Santander to sell 1.5 billion euros in debt convertible into shares
Issue is directly only at qualified investors
Headed for recovery
Social security registrations in February confirm that the recession is finally over, but the situation is still weak and unstable
“Cardenal should be neutral”
Government’s sports chief comes under fire for article defending Barcelona Soccer club is in midst of tax wrangle over signing of Brazilian star Neymar
Series Yonkis blocks links to free film and TV content
The website, which provides access to streams of movies and series, has yet to explain the move
Spain tells Russia it should respect international law in Ukraine
Spanish foreign minister calls on Moscow to initiate dialogue with EU
Passenger traffic at Barajas airport rises for first time in over two years
Number of travelers grew 1.5 percent in February
Solutions are lacking
Government and EU are at odds over immigration but reluctant to tackle the root issues
Unemployment benefit spending continues to fall
Number of people not covered by safety net rises to 1.68 million
Jobless claims fall on monthly basis for first time since 2007
But net job creation pledge by the government gets off to a slow start
Violent protests erupt in Bilbao at Global Forum conference
Hooded demonstrators break windows at bank branch offices
An illegal tax
The European Court has quashed Spain’s levy on fuel, opening the door to massive claims
Spanish government berates European Commission for Ceuta tragedy criticism
Interior minister requests “emergency aid” to help combat immigration in North African exclaves
Spanish correspondent freed by insurgent group in Syria
Marc Marginedas back in Spain but two further nationals remain in hands of Al Qaeda-linked group
Government to impose limits on crowdfunding
Economy Ministry says it is following lead of the United States and Britain in regulating platform
IAG back in the black last year
Holding for BA, Iberia earned 151 million euros in 2013 Spanish carrier pares its operating losses
Spanish state sells 7.5 percent of nationalized Bankia for 1.304 billion euros
Shares sold at 4.4-percent discount to Thursday’s closing price Parent BFA says it made a net gain of 301 million euros
Bitcoin: winged, but still in the air
Virtual currencies, if they are to survive, need to be regulated
This week’s movie releases
Steve Coogan helps Judi Dench search for the son she gave up 50 years before in Philomena
“Billy the Kid” to face High Court extradition hearing in April
Judges will determine next steps for former police inspector, who is wanted in Argentina
Javier Bardem quip causes diplomatic crisis between France and Morocco
Actor says he is simply supporting human rights in Western Sahara
Rubalcaba and Rajoy tied in post-debate poll
Result is big improvement for Socialist opposition leader after being trounced last year
Starting shot for the elections
Rajoy and Rubalcaba dramatize their positions with an eye to bringing out the voters
Spain wants probe into citizen’s Venezuela protest killing
Canary Islander shot dead by an unknown group of gunmen in Cagua
Interior Ministry orders patrols not to fire rubber bullets at immigrants
Instruction comes in wake of recent incidents at Ceuta and Melilla border crossings
Death toll climbs from anti-government protests in Venezuela
Opposition leader rejects meeting with Maduro during a government council meeting
A consistent strategy
A foreign policy with inter-party support should aim to reinforce Spain’s presence in the world
Spanish athletes offer apology (of sorts) for Nazi salutes
Young shot putter’s record celebration marred by ugly gesture
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