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OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT
Congress set to approve reform of Spain’s Franco-era secrecy laws
The government may finally follow other democracies by setting time limit on classified documents
PUBLIC SAFETY
The Spanish scientists who are literally under fire
Who is behind the stray bullets hitting Madrid’s prestigious Institute for Mathematical Sciences?
HIGHLIGHTS
Four out of five Spaniards aged under 30 are still living with their parents
Unemployment and precarious labor market is driving up number of young people unable to leave home
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Ryanair begins major cabin crew recruitment drive in Spain
The budget airline which is experiencing strong growth began interviewing candidates in Mallorca on Monday
WEATHER
VIDEO: Dramatic rescue of woman from roof of floating car in Spain
Driver had attempted to cross a flooded underpass after a weekend of heavy rains in Valencia region
ISIS
Spain arrests four terror suspects with possible links to Paris attacks
Detainees thought to have spoken to at least one man who had planned to take part in November 2015 suicide mission
VIDEO: Huge waterspout forms off Valencia coast
Weekend of rainstorms created unusually large tornado-like sea vortex near Sueca and Cullera on Mediterranean coast
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
Barcelona’s nativity scene: “contemporary” or “twisted”?
Nine giant see-through spheres based on a Catalan poem spark controversy, as they were meant to
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
THE DEATH OF FIDEL CASTRO
Farewell, Fidel
Cubans start paying their last respects to the revolutionary leader, whose ashes will be taken by road to Santiago for burial on Saturday
Trump threatens to “terminate” US–Cuba diplomatic thaw
President-elect says Havana must improve conditions for Cubans and US for rapprochement to continue
Galician cousin of Fidel Castro: “It had to happen some day”
Manuela Argiz is one of the few surviving Spanish relatives of the former Cuban leader left in the northwestern region of Galicia
What now? The difficult problem of succession in Cuba
There is no clear candidate to take over from the Castros, apart from Vice-President Díaz Canel
Cuba survives Fidel Castro
The island has been through too much mourning to wear the colors of widowhood. There may be tears and nostalgia, but Fidel’s legacy will gradually wear out.
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
Widespread pattern of gang rape emerges in Brazil
Recent spate of highly publicized cases encourages more women to speak out, despite the risks
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
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
SPANISH NEWS
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
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
Economy & Business
Why does Spain collect less income tax than its EU neighbors?
EL PAÍS asks experts in light of EU report that points to deductions, rebates and exemptions
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
ELPAÍS.CAT IN ENGLISH
From the punch to the playback: 10 moments from Bieber in Barcelona
Relive the eventful visit of the Canadian heartthrob to the Catalan capital through its impact on social media
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
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
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
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
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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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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Gareth Bale to undergo surgery and faces up to three months out
Real Madrid confirmed on Thursday morning that the Welshman will travel to London for an operation on 29 November, meaning Bale could now face 8-12 weeks on the sidelines.
Messi brace helps Barcelona overcome Glasgow Celtic
A Lionel Messi brace was enough to see off Brendan Rodgers' Glasgow Celtic side as Barcelona ensure they will finish atop Group C following Manchester City's draw with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Simeone hails Atleti's response after derby humiliation
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