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Spain demands jail sentence for former IMF chief

Spain’s public prosecutor is requesting a four-and-a-half year jail sentence for banker Rodrigo Rato, the former IMF chief who is being investigated

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Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico handed transfer ban

Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico have been handed a transfer ban for breaching rules on signing foreign players under the age of 18. The

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Rajoy calls for broad coalition as split parliament reconvenes

A split parliament reflecting a tricky political landscape in Spain held its first session on Wednesday (Jan. 13). It was the first time Spain’s

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Spain: day 1 of Princess Cristina tax fraud trial draws to a close

The first day of a historic trial has drawn to a close. Princess Cristina has become the first member of the Spanish royal family to face criminal

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Spain's Princess Cristina appears in court on tax fraud charges

Spain’s Princess Cristina has appeared in court with her husband in Majorca on charges of tax fraud. The 50-year-old sister of King Felipe VI is the

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Spanish princess to appear in court on tax fraud charges

Spain’s Princess Cristina is due in court in Mallorca on Monday in connection with tax fraud charges in a case that has embarrassed the country’s

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Pro-secession Carles Puigdemont voted in as leader of Catalonia

Mayor of Girona, Carles Puigdemont, has been voted in as the new President of Catalonia. The move puts the north-eastern region back on the road to

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Artur Mas to step down, backs Carles Puigdemont as potential successor

Amid waning support, acting President of Catalonia, Artur Mas says he will step down as the Spanish region’s pro-independence leader. Pro-secession

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Foul-mouthed Suarez banned for two Spanish Cup matches

Luis Suarez has found himself in familiar territory after being banned for two Spanish Cup matches. The 28-year old Uruguayan was banned for using

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Zizu begins top job at Real Madrid

Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane began his first day as the new coach of Real Madrid on Tuesday. The former France international was appointed

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New elections likely in Catalunya as Mas fails to be nominated as President

Barring any last-minute surprises Catalunya appears to be heading for new elections in March. The current president of the region and leader of the

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Snap election on the cards in Catalonia

Split among factions threatens to undermine campaign for independence from Madrid as parties clash over choice of leader.

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Snap election on the cards in Catalonia

The fourth poll in the region since 2010

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Spanish police find "birdman" held prisoner by family for pension

It started off as a banal incident of public drunkenness, sad really, as a 76-year-old who lived with his sister got abusive and started harassing

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Northern Spain wildfires "under control" but alerts remain in place

Wildfires raging for over a week in northern Spain have been brought under control, authorities say. Eight out of a maximum of 49 blazes are still

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Spanish forest fires rage in Asturias region

Dozens of forest fires raged across northern Spain on Sunday (December 27) after strong winds hindered efforts to keep them from spreading. Some

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Spanish PM's coalition bid receives latest blow from Podemos

Spain’s left-wing Podemos party leader has told Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy that he will not offer any support for a new government formed by

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Divisions over who should lead Catalonia in parliament

Catalonia’s anti-capitalist party, the CUP – which is part of a pro-independence coalition – has failed to reach a final decision on its partner’s

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African migrants protest in Spanish city of Roquetas de Mar

Migrants from Africa set fire to rubbish bins in the Spanish coastal city of Roquetas de Mar on Saturday. Spanish media reported the incident

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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