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Madrid bans large vehicles from center over fears of a terrorist attack
Police will restrict access for heavy trucks and buses to much of city, to coincide with the traditional Kings Day parades
Most-read articles of 2016: Part 2
As this extraordinary year for news draws to a close, we look back at the highlights from the English Edition
HIGHLIGHTS
Charity fraud
Judge orders parents of sick girl to pay €1.2 million civil liability bond
Couple allegedly fraudulently raised nearly €1 million for cutting-edge treatments for their daughter
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Former Catalan premier’s right-hand man faces court over independence vote
Francesc Homs accused of disobedience for involvement in 2014 unofficial referendum
Cristina Kirchner faces probe over alleged cover-up of bombing
Court reopens case brought by Alberto Nisman, whose death two years ago has still not been explained
Police investigate disappearance of Greek ambassador in Rio
Brazilian authorities analyzing charred corpse found inside what is believed to be missing diplomat’s rental car
SPANISH LAW
Terrorists or troublemakers?
In 2015, six anarchists were arrested and one sent to prison where he remains, despite flimsy evidence
The Spaniard who abandoned the UK because of Brexit
Santiago Ayuso is home in Spain for Christmas and says he won't be going back to “exhausting” England
Arrested in Greece: Spanish activists who hid eight refugees in caravan
Pair could face people-smuggling charges over protest against Europe’s immigration policies
A business with bite: the singular success of Spain’s only false teeth factory
A family firm located on the outskirts of Madrid produces 12 million dentures a year for 52 countries
Brexit not stopping British developers’ revival of Costa del Sol property sector
Upscale projects are beginning to take shape along Malaga coastline, from Marbella to Estepona
Spanish filmmakers try to sell Goya film award in second-hand store
Bajo Ulloa brothers put prize for 1992 movie screenplay up for sale for just under €5,000
OPINION
Madrid’s pollution problem
City needs long-term plans to fight smog, not just driving restrictions
Protection against fuel poverty
The PSOE-PP deal closes the door on indiscriminate electricity cuts
THE AMERICAS
With 28,479 killings, Venezuela takes second spot on world murder ranking
Venezuelan Observatory on Violence partly blames worsening economic crisis for soaring crime levels
Rising gas prices sour Christmas holiday for Mexicans
Politicians, business leaders and consumers mobilize against a proposed hike of between 14% and 24%
Colombian Congress approves amnesty for FARC combatants
Move will benefit an estimated 5,000 former guerrillas, many of whom are in jail for political crimes
Why once-peaceful Colima is now gripped by an epidemic of violence
War between drug cartels has made Mexico’s tiny Pacific tourist state the country’s bloodiest region
Argentina’s Kirchner claims latest indictment is a political witch-hunt
Former president slams judge in charge of corruption investigation in messages posted on Twitter
The spider web of federal funds that go to fighting the drug war in Mexico
In addition to the government’s growing budget, the US continues to provide assistance through the Mérida Initiative
SPANISH NEWS
ENVIRONMENT
Madrid bans half of all cars from city center as pollution levels spike
But all vehicles will be allowed back into the capital on Friday and Saturday, council announces by mid-morning Thursday
Spain beefs up security to prevent Berlin-style terrorist attack
Madrid drafts in 2,000 extra police officers to monitor key areas of city center until January 7
Spain’s two main parties reach deal in fight against fuel poverty
The agreement would guarantee electricity supply to country’s poorest households all-year round
The Basque Y: the very slow tale of a very fast train
Three decades on, high-speed rail link in northern Spain is still far from reaching its destination
“Over 37,000 Spanish teens drink every day. Are we going to do something?”
Foundation tackling drug and alcohol abuse launches public awareness campaign on dangers of teenage drinking
Economy & Business
IAG plans low-cost flights from Spain to Latin America, US and Asia
Airline plans to use Barcelona as a base and is considering setting up new carrier for the venture
EU orders Spain’s banks to repay all earnings from “abusive” mortgages
Ruling which cannot be appealed means lenders now have to refund €3 billion earned before 2013
ELPAÍS.CAT IN ENGLISH
Four curious facts about the Catalan Christmas ‘Shitter’
What is the deal with Catalonia and poop?
If independence was just a monetary matter: what will happen in 2017 with Catalan taxes?
Since 2014, the Catalan regional government has been developing its own, forgotten, tax collector
The Catalan telethon celebrates its 25th anniversary
‘La Marató de TV3’ raises funds every year for health research initiatives
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
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
What needs to be done to get Spaniards out of the office by six?
Part of changing Spanish working practices could mean setting the clock back, literally
Public television costs Spaniards just €39 a year, but audiences are falling
Far-reaching and deep funding cuts have left state and regional channels in dire straits
Why being a member of the clergy in Spain just isn’t what it used to be
Rural depopulation across the country means that priests often have to cover several parishes
Why Spain’s population is shrinking by 72 people every day
In 2015, births declined by 4.6%, reducing the population by 13,000 in the first half of 2016
The big decision for Spanish viewers: Netflix, HBO or Movistar?
We compare catalogues, prices and the technical aspects of the various streaming services on offer in Spain
TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE
Who will succeed Ferran Adrià?
The genius behind Catalan restaurant elBulli has not only put Spanish gastronomy on the map, but has also produced an entire school of thought
Spain’s pig aristocracy emigrates to Texas
Two Spanish entrepreneurs become the first to bring animals to the United States for breeding
WEEKEND TRAVEL
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In pictures: Life in the stunning white villages of Andalusia
Visiting these beautiful villages in the deep south of Spain’s Cádiz province is like taking a step back in time
GASTRONOMY
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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
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TOP ARTICLES OF THE YEAR
VIDEO: Police shut down Madrid bakery after rats spotted in counter
Authorities closed the premises after passers-by filmed the rodents nibbling on sandwiches
“It does taste better” – Jamie Oliver unrepentant over ‘paellagate’ row
Despite widespread criticism from Spaniards and even death threats, UK chef insists that chorizo is a perfect paella ingredient
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
‘Andalunglish’: the English words Spaniards borrowed from Gibraltar
University student María Ortega has preserved disappearing words spoken in La Línea de la Concepción
“My father was much crueler than the Pablo Escobar you see on Netflix”
Son of Colombian drug lord accuses television series of glamorizing life of man responsible for 3,000 deaths
This is the milk! Why is Spain obsessed with ‘leche’ expressions?
Non-Spaniards are often nonplussed by the rich variety of ways in which Spaniards use the word
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- 4Madrid bans large vehicles from center over fears of a terrorist attack
- 5Terrorists or troublemakers?
- 6Half of social media users in Latin America have gone hungry in last year
- 7Police investigate disappearance of Greek ambassador in Rio
- 8How to sleep in the Spanish heat
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Isco decides to shelve Real Madrid contract talks until June
While the length of the deal on the table and the midfielder's wage demands are not a stumbling block, Isco wants assurances over playing time
