Simon Hunter

One of the most beloved members of the EL PAÍS English Edition team has passed away after a two-year battle with a number of illnesses

Party chief Pedro Sánchez’s bid to be voted in as prime minister fails once more

The British Benevolent Found is teaming up once more with St. George’s Church Expats and locals alike will be welcome at their annual event in the capital on Thursday

Aguirre wins in Madrid but falls short of a majority Former anti-eviction activist Ada Colau (Guanyem) wins in Barcelona After heavy losses, Rosa Díez (UPyD) says she will not run again for leadership of the party (Refresh this page to see the latest posts)

Lines form at polling centers in region as citizens wait to cast their votes on independence

Each Sunday the back room of a Madrid bar becomes the stage for an intimate dance show

Soraya Saénz de Santamaría restates government's plans to quash Catalan independence vote

Stand-up gig featuring Georgia-born UK-based funnyman marks the first in a month of events

Group of youngsters sticks new signs in plaza to protest Spain’s rampant youth unemployment

Comedian and actor Eddie Izzard speaks to EL PAÍS ahead of his run of gigs in Madrid Having already translated his show into German and French, this time he’ll be focusing on Spanish

Former BBC correspondent Danny Wood has drawn on his experiences in Madrid for his first book The alternate-history novel, titled 'The Dead Man’s Slippers,' uses the 11-M attacks as a plot point

British comic and actor to appear over six nights at small venue in Spanish capital

Alonso finishes fifth after charging up from 11th

Márquez finishes second, while Espargaró takes championship in Moto2 series

Fernando Alonso only manages 11th, leaving Red Bull driver to sew up title

Three bare-chested Femen protestors shout slogans from spectators' gallery as justice minister speaks

Pedrosa crashes out after “El Niño” tries to make unsuccessful pass

"My opinion was that Kimi was the best out there in the market," says Ferrari driver

Finnish driver returns to team where he won 2007 championship, to race alongside Alonso

Spanish MotoGP rider beats Rossi at his own game at Laguna Seca circuit

Rookie rides to spectacular victory in Germany after accident-strewn weekend

Rumors of money problems and unhappy suppliers had ticket-holders fearing the worst

Vettel forced to retire while leading in race that saw four rear-left tire blowouts

Yamaha rider will have to sit out this weekend's race in Holland

Yamaha rider takes victory after leading from start to finish