ni conocían las tácticas de la guerra. Ahora la guerra es la misma farsa de entonces:…

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margarita luna robles from triptych: dreams, lust and other performances (1993)

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The Spanish far-left is stepping up its pressure on Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez for Madrid to suspend all arms deals with Israel that are currently in force and urgently implement a ‘full arms embargo’ on Tel Aviv. Since the start of Israel's military offensive following the Hamas terrorist attacks of 7 October 2023, voices within the Spanish far-left have grown louder, denouncing what they describe as the ‘genocide’ of the Palestinian people and demanding that Spain sever diplomatic and trade relations with Israel. “Our obligation (in the government) is to step up our efforts and do everything in our power to stop the ongoing genocide that is taking place in Gaza”, sources at the Ministry of Social Rights said on Wednesday. The Minister of Social Rights, Pablo Bustinduy, has this week sent a letter to the Spanish Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles (PSOE/S&D), requesting that Spain suspend any ongoing arms sales contracts with Israeli companies. Robles on Wednesday stressed that since the Hamas attacks last year, which left 1,200 Israelis dead, Spain has only contracted with the Israeli military industry for the repair of parts, El País reported.

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Not a Dumb Broad

Don’t tell PasoBro, but I have stated numerous times Santa Margarita grows the best BDX varieties in the AVA. Here’s a fun example–one I found languishing on a Bev-Mo shelf for PENNIES. The interesting part is: I reviewed this exact wine on release in 2014. I thought it seemed familiar. I haven’t read that review–for fear of psychological sway–but will of course as soon as I finish my thoughts…

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Spain has frozen the purchase of arms from Israel, the country’s Defence Ministry told leading daily, El Pais, on Wednesday. The Ministry, led by Margarita Robles, said that all of Spain’s contracts to buy weapons from Israel have been suspended since 7 October, 2023, with the exception of maintenance work, Anadolu Agency reports. Specifically, Spain has temporarily exported aircraft parts related to defence to Israel for repair and later re-imported them.

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Your support of Ukraine is significant

Spain sends a second batch of Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

On May 25, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles said during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein format that the Patriot missiles are part of an "important delivery" that is due to take place in June.

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Europe split over US, UK strikes on Houthis in Yemen - Reuters

Italy, Spain and France stood out on Friday by not taking part in U.S. and British strikes against the Houthi group in Yemen and not signing a statement put out by 10 countries justifying the attacks.

The divergence highlights divisions in the West over how to deal with the Iranian-backed Houthis, who have been targeting civilian ships in the Red Sea for weeks in what they say is a protest against Israel's military campaign in the Gaza Strip.[...]

The Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahrain provided logistical and intelligence support for the operation, U.S. officials said.

In addition, Germany, Denmark, New Zealand and South Korea signed a joint statement with these six nations defending the overnight attacks and warning of further action to protect the free flow of Red Sea trade if the Houthis did not back down.[...]

A source in Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's office said Italy had declined to sign the statement and as a result was not asked to participate in the attacks.

However, a government source said Italy had been asked to take part but declined for two reasons -- firstly because any Italian involvement would have needed parliamentary approval, which would have taken time, and secondly because Rome preferred to pursue a "calming" policy in the Red Sea.

Hours later, a government statement added that "Italy supports the operations of allied countries, who have the right to defend their vessels, in the interest of global trade flows and humanitarian assistance."[...]

Speaking on condition of anonymity, a French official said Paris feared that by joining the U.S.-led strikes, it would have lost any leverage it had in talks to defuse tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. France has focused much of its diplomacy in recent weeks on avoiding an escalation in Lebanon.

Asked whether France refused to participate, U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said he wouldn't elaborate on diplomatic conversations.[...]

[A] diplomat who is aware of France’s position said Paris did not believe the attack could be deemed legitimate self-defence.[...]

Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles said Madrid had not joined the military action in the Red Sea because it wanted to promote peace in the region.

"Every country has to give explanations for its actions. Spain will always be committed to peace and dialogue," she told reporters in Madrid.

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Spain freezes arms sales and purchases to Israel over Gaza

Spain has suspended all arms sales and purchases with Israel, with no new authorisations for arms exports being granted.

Spain has frozen both arms sales and purchases from Israel, the ministry of defence told media on Wednesday. Defence minister, Margarita Robles, confirmed that all contracts for the acquisition of Israeli armaments since 7 October were currently on hold, the El Pais daily reported. Before this announcement, Robles indicated that only the sales of weapons to Israel had ceased following the outbreak of the war on Gaza. However, some existing contracts authorised before 7 October continued without cancellation, El Pais reported.

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Margarita Robles ha privatizado el hospital militar de Chamberí y se lo ha adjudicado al Grupo Quirón. También ha privatizado todo el servicio de exámenes sanitarios en Defensa para adjudicárselo a Quirón, empresa privada que pagaba mordidas a Alberto González, pareja de Ayuso.

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EL LINDERO DEL BOSQUE

El lindero del bosque costea la vereda de ocre jalde, una avena sonríe en cada surco. La oreada pendiente parece que ilumina un vuelo de alas de oro, de azufre y de carmín.

Rampan con verdes manos zarcillos de albohol, fugaces de una tarde, quizá de una mañana; toda la pulcra flora, recatada, imprecisa, de las yerbas, amores idos, grana futura.

