“La Via Catalana” crosses region from north to south as part of Diada national day celebrations
Human chain show of strength beset by political differences among nationalist parties as referendum hangs in balance
1714 siege of Barcelona was the final scene of the bloody War of Spanish Succession
Francisco Pérez de los Cobos made the remarks at a ceremony marking Constitution Day. Regional government spokesman demands retraction of comments
Belgian currently undergoing cancer treatment said he would walk away if government imposed a Spanish director
Stock market underpinned by expectations that Spain’s recession has finally run its course
Five former officials from Andalusia regional government also cited by magistrate in investigation into diversion of public money from fund to cover severance payments
Susana Díaz, who officially became premier last week, only kept a handful of current commissioners
Brahim Moussaten, pictured in court during the trial of the terrorists behind the 2004 Atocha bombings. / REUTERS
The young Moroccan was detained by police after the 2004 terrorist attack, but had committed no crime. Years later, he is still yet to receive proper compensation
Sheldon Adelson's plan still facing major obstacle in shape of anti-tobacco legislation
Secretaries who worked with ex-treasurer admit to destroying his diaries
Top officials to be questioned about July crash that killed 79 people
So-called dead man's switch triggers to halt the train if 30 seconds pass without the driver activating it
Savings bank increased its expose to property sector rather than reduce it as advised
FROB head estimates 27 percent total loss on investments
Two visitors to Madrid enjoy a drink in the sunshine of Plaza Mayor - but is anyone relaxing with a coffee? / Bernardo Pérez
Mayor Ana Botella's infamous phrase to the Olympic committee rings hollow for locals
Madrid needs 1.5 billion euros to complete its infrastructure for the Games. After the failure of the bid to host the 2020 event, there is no plan to complete the work
Mayor of Catalan capital, Xavier Trias, tries to make political capital out of Madrid's loss, and announces intention to bid for Winter Games
Shock among Spanish delegation as city's bid loses out in the first round of voting Doping and the dire state of the economy thought to have been the weak points
Document was commissioned by the Anti-corruption Prosecutor's Office and speaks of watered-down criticism by the central bank of management
“It doesn’t seem right that four nations agree to a position without knowing where the other 23 stand," says German chancellor
Government could react if NATO member Turkey asks for help
Leo “has always and only devoted himself to playing soccer,” says Jorge Horacio Messi
Voters believe ruling party has not done enough to explain Bárcenas' allegations of large bonuses paid out to members
Company has accumulated losses of 19 million euros
Think-tank revises forecasts to show a contraction of 1.2 percent in output in 2013 and growth of 1.0 percent in 2014
Prime Minister says leaders of the group acknowledge “overall improvement” and pledges to reverse public debt trend
Deal includes subsidiary’s network of 80 branches
Factory workers create clothing for Pull&Bear in Pakistan. / Asad Zaid (Bloomberg)
As manufacturers abandon their production centers abroad, "made in Spain" is back in fashion
Agency denies freeze but says 350,000 doses were "used incorrectly"
Potentially uncomfortable encounters in the stairwell present "the lesser of two evils," says court
Charlotte Goiar had been repeatedly denied treatment by local authorities
Real Madrid's €100m signing always checks with his mom before making a big decision
Finnish driver returns to team where he won in 2007, to race alongside Alonso
Nadal caps post-injury comeback by winning 13th Grand Slam
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Clockwise from top left: Santi, Enaitz, José Manuel, Miguel Ángel, Pablo and Jonathan.
As the death toll on Spain's highways comes down, families of those killed feel they are being neglected
Students at the Politécnica de Valencia university. Many face increasing difficulties paying higher tuition fees. / CARLES FRANCESC
Malaga University president says private funding must be brought in to pay tuition fees. Student unions and academics see proposal as the thin end of the wedge
Spain's Roma community is finding new ways to express its cultural traditions and increasing diversity, while steering clear of clichés. Women have emerged as the driving force behind a focus on the importance of education
Spain and Morocco cannot reach an agreement on the restoration of what was once the biggest theater in Africa
Spain's tourism sector is having a good year, providing a boost to employment. The bad news is that many of these posts are simply a pretext for exploitation
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy. / ULY MARTÍN
As the prime minister embarks on the second half of his mandate, the Bárcenas scandal looks unlikely to go away, while the economy is yet to show signs of recovery
The bloody overthrow of Allende in 1973 drives a wedge through the center-right
Former airline owner tells FBI that official was trying to shake him down
Obama promises Rousseff explanation as Brazil leader considers visit snub
Ruling party believes there many false claims about proposals
Late Venezuelan chief accused regional panel of meddling in domestic affairs
Demonstration turns violent days before bloody coup's anniversary
President unveils tax reform and offers jobless benefits for first time
Team including Spanish researchers samples DNA of animals who lived about 400,000 years ago
The journalist who inspired generations of reporters dies at age 87
Coca-Cola among firms to denounce anti-abortion group's attack on advertisers
A thriving graffiti scene is revitalizing rundown districts
As he jumps on his broomstick for new film 'Witching & Bitching,' Alex de la Iglesia says he's learnt the key to directing
Cop and robber Bradley Cooper and Ryan Gosling cross swords in The Place Beyond the Pines
The ERE case judge issues a controversial writ, implicating two former Andalusian premiers
The result seems premonitory of a global trend: the central countries are in their best economic position in years, growth is slowing in emerging countries, and the south of Europe remains prostrate
The justice minister is facing official opposition to the concept of “revisable permanent prison”
All lives have the same value, but the political and legal consequences of the use of chemical weapons have to be different
Atomium brings together universities, newspapers and businesses to boost the movement of knowledge
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