A little early for such optimism
The fourth consecutive fall in the unemployment figure does not imply an economic recovery
Ibex 35 falters on doubts over banks and crisis in Portugal
Moody’s report sees banking sector lead downward surge in stock market
The fidelity of Ferrer
Spaniard has stuck with same coach throughout his ever-improving career
Spain gives Bolivian leader airspace clearance after diplomatic standoff
Rumors surfaced that Evo Morales may have been smuggling whistleblower Edward Snowden on board Presidential plane eventually makes stopover in the Canary Islands
Police bust gangs forcing Chinese women into brothels
Criminal networks promised victims high-paying jobs in Europe
Winds of the Cold War
Germany, France and the EU demand explanations from Washington over the spying on US allies
Socialist Party allows Andalusian branch to stage express primary
Party leader Rubalcaba will not hold up selection process on the condition that regional chief stays out of national process
Public TV show resurrects ETA link to Madrid train bombings
Program includes photos of 2004 Al Qaeda-inspired attacks in sequence condemning Basque terrorists
Number of registered unemployed sees biggest June fall on record
But the amount of people signing up with the Social Security system has barely grown Seasonal effects of tourism sector mostly behind positive figures
The 28th member state
The EU, which Croatia has now joined, must eliminate the right of veto in key decisions
Spanish women crowned European basketball champions
Team returns to top of the podium after 20 years and a succession of near-misses
Political stability in jeopardy
The imprisonment of Luis Bárcenas has entrenched the PP in an unproductive silence
La Roja dreams on in Brazil
Spain defeats Italy in tight penalty shootout to reach Confederations Cup final
Government creates new eco-tax and raises levies on alcohol and tobacco
Treasury hopes to collect around one billion euros per year from additional revenue
Jail without bail
Anti-corruption prosecutors, a judge and the Swiss authorities corner the PP’s ex-treasurer
Tax agency chief quits in wake of Princess Cristina controversy
Finance Minister Montoro welcomes decision to resign as “honorable and professional”
This week’s movie releases
Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke reteam with director Richard Linklater for Before Midnight
How one became three — filming an incredible family reunion
‘Seleme seleme’ narrates couple’s African adoption adventure
Berlusconi: a dead weight
The ex-prime minister’s criminal convictions are a bind on the Italian government
Bankia pockets €167m on sale of 12-percent stake in IAG
Holding group for Iberia, BA left without Spanish presence among core shareholders
A doubly valuable pact
The consensus reached among the political parties ahead of the EU summit will please Spaniards
Bank of Spain sets July deadline for evaluation of mortgage floor clauses
Central lender also joins voices heralding green shoots in Spanish economy
100 immigrants enter Melilla after scaling border fence en masse
Approximately 300 sub-Saharans attempted to cross barrier into Spanish territory
Carlo Ancelotti signs for Real
Italian coach replaces Mourinho at the Bernabéu after parting ways with PSG
Taxman takes a bite from Sergi Arola’s Madrid restaurant
Master chef alleged to owe 300,000 euros in back taxes and Social Security payments
Woman detained after abandoning newborn baby in drainpipe
Deserted child now in stable condition
Education chief does U-turn on grades for university grants
Stricter standards for financial aid will mean fewer students, say regional chiefs
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