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Small town in Spain considers growing marijuana
Tom Burridge Apr 11, 2012
Over 50 percent of a small village in northern Spain has voted in favor of a plan to allow marijuana to be grown there. The aim is to generate money for the village to help wipe out its debt. However it's still unclear if the idea will go ahead.
Is the European debt crisis resurfacing?
Diane Swonk Apr 5, 2012
There are some economic headwinds blowing strong right now. And one of them is coming from Spain where a disappointing bond auction yesterday sent government borrowing costs to a 5 month high and renewed fears about the European Debt Crisis.
Spain continues to struggle against debt problems
Tom Burridge Apr 5, 2012
Government borrowing costs reach a five month high in Spain, having many worried that the country will soon take the biggest problem in Europe crown from Greece.
Amid budget crisis, Spaniards still buy Apple
Lauren Frayer Apr 4, 2012
Spain is suffering the highest unemployment rate in Europe right now and is trying to shrink a major budget deficit. Still, Spanish consumers are buying up pricey Apple products -- and the company is taking notice.
Mega Millions brings windfall to states, too
Jennifer Collins Mar 30, 2012
The states collect income tax on record lottery.
What are your chances of winning the lottery this week?
Kai Ryssdal Mar 29, 2012
You're better off placing your bets on dating a supermodel. Really.
Strikes in Spain over government budget cuts
Mar 29, 2012
Spain has the highest unemployment rate in the European Union and the government is hoping changes to labor laws will kick-start the economy.
Record jackpot could bring lottery lawsuits
Bob Moon Mar 29, 2012
The Mega Millions lottery has soared to a half-billion dollars, which means coworkers are pooling their money, which can lead to disputes.
In Spain, Catholic church starting job recruitment push
Tom Burridge Mar 26, 2012
The Catholic church in Spain is trying to draw more members to its ranks by promising a "job for life," but that is problematic for a number of reasons.
Spanish people facing unemployment over 20%
Jeremy Hobson Feb 8, 2012
We speak to two unemployed Spanish women in Madrid about the dire job situation in their country.
