Santos announces re-election bid to conclude peace process
The Colombian president urges all parties to settle disputes that have flared up around FARC negotiations
“I always cry, whatever it is I’m doing”
In just a few years, actress Inma Cuesta has become a talisman for Spanish cinema
Audience figures rise 59 percent as Spain’s cinema chains begin price war
Cinesa and Yelmo Cineplex are offering reduced weekday tickets at 3.50 euros
Lower quality of democracy
Electoral changes in Castilla-La Mancha would render the system less representative and plural
This week’s movie releases
The Hunger Games trilogy continues with Catching Fire Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline unite in Last Vegas
“Robin Hood” mayor sentenced to seven months in prison
Sánchez Gordillo found guilty of trespass and civil disobedience
Opposition leaders call for protest against Maduro's Enabling Law
The Venezuelan president announces plans to use new decree powers to approve the first two laws this Thursday
Rajoy mulls strike law reform to guarantee minimum services
PM says Popular party has “made mistakes” in handling of Bárcenas corruption affair Conservative leader defends reforms and says education minister “has complied with electoral program”
Government is aiming to cut personal income tax, says Rajoy
PM rules out more major fiscal adjustments
Painting in Transition
Five post-Franco artists in search of a strategy
Cemex probe creates storm at Tax Agency
An inspector handling the audit of the giant cement maker was sacked on the spot last week The firing prompted the resignation of her boss
King’s surgeon “extremely optimistic” over monarch’s recovery from latest hip operation
Juan Carlos may be able to attend annual military reception on January 6
Mystery surrounds contamination of evidence in Asunta investigation
Semen found on youngster’s clothing was traced to a suspected rapist in Madrid
Epic cinema seen through the camera lens
An exhibition in Madrid is showing the work of photographer Mary Ellen Mark Federico Fellini, Marlon Brando and Jack Nicholson are among her subjects
Government improves offer in pension reform
Annual appreciation in times of bonanza could be raised to 0.5 percent plus inflation
Spaniards and roots
I am surprised at how we combine a habitual disgruntled attitude to our country, and unbearable homesickness when we're somewhere else
Rajoy promises better times ahead after two years of pain
Government is pinning its hopes for re-election on tax reform
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