Spanish Congress receives a million signatures in favor of euthanasia
In the wake of controversial arrest of man who helped his wife end her life, three citizen initiatives convey popular support for a legal change to decriminalize the practice
In the wake of controversial arrest of man who helped his wife end her life, three citizen initiatives convey popular support for a legal change to decriminalize the practice
Dozens of boys want to be matadors nowadays and are pouring into specialized academies to learn how to survive in the arena
Psychiatrists compile book of moving messages by mental institution patients from 1852 to 1952
Women’s group Pandora’s Box calls for an end to impunity in sexual harassment cases
A group called Pandora’s Box is gearing up to name and shame perpetrators of sexual harassment in Spain
A private collector from Toledo puts a painting some believe to be by the Greek-born artist on public display
Used to feed monarchs on a day-to-day basis for three centuries, these huge facilities are the oldest in Europe to still be so well preserved
The bone fragment has been identified as belonging to the mother of six children, all of whom were killed at outbreak of conflict
Madrid exhibition observes 100th anniversary of the death of Nicaraguan poet and diplomat
Appropriated by the Catholic Church in 2006, Unesco heritage site is losing Islamic identity
A pregnant woman and her six children were allegedly murdered at the outset of the conflict A new book reopens the case, in which the victims were supposedly thrown into a cave
Just 45 percent of hospitals allow parents 24-hour access to their newborns
The government is opting to offer 'service checks,' which could lead to a dual system for rich and poor
Most of Madrid's clothes-recycling bins are put in streets by pirate operations, says consumer organization Charity organizers encourage cautious giving
Madrid university aims to bring grisly wax models to a wider audience
Marta Pajarón's family says she refused help for her disabled daughter. Both died alone at home Social workers claim that they have no power to force the issue
More people are working to help their less fortunate neighbors. But what is the state doing?
Eight million Spaniards turned to public services for assistance in covering basic needs in 2010
Tensions over ownership and maintenance are nothing new
Plans for 15 percent funding slash come after pension loss and budget reductions
Survey shows that Catholic institution should pay same levies as businesses and individuals Opinion is shared by 61 percent of people who vote for the conservative Popular Party
Pensioners will have to pay up to 18 euros per month under new plan
Government plans changes to simplify how dependency is measured
Central government cuts its contribution, leaving cash-strapped regional and municipal authorities to make do and mend in providing care to the vulnerable
First the construction crash hit mainly male workers; and now services are crumbling Women are taking a double hit from spending cuts and may lose their employability
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón sparks furious row inside and outside Congress Comments point to PP plans to roll back reproductive rights law
Spain has so far avoided a breakdown in social cohesion But measures to ease the suffering of indebted families may be taking too long