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”
How one became three — filming an incredible family reunion
‘Seleme seleme’ narrates couple’s African adoption adventure
This week’s movie releases
Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke reteam with director Richard Linklater for Before Midnight
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
Repsol board discusses Argentina’s latest offer to compensate for YPF takeover
Argentinean government wants Spanish firm back at Vaca Muerta gas fields
Impunity for rape
Many sexual assaults go unpunished given that victims often fail to report them
Treasury pays highest rates of year for short term bills
The auction marks the completion of the Treasury’s planned debt emissions for the first half of 2013
Andalusia targets big-spending Russian tourists
Region wishes to emulate Catalonia’s success in attracting visitors from eastern giant
Spanish bourse hits new low for the year
Low investor confidence brings down markets across Europe
EU will give Spain two billion euros to boost jobs for young people, says minister
Unions skeptical of progress at European Summit Social issues “will not be given room,” argues CCOO head
Ecuador gave Snowden travel document, says WikiLeaks founder Assange
The whereabouts of former NSA contractor, wanted by the US, remain unknown
Nadal dumped out of Wimbledon on day one
Belgian Steve Darcis wins in straight sets to record the Spaniard’s first-ever defeat in the opening round of a Grand Slam event
No more delay
The EU must advance, even though it is hard to reach accords amid recession and internal divisions
Garzón set to advise cyberespionage whistleblower Edward Snowden
“The WikiLeaks legal team and I are interested in protecting him as a person,” says suspended Spanish judge
Messi “will pay up” if found guilty of tax fraud
Soccer star’s lawyers put accusations down to a “difference of opinion” with Spanish tax agency
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