24 diciembre 2014
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ROYAL SCANDAL

Sister’s trial looms large over King Felipe VI’s first Christmas address

Spain’s new monarch is expected to reference Cristina de Borbón’s situation in tonight’s TV message, although details remain secret

Will Cristina de Borbón give up her rights to the Spanish throne?

Royal household is hoping for symbolic move after announcement on Monday that she will stand trial for tax crimes

FIGHTING CORRUPTION

Spanish political groups agree on stricter party financing controls

Anabel Díez Madrid

Packet of anti-corruption regulations, which awaits final approval, includes a ban on banks writing off parties’ debts

Madrid’s Azca financial district. / SAMUEL SÁNCHEZ

Spain: great place to live, terrible place to work?

Spaniards tend to be less productive and more stressed than other Europeans, but overhauling a failing labor model is far from easy

26,000 kilograms of illegal kebab meat seized in Barcelona

The product, which was manufactured in central Europe, had not undergone health controls

Ex-Madrid region leader Esperanza Aguirre wants to run for city mayor

Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will have to decide whether to accept offer from charismatic Popular Party veteran

Montserrat Caballé agrees to six-month sentence over tax fraud

Agencies Barcelona

Deal reached with public prosecutor will see soprano forced to pay a €240,000 fine

Madrid’s city center. The region saw an 8.3% rise in foreign visitors between January and November. / Denis Doyle

Spain beats record for tourist visitors with a month to spare

There were more than 61.7 million international visits from January to November

INDEPENDENCE BID

Court agrees to investigate Catalan leader over independence vote

El País Madrid

State prosecutors had filed case against Mas, his deputy and the region’s education commissioner for their role in the referendum

Juan José Lorenzo sleeps in T4. / Samuel Sánchez

The homeless who find shelter in Madrid’s Terminal 4

Barajas provides a safe place to eat, sleep and wash for a small band of people, who are tolerated by the authorities

Would-be PP building bomber held grudge against all Spain’s politicians

Daniel Pérez Berlanga, who was unemployed and being treated for schizophrenia, wanted revenge: “I could have attacked any party”

TERRORISM LAWS

Government presents terror laws without consulting opposition

Legislation will see prison terms for those who look at webpages seeking recruits for jihadist organizations. Measures will be rushed through Congress without input from main opposition Socialists

Snow business: Spain has slopes everywhere from Catalonia to Andalusia.

Let it snow!

From the Pyrenees to Andalusia, it’s never been easier to hit the Spanish pistes. Rush headlong into our guide to the top ski spots

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EDITOR’S PICK

Shooting Alex de la Iglesia's ‘The Last Circus’ in January 2010. / S. S.

Credits roll on Madrid’s film agency

Private group may now take up public body’s mission of attracting movie and TV productions to the capital

Staff at Madrid wax museum scoop €64m in El Gordo Christmas lottery

Museo de Cera’s 34 employees win jackpot after buying 160 tickets

The Christmas toys not seen on TV

While most gift requests are for items advertised on the box, a few Madrid stores are striving to offer unique playthings

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LATIN AMERICA

Nicaragua begins constructing inter-oceanic canal amid protests

Farmers block roads to demonstrate against massive $50 billion project

Ballet diplomacy

Roger Salas Madrid

Dancers and choreographers have been persecuted and ostracized under Cuba’s Castro regime

Cubans in Havana greet US deal with joy and skepticism

Locals celebrate liberation of their most symbolic prisoners and await improvements

OPINION AND EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL

The king must speak

Cristina de Borbón cannot hold on to her claim to the Spanish throne following her prosecution for tax crimes

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