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Spanish unemployment falls by record amount, still almost 21 percent

Spanish unemployment has fallen by record amount, but is still almost 21 percent of the workforce presenting a threat to the country's long-term economic growth.

Spain

Spain arrests nine suspected PKK members after raids in several cities

Spanish police have arrested nine people accused of belonging to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) which is considered a terrorist group by Turkey

Sport

Movistar present team for 2016

Movistar presented their team for the 2016 season on Wednesday at a ceremony in Madrid. 27 riders will compete for the Spanish outfit, which won the

Spain

Twenty-four detained in latest Spanish corruption raid

Police in Spain arrested 24 people in an anti-corruption operation in the Valencia region on Tuesday. Many of those detained belong, or used to

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World News

Where does your country rank in latest corruption index?

Spain’s standing in a global corruption index has fallen the heaviest of all EU states, according to Euronews analysis of official data. Experts say

Sport

Bayern Munich begin 2016 with win as Bundesliga returns

After the long winter break, the Bundesliga is finally back in action. Champions Bayern Munich started the second half of the season with a victory

Morocco

6.1 magnitude quake hits between Morocco and Spain

A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck early Monday in the Mediterranean between Morocco and Spain, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The

Spain

Spain: political deadlock continues after latest Rajoy move

Acting Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy still believes a grand coalition between his People’s Party, the socialists and the smaller Ciudadanos

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Children celebrate Spanish Tamborrada festival

Thousands of people gathered for the annual Tamborrada drum festival in the northern Spanish city of San Sebastian. During the 24-hour event

Sport

Mascherano accepts one-year jail term in plea bargain

Argentina international Javier Mascherano has been handed a suspended one year prison sentence for tax evasion. Last year the Barcelona star pleaded

Culture news

The perfect blend of Spanish and Arabic music

Dos Medinas Blancas is the combination of two extraordinary voices. Carmen París is best known for her interpretation of traditional Flamenco-style

Spain

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

Sport

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

Spain

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

Spain

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

Spain

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

World News

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

Spain

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

World News

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

Sport

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