A further 21 billion euros in doubtful loans surface after reclassification
New criteria applied to refinanced loans show that only about a quarter are serviced on time
Valencia regional television closure “not negotiable,” says PP premier Fabra
Court order to reinstate 1,000 workers leads to closure of RTVV Madrid PP leader suggests similar action may occur at Telemadrid
Still playing a splinter party game
Rosa Díez takes stands in Spanish politics, but without defining a clear strategy
Jobless claims rise in October but fall on a seasonally-adjusted basis
Social Security affiliation also increases in the month
Party pressure forces Wert to go back on Erasmus decision
Education minister says all exchange students will keep grants for this year as controversial cutback plan is ditched
Corruption suspect claims PP received bribes from companies for contracts
Alleged Gürtel number two Pablo Crespo appears in TV interview Ex-party baron alleges he paid party leaders undeclared cash bonuses in Galicia Former PP treasurer Lapuerta declines to speak to judge due to "memory problems"
S&P sees Spanish house prices continuing to fall into 2016
Agency believes Sareb bad bank will find it difficult to meet home sales target
Beer makers ordered to post bond of 764 million euros
Damm patriarch Carceller and son may face tax fraud charges
Capital inflows
The return of foreign investment to Spain is among the most encouraging indicators
F1 star Alonso undergoes check-up after suffering 25g impact
Ferrari driver taken to hospital after being subjected to huge g-forces during Abu Dhabi race
Spanish families rein in their borrowing
Household debt drops to lowest level since 2007
Djokovic denies Ferrer his second Paris title
Spaniard falls 7-5, 7 in Sunday’s final
“It was a disaster”
Carlo Ancelotti fumes as Rayo gives Real a scare
A weakened alliance
Improved relations between Obama and Iran have increased the Saudis’ mistrust of the US president
NSA helped track kidnapped aid workers
US spy agency followed three Catalans during their 2009 ordeal
Socialists face government crisis in Asturias as key partner breaks away
Single UPyD seat is crucial in split assembly
The high price of spying
Distrust among citizens is growing on a par with the complicity of European politicians
This week’s movie releases
No Branagh at the helm but ‘Thor’ wields his hammer once more
Boosted investment data reflects renewed global interest in Spain
China’s Sinopec currently negotiating to buy Repsol’s 30-percent stake in Gas Natural Two major corporate deals announced on Thursday alone
‘Pocoyo’ production company on verge of ruin
Zinkia files for protection from its creditors after bond sale fails to attract necessary investment
Insatiable demands
Reinforcing religious content in high schools is another backward step in quality of education
Tensions on the rise among Catalan pro-vote parties
Leftists want referendum to include a range of options
Socialists’ unity questioned under strain of Catalan separatist pressure
Former party number two calls for split after PSC breaks ranks by abstaining from Congress vote against right to decide
Silent killer strikes again
Another accident caused by firedamp gas hits the ailing Spanish coal-mining industry
Mercadona CEO takes second spot on Spanish rich list
Inditex founder Amancio Ortega retains top place
CPI estimates show negative rate for first time since 2009
Prices fell in October, but deflation not yet an issue for the Spanish economy
Reports on US espionage in Spain are “false,” says NSA
Intelligence chief tells Congress documents were misinterpreted
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