
Cristina Cifuentes becomes new Madrid regional premier
Conservative leader emerges as the standard-bearer for Popular Party regeneration

Conservative leader emerges as the standard-bearer for Popular Party regeneration

Madrid education chiefs accused of ignoring long-standing problems at Ciudad de Jaén

Disabled 16-year-old had informed police she was the victim of “four or five” people

Official did not do enough to help bullied 16-year-old, says Madrid education department

Some Madrid stores are striving to offer unique playthings not advertised on the box

Two demonstrators injured in scuffles with authorities outside Alcorcón apartment

No attempt made on Tuesday to seal off building or apartment of Teresa Romero

Woman treated priest who died from virus after being brought to Madrid from Sierra Leone

The sale of state-owned homes to private firms has left hundreds of families facing eviction

Sat across from the Bernabéu stadium, the Palacio de Congresos has been empty since 2012

Low scores do not reflect 15-year-olds’ theoretical skills in math, reading and science
Report suggests government could save 900 million a year by limiting time spent at universities
Applicants will need top grades and more advanced language skills Otherwise they will miss out on one of the Education Ministry’s 10,000 study payments
Commissioners claim Minister Wert’s law is step backward and segregates students
Degree mix-up due to Bologna framework hinders qualified nationals’ prospects

Time Spanish exchange students spend abroad will drop from eight to less than five months

Just half of most disadvantaged citizens improve on parents' level of studies

OECD’s latest Pisa global education survey places Spain slightly below average
Opposition lawmakers vote against “Wert law” while UPyD abstains

Students across Europe hail decision to reverse cutbacks, but warn that fight is not over
Only those with lowest economic means to continue receiving 180-euro monthly contribution

Unions say vast majority of teachers stayed away Education Ministry describes protest as a failure based on “simplistic” slogans

The government is demanding failing students return state financial aid

All other parties refuse to back seventh reform since return to democracy Minister Wert refuses to “waste time” replying to objections “born out of prejudice”

Central budget for grants slashed by 80 percent in just two years
The recession is leading to a drop in the number of foreign students

Architect infuses Spanish capital with Asian influences