Socialists’ no to acting PM Rajoy opens door to third elections at Christmas
As expected, the Popular Party candidate lost the first round of the investiture vote
What happens if Mariano Rajoy does not get reinstated?
If the PP nominee does not secure the necessary support at the investiture vote this week, there will be two months to either form a government or hold new elections
Socialist chief in Congress: “We cannot support what we want to change”
On day two of investiture debate, Pedro Sánchez reiterates that he will vote against interim PM Mariano Rajoy, increasing the likelihood of a third general election in Spain
Twitter activates a Rajoy emoji ahead of investiture debate in Congress
The image of the acting prime minister will appear on the micro-blogging site all week
Enough cruelty
The images of a calf being fought and killed in the ring in the town of Valmojado have revived the debate about animal abuse
Animal rights party denounces cruelty against calf in Valmojado
More than 300 Spanish cities and towns hold similar fiestas with young animals
Colombia, at peace
The end of negotiations with the FARC is a success for the entire region
Security ramped up at Spain’s summer fiestas in bid to protect women
Rape cases at Sanfermines prompt authorities to take zero-tolerance approach to sexual assaults
Spanish woman confirmed among victims of earthquake in Italy
Ana Huete, who was 26, was in the area on vacation with her Italian boyfriend
Socialists to propose law change in bid to avoid Christmas Day elections
The main opposition group believes that the Popular Party is using the date as a pressure tactic
Ethan Hawke to receive San Sebastián Film Festival’s Donostia Prize
Actor will accept prize on September 17, before screening of latest film ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Purges in Venezuela
The sacking of civil servants who are opposed to President Maduro is unacceptable
Investigative report accuses Mexican president of plagiarizing law thesis
A spokesman for Peña Nieto admits there were “errors in style like quotes without inverted commas”
A commitment to higher education
Spanish universities are still not faring well on international rankings. The government must take action
This cannot go on
Spain’s politicians run the risk of discrediting the country’s political system
Sanfermines gang rape suspects sent messages to friends boasting of attack
A Civil Guard graduate is among five arrested in July at Pamplona fiestas
Team Spain’s Rio Olympics gold tally has already topped London 2012
Sprint canoeist Marcus Cooper Walz wins unexpected gold on Tuesday
As ‘burkini’ debate rages in France, should Spain regulate their use?
No rules or restrictions currently exist regarding the wearing of long-sleeved bathing costumes
An old Spanish village has a strategy to attract new talent
With just 32 residents, Olmeda de la Cuesta is offering cheap plots of land to attract more incomers
Tourist rentals and the law
Fines and closures of Barcelona rental properties are a reminder that the market should remain open, but regulated
Buenos Aires, Latin America’s top LGBT destination
Survey taken at Gnetwork 360 gay travel conference says Argentinean capital tops regional list of capitals
Perseids 2016: How to see the summer’s most spectacular meteor shower
This Friday and Saturday night you can watch the "Lagrimas de San Lorenzo" from a dark spot far from city lights, or from your computer screen
Nearly 64% of Spaniards are overweight or obese, new study shows
Study confirms a three-decade-old trend showing increase in weight problems
Spain’s under-25 prison population increases by 11% over the last year
Overall numbers of people being held behind bars falls to 61,500, a 6% drop on last year
Spanish parents win right to name their son "Wolf"
The case has reopened a national debate about to what degree the government should be able to regulate baby names
Spain’s political instability threatens investment, says Moody’s Analytics
Economic research group highlights international concerns about ongoing political limbo
Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega shows his true colors
Since taking office in 2007, the president has concentrated power in his family’s hands
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