Vodafone to buy cable operator Ono for 7.2 billion euros
British carrier wants to enter Spain’s TV market to offset declining wireless service revenues
Government’s panel of experts recommends reducing income tax
Report drawn up by so-called “wise men” also advocates increase in VAT and other indirect levies
The pending transition
The profile of the new head of Spain's bishops promises continuity and greater moderation
Vodafone moves closer to €7.2 billion deal with cable company Ono
British operator wants to compete with Telefónica in Spanish market, say sources
Leftist contender declared winner in Salvadoran presidential runoff race
Conservative Arena supporters organize violent protests in the Central American nation
This week’s movie releases
Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey plays a cowboy AIDS patient in 'Dallas Buyers Club' Kate Winslet and son take in escaped convict Josh Brolin for 'Labor Day'
High-speed rail beats out air travel for the first time
Airlines experience 28 straight months of decline due to higher taxes and fewer routes
Barcelona players turn yellow
Neymar, Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andrés Iniesta to appear on 'The Simpsons'
An insulting fraud
The Madrid training scheme scam exploited the lack of proper labor policy
Galician parliament suspends session after violent protest by fishermen
Police arrest several demonstrators in Santiago
‘The Voice’ contestant dies aged 11
Iraila broke down in tears when she was picked for next round of TV talent show The youngster had been suffering from cancer for four years
Thousand people turn out at Mass to remember victims of train bombings
Archbishop speaks of culprits as “people with dark objectives to win power” Prime Minister Rajoy among attendees, but predecessors Zapatero and Aznar notable absences
Rebuilding unity
The 10th anniversary of 11-M is time to overcome the divisions of the past caused by conspiracy theories
Series Yonkis gets back to business with new domain name
Website providing access to free film and TV content had eliminated links without explaining why
OAS meeting ends with no action taken on Venezuela
Bolivia presents resolution lauding Maduro’s attempts to resolve the unrest
Court orders Judge Alaya to drop part of layoff fund inquiry
Panel of magistrates believes alleged union fraud is not related to ERE case
Housing prices register fall of 37 percent since 2007 highs
But new figures show that decline is starting to slow
Interior Minister declares “state emergency” during visit to Melilla
Spanish exclaves buckle under weight of mass attempts by immigrants to reach EU soil Kamikaze car entry attempt foiled by officials on Moroccan side
Too much violence
The Europe-wide survey on gender violence points to a need for more prevention
This week’s movie releases
The world's smartest dog tries to patch up the space-time continuum in 'Mr Peabody & Sherman' Greek warriors spill more digital blood in sequel '300: Rise of an Empire'
Venezuela breaks relations with Panama for calling OAS meeting
Maduro warns regional group he will take action if there is foreign intervention
ERE case judge asks for parliamentary records to be handed over
Move comes after several suspects say regional officials knew of alleged fraud
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
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