Spain Spanish King's brother-in-law chooses to do time in women's prison The disgraced brother-in-law of King Felipe VII has opted for a small prison outside the city of Avila to serve out his sentence, where he will be the only male inmate. 18/06/2018
Spain Visit by King Felipe to Barcelona sparks riot Police have to quash protests with force as Catalan separatists admonish the King for what they see as regional neglect and a refusal to intervene politically. 26/02/2018
Spain Madrid poised to activate emergency rule in Catalonia The conservative government is backed by the main opposition Socialists in making the unprecedented move 21/10/2017
Spain King Felipe accuses Catalan leaders of division King Felipe makes rare intervention into Spanish politics and accuses Catalan leaders of dividing society 04/10/2017
Spain King Felipe speaks out on Catalan poll plans King Felipe VI speaks out about the Catalan government’s plans to hold a referendum on independence. 13/09/2017
no comment Spain's King Felipe marches with his people in Barcelona Tens of thousands of Spaniards have been joined by their king, Felipe, on a march through the streets of Barcelona, to say 'no' to terrorism. 26/08/2017
Spain Barcelona prays for peace on final day of mourning Barcelona prayed for peace on the third and final day of official mourning for the victims of Thursday's twin van attacks. 20/08/2017
no comment Spanish royals comfort the injured Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia on Saturday were at a Barcelona hospital where they met victims injured in the attack on Las Ramblas. On 19/08/2017
Spain Spain's Urdangarin escapes jail pending appeal A Spanish court has decided not to send the King of Spain's brother-in-law to prison while he awaits the outcome of an appeal against a six-year-sentence for charges including tax fraud and money laun 23/02/2017
economy Madrid tourism trade fair focuses on sustainable travel The International Tourism Trade Fair in Madrid showcases destinations worldwide with a particular emphasis this year on sustainable travel. 18/01/2017
Spain Rajoy sworn in again as Spain's prime minister after deadlock broken The conservative leader was sworn in by King Felipe on Monday and is expected to announce a new cabinet later this week. 31/10/2016
Spain Spain's Rajoy looks to decisive Saturday vote to form new government It has taken 10 months, but Spain appears to be finally on the verge of forming a new government. 27/10/2016
Spain Spain's royalty on show for Asturias Awards Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia presided over a star-studded ceremony in Oviedo for the 2016 Princess of Asturias awards. 21/10/2016
Spain Spain's King Felipe tasks Mariano Rajoy to form new government Spain’s acting prime minister has accepted a mandate from the king to form a government. 28/07/2016
Spain Obama cuts short visit to Spain US President Barack Obama arrived in Spain on Sunday for a visit which was interrupted after five white police officers were shot dead by an African-American war vet in Dallas on… 10/07/2016
world news Spain's king makes final attempt at coalition talks Spain’s King Felipe is to begin a fresh round of talks with the country’s political parties in a last ditch effort to install a government and avoid 25/04/2016
world news Philip VI's call for national unity heard loud and clear by Basques & Catalans The King of Spain’s Christmas speech’s strong appeals to beware of nationalist sentiment led to its leaders being quick off the mark to comment. The 25/12/2015
Spain Spain's king calls for unity after inconclusive elections Spain’s King Felipe has used his traditional Christmas message to call for unity after the country’s inconclusive election last Sunday. Political 25/12/2015
Spain Funerals for Spanish police officers killed in Kabul Two Spanish police officers killed in a suicide attack at Spain’s embassy in Kabul last Friday have been given state funerals. The King of Spain 15/12/2015
Spain Spain's King Felipe presides over national day parade Spain’s King Felipe presided over a military parade marking the country’s national day during which more than 3,000 soldiers marched through central 12/10/2015
brussels bureau Spain's King focuses on unity during first European Parliament address Spain’s King Felipe VI has spoken of the importance of unity and solidarity in the EU. He has addressed the European Parliament for the first time 07/10/2015
Mexico Spain's King Felipe promotes ties with Mexico Spain’s King Felipe has used his three day trip to Mexico to focus on the strong bonds between the two nations . At a business forum attended by 01/07/2015
Mexico Spain's King Felipe makes historic visit to Mexico Spain’s King Philipe has been awarded the “keys to Mexico City” during the Royal’s first state visit to a Latin American country. The main aim of 30/06/2015
France The world needs more France, Spain's King Felipe declares King Felipe of Spain has called for “more of France” in the European Union and the world over. ‘No France, no Europe’ “Without France, there is no 03/06/2015
Belgium King Felipe VI of Spain receives box set of 'Game of Thrones' on a visit to Brussels King Felipe VI has visited European Institutions in Brussels. He was greeted by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in what was the 15/04/2015
Spain Spain's King says corruption must be tackled Spain's new King Felipe VI said corruption must be stamped out in his first Christmas Day speech. 25/12/2014
