
Russians lend ailing Spanish economy a helping hand
Number of big-spending visitors doubles in two years

Number of big-spending visitors doubles in two years
Catalan leader blames PM for leaking “phantom” document Rajoy denies any connection with alleged report
Issue of 3.880 billion euros in bonds exceeds maximum target
Filing charges could hurt fight against domestic violence
Luis María Linde says no signs yet of a recovery in economic activity

Artur Mas claims phantom document is part of “dirty war” ahead of elections Government’s official response is that El Mundo story is based on a mixture of case files
Premier's party charges police with "electoral" crime over corruption report
Firefighters had to “repeatedly” tell maintenance personnel to keep away from the blaze
Sepla union says negotiations must await new arbitration ruling on Iberia Express

Championship goes to the wire as Spaniard manages podium finish in Austin
Measures would apply to houses worth over 160,000 euros Idea aimed mainly at Chinese and Russian markets

Madrid hospital workers protest cutbacks and privatization drive
Premier Artur Mas claims PP government using “dirty tricks” against him in regional election campaign
Pujol threatens to take "El Mundo" to court for publishing allegations about his wealth Mas' late father was found to have two million euros stashed away in Liechtenstein and Switzerland
Alleged ringleader accused of supplying some 8,000 women to brothels across Spain

Presidents warn Iberian nations that more austerity could lead to more misery
“It was about time I won again; it must be the olive oil and red wine that keeps me in shape”

Amaya Egaña's suicide occurred days before decree to stem flood of evictions
Fernández de Kirchner among number of Latin leaders who will not be attending as Spain asks region for investment help

Port authorities' attempt to board impounded vessel met by show of arms

Maya Fernández, a 41-year-old veterinarian, said her lawyers were going to challenge the recount
Cabinet due to approve decree to ease suffering caused by banks’ foreclosures on Thursday

Hundreds of thousands march to reject government’s austerity measures Mossos chief says images of 13-year-old beaten by police "hurt my eyes"
EU economics commissioner says country has taken “effective” measures for this year and the next

Labor unions place overall participation at over nine million workers Over 100 protestors arrested during clashes with police; 18 officers injured AENA reports delays across country, with some 700 flights grounded by stoppage
Stoppage to protest austerity drive to be accompanied by demonstrations Prime Minister Rajoy says he will stand firm

Former lightweight fought for world championship title in 1991