Spanish MPs cite 1981 coup and Pétain at charged investiture
Podemos leader warns acting PM that he represents the past, while Ciudadanos make clear they will be watching Rajoy closely to ensure that he delivers on his promises
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Jobless rate in Spain falls below 20% for first time in six years
Three-month summer period saw creation of 226,500 new jobs, mainly in health and services sectors
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Rajoy backtracks on Spain’s controversial school-leaver exams
Decision comes after mass protests against a system many fear will punish poorer students
More than 100 Venezuelans injured in marches against Maduro
The opposition has called for a fresh demonstration on Thursday and a 12-hour general strike on Friday
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Civil guards in northern Spain: “At least they’ve stopped trying to kill us”
Five years after ETA lay down its arms, force in Navarre still faces hostility from independence supporters
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Two imams based at Ibiza mosque held over suspected links to ISIS
The Moroccan nationals allegedly targeted children in a bid to recruit jihadists for the terrorist group
Spanish woman and local guide struck by lightning at Machu Picchu
Couple join long list of tourists who have suffered mishaps at ancient Inca site
Valencia bison starved to death before being decapitated
Director of nature reserve charged with animal abuse
OPINION
Spain’s Socialists unblock the impasse
Once again, the PSOE has shown a better understanding of affairs of state than the PP
Against defeatism
There is a future for the Socialist Party despite the pessimism currently engulfing it
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Unknown North Carolina businessman posts 270 pro-Trump messages on social media every day
“No president wakes up thinking how to screw his country over”
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Mexican drug lord’s wife: “El Chapo will be dead by December”
Emma Coronel’s statements about her husband’s health show new line of defense after failure of appeals against extradition
Catholic Church opens files on dark period of Argentina dictatorship
But only victims and their relatives may access an archive made up of thousands of letters
Via an independent film, the Cuban-American thaw reaches outer space
Movie ‘Sergio and Sergei’ has become the first co-production between US and Cuba since the embargo
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FOREIGN POLICY
Spain cancels permission for Russian warship refueling in Ceuta
The government had been criticized for allowing ships to stop due to likelihood of involvement in Syrian conflict
Popular Party’s Mariano Rajoy set to become prime minister this weekend
Barring surprises, Socialist abstention opens door to investiture at Congressional vote on Saturday
Brussels reminds Spain to make €5.5bn cuts “as soon as possible”
European Commission again warns government of dangers of not meeting deficit reduction commitments
Zoned out? Why the Balearics may not turn back the clock on Sunday
Regional assembly drafts statement calling for perpetuation of Daylight Saving Time in Spain’s easternmost region
Spain’s Socialist Party will allow PP to form minority government
Acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will return to office in early November, ending 10-month political impasse
Meeting the survivors of death row
A group of people in the US who were exonerated before their execution date regularly get together to share stories and organize awareness campaigns about capital punishment
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Will Dutchman wrongly jailed in Spain for three rapes find justice?
After 12 years in prison for crimes he didn’t commit, Van der Dussen seeks €6 million
Who are Spain’s gun owners?
Spaniards are not big weapons owners in global terms but a growing black market is starting to be a cause for concern
How Mexico’s Zetas drug cartel uses Spain to ship cocaine into Europe
EL PAÍS investigation explores transfer of 2,100kg of the drug, which netted the gang $75m in just six days
Five years after ETA ceasefire, a new generation seeks answers
“Wounds,” a documentary made by four high school students, gives a voice to victims of terrorism
The unique Spanish scheme gifting abused women protection dogs
Psychologists praise work of foundation that teams women up with specially trained canines
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
Valencia joins the Spanish craze for craft beer
A group of entrepreneurs fell in love with the industry while on university exchange programs abroad
Ten fabulous fall getaways
When the weather gets cooler, Spain’s central and northern forests explode in a color display of reds, yellows and oranges
El Bierzo: The gateway into 10th century Spain
The fall is the perfect time to discover this ancient land where Celts, Romans, Visigoths and Knights Templar all left their mark on a mountainous and isolated landscape
A tour of 15 Spanish cities through their most typical dishes
From hearty stews to refreshingly cool soups, here is a look at classic dishes and the eateries that excel at preparing them
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