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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 former Socialist leader steps down as MP in protest over Rajoy premiership vote

The former leader of Spain’s Socialist PSOE party has renounced his seat in parliament and says he won’t take part in a confidence vote widely expected to result in the reelection as prime minister of

Economy

Spain's economy still growing but expansion slows slightly

Spain's economy continues to grow, but it expanded at a slightly slower pace from July to September, rising 0.7 percent from the previous quarter.

My Europe Series

Is TTIP dead?

We are in the Spanish city of Barcelona – one of those left-leaning cities around in Europe with a vivid protest scene – where Lucia distributes flyers against the planned Transatlantic Trade and Inv

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Economy

Spain's jobless rate fall below 20%

A record summer for tourism helped push unemployment in Spain down to 18.9%, the lowest in nearly seven years in the three months to September.

Spain

Rajoy's wait is over, but his room for manoeuvre limited

With an end to Spain’s political deadlock, at long last the Conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy can get to work once again.

Russia

Confusion over refuelling requests for Russian warships

Russia has denied making a refuelling request to Spain for a fleet of its warships which has been sailing for the past week en route for Syria.

Sport

Spanish football federation fined by FIFA for helping Madrid clubs beat system

FIFA has hit Spain's football federation with a fine for allowing Atletico and Real Madrid get around rules governing underage player registrations and transfers.

Spain

Spain's Socialists clear the way for Rajoy

The party has voted to abstain in crucial confidence vote, effectively enabling their conservative rivals to form a minority government and ending ten months of political deadlock

Sport

World champ Marquez claims 65th pole position at Phillip Island

Marc Marquez celebrated his 65th career pole position and 37th in the elite class after leading qualifying for the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island.

Sport

EuroLeague: Olympiacos thump Efes Istanbul to register first win of new season

Olympiacos Piraeus thrashed Anadolu Efes Istanbul on Thursday to notch up their first win of the new campaign.

Spain

Catalonia vows to defy Spain court ruling overturning bullfight ban

Pro-independence politicians and animal rights activists have condemned the Madrid court decision saying the region had no right to ban bullfighting.

Spain

Spanish mum, 62, shows off new baby

Lina Alvarez is no ordinary mother.

Spain

Spain: migrants end protest at Madrid detention centre

A group of migrants said to be of Algerian and Moroccan origin and facing deportation had spent the night on the roof. Conditions in Spanish immigration centres have been criticised.

Japan

Direct flights resume between Madrid and Tokyo after 18-year hiatus

The first direct flight between Spain and Japan in 18 years has successfully landed in Tokyo’s Narita airport.

World News

Legia Ultras clash with police in Madrid

There were ugly scenes before the Champions league tie between Legia Warsaw and Real Madrid despite security having been beefed up.

Sport

Dideriksen claims surprise World Road Race title

Denmark’s Amalie Dideriksen stunned the big guns to win the elite women’s road race world title in Doha on Saturday.

Sport

Ogier set for fourth straight WRC title

Sebastien Ogier is on the brink of a fourth straight World championship title after taking the lead at Rally Catalunya – Rally de Espana.

Sport

Sordo takes the lead at Rally Spain

Dani Sordo produced a masterful drive to take the lead at Rally Spain on Friday boosting hopes of a home win for the first time in 21 years.

Sport

Real Madrid begin new EuroLeague era with Olympiacos victory

Real Madrid entertained Olympiacos Piraeus in the Spanish capital on Wednesday night to kick-start the new EuroLeague season.

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