Five of the wounded are in a serious condition, among them a little girl, after worst such accident in Spain in last five years
Prime minister blanks threat by former Popular Party treasurer Bárcenas to “topple government”
Catalan Socialist leader calls Granada agreement “historic” while maintaining support for “right to decide”
Landfill work underway on the Gibraltar coast. / Andrés Carrasco
Spanish environmental groups oppose development project that threatens local marine ecosystem
Banned former professionals are taking over fun events such as the grueling Quebrantahuesos
TV reality show star stresses rightwing convictions to help secure performance deals from governments
Elena Biurrún in a still from the sports drink TV commercial.
The mayor of a Madrid suburb claimed to have given up her official car, but she has had to go on the defensive after photos emerged of her using the vehicle
After dramatic resignation, conservative leader Portas returns to bigger role in Passos Coelho’s administration
María Jesús Soto has written a book that aims to give youngsters a solid grounding in finance
Court rules against Zara founder but judges there was no attempt at fraud or criminal concealment of corporate income
José Juan Ruiz in Madrid last month. / Efe
Chief economist of the Inter-American Development Bank discusses the effects of the global slowdown on Latin America
Foreign minister’s version of European airspace closures differs from Morales’ own story
“Apology is not enough,” says Bolivian president. Spanish envoy in Austria accused of trying to search presidential plane
“Those decisions were taken by Spain, France, Portugal and Italy,” says State Department as Bolivian leader slams “provocation” against Latin America
“There is at present no reason to foresee further program disbursements,” the report says
If he decides to pay during the next two months, it would cost nine million euros
Former PM González calls Álvarez “the most honorable politician I have known”
Evidence suggests José Antonio Griñán may have known about embezzlement
Socialists concerned by timing of ERE judge’s decision
Judge holds ex-Public Works chief responsible for “laying down the rules” for allegedly illicit budget transfers
Palace says monarch has not had a Swiss bank account since 1995 and he believes he paid tax on legacy
The Caribbean Community member states are working to move toward solid commercial integration
The majority of outbreaks have occurred in schools and companies, with high proportion of cases affecting young men
Spanish oil firm denies practice is aimed at skewing official statistics and makes new low-price offer to drivers
Historic Galician soccer club faces extinction unless last-ditch agreement with creditors is reached
European Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia on Wednesday / OLIVIER HOSLET (EFE)
Sector may have to return nearly €3bn of tax deductions
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Almost 12,000 would-be teachers take pot luck in official exams for 350 Madrid region postings
Rumors of money problems and unhappy suppliers had ticket-holders fearing the worst
Almost three-quarters of Spain's indigenous animal breeds face extinction
Normally steady Achtung rips through the field to win Spain's biggest race
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Madrid plays host to a range of low-rent shared venues in which freelancers and creatives can flourish
A young drug addict in a rehabilitation center in Catalonia. / susanna sáez
A network of charity-run centers was set up to combat the 1980s heroin epidemic, but government cuts could see the Spanish system fall apart
The Spanish state is aiming to offload 27 percent of its current assets
A view of La Almoraima. / FITO MENDI
Government wants to sell huge Cádiz oak forest; opposition parties and local farmers seek a sustainable alternative
The discovery of Paleolithic flint quarry at housing development in Madrid has raised the question of how best to preserve historical sites such as these
A Reina Sofía exhibition dedicated to the surrealist master has been a phenomenal success. The sell-out show begs the question: what makes some artists smash-hits with the public
Poverty and poor-quality education being blamed for rise in juvenile mothers
Country’s Catholic leaders side with demonstrators' demands for change
Brazil protestors say soccer has become a sport for the privileged
Froome retains Tour’s yellow jersey as Valverde and Contador both move up
Players and coaches want new national strategy and government help
The art of ‘solargraphy’ beams into a brand-new Madrid exhibition
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July is jam-packed with events in the Basque Country
Flamenco and contemporary choreography unite for a unique show in Paris
Peter Gabriel, Vargas Llosa and leading filmmakers unite for ‘Words with Gods’
Paz Vega stars in film of bestselling Brazilian author’s life
Kirk and Spock boldly go into darkness, while Despicable Me returns for a second installment
The military must end repression and set out the calendar for a return to democracy
The ECB is preparing a new rate cut and putting a lid on any talk of growth
The overthrow of Morsi will serve for nothing: any real exercise of democracy will put the Islamists back in power. Egypt will not progress until it puts the army in its place
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