Spain misused European arrest warrant against rapper Valtònyc, rules EU court
Magistrates said that Madrid should not have asked for his extradition for terrorism using a penal code passed three years after his acts
Magistrates said that Madrid should not have asked for his extradition for terrorism using a penal code passed three years after his acts
Judge in Belgium wants European Court of Justice to clarify which Spanish law applies to artist’s conviction –next hearing January 22
Defense for hip hop artist Valtònyc, currently awaiting a ruling in Belgium, expressed “optimism”
Spanish judiciary sentenced him to jail for some lyrics but he moved abroad before having to enter prison
The 60th edition of the 'Girona, Temps de Flors' flower festival kicked off on Saturday and will run until the 17th of May. For the event, around 1,000 students, volunteers, designers and florists have come together, working on 164 flower installations, distributed over 134 spaces all around the city. The festival is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors, providing the city with a true international dimension. Two official itineraries have been set up, allowing tourists to walk around discovering many of Girona's magical corners. According to event organisers, the top 10 sites not to be missed are: the Funeral Chapel of Sant Nicolau, the Basilica of Sant Feliu, Jurats Square, the Arab Baths, the Girona's iconic Cathedral, the Church of Sant Lluc, the building of Sarraïnes, Rabbin House Lleó Avinay, Els Alemanys Gardens and the Church of Sant Martí. This year, the Festival's budget amounted to €400,000.