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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.

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.

Spain

Madrid poised to activate emergency rule in Catalonia

The conservative government is backed by the main opposition Socialists in making the unprecedented move

Spain

King Felipe accuses Catalan leaders of division

King Felipe makes rare intervention into Spanish politics and accuses Catalan leaders of dividing society

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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.

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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.

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.

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Spanish royals comfort the injured

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

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

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

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

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