Spain's King Juan Carlos, in a 2011 file photo. / TOBIAS SCHWARZ (REUTERS)
"The Prince of Asturias has the maturity and the necessary preparation to assume the role," he tells viewers
A chronology of King Juan Carlos’ 76 years, including the high points and low points of his relatives over the decades, who have faced their share of scandals
A former journalist, Prince Felipe’s wife has been making news since their marriage a decade ago. On Monday she took a step closer to her new role
One of king’s former aides explains that he was stunned by announcement, and that monarch always said he would “die with his crown on”
Socialist leader hails most important political development “since Spain’s return to democracy,” while leftist leaders call for a vote on monarchy
Latest survey gave the crown an average approval rating of just 3.72 out of 10. Recent scandals, such as royal son-in-law Iñaki Urdangarin’s alleged tax fraud and king’s elephant hunting trip, have had a negative impact
Enrique López steps down from Constitutional Court after being caught four times over the limit. Conservative justice was also reportedly riding his motorcycle without a helmet
Court hands down “disproportionate” sentence after applying tough labor law. Gym instructors were attending a demonstration over pay and conditions
Six arrested in Melilla in joint Civil Guard-National Police operation. Interior Ministry says cell was also seeking to buy weapons and bomb-making instructions
Another 23 people arrested as 3,000 join fresh protests. Residents announce plans to rebuild demolished Can Vies center
Around 1,000 organized demonstrators clash with riot police in Sants neighborhood to protest clearing of Can Vies center, a hub for alternative social movements
But the former heads of bailed-out lender Caixa Penedès may avoid jail by returning the €28.6 million in retirement checks they awarded themselves
One of five members of the new Spanish party to win a European seat on Sunday, 78-year-old lawyer Carlos Jiménez Villarejo says it is offering a solution to the negative consequences of capitalism
Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba calls extraordinary party meeting in July to choose new leadership
Almost 500 successfully make it over, pushing immigrant holding center in Spanish north African exclave “to the limit”
Rafael Blasco and his accomplices bought real estate with funds destined to help poor in Latin America
Focused on breaking up street protests, proposed legislation had come in for strong criticism from opposition parties and legal bodies. Revised bill modifies harsh provisions regarding home searches, spot checks and fines
Other measures recommended by mission include tax pardons for struggling firms
A worker in Amazon España’s warehouse in San Fernando de Henares, outside of Madrid. / C. Álvarez
Spanish branch of US internet seller opens clothing store in bid for share of €300-million market dominated by Inditex
Burgos municipality will become “Little Fort on Jew Hill” following local referendum held at weekend
New law aimed at bringing in entrepreneurs has got off to a less-than-glittering start. Offer has mainly appealed to those buying cheap property
Some of the coins taken from the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes have gone on show in Cartagena. / valeros
Exhibition of half-a-billion-dollar hoard taken from the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes by US treasure-hunting firm Odyssey opens in Cartagena. Government took trove back after a long legal battle
A clutch of contemporary bars have found their place alongside the city’s classics
Captain Virgilio Leret was destined to make history – until he became one of the first victims of the Spanish Civil War
Hundreds of the capital’s protected shop exteriors and signs have been illegally removed or altered over the last 20 years
Photojournalist Paul Louis Archer brings us another fantastic audio slideshow, this time from the Moors & Christians Festival, part of the National Day of Valencia
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Leftist Tabaré Vázquez and conservative Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou emerge as main presidential candidates
Candidates worry strong stand on sensitive issues could lose them votes
Ousted Venezuelan deputy María Corina Machado denies accusations she plotted to have the president killed
As the economy rises an average 4.7% a year, the gap between rich and poor remains one of the world’s largest
The monarch who smoothed the path to democracy has given up the crown to further its modernization
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