Alarmed by foreign coverage of Catalan referendum, Spain steps up communication campaign
Madrid admits that it is lagging behind the Catalan government in its outreach to the media
Spain’s prime minister prepares for unprecedented court appearance
Mariano Rajoy scheduled to appear on witness stand on Wednesday as part of Gürtel corruption case
Spanish PM defends national security on visit to troops near Russian border
But Rajoy avoids all mention of conflict in Catalonia region over new pro-independence police chief
Catalan government fails to mobilize region’s expats in run-up to referendum
Of the 285,000 Catalans living abroad, just 5,000 have registered to vote in October 1 independence poll
In Catalonia, Manchester City coach asks for help “against authoritarian state”
Pep Guardiola backs separatist drive in the region, where tens of thousands marched on Sunday
Spanish PM lines up with Socialists in bid to block Catalan independence vote
Rajoy also in talks with Ciudadanos as regional leaders fail to settle on date for planned referendum
Madrid to take “all measures necessary” to stop Catalan independence vote
Interior Minister refuses to rule out taking control of northeastern region’s police force
PM calls secret Catalan plan for independence “intolerable blackmail”
In rare press conference at PP HQ, Mariano Rajoy challenges regional leader to appear in Congress
Spain tells Catalan premier to discuss sovereignty in Congress, not Madrid City Hall
Deputy Prime Minister Sáenz de Santamaría issues an invitation to Carles Puigdemont
Spanish PM silent on corruption after ruling party veteran steps down
Rajoy, currently in Brazil, refuses to comment on Esperanza Aguirre’s decision to resign
Spanish PM Rajoy on the ropes as corruption scandals hit ruling party
Graft cases leave leader unable to capitalize on economic growth and weakness of other parties
Spain’s King Felipe and PM Rajoy to visit Cuba “as soon as possible”
Cuban foreign minister describes ongoing talks between Havana and Madrid “beneficial”
No EU-UK deal will apply to Gibraltar without agreement from Spain
European guidelines to the Brexit negotiations back Spanish demands for two-way talks with London
Madrid rejects Scottish model for Catalan independence referendum
Deputy PM Soraya Sáenz Santamaría dismisses comparisons, citing sanctity of Spanish Constitution
Spanish PM warns opposition lack of support could force new elections
Vulnerability of Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s minority government shown over the last week
Spanish PM calls on UK to ensure Brexit is “quick and constructive”
Mariano Rajoy spoke with his opposite number, Theresa May, at a meeting on Friday morning
Spain’s Rajoy calls Mexico to offer solidarity over Trump hostility
Foreign minister denies Spanish government keeping quiet about US president’s controversial orders
Aleppo crisis: Spanish PM Rajoy calls on UN to find humanitarian solution
Spanish PM says end to Syrian conflict “a priority for the international community”
Spanish PM begins new term with fence-mending initiative in Catalonia
PP’s Mariano Rajoy sends deputy leader to arrange meeting with region’s pro- independence leaders
Spain’s new Cabinet suggests few changes to major policies
PM Mariano Rajoy replaces three key figures, but leaves economy and finance in the same hands
Leftist leader warns Spanish king about wave of protests
Alberto Garzón of the United Left calls Socialist decision to enable a PP government “a betrayal”
Popular Party preparing for a minority government in a hostile Congress
But Socialists warn nothing should be taken for granted before its Federal Committee meeting
Spanish king to hold new round of talks in bid to form government
Investiture session could be held on October 26 or 27, just in time to meet the deadline
Rajoy denies he will demand conditions for Socialist support
PSOE leaders, already struggling to put their party back together, accuse Popular Party of moving the goalposts
Leaderless Socialists split on how to break Spain’s political deadlock
Pedro Sánchez’s resignation leaves main opposition deeply divided on best way to avoid third election
Police ready to quell potential trouble at Spanish Socialists’ crisis meeting
Embattled leader Pedro Sánchez asks supporters not to rally outside party headquarters on Saturday
Political deadlock in Spain takes toll on increasingly divided parties
Main opposition Socialists cannot agree on whether to let conservatives form a government