Mariano Rajoy

Catalans’ freedom quandary

Article Richard Ferraris - 12 Oct 2017

Most people want independence from Spain but economically and constitutionally — it’s a problem

Spain takes step towards suspending Catalonia autonomy

Article Al Jazeera - 11 Oct 2017

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy activated article 155 of Spain's constitution allowing him to take over Catalonia.

‘Yes’ wins Catalonia independence vote marred by chaos

Article Al Jazeera - 2 Oct 2017

Spanish police attempted to deter the Catalan Referendum, but 90 percent of the region are in favour of breaking away.

An independent Catalonia will leave Barça in a catch-22

Article Luke Feltham - 29 Sep 2017

The team is something that an entire society can cling to, even in the dark days of dictatorship.

More pain in Spain as jobless increase

Article bogdan TagDiv - 7 Sep 2012

A rise in Spanish unemployment has added to the woes of PM Mariano Rajoy as he tried to fight off a bailout of the eurozone's fourth largest economy.

Merkel blindsided at euro summit

Article Reuters - 30 Jun 2012

Merkel's acceptance of the crisis-fighting measures at the euro summit is being heralded as a victory for French, Italian and Spanish presidents.

Profligate regions turn to Madrid

Article bogdan TagDiv - 20 Apr 2012

Senior officials in Spain have believed that some areas will have no option but to turn to the central government for bailouts.

European Union cracks down on rebellion

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Mar 2012

Brussels has condemned Spain for planning to go against European Commission rules and not focus on its targets.

Spain pushes farmers to grow more

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Mar 2012

Spain might face uphill battles to meet the demands of supermarket chains and European regulations, which do not apply to North African grower.

Hundreds of thousands march against Spain’s reforms

Article Staff Reporter - 20 Feb 2012

Spaniards turned out en masse at demonstrations across their country on Sunday, protesting against reforms to the labour market.

Jobs shock puts pressure on EU

Article bogdan TagDiv - 3 Feb 2012

Developments in Spain and Portugal demand urgent attention.

Spanish right celebrates landslide election win

Article Daniel Silva - 21 Nov 2011

Spain's conservative Popular Party has gained its biggest election win ever from voters desperate to end the soaring unemployment in the country.

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