Why Arnold Schwarzenegger has just been honored in Madrid and Almería
“I have a lot of prizes, but this is without doubt the most … recent,” actor jokes in Spanish capital
Taking back the initiative
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was right to appeal the Catalan referendum, but must now provide credible alternatives to the independence drive
“I was not a corrupt politician,” ex-premier Pujol tells Catalan parliament
The 84-year-old former nationalist leader explains hidden fortune revelations to regional deputies
“I am not going to push Venezuelans into a war of people against people”
The opposition leader is one third of the government’s so-called “trilogy of evil”
King Felipe VI defends unity of Spain at United Nations General Assembly
Country has “set up a state that protects the diversity of all its citizens and regions,” says monarch
Police arrest suspected Madrid pedophile who abducted five girls
The 42-year-old man, who has a record of sexual abuse, was detained in Santander
Spanish justice minister resigns after failure of abortion law
Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón announces he will be leaving politics altogether following shelving of bill
Toni Nadal: “I’m no sexist. Men’s and women’s tennis are different sports”
Rafa Nadal’s coach stands by objections to hiring of Spain’s first female Davis Cup captain
PM confirms government will shelve planned reform of abortion law
Justice minister’s draft legislation would have ended terminations on demand
Ruling Popular Party rejects new Socialist chief’s call for federal state
Secretary general describes plan as “change to the Constitution, not a mere reform”
Pedro Sánchez does primetime
The Socialist Party leader is increasing his media appearances to connect with a wider audience
PP politician in court over hit-and-run
Esperanza Aguirre, under scrutiny for disobeying an officer, gave judge her version of April 3 events
Venezuela’s Maduro denounces “psychological war” waged by opposition
President vows to go after anyone who spreads information about mysterious virus or bacteria
This week’s movie releases
A group of youngsters charts a deadly labyrinth in dystopian teen sci-fi drama ‘The Maze Runner’
Another source of danger for Europe
Scottish vote illustrates need for EU to stay united to overcome financial crisis and outside threats
Madrid relieved at Scottish unionist win
Spanish prime minister releases video message expressing satisfaction over result of referendum
An unbecoming spectacle
The sadism involved in killing the Toro de la Vega bull is not compatible with modern Spain
Thyssen Museum lost €5 million in 2013
Madrid art gallery received fewer visitors and less in government subsidies compared with 2012
The man who turned El Corte Inglés into a symbol of modern Spain
The death of longtime chairman Isidoro Álvarez marks a turning point for the department store chain
Isidoro Álvarez, head of Spanish retail giant El Corte Inglés, dies aged 79
Chairman of department store chain had been admitted to hospital on Wednesday
PM compares national unity to organ donation on Catalonia Day
Solidarity allows an Andalusian to live with the heart of a Catalan, says Mariano Rajoy
Santander chief Emilio Botín dies at 79
Chairman of largest bank in euro zone by market value suffers heart attack in Madrid Board meeting on Wednesday afternoon designates daughter Ana Botín as new leader
Piecing together the Spanish Armada’s sunken remains off the Irish coast
Archeologists are closer than ever to identifying where the pride of Philip II’s fleet went down in 1588
Botín’s death triggers wave of reactions
Deceased financier is praised in Congress for turning a local bank into an international powerhouse
Madrid Mayor Ana Botella will not run in 2015 elections
Wife of former Spanish PM has suffered from waning popularity and a lack of party support
Spanish house prices rise for the first time since the start of the crisis
Properties sold for 0.8 percent more in the second quarter compared with the same period last year
Who are Spain’s 17,621 “aforados?”
A guide to the many dignitaries who enjoy immunity from standing trial in the lower courts
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