Cuba Havana, Cuba marks 500th anniversary with fireworks Havana celebrated its 500th anniversary with a colourful and impressive fireworks display — and a historic state visit by Spain's King Felipe. 16/11/2019
Spain Spain terror attack remembrance The Catalonian coastal town of Cambrils held a remembrance service one year after terrorists killed 16 people and injured many more in attacks there and in Barcelona 18/08/2018
Spain Spanish King joins relatives of terror victims in Barcelona Spain's King Felipe joins relatives in Barcelona to remember the victims of two terror attacks a year ago that left 16 people dead and over a hundred injured 17/08/2018
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 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
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
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 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 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
