Government announces tax hikes in bid to raise an extra €4.6 billion
Popular Party administration will increase duty on tobacco and sugary drinks, among other items
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Spanish unemployment sees first November rise in three years
But year-on-year figures suggest job market is continuing to recover from economic crisis
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Tesla electric vehicles: Coming to a Spanish road near you...
Pioneer now working on network of superchargers to allow long-distance driving
“Angry” Chapecoense president takes aim at Lamia airlines
Interim chief says Brazilian soccer club will look at taking legal measures against carrier
The short life of Lamia, the airline that should have flown Chapecoense to glory
Low-cost carrier set up in Venezuela to provide regional charter flights
Copa Sudamericana: the final where soccer was the least of it
Medellín stadium pays emotional tribute to the Brazilian players who died in this week’s accident
HIGHLIGHTS
Spain’s minimum wage set for biggest one-time hike since 1986
Decision follows talks between PP and Socialists, who want more protection for less well off
IMMIGRATION
From Aleppo to Madrid: a Syrian’s bullfighting odyssey
Hazem Al-Masri left his home at the age of 18 for Spain to fulfill his dream of becoming a torero
TELEVISION
The UK’s most beloved Spanish waiter dies aged 86
German-born comedian Andrew Sachs, who played Manuel in ‘Fawlty Towers,’ passed away in November
WORLD AIDS DAY
Why Spain has not contributed to Global Fund to fight AIDS in six years
Government spending on overseas aid depends on 2017 budget, which is still to be announced
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US developer planning mega-resort outside Madrid
The Cordish Companies says €2.2bn project will create 56,000 jobs and attract millions of visitors to its hotels, stores, restaurants and gaming centers
Valencia’s Las Fallas festival lands UNESCO world heritage status
United Nations agency highlights artistic merit and inclusiveness of massively popular cultural event
What’s in a name? Palma de Mallorca decides to keep it simple, again
Capital city of popular Spanish holiday island decides it’s the only one of its kind and shortens moniker
Spanish-born German spy and terror suspect starred in gay porn films
Secret services employeee allegedly used same alias in jihadist forums he used in adult films
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
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
California appoints second-generation Latino as attorney general
Democrat Xavier Becerra seen as leading the fight against Donald Trump in key areas such as immigration
Colombia’s Congress approves revised peace deal with FARC
But critics say congressional procedure deliberately bypasses “popular mandate” that rejected original agreement
The thirteen bullets it took to kill Renato
Mexican prosecutors believe the killers were going specifically after the actor, songwriter and TV host
Trump intervenes to prevent US company relocating to Mexico
Move will save 1,000 jobs at Carrier air-conditioning plant in rust-belt state of Indiana
Widespread pattern of gang rape emerges in Brazil
Recent spate of highly publicized cases encourages more women to speak out, despite the risks
SPANISH NEWS
Spain to hike taxes on tobacco, alcohol and soft drinks to raise €8 billion
Corporate tax regime and crackdown on fraud also on agenda as Madrid aims to hit EU deficit targets
Spanish police arrest suspected lone wolf ISIS terrorist
Investigators believe the man planned to recruit people to help him carry out attacks
Bullish Spanish opposition calls on government to repeal “gag law”
Socialist-sponsored motion has no binding power but shows that Popular Party no longer controls the lower house
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
Economy & Business
INTERVIEW | President of the European Central Bank
Draghi: “Integration has become weaker because of populist movements”
The guardian of European monetary policy announces that interest rates will rise when the recovery ends
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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
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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- 6Spain to hike taxes on tobacco, alcohol and soft drinks to raise €8 billion
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- 8“Angry” Chapecoense president takes aim at Lamia airlines
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Gareth Bale set for longer out than previously expected
The Real Madrid star, who had surgery this week, is now thought to be facing more than the initially estimated two to three months out.
Piqué and Alba back in training two days before El Clásico
After missing all sessions since the draw with Real Sociedad on Sunday, the defenders trained with the rest of the squad, including Lionel Messi and a ready and raring-to-go Iniesta.
Zidane: “We’re ready for El Clásico; they’ll make us suffer”
The coach is now thinking about Camp Nou: "Whatever happens, it won't be decisive"and was thrilled to have Casemiro back: "He looked good. I'm happy".
Cristiano: Barcelona could have got star for 17m, says Laporta
The ex-Barça president has again discussed Los Azulgranas' opportunity to snap up Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting CP in summer 2003.