But Pedro Sánchez fails to say which of Spain’s parties it might include during Lisbon visit. Podemos insists it will not give up proposal for Catalan referendum
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says he has not yet spoken with acting PM Rajoy as he does not want to give impression that EU is interfering in Spanish politics
Acting Spanish PM hopes to convince Socialists that a minority PP administration is more in their interest than a new vote
Judge withholds couple’s passports while authorities investigate death of their seven-year-old son, which experts say may have occurred up to three months ago
Cuban migrants at the Panama-Costa Rica border. / EFE
Florida authorities request financial aid to cope with wave of newcomers due to start landing next week
The Rock’s chief minister, Fabian Picardo, calls on Spain to drop “medieval claim” over the territory
Victor is reunited with his mother. / M. Martín
Members of local Facebook group team up to help reunite homeless 20-year-old with his mother
Chihuahua man is being investigated in connection with as many as 12 brutal homicides and two rapes
Felipe VI calls for a firm, united stand against terrorism rather than tackle Spain’s fragmented post-election scenario as he oversees his second Pascua Militar
Deputies and speaker of opposition-controlled house sworn in at ceremony attended by independent press for the first time in years
The Madrid outlet where the second-prize ticket was sold. / C. R. / reuters
First prize, worth €2m each series, goes to 22654. Roquetas de Mar, which scooped El Gordo jackpot, among winners again
Government’s own figures show money is available to give fathers same rights as mothers after births
Brazil’s difficult economic situation is having a major effect on plans for the first South American Games
Political crisis in Catalonia deepens, as Antonio Baños, head of small kingmaker party CUP, quits over decision not to back acting regional premier’s reinstatement
Decision of acting premier Artur Mas to seek reinstatement could lead to new regional elections, the fourth in five years
Mas’s stubborn insistence on holding on to power against all social, political and arithmetical odds can only lead to ridicule
The 2015 Three Kings parade in Madrid. / S. S.
Spain’s traditional January 5 celebrations have been plagued by organizational disagreements this year
San Sebastián as viewed from Monte Igueldo.
The best places to eat, drink and be entertained in the Basque city, the 2016 European Capital of Culture
Experts say public support has helped overcome reluctance, with bars and eateries creating outdoor smokers’ areas
Recent suicide of transsexual teen highlights particular vulnerability of transgender youngsters in schools
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Viral video shows cyclo-cross rider allowing opponent with flat tire to finish ahead of him in Cantabria race
After a video showing Madrid stylist Alberto Olmedo at work went viral, we dared head over for a quick trim
Toy Planet’s Christmas initiative shows girls wielding tools and boys pushing baby strollers
An examination of some strange-sounding Spanish idioms became a viral hit for EL PAÍS ENGLISH EDITION this year
Busy young Spaniards are shifting away from traditional cooking habits
BBVA bank’s interactive report uses credit card purchases to track visitors’ Spanish vacation expenditure
