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POLITICS

PM calls 600 officials to Madrid to discuss Popular Party’s future

Meeting of National Executive Committee will address ways to improve the group’s image ahead of upcoming elections in May, when polls show that party could be facing a disastrous showing

traffic safety

A firefighter picks up the pieces of vehicles involved in a head-on collision last January in Zamora that left three people dead. / Mariam A. Montesinos (EFE)

First quarter of 2015 sees rise in number of deaths on Spanish roads

Traffic chief criticized by opposition politician for blaming 28 extra fatalities on ”improvements to the economy”

Easter holiday: authorities issue tips on when to avoid road travel

Higher traffic volumes are expected at specific times between Wednesday and Monday, depending on the region

SEX TRADE

First Spanish lobby for sex workers created in Catalonia

New organization aims to force politicians to address rights and needs of prostitutes. “The violence we face doesn’t come from our clients, but from the institutions,” it claims

corruption

Gürtel trial prosecutors accuse defense of using “delaying tactics”

Ignacio Zafra Valencia

A dozen businessmen and former Valencia officials spend second day in courtroom, as investigation into massive kickbacks-for-contracts scheme enters final phase

TERRORISM

Mother who was to send underage twins to Syria to fight jailed by judge

Move comes after arrest of entire family by Civil Guard in Badalona on Tuesday. A brother of the two 16-year-olds died last year fighting alongside a jihadist group

RETAIL

Alcohol, razor blades and perfume: What tops the shoplifters’ wish list

El País Madrid

Industry says organized gangs, not starving individuals, are behind most thefts. Supermarket chiefs support tougher new legislation that will see such stealing subject to greater penalties

The Jesuit school that’s shaking up the system

Team work, interdisciplinary classes and no exams: an experiment in Catalonia could be the start of a teaching revolution

healthcare

Government does U-turn on healthcare access for immigrants

EFE Madrid

Change to legislation in 2012 meant anyone without proper residency papers in Spain could not enjoy primary care

Ride-sharing firm Uber files EC complaint over ban in Spain

Company claims that court order to cease operations in country is aimed at “protecting the monopoly of taxis.” The European Commission is yet to decide whether the app-based service falls into the transport or technology sector

Five domestic abuse deaths in Iberian peninsula in just one day

El País Madrid

An entire family was found dead in their home in Gibraltar with stab wounds

POLITICS

Politicians scramble for photo opportunities ahead of elections

But the flurry of ribbon-cutting is coming to an end, as voting legislation prohibits any more inaugurations before May 24

MEDIA

What now for Spain’s public broadcaster?

Joseba Elola Madrid

Mounting debts, accusations of political interference, falling audience share… RTVE needs urgent attention

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EDITOR’S PICK

Hooded penitents during one of Spain’s many Holy Week processions.

“My God! These Spaniards are crazy”

What do visitors from the rest of Europe, Japan and Africa make of Spain’s religious holidays?

A life with pi

Ex-teacher Manuel Guillera began maths research as therapy, but has since made a major contribution to understanding the infinite number

The ‘resistance pills’ from Madrid’s years of hunger

Two sisters who lived through the Civil War have collected recipes from fellow survivors, many based on the lentil

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LATIN AMERICA

Venezuela may ban ex-Spanish PM from entering the country

Felipe González wants to defend jailed opposition leaders but government claims he has no authorization to practice law

Da Silva criticizes Rousseff’s handling of government

Former Brazilian president takes aim at successor in remarks before PT members

Cuba and US prepare ground for human rights discussions

Silvia Ayuso Washington

Havana will raise concerns about recent rash of police brutality cases in America

Morales faces voter rebellion from his own tribe

Bolivian leader pledges to work with opposition leaders who won strongholds

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