Text messages reveal Rajoy offering Bárcenas behind-the-scenes support
“Keep your composure because that’s the last thing that you can lose,” PM wrote
Socialists demand Rajoy’s resignation
Rubalcaba calls situation "unbearable" after text messages between PM and ex-treasurer emerge Opposition party won’t call early elections but want to see a new head of the government
Unacceptable impasse
Rajoy’s refusal to explain the Bárcenas case throws the government’s authority into question
This week’s movie releases
All crime becomes legal for 12 hours a year in horror thriller The Purge
A clash of forecasts
After the IMF’s revisions, the government should explain its belief in a recovery in 2014
Bárcenas to face judge over most recent funding claims
Ex-PP treasurer to explain latest revelations about illegal financing
Plácido Domingo suspends performance after suffering pulmonary embolism
The tenor is not in danger but will have to rest for about a month
Blackmailing the government
Cornered by a foot-dragging legal system, Bárcenas is threatening the Popular Party with more damage
Venezuela keeps world guessing about Snowden’s asylum request
Caracas denies receiving asylum request despite president’s confirmation
Opposition demands truth from PM over ex-treasurer’s revelations
“Bárcenas has papers that could topple government,” says lawyer Former PP moneyman asks judge to unblock his bank account to cover costs of his defense
A distorted image
It is risky to face elections with major corruption cases left unresolved
Spain may be willing to apologize to Bolivia for Morales’ airspace snub
Austrian daily reports US envoy informed Vienna government that Snowden was on board presidential plane
Conflict at the shipyard
The precarious situation of Spain’s maritime workers necessitates a deal with Brussels over tax breaks
PP: ex-treasurer cannot back up new “lies”
Conservative lawmakers divided over potential for Bárcenas’ revelations to sink ruling party
Atlético seals deal for David Villa
Real Madrid eyes Sociedad star midfielder Asier Illarramendi
Rajoy talks up economic recovery but ignores corruption revelations
Prime minister blanks threat by former Popular Party treasurer Bárcenas to “topple government”
Spaniards pressure in Pyrenees
Froome retains Tour’s yellow jersey as Valverde and Contador both move up
Danger in Egypt
The military must end repression and set out the calendar for a return to democracy
Nation’s richest man Ortega must pay €33m after losing tax battle
Court rules against Zara founder but judges there was no attempt at fraud or concealment
Socialist leaders come out to defend ex-public works minister in inquiry
Former PM González calls Álvarez “the most honorable politician I have known”
Mario Draghi’s soothing words
The European Central Bank is preparing a new rate cut and putting a lid on any talk of growth
Spain had tip-off that whistleblower was on Bolivian leader’s plane
Foreign minister’s version of European airspace closures differs from Morales’ own story
Tensions mount over Spain’s role in Morales airspace fracas
“Apology is not enough,” says Bolivian president Spanish envoy in Austria accused of trying to search presidential plane
Intolerable treatment
The diversion of Evo Morales’ plane reveals European weakness in the face of US pressure
This week’s movie releases
Kirk and Spock boldly go into darkness, while Despicable Me returns for a second installment
US officials distance themselves from the European airspace episode that grounded Evo Morales
“Those decisions were taken by Spain, France, Portugal and Italy,” says State Department Bolivian leader: measures taken were a “provocation” against Latin America
Brussels gives Spanish shipyards room for maneuver
Sector may have to return nearly €3bn of tax deductions
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