Iberian Peninsula
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| Area | 596740 |
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| Locations | Southwestern Europe |
| Highest point | Mulhacén |
| Population | About 57. 2 million |
| Largest commune | Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via |
| Did you know | It is relatively common in the Mediterranean, peaking in Iberia. |
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| ID | 1472113 |
About Iberian Peninsula
The Iberian Peninsula is a mountainous region that's most associated with the countries of Spain and Portugal. Its history under Muslim and Christian rule is reflected in landmarks like the Alhambra, an ornate Moorish palace in Granada, Spain, and the Sagrada Família, architect Antoni Gaudí's fantastical church in Barcelona. The capital of Spain's Catalonia region, Barcelona is also famous for imaginative food.
Portugal battles wildfires amid third heatwave of the year
... Temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) are expected to hit much of the Iberian Peninsula this week...
Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide
... It has also taken a dim view over the status of Gibraltar, a British overseas territory at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula...
Climate change: Spain braced for record April temperatures
... A high pressure weather system plus clear skies over the Iberian Peninsula are allowing more sunshine to hit the ground, which is already so dry it can t evaporate the heat...
The race across Europe to build green steel plants
... H2Green Steel has already signed a deal with Spanish energy company Iberdrola to build a green steel plant powered by solar energy in the Iberian Peninsula, and says it s exploring other opportunities in Brazil...
Gibraltar struggles with post-Brexit limbo
... The small but significant British overseas territory lies at the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula...
Newport Ship: Medieval vessel is 'world's largest 3D puzzle'
... Why was it in Newport? It is thought the 30 metre-long (98ft), 400 tonne, medium-sized boat was having a refit following a voyage from the Iberian Peninsula to Bristol...
Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship
... Mr Abramovich was granted Portuguese citizenship in April 2021 under a law that offered naturalisation to descendants of Sephardic Jews, who were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula more than 400 years ago during the Inquisition...
Roman Abramovich: Rabbi investigated over Portuguese citizenship
A rabbi who helped Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich obtain his Portuguese citizenship has been told he cannot leave Portugal and must present himself to authorities when required.
Daniel Litvak was detained on Thursday as part of an investigation into how citizenship had been granted.
The naturalisation process of several Jewish People is being investigated.
On Friday, Mr in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Mr Abramovich, 55, is the owner of Chelsea FC and he is one of seven oligarchs to be hit with fresh sanctions, including asset freezes and travel bans.
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Mr Abramovich was granted Portuguese citizenship in April 2021 under a law that offered naturalisation to descendants of Sephardic Jews, who were expelled from the Iberian Peninsula More Than 400 years ago during the Inquisition.
Applicants for Portuguese citizenship via this route are assessed by experts at one of Portugal's Jewish communities in either Lisbon or Porto. Mr Litvak is The Rabbi for the community in Porto (northern Portugal) and was responsible for assessing Mr Abramovich's application.
Mr Litvak was detained by authorities as he was preparing to travel to Israel. He was asked to hand over his passport and will have to periodically present himself to authorities.
Portugal's Judicial Police and Public Prosecutor said on Friday that there were suspicions of Money Laundering , corruption, fraud and falsification of documents in The Process of of granting citizenship to descendants of Sephardic Jews.
Porto's Jewish community has denied any wrongdoing and said it was The Target of a smear campaign. They added that Mr Litvak oversaw The Department that grants certification of an individual's Sephardic Jewish heritage and the criteria used for granting someone Portuguese nationality had " been accepted by successive governments".
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