job market
Unemployment drops in April as Spanish job market hits the high season
There were 83,599 fewer jobless claims and 160,000 new jobs added last month across all sectors of the economy
Spanish king signs decree calling new general elections for June 26
New campaign race starts on June 10, with polls forecasting a similarly fragmented political scenario after the vote
EL PAÍS celebrates its 40th anniversary
The newspaper is commemorating four decades of providing information, defending democratic values and serving its readers
HIGHLIGHTS
The ace up his sleeve: Trump uses factory shutdown to argue for tariffs
Republican contender is winning voters thanks to support for legislation that would protect American jobs
Daily power cuts raise the tension in embattled Venezuelan city
Residents of Maracaibo have to deal with ransacked businesses, suspended classes and streets under army control
Four held in Madrid for recruiting new jihadists
Suspects are the alleged leaders of a ring that used online tools to disseminate Islamist messages
ECONOMY
Brussels lowers Spain’s deficit forecast
European Commission will demand new adjustment measures and start proceedings against Madrid for target misses
Spanish population shrinks, as Spaniards move abroad and foreigners leave
Four-year downward trend continues, according to latest figures from National Statistics Institute
Attack of animal rights activists caught on video at bullrunning
Four members of the same family alleged to have attacked two women who were recording events at a Tarragona fiesta
Precedent brings hope to families of transgender children
New case in Valencia showcases the shortcomings of legislation that puts limits on Civil Registry changes
What to do about Spain’s street cats?
Colonies are often found in Spanish towns and cities, causing bad smells and health risks, some residents complain
The Spanish grandparents whose children can’t afford to let them retire
Recession and long working hours mean many pensioners play a key role in keeping families together
Roman treasure trove uncovered at construction site
Workers find 19 amphorae filled with 600 kilos of bronze coins that archeologists are calling unique to Spain and maybe the world
País semanal
Fukushima: Contaminated lives
The first major virtual reality feature in Spanish media investigates how the 2011 Japanese tsunami changed the course of the country’s history
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS
Ver fotogalería
Rio racing to overcome hurdles ahead of August 5 Olympic opening
Despite delays and deaths, Brazilian authorities say they are confident work will be completed in time
Brash, rude and violent: Welcome to the world of Mexican “ladies”
Getting arrested for driving under the influence and attempting to bribe a police officer are no longer just deplorable actions but a springboard to fame
Donald Trump’s foreign policy: “America First”
Likely Republican presidential candidate presents leadership credentials in Washington speech
Venezuela’s opposition rallies 1.1 million signatures for recall referendum
Latest move to cut short President Nicolás Maduro’s mandate draws widespread support among public
How Honduran environmentalist Berta Cáceres was murdered
There was only one witness to the killing of the Honduran environmentalist, Gustavo Castro. He has decided to break his silence and speak out about what he saw that fateful night
VIDEO
Birthday surprise reduces Spain’s richest man to tears
Inditex founder Amancio Ortega applauded by staff at company headquarters on ocassion of his 80th birthday
A visit to Madrid’s forgotten Metro lines
Deep under the capital there are a series of disused stations and abandoned tunnels, which date back to the 1930s
Has the meaning of the Nazca spirals been found?
Odd constructions in Peru may be part of an irrigation system
This summer, “pimp” your hoverboard
US company patents conversion kit promising safer, more comfortable ride
Verne
Just who is ‘Torbe,’ Spain’s so-called porn king?
Sex industry entrepreneur in jail on charges of corrupting minors and people trafficking
This shirt was made for talking
Icon-Speak lets travelers point at symbols to make themselves understood
Proof that Spanish schedules are downright weird
The country does not observe its natural time zone, leading to a two-hour lag in everything
Lanzarote opens Europe’s first underwater museum
By next year, around 300 sculptures will be installed on the seabed of the Canarian island
EL VIAJERO
Biarritz: Tapas washed down with Bordeaux
Just 40km from San Sebastian, this stately seaside resort is ideal for a gastronomic getaway
Spain’s best red wines for under €15
A look at market trends and good value for money of crianzas, which are aged for at least two years
Ten hotels to rest mind and body
Spain offers the stressed-out a chance to recharge their batteries and learn some ancient techniques to deal with modern life
Ten cities where the tapas are plentiful
As well as the tradition of free snacks, the crisis has prompted many venues to offer a little extra
PROMOTIONS
TRANS-IBERIAN BLOG
Julie Pybus discovers El Perelló’s luxury honey
Julie Pybus discovers the artMuria collection of luxury honey, which has a history stretching back to the 19th century in the town of El Perelló
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» Top 50- 1Spanish king signs decree calling new general elections for June 26
- 2After 11 years, has Olivia Newton-John’s partner been found?
- 3Just who is ‘Torbe,’ Spain’s so-called porn king?
- 4VídeoAttack of animal rights activists caught on video at bullrunning
- 5Spanish population shrinks, as Spaniards move abroad and foreigners leave
- 6VídeoBirthday surprise reduces Spain’s richest man to tears
- 7Brussels lowers Spain’s deficit forecast
- 8New June general election will benefit Popular Party, poll confirms
- 9What to do about Spain’s street cats?
- 10Precedent brings hope to families of transgender children