Xavi and his little brothers conquer Europe
Barcelona midfielder and his protégés were key to Spain’s historic Euro 2012 win
Getafe soccer deal doubts after “fake sheikh” scam
Emirates Group says it is “still involved” with Liga club after phony intermediaries arrested by police
Gay Pride packs in the crowds but some ask what it means these days
Around one million on parade in capital Activists argue that equality is not yet assured
On the verge of greatness
Mario Balotelli and Andrea Pirlo’s Italy stand between Spain and a record third consecutive major tournament win
European leaders reach agreement on direct recapitalization of Spain's banks
Stock market sees biggest rise since May 2010 on back of good news The deal is a personal victory for Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Italy’s Mario Monti “This council has paved the road that will lead us out of the crisism" says Spanish PM
Terrorist Antón Troitiño back in custody after arrest in London
Authorities in Britain also arrested Lerín Sánchez Belea, who has been wanted since 2007
PP will soon have to clear smoke on whether it will change tobacco law
Madrid government wants smoking ban lifted to attract EuroVegas cash cow
Mothers of stolen babies are terrorists, says Videla
Former dictator protesting "unjust sentence" given to him for "contribution to national harmony"
Argentina braces for transport stoppage
Bolivia reaches pact with striking police officers after five days of violence
Paraguay ousts Lugo after brief trial
OAS to send delegation to Asunción as landlocked nation finds itself ostracized
Liga clubs duped by “fake sheikh” investor scam
Getafe and Espanyol among teams taken in by promises of financial support and a Brazilian waiter
Regions to get list of drugs no longer covered by social security
Health officials advised to eliminate around 450 pharmaceuticals from state medical program
A Real family affair
Ronaldo lines up against his club teammates for semifinal showdown
Moody’s downgrades the entire Spanish banking sector
Agency “views positively” government’s measures to shore up system Santander one notch higher than Spain’s sovereign debt
Government considering hike in reduced rate of VAT
Spaniards could pay up to 18 percent on goods and services that fall under reduced bracket
Soccer world shocked by death of Real Betis player Miquel Roqué
Stars from club and country pay homage to onetime Liverpool defender who suffered from pelvic cancer
Government keeps back 250 million euros for troubled toll roads
Fund to maintain companies extended as minister insists more turnpikes will be built
Ex-directors of intervened bank face embezzlement charges
Novacaixagalicia chiefs accused of taking home illicit payoffs on top of pensions
Final decision on site for EuroVegas to be announced in September
Las Vegas Sands Corporation delegation arrives in Spain for new round of meetings Both Madrid and Barcelona still in the running for 27-billion-euro site, say promoters
The injudicious judge
Carlos Dívar resigned over allegations of misusing his expense account The former chief justice was brought down by his failure to gauge the public mood
Catalan cinema dubbing law discriminatory, says Brussels
European Commission considers legislation hinders distribution of non-Spanish films in the region
Xabi fires Spain into semis
Exemplary performance from Real midfielder sets up meeting with Ronaldo’s Portugal
EU announces a 130-billion growth package to counter austerity impact
Spain, Italy, France and Germany agree to take a stimulus plan to next week’s summit
Normal politics or the end of Spain? Sortu ruling polarizes opinion
Left greets decision with cautious optimism while Popular Party slams court ruling
Spain’s De Guindos will request bank bailout “immediately”
Economy minister says letter will be prepared on his return from Eurogroup meeting IMF’s Lagarde throws weight behind a direct recapitalization of banking sector
Nadal Olympic flag vote ruffles Spanish sailors’ pride
Greater-medaled 49er pair had been guaranteed honor under previously agreed rules
easyJet pulls out of Madrid airport base on “high charges”
Low-cost airline says it will maintain majority of its flights to Barajas airport and relocate staff
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