brexit
Cameron suspends anti-Brexit campaign in Gibraltar after MP attack
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy had complained about his British counterpart’s planned involvement in contested overseas territory
Ahead of Spanish election, candidates ignoring effects of Brexit on Spain
A UK breakaway could affect trade relations, regional independence movements and the lives of the more than 200,000 Spaniards who are living in Britain
gender issues
Priest rails against “anatomical DIY projects” for transsexuals
Clergyman in Madrid town says people should accept their God-given body, and criticizes public spending on treatment
HIGHLIGHTS
REFUGEE CRISIS
Spain rejected seven of every 10 asylum requests in 2015, new report reveals
Commission for Refugee Aid warns of “serious setback” in terms of international protection for displaced peoples
POVERTY IN SPAIN
Spanish city introduces basic income for vulnerable families
A Coruña, in Galicia, is the first authority in Spain to provide payment for households in poverty
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Pablo Iglesias: “After I am prime minister, I’ll walk away from politics”
In interview with EL PAÍS ahead of the June 26 election, Podemos leader discusses his plans for Spain
ANIMAL ABUSE
Prosecutors seek jail for youths who crushed 79 piglets to death
The suspects also face heavy fines for animal cruelty, which they shared on WhatsApp
What is it Spanish advertisers love about English?
The Royal Academy hopes to persuade the industry that the language of Cervantes is just as effective as Shakespeare’s
The Spanish parents working together and opting for a tribal education
Perceived lack of stimulation in school system and cost of childcare prompts some families to pool resources
The Spanish doctor with a surgery on Mount Everest
Mónica Piris has been working since 2007 to help climbers injured trying to scale the world’s highest peak
With so many dolphins in captivity, Spain is swimming against the tide
More than half the dolphins held in aquariums are owned by Spanish companies
Why heroin is threatening to make a comeback in Spain
The sinister return of this drug exposes Holland as Europe’s main drug supermarket
OPINION
The uncertainty continues
Monday’s four-way debate did nothing to clarify parties’ plans after June 26 elections
OPINION
Majority
Women make up 52% of the world’s population, and we can no longer accept being treated as a minority
SPANISH POLITICS
Spain’s influence in Brussels shrinks under Mariano Rajoy
Spanish PM’s voice has barely been heard at EC meetings, and diplomats say the country is losing political relevance
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Four-way debate suggests little change to political landscape
Podemos reaches out to Socialists, while Rajoy repeats call for government of national unity
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS
Trump breaks away from party’s stance on gun control
Republican candidate has proposed limits on gun sales for suspects on terrorist watch list
Armed group loots home of El Chapo’s mother in Sinaloa
Around 150 hitmen broke into the mansion where the drug trafficker’s family member lives, killing three nearby residents in the process
Washington to begin direct talks with Venezuela “immediately”
US wants to reestablish diplomatic relations and mediate between government and opposition
Clinton looks to rally Sanders supporters
With Washington under her belt, Democratic presumptive nominee now hopes to win over rest of the party
Trump plays up Islamic threat in wake of Orlando shooting
Republican candidate reiterates his promise to ban Muslims from entering the United States
CULTURE
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Fantastical world of Bosch is Prado’s show of the year
‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ is the high point of this celebration of the Dutch master in Madrid
VIDEO
Madrileño female four-piece Hinds continue to conquer America
Group makes appearance on Wednesday night on CBS’ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Fans of Spanish soccer side attacked in Barcelona
Group of five punched and insulted two women staffing post to rally support for the national team ahead of Euro 2016
Bullfighter left tetraplegic succumbs to injuries
Matador ‘El Pana’ had asked his doctors to let him die after being gored by a bull back in May
País semanal
Charting new waters for long-distance swimmers
Montserrat Tresserras defied the conventions of the Franco era to become the first Spanish woman to swim the Strait of Gibraltar and the English Channel
EL VIAJERO
Ibiza: Forever young
Every spring the White Isle turns into party central, but frenetic clubbing is worlds apart from the stillness of its unspoiled rural interior
Spain’s top 20 nudist beaches
As the Mediterranean waters begin to warm, it’s time to seek out spots along Spain’s 8,000-km coastline where bathers can bare all
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The prettiest villages in Spain (Part 1)
With a population of no more than 15,000 and a wealth of cultural, natural and architectural attractions, these picturesque destinations are all part of a network called The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain
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The prettiest villages in Spain (part II)
With a population of no more than 15,000 and a wealth of cultural, natural and architectural attractions, these picturesque destinations are all part of a network called The Most Beautiful Villages in Spain
Verne
The beer map of Spain
A study reveals which brand of lager is more likely to be in your fridge, depending on where you live
PROMOTIONS
When it comes to CrossFit, every rep counts
When Mallorca resident Vicki McLeod decided to get up off the sofa and get into the gym, she found a world with its own community, language and even legends...
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» Top 50- 1Cameron suspends anti-Brexit campaign in Gibraltar after MP attack
- 2Ahead of Spanish election, candidates ignoring effects of Brexit on Spain
- 3Four Spanish provinces set to see nearly 40ºC today
- 4What is it Spanish advertisers love about English?
- 5VídeoProsecutors seek jail for youths who crushed 79 piglets to death
- 6With so many dolphins in captivity, Spain is swimming against the tide
- 7How to sleep in the Spanish heat
- 8Pablo Iglesias: “After I am prime minister, I’ll walk away from politics”
- 9VídeoBadly injured Mexican bullfighter asks doctors to let him die
- 10Spanish city introduces basic income for vulnerable families