En tanto el tierno abuelo, el compasivo roble, que tolera a sus pies los musgos y la traba de los escaramujos, padres de rosa y miel,

mirando más allá las blancas margaritas, tiende sus viejas ramas, de azul menesteroso, para hincarle los dedos a un gran cacho de cielo.

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LA LISIÈRE DU BOIS

La lisière du bois suit le petit chemin D'ocre jaune, où tout pli rit d'une graminée. La pente, pleine d'air, est comme illuminée D'un lever d'ailes d'or, de soufre et de carmin.

Vrilles des liserons glissant leur verte main, Éphémères d'un soir ou d'une matinée ; Toute la flore exquise, humble, indéterminée De l'herbe, amours d'hier, semences de demain.

Cependant l'aïeul doux aux plus faibles, le chêne, Souffrant à ses genoux les mousses et la chaîne Des églantiers, faiseurs de roses et de miel,

Regarde du côté des marguerites blanches, Et, mendiant d'azur, il tend ses vieilles branches Pour y prendre à pleins doigts un grand morceau de ciel.

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At least 62 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods in south-eastern Spain.

In the town of Chiva near Valencia more than a year's worth of rain fell in just eight hours and local officials say it is "impossible" to put a final figure on the number of people who have perished.

Footage uploaded to social media shows floodwaters causing chaos in the wider region, knocking down bridges and dragging cars through the streets. Other video appears to show people clinging to trees to avoid being swept away.

Much of the country has been badly hit by heavy rain and hailstorms, triggering rapid flooding across multiple areas.

More than 1,000 troops are being deployed to help with the rescue operation, with hundreds of drivers reported trapped on motorways and scores of people unaccounted for.

Spain's King Felipe VI said he was "devastated" by the floods, and sent his "heartfelt condolences" to the families of the victims.

Radio and TV stations have reportedly been receiving hundreds of calls for help from people trapped in flooded areas or searching for loved ones, as emergency services struggle to reach some areas.

In Valencia, one woman told of terrifying scenes as motorway drivers realised a torrent of water was heading towards them and formed a human chain to escape along a raised central reservation.

“Thank goodness no one slipped because if anyone had fallen, the current would have dragged them away,” Patricia Rodriguez, 45, told El País newspaper.

Chiva was among the first to experience the fury of the flash floods. Local media reported that by 18:00 (17:00 GMT) on Tuesday the town's streets had turned into rivers, with cars, street lamps and benches being swept along with the force of the water.

The civil protection did not send a warning to residents of the Valencia region until over two hours later.

Many are now questioning the timing of that warning, saying that it arrived too late for people to get off the roads or seek refuge on the higher floors of their homes.

Spain's defence minister Margarita Robles told reporters that the flooding across the region was "an unprecedented phenomenon".

She added: "Yesterday, during the night, the emergency services were in the area, but the avalanche of water was tremendous."

Police have issued an emergency hotline and asked people to phone 9006 5112 to report people who are missing.

"Practically all the main roads have been cut off and the secondary roads as well," a government representative for the region, Pilar Bernabe said.

"Not going out is not a mere recommendation, it is a necessity to guarantee the safety of the people who are stranded and the people who have to go to rescue others."

"If (emergency services) have not arrived it's not due to a lack of means but a problem of access," the regional leader of Valenica, Carlos Mazon, told a press conference, adding that reaching certain areas was "absolutely impossible".

Spanish weather service AEMET reported that Chiva, in the Valencia region, recorded 491mm of rain in just eight hours on Tuesday - the equivalent to a year's worth of rain.

It has declared a red alert in the Valencia region and the second-highest level of alert in parts of Andalusia.

The floods have caused transport disruption with several flights due to land in Valencia diverted to other cities and others cancelled. All train services are suspended in the Valencia region, the national rail infrastructure operator ADIF said.

Valencia city hall said all schools and sporting events were suspended on Wednesday, and parks will stay closed.

Many factors contribute to flooding, but a warming atmosphere caused by climate change makes extreme rainfall more likely.

The world has already warmed by about 1.1C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around the world make steep cuts to emissions.

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GRAVE RIESGO POLÍTICO: LA OCUPACIÓN DE CEUTA Y MELILLA Rafael Dávila Álvarez. General de División (R.)

Por razones evidentes tenía estos días de abril dedicados a recordar con «memoria histórica» las vilezas, por decirlo con suavidad, ocurridas en España durante abril y mayo de 1931 con la imposición de la II República española. Lo haré, pero hoy es necesario abrir paréntesis ya que nuestro vecino Marruecos vuelve a ser noticia alrededor de nuestras ciudades de Ceuta y Melilla. Alguna trampa…

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7 July 2023 | Princess Leonor accompanied her parents to the delivery of employment offices at the General Military Academy in Zaragoza.

The new officers have completed their training through their respective academies (infantry, artillery, cavalry, engineers, transmissions, and civil guard).

The Princess had the opportunity to meet some of the individuals that will be heavily present in her next few years today: the Brigadier General Director of the General Military Academy, Manuel Pérez López; the Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles Fernández; the Chief of the Army Staff, Amador Fernando Enseñat y Berea; and the acting president of Aragon, Javier Lambán.

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Through the Years → Queen Letizia of Spain (2,261/∞)

20 April 2023 | Queen Letizia, together with Defense Minister Margarita Robles, on her arrival at the ceremony marking the centenary of the first medical aero-evacuation in Spain, in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Antonio Gutierrez/Europa Press via Getty Images)