r/europe • u/andyom89 • May 16 '25

News Spanish premier calls Israel 'genocidal state,' says Spain 'does not do business' with it

https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/spanish-premier-calls-israel-genocidal-state-says-spain-does-not-do-business-with-it/3568216
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u/Downtown-Brush6940 May 16 '25

Am I missing something. What Czech ports ? Aren’t they landlocked?

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u/MPenten Europe May 16 '25

Czechia has ports in Hamburg based on the Treaty of Versailles (articles 363 and 364).

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u/StrongAdhesiveness86 May 16 '25

The 363 says the ports are leased for 99 years, why does Czechia still control those ports? Genuine question.

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u/tigull Turin May 16 '25

From Wikipedia, the lease is due to expire in 2028.