Austerity needed to avoid fate of Greece, Ireland and Portugal, says PM
Rajoy blames unpopular measures on the Socialist government of Zapatero
Gürtel scheme suspects to testify about pope visit
Questions remain unanswered over alleged payoffs to secure contract for TV broadcast
Inspectors slam amnesty offer for tax dodgers as "unethical"
Association calls measures "ethically disgraceful" and "against the rule of law" Provinces of Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa say they will not impose the amnesty
Government unveils 27-billion-euro austerity package in bid to avoid bailout
Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro calls situation "critical" Government to offer amnesty on undeclared earnings “Spain will no longer be a problem for the EU,” economy chief tells colleagues
Rajoy to seek regional support for tough budget as honeymoon ends
Opposition leader Rubalcaba calls tax amnesty “cushy” deal for wrongdoers
Union leaders call for government consensus after Thursday’s strike
Catalan interior chief denounces “organized urban guerrilla group” of vandals Deputy PM says images of violent protesters "do not reflect Spanish society”
Violence breaks out in Barcelona as general strike cripples Spain
Strike support cited at over 75 percent by unions Organizers threaten “more street protests” if PM refuses to fine tune labor reform
NGOs bemoan slashes in overseas aid
Socialist leaders quick to criticize PP plan for amnesty on "black" money
Unions demand government gesture or more protests will follow
Labor leaders open one-month window for talks on labor reform Support for strike cited by unions at over 75 percent
Rajoy braces for general strike against draconian labor reform
Minimum services not guaranteed in many regions Madrid march wins right to congregate in Sol
Socialists glimpse surprise route back to power in Asturias
Absentee vote count changes panorama in northern region Single member from centrist UPyD holds balance of power
Uruguay accepts responsibility in Dirty War death of poet’s daughter
Formal recognition of responsibility in compliance with Inter-American Human Rights Court ruling Leftist activist María Claudia was murdered after giving birth to a girl at a military hospital
Britain dismisses nuclear sub charge
Anniversary of Falklands battle sparks new rows Nobel Prize winners ask PM to open dialogue with Argentina
Colombia kills 36 FARC rebels in surprise bombing raid
Military deals severe blow to insurgency after receiving tip-off about guerrilla's location
Parties scramble to hammer out pacts in Andalusia and Asturias
Rajoy rejects notion of defeat in Andalusia Rubalcaba wants to extend possible IU link to Extremadura
United Left holds the key in Andalusia
Coalition leader says group will take its time to decide with whom to side PP shrugs off notions that Rajoy’s austerity policies swayed Sunday’s vote
Police arrest cannabis-use crusaders
Five linked to Catalan initiative held on suspicion of drug trafficking
PP wave of triumph falls short of majority in Andalusia
Socialist Party vote holds up to avoid débâcle Asturias remains divided after repeat election
Repsol may lose another concession in Argentina
Fourth province poised to revoke license on oil field it claims Spanish company is neglecting
Italy softens tone on Spanish economy after angering Madrid
Prime Minister Monti accused Spain of not paying "attention to its accounts"
Alonso storms to shock Ferrari win in rain-soaked Malaysia
Spaniard hails pit-lane crew for role in "surprise" victory after starting eighth on the grid
Tax inspector with questionable past gets eyebrow-raising promotion
Pilar Valiente was forced to resign from securities commission over massive financial scandal
PP poised to win Andalusia but absolute majority too close to call
Exit poll puts conservatives on verge of control in Andalusia with turnout below 2008 levels
Portugal drops high-speed Madrid-Lisbon rail link
Decision follows court ruling contract on the construction of the line as illegal Plan had originally been agreed by ex-PM Aznar and Portuguese counterpart Barroso
New transparency law to get tough on public office holders who hide data
Deputy Prime Minister calls law "one of the most important reforms of Mariano Rajoy’s political program"
Rajoy unveils new transparency law for more open government
Three-pronged proposal covers public contracts, right to information and good governance Rajoy: “Citizens will be able to find out who is spending money in all the agencies”
Judge Garzón’s Supreme Court appeal falls on deaf ears
Same magistrates that handed down original sentence reject arguments
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