‘Zombie hour’ at the Catalan elections: when coronavirus cases came out to vote
People who had tested positive for the virus or who were in quarantine were advised to cast their ballot between 7pm and 8pm, but in the end few decided to make the trip
People who had tested positive for the virus or who were in quarantine were advised to cast their ballot between 7pm and 8pm, but in the end few decided to make the trip
After the Jesuits admitted to cases of pedophilia, other religious orders have followed suit, for a total of 126 priests and more than 500 victims, according to EL PAÍS’ count
An internal investigation by the Society of Jesus found that 81 children and 37 adults had been abused by members of the order since 1927
Trump’s position on the coronavirus crisis has found fertile ground across the pond, and various groups are emerging to take issue with the media, politicians and experts in the name of “freedom”
Patients who have survived Covid-19 and medical staff who have combatted the health crisis tell their stories
Illegally spying on former Popular Party treasurer Luis Bárcenas was just one of the jobs carried out without judicial oversight by a group of officers who also disseminated false evidence against Catalan separatists and the leftist party Podemos. EL PAÍS has reconstructed events based on testimony from their targets
Experts say that young state wards are suffering sexual exploitation, sometimes dragged into the situation by their friends
According to a document seen by EL PAÍS, Rocío Monasterio signed her name as an architect five years before she completed her degree
Rocío Monasterio signed floor plans before being a registered architect, and she and her husband sold industrial properties that were used for residential purposes
More than 100 flights were cancelled at El Prat after demonstrators blocked off access routes to the travel hub to protest jail terms for Catalan separatist leaders
Experts say that the authorities are doing little to help the growing number of young people who are dropping out of school and, in some cases, taking their own lives, because of abuse
Official government sources have put the coincidence down to an “involuntary error” by Pedro Sánchez, one that will be put it in order “as soon as possible”
Former Olympic athlete Iñaki Urdangarin was once a golden boy, but his royal connections saw him poisoned in a world of privilege and he came to believe he was untouchable
The Spanish prime minister opted to dine at an expensive Asian restaurant on Thursday, rather than attend the parliamentary session on whether he should remain the head of government
Separatist symbols – such as crosses – left on the sand have triggered scuffles with a potential for violence, say observers
In the wake of revelations about Madrid premier Cristina Cifuentes’ academic past, King Juan Carlos University is now turning its attention to deputy Pablo Casado
Unanimous support in Congress to reform legislation and bring Spain in line with other EU countries
Regional parliament speaker sets new time for debate and denies early reports about Puigdemont’s plans
As the National Police arrived at polling stations in Catalonia, voters were surprised to find the law being enforced
The debate over the poll is highly polarized, but there is a middle-of-the-road position
Supporters of secession launch campaign in run-up to referendum as though nothing else matters
Since human trafficking became a criminal offense in 2010, the trend has become hard to ignore
In 2015, six anarchists were arrested and one sent to prison where he remains, despite flimsy evidence
Five years of peace are blurring the lines that once separated people in this northern region
Well-known in Colombia, scopolamine is now being used in robberies and sexual assault in Spain
Inequality is growing in Spanish society, with an outdated education system and nepotism fuelling the differences.
The sinister return of this drug exposes Holland as Europe’s main drug supermarket