Movie releases
This week sees the arrival of White House Down, Spanish thriller Afterparty and a trio of documentaries
Spain’s public debt already exceeds target for full year
Level of indebtedness rose to 92 percent of GDP in first half
Socialists refuse to back government's Transparency Law
Legislation passed with support of PP, CiU, PNV and the Canarian Coalition Law aimed at shining more light on opaque workings of all levels of Spanish government
Education minister sparks new wave of anger
"Level of disagreement over reforms like a birthday party," says José Ignacio Wert
Foreign minister expresses “concern” over Catalonia’s massive turnout
García-Margallo calls for “investigation” into why region wants independence Arrests made after rightwing protestors gatecrash event in Madrid
After the shouting is over
The Catalan and Spanish governments must seek a solution to the malaise over independence
Beer company Damm wins battle for control of Pescanova
Damm’s proposal for the new board structure receives support of 70.8 percent of shareholder voting rights
Confused judicial procedure
The ERE case judge issues a controversial writ, implicating two former Andalusian premiers
Ibex 35 at maximum for the year as risk premium eases
Stock market underpinned by expectations that Spain’s recession has finally run its course
CAM ignored Bank of Spain warnings on real estate
Savings bank increased its expose to property sector rather than reduce it as advised
Chile observes 40th anniversary of coup divided along political lines
The bloody overthrow of Allende in 1973 drives a wedge through the center-right
Hundreds of thousands form human chain for Catalan independence
“La Via Catalana” crosses region from north to south as part of Diada national day celebrations Premier Mas commits to negotiating with Rajoy “until the end” over sovereignty vote
US busts Bolivia’s top police chief for trying to extort businessman
Former airline owner tells FBI that official was trying to shake him down
Petrobras was also a target of NSA spying
Obama promises Rousseff explanation as Brazil leader considers visit snub
Ferrari signs up Kimi Raikkonen for 2014
Finnish driver returns to team where he won 2007 championship, to race alongside Alonso
Catalans are "taught to despise Spanish culture," claimed chief justice in 2005
Francisco Pérez de los Cobos made the remarks at a ceremony marking Constitution Day Regional government spokesman demands retraction of comments
Majority of Catalans favor independence, says poll ahead of Diada national day
Human chain show of strength beset by political differences among nationalist parties as referendum hangs in balance
Not at all convincing
The justice minister is facing official opposition to the concept of “revisable permanent prison”
“My most emotional year”
Nadal caps post-injury comeback by winning 13th Grand Slam in New York
Judge makes first moves to name ex-premiers as suspects in fraud case
Five former officials from Andalusia regional government also cited by magistrate ERE investigation probing diversion of public money from fund to cover severance payments
A decisive week for the White House
With the congressional vote on Syria, Obama is facing a crucial moment in his presidency
"Only Barcelona could compete with Istanbul and Tokyo," says mayor
Leader of Catalan capital, Xavier Trias, announces intention to bid for Winter Games
Novagalicia sells EVO Banco unit to US investment fund for 60 million euros
Deal includes subsidiary’s network of 80 branches
Rafa gets ready for another Grand Slam final date with Djokovic
After blowing away Gasquet, Nadal guns for second US Open crown
Disappointment
The IOC’s voting system means that lessons can’t be learned from Madrid’s failed Olympic bid
Judge orders divorcing couple to split home down the middle
Potentially uncomfortable encounters in the stairwell present "the lesser of two evils," says court
Tennis dad John Tomic found guilty of broken-nose assault in Madrid
World number 52 player’s father handed eight-month sentence for May attack
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