Central government public deficit hits 4.7 percent of GDP
Figure for first eight months of year already exceeds 2012 target of 4.7 percent
Figure for first eight months of year already exceeds 2012 target of 4.7 percent
Government still mulling second bailout Pensions will rise to compensate for higher inflation
Prime minister bids to maintain a conciliatory stance as he plots a political escape route
Catalan regional assembly to debate right-to-decide resolution PP's de Cospedal rounds on Socialist leader's federalism hints
Protestors plan to surround the parliament building

Vettel cuts gap in championship as Spaniard finishes third

Client was upset about the turnout of a child custody case ruling against him Attorney was concerned about her safety following a campaign of harassment
Francesc Homs says that referendum within four years “is a possibility” Deputy PM repeats government pledge to analyze regional financing structure

File on Ryanair still open, says airports watchdog
Socialist and Popular Party city chiefs among suspects in public contract fraud investigation
People without work grew to 5.69 million at the end of June
Some 4.798 billion euros in bonds sold in what is was being called "a positive tender" Spain intent on avoiding second bailout request, government sources suggest

Madrid diplomats work quietly to urge Argentina's leader to come to Cádiz

President Humala’s brother threatens electoral challenge
PM evokes the Constitution against region’s separatist drive
Supervisor puts run at only 55 billion euros over past year despite far higher ECB figure

He “chose coexistence and reconciliation” over party interests, says Rubalcaba

Leftist who led defense of Madrid during Civil War also played key part in Transition
Pressure builds on Madrid to seek second bailout Deputy PM calls for patience over any final decision
Protesting union members arrested in Madrid More action planned for coming weeks

PP leader cites personal reasons, including health, for decision Surprise announcement comes after meeting with Rajoy

The government's austerity measures will continue for at least another two years, threatening the fragile gains of the last three decades
Helicopter hijacking plot sees terrorist, girlfriend and lawyer face court
Arnaldo Otegi’s offer to help “ease the pain” rejected by victims association chief

Spain still on course for sixth trophy after victory in Gijón
Annual decline was 14.4 percent in the second quarter
Spanish public debt ratio at highest level in a century De Guindos does not expect any additional conditions if Spain seeks second bailout