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Royal Navy fires flares at Spanish research ship in waters near Gibraltar
The incident happened in an area that is contested by Spain and the United Kingdom, and where such skirmishes are often seen
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Spanish government eyes tax hike on tobacco, alcohol and diesel fuel
Proposals backed by emerging center-right group Ciudadanos to avoid income tax increase
Facebook vice-president: “Brazil and Mexico are two of our main countries”
Diego Dzodan, regional company head for Latin America, unveils the social media giant’s plans for greater global connectivity
HIGHLIGHTS
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Spaniards’ concerns about corruption soar under PM Mariano Rajoy
But surveys also show that Popular Party voters are less worried about political graft than others
Frontman for disgraced Mexican governor handled $7 million property portfolio
Further details emerge about activities of Moisés Mansur and his links to Javier Duarte, wanted by Interpol
Aconcagua climbers told to pay for their own helicopter rescues
Provincial authorities in Mendoza say cost of providing $2,500-an-hour Aconcagua service is too high
THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR
All the colors of the Spanish Civil War
British historian Antony Beevor discusses his role in a new documentary marking the 80th anniversary of the conflict aimed at younger viewers
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Rain, wind and waves: Spain braces for dose of wild fall weather
Rainfall to lash much of Spanish mainland with localized heavy seas and strong winds forecast
Brexit prompts three out of 10 UK firms to cut investment in Spain
Departure from EU will see companies rethink overseas strategy, says report commissioned by British Chamber of Commerce
Spanish retailers bank on massive consumer interest in Black Friday 2016
With just a week to go, some brands are already advertising their discounts while others prefer to remain coy
Green Day, Foo Fighters and Kings of Leon confirmed for Mad Cool 2017
Belle and Sebastian, Alt-J, Wolf Machinedrum also among 170 acts at three-day festival in Madrid
Madrid City Hall under scrutiny after porn clip filmed on streets emerges
Explicit video shot in broad daylight near Atocha train station prompts outrage and a flurry of reaction on social networks
OPINION
A political speech
Spanish king opens the new parliamentary term with a message promoting regeneration and dialogue
Sexism was the winner
If a portrait of a woman hangs inside the White House, it will be as first lady, not as US President
THE AMERICAS
Weekend killings in Acapulco highlight Guerrero’s catastrophic murder rate
Southwestern state is locked in spiral of violence between rival drug cartels that is hitting tourism sector
Mexico’s economy braces for the chill winds of a Trump administration
The country fears the worst, but will the US president-elect be able to keep his campaign promises?
The odyssey of trying to pay in cash in Venezuela
New measure limits the amount of money citizens may withdraw from the bank, as inflation continues to soar
Argentina extradites Colombian drug lord ‘Mi Sangre’ to US
High-security operation saw Jesús López Londoño of the Urabeños cartel flown to Florida
Post-Olympic Rio de Janeiro faces mounting unrest as austerity bites
Falling oil prices and lack of investment are pushing the state to the brink of bankruptcy
“I’m more worried about what Trump will do to the planet than my country”
Songwriter Paul Simon, who backed Bernie Sanders at the US election, plays Spain after 25-year absence
SPANISH NEWS
King calls for end to corruption at official opening of parliament
Monarch, accompanied by family, also makes reference to need for dialogue in wake of 10-month political impasse
Spanish government eyes corporate tax in bid to boost ailing revenues
Popular Party in talks with Ciudadanos about best way to raise income as Brussels calls for cuts
Moroccan study doubles official number of ISIS recruits from Spain
450 citizens or residents of Spain said to have traveled to Syria and Iraq to join jihadists over last two years
Spaniards flunk politicians when it comes to fight against corruption
Latest international survey on graft shows one in four people in Spain believe problem has worsened in past 12 months
Barcelona presses ahead with local currency scheme
Bank of Spain warns against plans that are aimed at boosting the profits of small businesses in Catalan capital
Economy & Business
Colombia takes over crisis-hit Spanish-controlled power firm
Move comes after accusations that Gas Natural Fenosa refused to pay suppliers of distributor Electricaribe
ELPAÍS.CAT IN ENGLISH
Revealing 33 years of UFOs over Catalonia
Spain’s Defense Ministry has declassified reports of sightings between 1962 and 1995
Catalan authorities to take in 10 Kurdish refugees found on Mango truck
The clothing company says that the vehicle had been subcontracted from another firm
Catalonia’s political leaders disappointed with Trump win
Region’s politicians foresee a more difficult world thanks to the US president elect
Catalan astronomer discovers habitable planet close to our Solar System
Proxima Centauri b is the nearest exoplanet to Earth and may be covered with water
Elpais.cat launches English-language project
Students from the Pompeu Fabra University will be adapting content about Catalonia into English for an international audience
FEATURES
What to do when you’re living in a city that won’t let you sleep
Residents from all over Europe are organizing in a bid to fight nighttime noise pollution
Will you be paying for that in zoquitos or in txantxis?
Barcelona has made headlines with plans for a local currency, but Spain already has a wealth of them in place
Found: Mystery pyramid hidden within iconic Mayan temple
Discovery could shed light on little-understood early period of Maya culture on Yucatán Peninsula
Is Spain about to discover the dangers of crystal meth?
Use of the drug is on the rise among Filipinos in Barcelona, raising fears it will spread to other areas
When a power cut could kill your child
A Madrid couple whose baby is connected to a life-support machine are campaigning for help
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
Lugo: the home of free tapas
Seven bars in the city where a drink always comes with a complementary bite of something delicious
Ten fabulous fall getaways
When the weather gets cooler, Spain’s central and northern forests explode in a color display of reds, yellows and oranges
El Bierzo: The gateway into 10th century Spain
The fall is the perfect time to discover this ancient land where Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Knights Templar all left their mark on a mountainous and isolated landscape
A tour of 15 Spanish cities through their most typical dishes
From hearty stews to refreshingly cool soups, here is a look at classic dishes and the eateries that excel at preparing them
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TRANS-IBERIAN BLOG
Crystal Fighters bring some optimism to 2016
Charis McGowan speaks to this London-based band, which counts on several members from Spain
Eddie Izzard: “We have to put more hope in the world than despair”
The British stand-up and activist speaks to EL PAÍS ahead of his return to Spain, and among other things, he has Brexit on his mind
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This is the milk! Why is Spain obsessed with ‘leche’ expressions?
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- 5El Roto
- 6Royal Navy fires flares at Spanish research ship in waters near Gibraltar
- 7Madrid City Hall under scrutiny after porn clip filmed on streets emerges
- 8Spaniards’ concerns about corruption soar under PM Mariano Rajoy
- 9Aconcagua climbers told to pay for their own helicopter rescues
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Atlético’s worst start under Simeone: 21 points from 36
After the defeat to Real Madrid, Atletico have now only won 21 points from 12 games played in LaLiga, their lowest total at this stage in the Diego Simeone era. But there is some room for optimism...
Cristiano: “I’m even more of a fan of Zidane as a coach”
The Real Madrid forward gave an interview to Téléfoot during which he discussed life under the Frenchman, the Ballon d'Or and his future plans.
Gelson Martins crashes his car but walks away unhurt
Sporting Lisbon's young star Martins lost control of his car just outside Lisbon. The vehicle had to be towed away. Sporting Lisbon play Real on Tuesday night in the Champions League
Casillas responds to Twitter user’s ‘mannequin challenge’ dig
FC Porto keeper Iker Casillas became involved in a social-media spat on Thursday night after receiving criticism from a football fan