Hundreds of thousands flood streets of Barcelona to call for independence
Spanish government describes Catalonia Day march as “campaign event” for premier
Police arrest suspect over murder of retired British couple in Alicante
Moroccan national detained in connection with March killing of ex-Olympic athlete and wife
An appeal to our leaders
The refugee crisis marks the present and future of Europe Thirteen newspapers have united to demand measures to address the tragedy
Femen activist interrupts Senate abortion debate with topless demo
Protestor from feminist group also shows red-stained underwear before she is removed
Thawing of American-Cuban relations paves way for classic car TV show
Discovery MAX premiers ‘Cuba Car Club’, the first US production to be filmed on the island
“Refugees welcome,” reads sign on Madrid City Hall
Council in the capital says it has been flooded with support from citizens in face of crisis
To the Spanish
Artur Mas Gavarró / Raül Romeva / Carme Forcadell / Muriel Casals / Oriol Junqueras / Lluís Llach / Germá Bel / Josep Maria Forné|
Regional premier Artur Mas and his fellow supporters of an independent Catalonia respond to Spanish ex-PM Felipe González’s open letter ‘To the Catalans,’ published in EL PAÍS
Notorious Spanish businessman José María Ruiz-Mateos dies at 84
Founder of Rumasa and Nueva Rumasa conglomerates was facing fraud charges
Spanish royal painting thought lost for 100 years resurfaces in Madrid
The vast canvas, which features Ferdinand VII, was believed to have burned in a fire in 2015 Now 21 fragments of the work have been uncovered in the capital's Cerralbo Museum
Cameron warns Catalonia that independence means leaving EU
At joint Madrid conference, UK leader and Spanish PM Rajoy also discuss refugee crisis
Another Europe
The European Union must address the refugee crisis as an opportunity to reinforce itself
Pressure grows on Rajoy as Spanish cities sign up to refugee aid plan
Local administrations look to central government for guidance over migrant crisis Scheme launched by Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau catches on throughout country
Madrid and Barcelona city councils launch plan to help refugees
Measures aimed at finding ways of channeling citizen assistance for asylum seekers
Unemployment rises in August with more than 134,000 jobs lost
Figure bucks recent upward trend, but overall picture shows a drop in joblessness
PP announces reform to allow Constitutional Court to punish Mas
Party wants to give body powers to fine or suspend those who do not comply with rulings The move is aimed at blocking the Catalan premier's independence plans
Merkel calls on Catalonia to respect territorial sovereignty agreements
German leader lends support to Rajoy as he seeks to internationalize Catalan campaign
Former PM’s letter to Catalans draws applause and contempt in equal doses
PP and some Catalan parties grateful, but secessionists angry at Felipe González's views
Spain’s economy growing at pre-crisis levels again on back of consumption
Second-quarter GDP rise of 1.0% is the biggest expansion in eight years
Is the Tomatina festival a waste of good tomatoes?
One Castellón firm supplies all the tons of fruit thrown at the world-famous Valencia fiesta
Mallorca hiker finds remains of British woman missing since 2007
Jacqueline Tennant, a passionate mountain walker, had worked at a hotel on the island
Matisyahu confirms he will perform at Spanish festival that banned him
Jewish singer’s gig had been canceled by Rototom under pressure from anti-Israel group
Spanish Congress approves third EU bailout for Greece
Ruling Popular Party blocks European reform debate proposed by the Socialists
Unacceptable discrimination
Spanish politicians need to make their position clear on the political and religious intolerance to which Jewish-American singer Matisyahu has been subjected
“Cuba’s future is for Cubans to shape,” says Kerry at US embassy opening
Secretary of state praises Obama and Castro for stopping being “prisoners of history”
IMF warns Spain that economic growth may slow over next five years
After hitting 3.1% this year, GDP rise will decline to 1.8% by 2020, organization predicts Fund calls for more labor market reforms and budget cuts while protecting the “vulnerable”
I live in Barcelona and work in London (well, sometimes)
After his blog proving it was doable went viral, Sam Cookney put his mad plan into practice
The delirious and disinhibiting effects of drinking Jägermeister
What makes the German digestif cast such a strange spell on those who imbibe it?
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