
Spanish government proposes closing all public spaces that glorify Franco
Authorities are racing to stop dictator’s family from reburying him at a popular cathedral in Madrid

Authorities are racing to stop dictator’s family from reburying him at a popular cathedral in Madrid

Prosecution seeks 25-year prison term against ex-deputy premier Oriol Junqueras, but Solicitor General rules out rebellion and seeks 12 years for sedition and misuse of funds

After meeting with Vatican secretary of state on Monday, Carmen Calvo does U-turn and says government will “use Historical Memory Law” to impede his transfer to central Madrid

Deputy prime minister conveys to Vatican secretary of state reforms that will see pedophilia offenses have no statute of limitations, putting them on the same level as terrorism crimes

But the success of the socially progressive budget plan depends on uncertain support from Brussels and from Catalan separatists

The deputy prime minister will go to the Holy See to try to prevent the dictator’s body from resting next to the Royal Palace

Following violent incidents in Barcelona, Quim Torra gives Madrid a month to come up with an offer for an agreed referendum on independence

Pedro Sánchez has warned Quim Torra to stop encouraging violent street protesters after activists stormed the regional parliament building

Spanish PM defends diversity and legal immigration in his first speech at the global summit in New York

Doing away with the figure of ‘aforamiento’ in Spanish law would mean deputies and senators would be tried in ordinary tribunals for crimes unrelated to their official duties

At meeting today with the presidents of FIFA and the Spanish Football Federation, Pedro Sánchez was also encouraged to consider hosting the 2028 European Championship

Bilateral business came under threat following reports that Madrid would halt sale of bombs that could be used in Yemen war

Leftist leader Pablo Iglesias says that he sees himself as “a partner in government” after agreeing on a raft of far-reaching measures on housing, taxes, education and more

The Interior Ministry has taken the decision ahead of the ‘Diada,’ or Catalonia Day, on the basis of reports of possible civil disturbances being planned by a pro-independence group

Speaking to the Cadena SER radio network, Pedro Sánchez has ruled out influencing the public prosecutor to drop the rebellion charges against pro-independence politicians

The move is likely to count on the support or abstention of other political parties, with the surviving family of the former dictator most likely to oppose

Both the Spanish government and City Hall have been working to ensure scenes from last year are not repeated, after the PM and king were booed and whistled at during demonstration

The NGO rescue ship has been seeking a safe port since it picked up 141 people off the coast of Libya on Friday

Quim Torra tweets offer for 141 migrants on board to be brought to region, but the central government in Madrid will have the final word

In June, the Spanish government offered safe port to the vessel, which was carrying 630 would-be immigrants

Spain’s new PM Pedro Sánchez discusses his plans for reform after leading a successful no-confidence motion in Congress three weeks ago

In eight days of talks and negotiations, Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez was able to unseat Mariano Rajoy

Session in parliament will start Thursday, but it is unclear how Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez will secure enough support to get Mariano Rajoy voted out

A victim of clerical misconduct, Cruz clashed with the pontiff during the latter’s visit to Chile. Soon after, he was invited to spend a week at the Francis’s residence to discuss the matter

Mariano Rajoy begins a two-day trip to reinforce bilateral business ties and encourage investment

International Monetary Fund chief discusses inequality and growth on trip to Argentina for G20 meeting

Celebratory messages on WhatsApp go viral after pressure sees school move youngster from class