Sergio Ramos fined €250,000 for illegally cutting down old treesJuly 20, 2019 - 12:20 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Football star Sergio Ramos has been slapped with a six-figure fine for chopping down centuries-old trees in Madrid, The Sun reports. Authorities in the Spanish capital unanimously approved the fine on Friday, according to reports. It is alleged the Real Madrid defender's company cut down between 50 and 90 oak, pine and poplar trees in the neighbourhood of La Moraleja. EFE report that Ramos' company, Aguilena de Inversiones Sociedad Anonima, will have to hand over £225,000 (€250,000) and replant three times as many trees as they cut down - subject to a potential appeal. The trees sat on a plot of land the 33-year-old purchased to build his house on. The home, shared with wife Pilar Rubio and their family, was purchased two years ago and underwent a complete redesign to suit their tastes. A neighbour then called the police when Ramos felled the trees, some of which were centuries old. The couple caught the headlines earlier in the summer with their extravagant wedding. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | About 32,000 rally in Yerevan to deman Pashinyan’s resignation About 31,700 people attended an opposition rally on Thursday, May 9 in Yerevan demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Armenian, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to meet in Almaty Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov will meet in Almaty. Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. |