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 Spain is in double-dip recession with a swollen deficit and near 25 percent unemployment 

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A regional justice department spokeswoman said Wednesday that inmates would no longer receive the customary evening piece of fruit or pastry as part of measures aimed at saving some eu2 million ($2.5 million) a year.

She said juvenile centre inmates have been exempted.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in keeping with department regulations, said the prisoners would continue to receive three meals a day and rations would not be reduced.

Other measures include doubling the price of meals for guards to eu6.

Spain is in double-dip recession with a swollen deficit and near 25 percent unemployment.

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Sun May 19 08:58:29 SAST 2013 ::

Jul 5, 2012

thathakonke

Iyo! form the word go why were they given snacks?probably they'll strike
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Jul 6, 2012

Stumaeza

3 meals & snacks per day...comfort zone (5* hotel)
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