
Veteran Basque Socialist becomes new Spanish congressional speaker
Former regional leader Patxi López wins the position in second round of voting

Former regional leader Patxi López wins the position in second round of voting

Cristina de Borbón hopes for last-minute exoneration from case affecting her husband

The Rock’s chief minister asks Spain to drop “medieval claim” over the territory

First prize, worth €2 million each series, goes to ticket number 22654 Roquetas de Mar, which scooped jackpot in El Gordo Christmas draw, among winners again

Spain’s main parties sign up to document calling on Nicolás Maduro to respect election result

CUP chief quits over decision not to back acting premier’s reinstatement as regional head

Mas’s stubborn insistence on holding on to power against all odds can only lead to ridicule

Federal authorities arrest two businessmen for reportedly paying off PDVSA officials

Examination of strange-sounding Spanish idioms became viral hit for the ENGLISH EDITION

Valencia’s regional chief predicts new elections: “The numbers just don’t add up” Ex-Basque Country believes his group is making “a public spectacle” of itself

Heavy winds and drought make it difficult for firefighters to control the blazes Emergency officials also struggle to control flames in Basque Country and Navarre

Madrid woman enjoying Christmas vacation posts pictures of wounds from silky shark

Back in 2010, newspaper editors joined forces in a unique collaboration They agreed to break the world’s biggest story, which came to be known as Cablegate

National raid against illegal food and beverages yields eight arrests and 102 tons of goods

Spanish department store launches service for express orders placed through its website

Five companies account for 75% of the market for this traditional Christmas treat

Speaking after brief meeting Pedro Sánchez says new elections are “last option” Emerging party leader Albert Rivera says he wants to break the gridlock following elections

Residents of Roquetas de Mar celebrate scooping €4 million awarded to number 79140

Ibex 35 retreats and borrowing costs rise following new scenario of political uncertainty

PP and C's pressure PSOE not to block investiture as maneuvering to form government begins

After turning the page on the two-party system, Spain now needs to be governed
Popular Party is the most voted, leaving a highly fragmented Congress. Socialists maintain second place in terms of number of seats, but are closely followed by Podemos. Ciudadanos finishes fourth. Participation slightly up on 2011 polls

No major incidents but plenty of anecdotes reported at some of the 57,511 polling stations

On the last day of campaign, Rajoy seeks to portray himself as winner of Sunday’s polls

Suspect’s lawyer says the 17-year-old’s parents are “ashamed” and “overwhelmed”

Prime Minister Rajoy among attendees of the service in Madrid for the men The officers were killed in a Taliban suicide attack last Friday

Spanish authorities often let hunters shoot abandoned pets, says Justicia Animal