SPANISH POLITICS
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Socialists’ no to acting PM Rajoy opens door to third elections at Christmas
As expected, the Popular Party candidate lost the first round of the investiture vote, which was held on Wednesday evening
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What happens if Mariano Rajoy does not get reinstated?
If the PP nominee does not secure the necessary support at the investiture vote this week, there will be two months to either form a government or hold new elections
The ongoing love affair between Kuwait and Marbella
The Kuwaitis were the first to bring their petrodollars to the Costa del Sol, and have since established strong roots in the community
HIGHLIGHTS
Trump makes surprise visit to Mexico despite months of verbal attacks
Republican candidate’s trip to see President Peña Nieto is part of bid to improve his image
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Valencian lawyer freed from US jail, but yet to head home to see daughter
María José Carrascosa was sent to prison after taking child to Spain against wishes of father. She is now writing a book
Spain’s tourism records shattered after spectacular month of July
There were 9.6 million visitors last month, exceeding the previous all-time high that was set in August 2015
SOCIAL NETWORKS
Twitter activates a Rajoy emoji ahead of investiture debate in Congress
The image of the acting prime minister will appear on the micro-blogging site all week
Eight days after disappearing in Galicia, still no sign of missing teen
Investigators rule out attack by a man who verbally harassed the 18-year-old as she walked home late from local fiestas
Spanish Jihadist chatter on the rise say experts, with sights set on Spain
Counter-terrorism analysts are detecting a greater amount of propaganda that is written or subtitled in Spanish
Despite “Gag Law” fines, street sex trade continues apace in Madrid suburb
A total of 791 customers have been reported and 120 prostitutes fined using new security law
Animal rights party denounces cruelty against calf in town fiestas
The young animal is seen in a video dying at the hands of inhabitants of the town Valmojado, in the province of Toledo
Security ramped up at Spain’s summer fiestas in bid to protect women
Rape cases at Sanfermines prompt authorities to take zero-tolerance approach to sexual assaults
OPINION
COLUMN
Bigger than his music
Things I learned by traveling to Mexico: never, under any circumstances, even if you are surrounded by hipsters and metal-heads, make fun of Juan Gabriel
Enough cruelty
The images of a calf being fought and killed in the ring in the town of Valmojado have revived the debate about animal abuse
POLITICS
Socialist chief to PM: “We can’t support what we want to change”
On day two of investiture debate, Pedro Sánchez reiterates that he will vote against interim Mariano Rajoy, increasing the likelihood of a third general election in Spain
No is no, Socialist Party chief tells acting Spanish PM at brief meeting
Despite Mariano Rajoy’s attempts at convincing him to abstain, Pedro Sánchez vows to vote against the conservative candidate in this week’s investiture vote
PP deal with Ciudadanos will be a tough sell in Congress, parties admit
A Socialist abstention is required to let Mariano Rajoy become the next prime minister at this week’s investiture vote, but that is not likely to happen
Ciudadanos gives PM 48 hours to agree investiture vote conditions
“Time is running out” for Rajoy’s Popular Party, says emerging center-right group
Socialists to propose law change in bid to avoid Christmas Day elections
The main opposition group believes that the Popular Party is using the date as a pressure tactic
PP accepts Ciudadanos’ demand for further-reaching graft measures
As part of ongoing negotiations two groups agree that public officials from all levels of Spain’s administrations should be suspended if they are suspected of corruption
THE AMERICAS
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Legendary Mexican showman Juan Gabriel dies of a heart attack
The singer-songwriter passed away on Sunday morning in Santa Monica, California
Dilma Rousseff: “I am fighting for democracy”
Brazil’s suspended president delivers impassioned speech as she defends herself at the impeachment trial against her
The FARC announce a definitive ceasefire in Colombia
The 52-year-old conflict between the government and the armed group ended Sunday after four years of talks
It’s official: Colombia peace talks conclude a half century of war
President Santos announces referendum to validate accord with FARC rebels on October 2
Church beats back PRI initiative for marriage equality
The party archives Enrique Peña Nieto’s proposal in light of heavy pressure from the far right
Bolivia’s deputy interior minister lynched by protesting miners
Government is currently locked in a standoff with workers over new legislation for the sector
FEATURES
environment
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Drug dealers find a more lucrative trade: sea cucumbers
Demand for the marine animal in China is pushing growing numbers of illegal harvesters into waters of southern Spain
RURAL LIFE IN SPAIN
Learning to love your village
A hamlet in Soria is fighting the side effects of depopulation with positive psychology
FLAMENCO
The leading Japanese flamenco venue that has had to say “sayonara”
El Flamenco, epicenter of the Spanish music scene in Tokyo, closes its doors just months before celebrating its 50th anniversary
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Why women could come to the rescue of Spain’s Catholic Church
With an increasing shortage of priests in many local parishes, female deacons could provide a solution
NIGHTLIFE
A peek inside the late-night world of Madrid’s sex clubs
There are now 20 or 30 straight and gay bars in the capital where sex between patrons is part of the night out
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
Gourmet heaven in four Spanish cities
From San Sebastian to Cadiz, a tour of some urban enclaves that boast exquisite cuisine
Spain’s nudist beaches: a niche market with more appeal to foreigners?
Catalonia’s 50 naturist areas are mainly used by visitors from Germany, France and the Netherlands
British visitor numbers to Spanish hotels up 15%
Hotels in the country enjoyed a bumper July, having put prices up more than 6% from last year
A perfect tan on Portugal’s nudist beaches
Spain's western neighbor has miles and miles of unspoiled sand where bathers can enjoy the sun in privacy
Spain: home of the luxury espadrille
Combining tradition with innovative and elegant designs, Spanish fashion houses are winning international export markets with their new take on peasant footwear
10 places to escape the Spanish heat
From the icy waters of the Cíes Islands to Teruel's "cold triangle" Spanish towns where you'll need a jacket, even in August
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» Top 50- 1Socialist chief to PM: “We can’t support what we want to change”
- 2Spain’s nudist beaches: a niche market with more appeal to foreigners?
- 3What happens if Mariano Rajoy does not get reinstated?
- 4VídeoProsecutors seek jail for youths who crushed 79 piglets to death
- 5Drug dealers find a more lucrative trade: sea cucumbers
- 6Spain’s tourism records shattered after spectacular month of July
- 7VídeoBadly injured Mexican bullfighter asks doctors to let him die
- 8Trump makes surprise visit to Mexico despite months of verbal attacks
- 9Spanish Jihadist chatter on the rise say experts, with sights set on Spain
- 10Valencian lawyer freed from US jail, but yet to head home to see daughter
