Thousands show up in Barcelona in support of Spanish unity
Demonstrators claim there are more Catalans in favor of remaining inside Spain's borders Figures differ greatly on the turnout with organizers tallying 100,000 and police counting 6,000
King chastises education chief for wanting to “Hispanicize” Catalan students
Wert says he is still "very proud" of what he said in Congress this week Princesses Elena and Cristina notably absent from this year's parade
This week’s movie releases
Tim Burton turns his short 'Frankenweenie' into a black-and-white animated feature David Cronenberg directs Robert Pattinson in 'Cosmopolis'
Urdangarin gives up Brazil Telefónica post
King’s son-in-law already on leave of absence from Spanish telecoms group in wake of corruption accusations
Catalonia taps bailout fund for additional aid
Cash-strapped region asks for 410 million euros to cover healthcare and education costs
Paparazzi could face prison under new criminal code reform
Prison sentences of up to one year for publishing personal images without person’s permission Violent crimes to lead to harsher punishment, including extension of sentences
Mexico takes down top Zetas leader
Armed gunmen storm mortuary and steal body of drug cartel's notorious boss
Chevron loses US battle to block Ecuadorian judgment
Oil giant ordered to pay 13.4-billion-euro pollution fine
Spain takes umbrage at Standard & Poor’s downgrade
Economy Ministry official says ratings cut fails to factor in impact of reforms on growth
Gauguin’s South Sea adventures
The Thyssen celebrates its 20th year with a show on the influential French artist
Police arrest 16-year-old girl for arranging hit on her brother
Initial police investigations suggest a drugs link
Standard & Poor’s cuts Spain’s sovereign rating to just above junk status
Agency cites growing economic and political problems, indecision in euro-zone policy Risk premium initially jumps but eases somewhat later
Spain shoots up the wealth disparity charts
Gap between rich and poor exceeded only by Lithuania in EU
“You are premature millionaires”
Leaked transcripts reveal wrath of Athletic coach Marcelo Bielsa after cup final loss
Three quarters of Catalans want independence vote, survey reveals
Education minister says government wants to “Hispanicize” region’s students
De Villota: “I won this race because I am still alive”
Former Formula 1 test pilot talks publicly for first time about accident in which she lost an eye
Galicia premier denies cooking the books to meet deficit target
Socialist electoral candidate accuses region’s PP government after audit court detects irregularities
The torturous process of proving ETA mistreatment
Spain is accused of not investigating accusations of police brutality against terror suspects Part of the problem lies in a lack of transparency: detainees are held incommunicado
Red Cross issues first appeal in Spain to help those affected by crisis
Organization wants to provide aid to 300,000 people in dire economic straits
Police arrest second bombing suspect in a week at hostel in downtown Madrid
Detained man had maps of a Boadilla industrial complex and embassy addresses Manager at inn alerted police when he found explosives stored inside his room
Why ‘La Roja’ fans won’t be watching world champion’s next match
Friday’s Belarus-Spain qualifier fails to seduce Spanish broadcasters who say the price is too high
Payments of 5.9m euros to Julio Iglesias were hidden by ex-Valencia premier
Singer picked up fees paid with public money in exchange for promoting tourism in Valencia
Pharmacist who kissed and stroked female staff acquitted of sexual harassment
Provincial High Court overturns ruling, saying there was abuse rather than the original charge
Too old for a 900,000-euro contract
Former Rayo midfielder had agreement slashed by a court at club’s behest
Andalusia’s debt ceiling is raised to help region with finances
Regions to have up to 12 years to pay back debts
Spanish government wants PP official jailed in Cuba to be expatriated
Foreign minister expects car-crash homicide trial ruling to be announced this week
Tax hike paints bleak picture for arts scene
Galleries, cinemas and music venues already feeling impact of sharp VAT rise
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