Tens of thousands of Spanish lorry drivers have begun an indefinite strike against the soaring price of diesel, which has risen by 20 percent this year.
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Kidnapped crew of Spanish fishing boat freed ... has been disrupted. The drivers strike follows the lead of Spanish fishermen, many of whom are already on strike because of soaring fuel costs. There is concern that the strikes could lead to shortages at fish markets and petrol stations. The Spanish government says it is preparing a package of measures to assist the transport sector.
(Deutsche Welle)
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