Income inequality up in Spain despite recent economic growth
After Portugal, Spanish low-wage earners suffered the greatest salary cuts of all OECD countries during the crisis
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TOURISM
Barcelona ramps up pressure on Airbnb with €600,000 fine
Homesharing site accuses authorities of “going in the opposite direction of most cities in the world,” saying it will appeal
Widespread pattern of gang rape emerges in Brazil
Recent spate of highly publicized cases encourages more women to speak out, despite the risks
HIGHLIGHTS
Colombian government and FARC sign revised peace deal in low-key ceremony
Text includes a number of key demands made by opponents, who say it still doesn’t go far enough
EL PAÍS celebrates its 40th anniversary with major exhibition in Mexico
Multimedia event takes visitors on an interactive tour into the past, present and future of leading Spanish-language daily
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Spain complains to Israel after Spanish-made drone gifted to Russia
Israel's agricultural minister kicked off controversy after giving unmanned device to Russian president
Spanish retailers banking on best Black Friday ever as event gains traction
Sector is expecting bigger discounts, more sales and higher average spending than previous years
Pollution causing 30,000 deaths a year in Spain, says EU report
European Environment Agency points to a rise in premature mortality across whole of Europe due to dirty air
Most serious cyberattacks against Spain come from foreign powers
The National Cryptology Center has dealt with over 19,000 security incidents so far this year, according to a new report
Spanish prosecutor calls for two-year jail sentence for Barça star Neymar
Ex-president facing five years, while club could have to pay €8.4m over irregularities when player’s contract was signed
China looks to Spain for new transplant model
Chinese officials say they have learned valuable insights from a partnership with the world’s leader in donations
All the colors of the Spanish Civil War
British historian Antony Beevor discusses his role in a new documentary marking the 80th anniversary of the conflict aimed at younger viewers
OPINION
Politicizing death
Discrepancies over the minute of silence and the excesses over Rita Barberá’s memory disrupt the protocol of mourning
A political speech
Spanish king opens the new parliamentary term with a message promoting regeneration and dialogue
THE AMERICAS
Is Mexico about to ban dog fighting for good?
Raft of legislative proposals could put end to inhumane activity most Mexicans disapprove of
Previously unseen Frida Kahlo painting sells for $1.8 million
‘Niña con collar’ had been seen in photographs for 60 years, but only resurfaced this summer
Vatican-brokered talks in Venezuela “frozen,” says opposition
Congress slams President Maduro after US court finds wife’s nephews guilty of drug trafficking
Mexican cement firm offers to help Donald Trump “build that wall”
“We cannot afford to be choosy,” says Cementos Chihuahua, putting business before national pride
Could California become independent after Trump victory?
Secessionist group submits proposed ballot measure, hoping Trump victory will garner support for March 2019 vote
SPANISH NEWS
SPANISH POLITICS
Government admits it will have to raise minimum salary if bill passes
Minority PP administration opposes the move but has no power to veto the initiative; PM set to meet union leaders
Spanish senator linked to corruption probe dies in Madrid hotel
Former Valencia mayor Rita Barberá had been questioned on Monday over money laundering and graft accusations
Spain’s opposition flexes its muscle in Congress with minimum wage proposals
Prime Minister Rajoy’s minority PP government loses two votes in Parliament in one day
Spaniards’ concerns about corruption soar under PM Mariano Rajoy
But surveys also show that Popular Party voters are less worried about political graft than others
Spanish government delays budget plans to gain negotiating room
Popular Party resists pressure from Ciudadanos to rush budget talks in lead-up to Christmas
Spanish government eyes corporate tax in bid to boost ailing revenues
Popular Party in talks with Ciudadanos about best way to raise income as Brussels calls for cuts
Economy & Business
Bank of Mexico cuts growth forecasts in wake of Trump victory
“We are dealing with a deep shock,” says central bank governor on trimming GDP growth prediction by 0.5%
Spanish exports grind to halt in September after hitting historic highs
Overseas trade has hit record levels but has been slowing since July and was stagnant in September
ELPAÍS.CAT IN ENGLISH
Bristol to Barcelona: “Be as ambitious as possible with new local currency”
The British city, which counts on the popular “Bristol Pound,” has plenty of advice for Catalan capital about its upcoming project
Revealing 33 years of UFOs over Catalonia
Spain’s Defense Ministry has declassified reports of sightings between 1962 and 1995
Catalan authorities to take in 10 Kurdish refugees found on Mango truck
The clothing company says that the vehicle had been subcontracted from another firm
Catalonia’s political leaders disappointed with Trump win
Region’s politicians foresee a more difficult world thanks to the US president elect
Catalan astronomer discovers habitable planet close to our Solar System
Proxima Centauri b is the nearest exoplanet to Earth and may be covered with water
Elpais.cat launches English-language project
Students from the Pompeu Fabra University will be adapting content about Catalonia into English for an international audience
FEATURES
fertility treatments
In Spain, 230,000 frozen embryos await an unclear fate
Left over from fertility treatments, they wait in storage to be donated to infertile couples – but there are very few takers
Was the Casa de Campo dolphin to be used as a decoration?
Mystery of cetacean corpse found in park in landlocked Madrid still far from being solved
What to do when you’re living in a city that won’t let you sleep
Residents from all over Europe are organizing in a bid to fight nighttime noise pollution
Will you be paying for that in zoquitos or in txantxis?
Barcelona has made headlines with plans for a local currency, but Spain already has a wealth of them in place
Is Spain about to discover the dangers of crystal meth?
Use of the drug is on the rise among Filipinos in Barcelona, raising fears it will spread to other areas
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
GASTRONOMY
Lasarte becomes latest Spanish eatery to win three Michelin stars
Chef Martín Berasategui, who helms Catalan restaurant, “the happiest guy in the world” after receiving prestigious accolade
Lugo: the home of free tapas
Seven bars in the city where a drink always comes with a complementary bite of something delicious
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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TRANS-IBERIAN BLOG
Crystal Fighters bring some optimism to 2016
Charis McGowan speaks to this London-based band, which counts on several members from Spain
Eddie Izzard: “We have to put more hope in the world than despair”
The British stand-up and activist speaks to EL PAÍS ahead of his return to Spain, and among other things, he has Brexit on his mind
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