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Oil spill hits future nature preserve in Gran Canaria

El País Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Authorities believe a passing ship that cleaned out its bilge is to blame for the damage to one kilometer of coastline

RAIL TRAGEDY

Victims of Santiago crash refuse to attend government ceremony

David Reinero Santiago

Groups believe they have been used by politicians and are upset over “obstacles” in the way of the investigation

independence drive

Catalan business leaders want support for federal model

But Madrid is not expected to support middle-of-the-road solution granting region greater powers yet falling short of independence

Church may be forced to pay rent for Madrid campus chapels

Complutense University president is locked in battle with archbishops over the transfer of place of prayer

ROYAL VISIT

Felipe VI renews bond with Morocco on official trip

Spanish king describes country as “a politically stable southern frontier for Spain” while Mohammed VI unveils new fishing deal

Rosa María Sánchez rents out rooms in her flat to help pay the bills. / Consuelo Bautista

Why Barcelona is cracking down on thousands of Airbnb renters

Lluís Pellicer Barcelona

The Spanish headquarters of the property-rental site is based in the Catalan capital, but is deeply unpopular with the competition

interview: pedro sánchez

“There is going to be an economic transition and democratic renewal”

Anabel Díez Madrid

The new secretary general of the Socialist Party discusses his plans for reform ahead of his confirmation in the post

Niece of ex-government fixer arrested for money-laundering

Beatriz García Paesa, under investigation for her role in Francisco Paesa’s activities, is being held in relation to a multi-million security equipment deal to Angola

INTERVIEW: ALBERTO CONTADOR

Alberto Contador after his fall in stage 10 of the Tour de France. / K. L.

“I had prepared for this Tour de France like no other before”

Carlos Arribas Besançon

Spanish favorite to win French cycling race explains the heavy fall he suffered on Monday that forced him to withdraw

TECHNOLOGY SCANDAL

Disgraced Gowex CEO slapped with €600,000 bail by Madrid court

María Fabra Madrid

Jenaro García could be charged with three crimes after US analysis firm revealed 90 percent of Gowex sales were phony

WhatsApp is increasingly being used as evidence in trials. / Stock Image

Why WhatsApp can be used as an unreliable witness

Two Spanish hackers have managed to create fake sender identities on the popular message service

Suspended judge Baltasar Garzón denied government pardon

Spain’s Popular Party administration also turns down requests from other high-profile figures, including ex-Balearics regional premier Jaume Matas, who will now have to serve nine-month jail term

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EDITOR’S PICK

Spain’s cocktail revolution

Some of the country’s best mixologists explain the rising popularity of the burgeoning bar scene

Rotten tomatoes?

Tomatina fiesta under scrutiny for corruption after opposition party finds irregularities in the privatization of the popular fruit-throwing party

A neighborhood that could be a global example of revival

Spanish team wins UN prize for plans to create community-based housing and economy in run-down district of Valencia

Behind the masks of the Andratx Dragonmonis

Vicki McLeod puts aside her fears of crazed creatures dressed as devils and gets to know Mallorca’s fire bearers

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LATIN AMERICA

Mexico overtakes Brazil as top car manufacturer in Latin America

Free trade agreements are encouraging foreign brands to open new plants

Germany’s World Cup celebrations bruise Argentinean pride

National media criticizes how players mimicked their rivals after final match

Emerging nations create alternative bank, reserve fund

IMF not representative of developing countries, says BRICS group

A $2,600 fine for dancing on Diego Rivera’s grave

An actress has thrown a party among the tombstones of a number of illustrious Mexican figures

The latest in European science

Atomium brings together universities, newspapers and businesses to boost the movement of knowledge

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