Cutbacks in music sound a sour note
Drop-out rates soar as government funding dries up and school fees increase
Brussels revises upward Spain’s deficit for 2010 and 2011
New figures take into account bank capital injections, unpaid bills
Galician victory for PP gives Rajoy a much-needed shot in the arm
Majority of Basques choose nationalist parties with EH Bildu the second-largest force with 25 percent of the vote
Popular Party to keep Galicia following a low-turnout race
PNV wins in Basque Country but without absolute majority EH Bildu becomes second force in region
Pedrosa keeps up title pressure amid Malaysia downpour
Lorenzo survives wobble to retain dominant position in standings with two races left
Messi makes three in nine-goal Galician thriller
Barça hangs on for 4-5 against Depor, as Real beats Celta
Alleged “Emperor” money-laundering kingpin imprisoned without bail
Gao Ping joins another 46 suspects denied freedom by investigating judge while awaiting trial
Cement consumption falls to levels last seen almost half a century ago
The sector has shed 28 percent of jobs since the property bubble burst in 2008
Gao Ping: the emperor and his clothes
Despite his flashy attire, Madrid mansion and extensive art collections, authorities became interested in businessman through an empty bank account
ETA stands by end to violence but seeks role in peace plan
Basques go to polls after regional election campaign organized without threat of terrorist attacks
Town hall councilor arrested in money-laundering probe resigns
Fuenlabrada mayor says he is convinced of official’s innocence
Balearics and Asturias to tap regional bailout fund
Valencia plans to sack at least 3,000 public sector workers and close down 46 public companies
Dummy run: Civil Guard foil jam-dodging Madrid driver
Officers discover car carrying mannequin dressed as a woman in carpool lane
Classrooms stand empty across Spain as students join education stoppages
Third day of stoppages sees thousands take to the streets against cutbacks
Spain’s main labor unions approve general strike for November 14
“There are more than enough reasons for the stoppage,” says UGT
Judge names suspects in massive cash-laundering case
Porn actor released but will stand as defendant along with sister
Merkel dashes hopes of direct recapitalization for Spanish banks
European bailout funds for lenders will remain on government books Rajoy still undecided on whether to request bailout
Top cop lays out plan to prevent recording of police actions
Interior Ministry denies reform will impinge on right to information but judges question legality of preventing citizens from recording security forces
Nacho Vidal’s path from porn sets to prison cells
A veteran of more than 3,500 adult movies, the 38-year-old is a legend in the porn industry
Germany star Ballack nabbed for speeding in Extremadura
Recently retired soccer player was reportedly doing 211km/h in his Audi
No 2012 Ramón y Cajal state research grants to be awarded
Blow to science comes on top of a 35-percent slash in R&D funding over the past three years
Credit defaults hit new record highs in August
Non-performing bank loan ratio surpasses 10 percent as recession deepens
Ex-officers get life sentences for 1972 jail massacre in Argentina
Trial opens against wife of governor accused of shooting him on New Year's Day
Ailing Fujimori photo released after pardon request is filed
Children of former president of Peru formally request his release
Bond yields fall in auction as Treasury exceeds issue target
Rajoy remains undecided on bailout as he heads for European Council meeting in Brussels
Chinese money-laundering operation “distorted Spanish economy”
Interior minister predicts more arrests on top of 83 already detained Police recoup more than 11 million in cash, plus jewels and artworks
Rajoy resists pressure to bow down to inevitability of bailout
PM presses Merkel to push through banking union as Spain’s risk premium falls below 400 basis points
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