It is not the drivers’ fault
A modern state must know how to avoid or mitigate emergencies caused by weather conditions, and this did not happen
Army called in to rescue drivers trapped by snow on Spanish freeway
People stranded on AP-6 road near Madrid complain of lack of information about situation
The legacy of a king
Juan Carlos I’s 80th birthday provides an opportunity to stress the importance of consensus
Fighting fake news
Disinformation has become a powerful weapon thanks to the internet and social media
Ex-Catalan official seeks release from jail as he mulls bid for the premiership
Oriol Junqueras tells Spanish Supreme Court that he is a man of peace who supports dialogue
Zara boss Amancio Ortega pours €100 million into real estate business
The fashion magnate's property holdings in Spain are worth more than €1.6 billion
“Russian public media spread Catalan pro-independence propaganda”
EL PAÍS Managing Editor David Alandete explains coverage at UK parliamentary inquiry into fake news
Books on the barricades
Political pamphlets have undergone renaissance, first with 15-M movement and now with Catalan crisis
Spanish PM calls constituent session for new Catalan parliament on January 17
Mariano Rajoy describes as “absurd” attempt by former Catalan premier Carles Puigdemont to govern from abroad
Top 10 surprising stories you might have missed in 2017
This year was full of big news but sometimes it’s what goes under the radar that counts
Only daughter of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco dies, aged 91
Carmen, who died on Friday in Madrid after a long illness, defended her father's legacy until the very end
Our most-read articles of 2017
From the Catalan crisis to card sharks, here are this year’s highlights from the EL PAÍS English Edition
Why Barcelona’s generosity at Christmas goes beyond religion
Charity campaigns are still part of traditional celebrations in spite of mass consumerism
A conciliatory king
King Felipe VI highlights the importance of the rule of law and opens door to constitutional reform
An uncertain future
Pro-independence forces have held on but will need the radical CUP to govern
Winners across Spain celebrate results of ‘el Gordo’ Christmas lottery
Winning first prize number 71198 sold at locations including Madrid’s famous Doña Manolita shop
Catalan election: separatists win most seats, Ciudadanos the most-voted party
Record turnout of 81% at a vote whose outcome underscores the divisions in Catalan society
As it happened: Catalonia votes in regional poll
Long lines and a record turnout mark election called by Madrid using emergency powers
In photos: Catalans vote in divisive regional election
Voting has begun across Catalonia in a tightly contested race between pro- and anti-independence parties
A free Catalonia
A regional government is being voted in so it will govern for four years, not for a return to chaos
The new leading parties in Catalonia’s shifting political landscape
In a deeply divided region, Ciudadanos and the Catalan Republican Left seem to be taking over
Autopsy reveals details of murder provoked by “Spain-colored” suspenders
Judge condemns severity of attack as suspect is placed in custody without bail
Man dies after being beaten for wearing suspenders with colors of Spanish flag
Suspect had previously served time for 2006 attack which left police officer quadriplegic
UK cyclist Chris Froome fails doping test during 2017 Vuelta a España
Race winner blames positive result on use of legal asthma drug Salbutamol
11 of Spain’s most beautiful villages
Amazing historic buildings and stunning landscapes make these places around the country well worth a visit
Snow blind: how half a ton of cocaine destroyed a tiny Portuguese island
A yacht stacked with the drug set its cargo adrift with devastating effects on the local community in the Azores
Climax of foolishness
Catalan separatists’ march in Brussels seals their break with democracy and with Europe
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