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PP picks up new seats in election re-run win, while PSOE hangs on in second
Podemos fails to capitalize on its agreement with United Left and falls far short of overtaking the Socialists. But uncertainty remains on the possible formation of a government
The 2016 general election in Spain – as it happened
Live blog of all the news and results of the second ballot to be held in six months as they came in
Exit polls predicted PP victory and Unidos Podemos in second place
The Socialist Party (PSOE) gets bumped down to third place for the first time in democratic history
Voter turnout hits lowest point at 6pm since return of democracy to Spain
Catalonia and Madrid register the biggest drops, confirming forecasts about voter weariness at the ongoing stalemate
Madrid voter aged 92 dies from heart attack after casting poll
Electoral officials say voting in the capital operating “normally”
In photos – Election day in Spain
A total of 36.5 million people were eligible to take part in today’s polls, which are the 13th to have been celebrated in Spain
Spain: one person, one vote?
Designed to prevent the cities from dominating politics, the country’s electoral system benefits a two-party system
The jihadist suspect manning a polling station in Terrasa
David Franco Portolés, who was arrested in 2015 raid, is checking voter IDs in the Ca n'Anglada neighborhood
Spain’s parties use Brexit to advance their own agenda ahead of elections
Acting PM, Socialist and Ciudadanos nominees warn against the outcome of a Catalan referendum on independence in Spain
Could there be a third election?
Analysts warn that few things have changed, other than the fact that voter hopefulness has morphed into weariness
HIGHLIGHTS
Brexit: how will it affect Spanish companies in the UK?
Ferrovial, Telefónica, Iberdrola and Santander are all major investors in Britain
Spanish stock market sustains historical loss on Brexit news
Spain’s benchmark index retreats 12.35%, and risk premium rises while experts warn about mid-term effects of Leave
Sitting out impeachment process, Dilma Rousseff condemns “coup” in Brazil
"They've invaded government like a hoard of huns," says ousted president of interim successor Michel Temer and his allies
SOCIAL MOBILITY
Spain: does who you know matter more than what you know?
An outdated education system and nepotism are fuelling inequality in Spanish society
Spain's contribution to the world: on the trail of the perfect tortilla
The Spanish omelet is the undisputed darling of the country’s culinary heritage. Here are 10 versions of the dish that have made Spain what it is today
Why some nudists are being marginalized on the Spanish coast
Despite Spain’s fame for naked sunbathing, naturists are being ordered to cover up by councils and the courts
For a third of Spanish households, a pension is the sole source of income
Latest National Statistics Institute report shows immigrant families’ income below national average
Madrid driver caught using carpool lane with passenger doll
Patrol officers were suspicious of the fact that the alleged child was wearing a fleece in hot weather
Why Spain has turned its back on science
Other countries do not invest in R&D&i because they are rich – they are rich because they invest in R&D&i.
OPINION
SPANISH POLITICS
Pedro Sánchez: “It’s useless to vote for Rajoy and it’s useless to vote for Iglesias”
Socialist candidate argues that his party will play a major role after election despite polls showing him in third place
Venezuelan assembly asks Spain for help with Podemos investigation
Lawmakers send letters to Spanish treasury department, and also ask top party officials to come testify in Caracas
THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS
Colombia and FARC announce “bilateral and definitive” ceasefire
Details on ending one of the world’s longest-running conflicts will be released on Thursday in Havana
His popularity ratings in free fall, Trump tries to reorganize campaign
Will firing controversial chief strategist Corey Lewandowski boost the Republican candidate's chances in November?
Trumpisms, a guide to the Donald's contribution to the political lexicon
A guide to the property magnate-turned politician’s most-used words and phrases
Abortion requests on the rise in South America amid Zika fears
The number of women seeking terminations has doubled in Brazil, Ecuador and Venezuela, says new study
Donald Trump and his band of operatives
The real estate mogul has hired Paul Manafort, a Washington lobbyist with ties to previous Republican administrations
Five women and five answers about the lack of enthusiasm for Clinton
We ask experts and activists why the prospect of female US president does not draw the excitement Obama did
Verne
The Canadian company reinventing the Spanish wineskin
Inspired by tradition, the Colborne Bag Company crowdfunds an update aimed at a younger, North American market
VIDEO
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
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
Ver fotogalería
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
The English Edition
Remembering our colleague and friend Marty Delfín
One of the most beloved members of the EL PAÍS English Edition team has passed away after a two-year battle with illness
TRANS-IBERIAN BLOG
Craft beer: the sole winner in Spain’s economic woes
After much persuasion, Alec Herrón agrees to take on the difficult job of sampling the wares of some of Spain’s microbreweries
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» Top 50- 1The 2016 general election in Spain – as it happened
- 2PP picks up new seats in election re-run win, while PSOE hangs on in second
- 3Spain’s parties use Brexit to advance their own agenda ahead of elections
- 4Exit polls predicted PP victory and Unidos Podemos in second place
- 5The jihadist suspect manning a polling station in Terrasa
- 6Could there be a third election?
- 7Voter turnout hits lowest point at 6pm since return of democracy to Spain
- 8Spain: one person, one vote?
- 9Gibraltar is Spanish!
- 10Madrid voter aged 92 dies from heart attack after casting poll