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Franco's 'stolen baby' reunited with biological family

International DNA databases are re-igniting hope for Franco's "stolen babies" to find their biological families after a woman was able to find siblings.

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Euroviews. The curious case of Carles Puigdemont ǀ View

Free to travel around Europe but persecuted in Spain. Accused of rebellion in Madrid but acquitted of it in Germany. [...] An MEP-elect thanks to the votes of one million people, but dependent on European courts in order to fulfill his mandate.

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Euroviews. The spirit of Francoism lives on in Spain’s political system | View

In fact, the [Spanish] Constitution - is an excellent mix of modern words and ancient – and by that I mean authoritarian and undemocratic concepts.

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Euroviews. The Spanish Constitution at 40: is it still fit for purpose? | View

Having sealed the transition from dictatorship to flourishing democracy, the Spanish Constitution has been glue holding Spain together for decades. As the country marks 40 years since it was adopted, does it continue to serve the Spanish people?

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Femen stage anti-fascist protest on Franco anniversary

Feminist activists have disrupted a rally by far-right supporters of former Spanish dictator General Francisco Franco, commemorating the 43rd anniversary of his death.

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Topless activists disrupt pro-Franco rally in Madrid

Activists disrupt pro-Franco rally in Madrid

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Artist arrested for painting a red dove on Franco's tomb

An artist has been arrested after painting a dove in red on Gen. Francisco Franco's tomb, an attack that comes as debate rages in Spain over the exhumation of the country's 20th-century dictator

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Spain's 'stolen baby' doctor found guilty — but will not be punished

The Spanish doctor accused of stealing and selling a baby girl has been found guilty of all charges but will not be punished due to statute of limitations. A victim of the "stolen-babies" programme said verdict leaves a "bittersweet taste".

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Stolen babies trial resumes in Madrid

Stolen babies trial resumes in Madrid

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Euronews brings you the latest news and updates as they happen this morning.

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Franco victims' remains exhumed from mass grave

Dozens of victims of Spain's dictator General Franco have had their remains exhumed from a mass grave near Valencia

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Spain's government issues decree to exhume Franco's body

The mausoleum outside Madrid where he is buried has long been a pilgrimage site for members of the far right.

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Spain's retired army takes on the government over Franco remains

Retired, high-ranking army officials have signed a manifesto in Spain against the "political left" over plans to exhume the dictator.

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Spain marks civil war anniversary amid a resurgence in nationalism

Spain marks civil war anniversary amid a rise in nationalism

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Spain’s socialist government seeks to outlaw pro-Franco groups

A series of reforms has gone before parliament in Madrid to make groups honouring the former dictator illegal, and aid his victims.

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Franco's 'stolen babies' speak out: 'An apology is not enough'

Euronews spoke to Jose Maria Garcia Gonzalez, 41, one of Spain's 'stolen babies'.

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Spain: Doctor stands trial over stolen baby case

An elderly gynaecologist, accused of abducting a baby in 1969 and giving her to another woman, went on trial Tuesday in Madrid. Activists protested outside the court demanding the re-opening of other cases dating back to the 1976-1983 rule of dictator Franco

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Spain's new government one step closer to removing Franco's remains

Spain's new Socialist government is counting on parliamentary support to pass a law which would transfer Franco's grave.