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Catalan nationalists shun former leader Pujol to save sovereignty process

Maiol Roger / José Manuel Romero Barcelona / Madrid 2

The independence movement is distancing itself from the long-serving ex-Catalonia premier as the investigations into his family’s fortune deepen

PM and Catalan premier fail to reach consensus on self-rule vote

But Mariano Rajoy and Artur Mas do find possible common ground on economic issues in Madrid meeting. “Today was not the end of anything, and that in itself is positive,” says Mas

An artist’s impression of the proposed new-look stadium.

Court halts Real Madrid’s plans to remodel Bernabéu stadium

El País / AGENCIES Madrid

Work to expand soccer arena stopped as precaution in response to petition filed by environmental group

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem backtrack over Israel comments

El País Madrid 3

Backlash prompts Spanish stars to clarify their position after signing open letter condemning Gaza conflict. “I’m not an expert on the situation,” says Cruz

DNA test convicts man who raped US student in Madrid a decade ago

Sample taken from robbery suspect brings American woman’s attacker to justice

FRANCOIST CRIMES

UN gives Spain 90 days to explain how it will help Franco’s victims

Expert group’s recommendations, which include creating a truth commission and increasing financial aid, are not binding

RAIL STOPPAGE

First day of Spanish train strike unfolds without major incident

Workers call 46-hour stoppage on key vacation travel days to protest staff shortages

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Spanish economy expanded 0.6% between April and June

Preliminary data by National Statistics Institute suggests sustained GDP growth over the last year

After five years, judge wraps up first portion of huge Gürtel graft probe

The High Court’s Pablo Ruz closes part of bribes-for-contracts investigation to speed up proceedings. Three former PP treasurers among 45 suspects facing trial

ROCK OF CONTENTION

Spain to give workers fast-track access across Gibraltar border

Both Spaniards and Gibraltarians may apply, although in practice the measure mostly benefits Spanish commuters

A Roma birthday celebration outside Seville. / Alejandro Ruesga

Gypsy fiestas change their tune

Traditional flamenco is giving way to reggaeton, salsa and rumbas at Roma celebrations

Animal rights groups offer rewards for reporting abuse

Scheme has so far uncovered two serious cases of mistreatment in Murcia. Activists say the Spanish government is not doing enough to pursue wrongdoers

A scene from season four of ‘Game of Thrones.’

Two arrested in Ibiza over
‘Game of Thrones’ phone scam

Victims were persuaded to call a premium rate number to learn about how to audition for the hit HBO show, whose new season is to be partly shot in Spain

AIR TRAGEDY

France says pilots of crashed Swiftair flight asked to turn back

French authorities warn data on second flight recorder of Spanish-owned plane that crashed in Sahara may be illegible

Swiftair: a modest Spanish airline

The Madrid HQ of the owner of the plane that crashed over Mali has become place of mourning

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EDITOR’S PICK

The Vega Sicilia winery in Valbuena de Duero, Valladolid province. / luis de pazos salmerón

Vega Sicilia: 150 years of legendary winemaking

Spain’s most prestigious winery, once favored by Winston Churchill, among others, offers some of the best-value top-quality bottles around

The horrors of Cádiz’s floating jails

Nine prison ships set up in the city's bay after the 1805 Battle of Trafalgar held French prisoners in appalling conditions

SUMMER MATH CHALLENGE

Grid numbers

EL PAÍS, in partnership with the Royal Spanish Mathematical Society, presents the first of its summer math challenges

CINEMA

This week’s movie releases

DreamWorks delivers fire-breathing fun in ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2,’ while Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo make beautiful music in ‘Begin Again’

It’s Barcelona Parklife — and you’re all invited

There is only one place to go to get to the heart of life in the Catalan capital, argues Ben Cardew: Parc de la Ciutadella

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LATIN AMERICA

Argentina refuses to recognize default status

Francisco Peregil Buenos Aires

Judge Thomas Griesa orders the parties to hold further negotiations

Venezuela’s opposition coalition leader resigns

Alfredo Meza Caracas

Aveledo’s departure aggravates the crisis within anti-chavista group

Video links politicians to the Mexican narcotics trade

Paula Chouza Mexico City

Recording shows son of ex-governor of Michoacán meeting with drug boss

OPINION AND EDITORIAL

OPINION

Joking about Jordi Pujol

Proximity to power makes criticism of it difficult, blocks checks and balances, and encourages corruption

The latest in European science

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

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