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SPAIN

The global spread of indignation
Article
/ 29 October 2011

The global spread of indignation

What have Stefane Hessel and Julius Malema got in common? On the face of it, not a lot.

By Richard Calland
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Article
/ 21 October 2011

Spaniards hopeful as ETA ends armed struggle

Spain has welcomed a statement from the Basque separatist group ETA that it has ended decades of armed struggle.

By Jonathan Gleave
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Article
/ 19 October 2011

Spain downgrade weighs down eurozone leaders

A double-notch downgrade of Spain’s credit rating has piled pressure on Europe’s leaders to make progress on solving the region’s debt crisis.

By Luke Baker
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Article
/ 26 September 2011

Last bullfight in Barcelona marks end of 600 years of history

Fans spend up to €3 500 to get tickets to see the final fight before practice is banned in Catalonia on animal cruelty grounds.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 September 2011

SA investors fret over eurozone, US crises

A rising concern among SA investors is the growing tension between the members of the eurozone — many of whom are major trading partners.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 September 2011

Barca opens Champions League against AC Milan

Barcelona will open the defence of its Champions League title against an AC Milan team missing injured forwards Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Robinho.

By Paul Logothetis
Germany’s ConCourt to rule on Europe’s rescue fund
Article
/ 7 September 2011

Germany’s ConCourt to rule on Europe’s rescue fund

Germany’s top court will decide on the legality of Europe’s rescue fund in a landmark ruling with major implications for future aid.

By Staff Reporter
Barcelona routs Villarreal 5-0 in Spanish opener
Article
/ 30 August 2011

Barcelona routs Villarreal 5-0 in Spanish opener

Lionel Messi and Thiago Alcantara led Barcelona to a dominating 5-0 win over Villarreal on Monday, aiming for a fourth straight Spanish league title.

By Joseph Wilson
Spain’s parties sign deficit deal
Article
/ 28 August 2011

Spain’s parties sign deficit deal

Spain’s ruling and opposition parties bridged bitter rivalry and struck a deal to cap the long-term public deficit and fend off fears of a state debt.

By Elisa Santafe
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Article
/ 24 August 2011

Netherlands topples Spain in Fifa world rankings

The Netherlands leads the latest Fifa rankings, ending World Cup winner Spain’s 13-month reign at the top.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 18 August 2011

Thousands rally in Spain against cost of pope’s visit

Thousands of protesters marched in Madrid on Wednesday against the cost of the pope’s visit at a time of public anxiety and economic hardship.

By Sonya Dowsett
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Article
/ 6 August 2011

Thousands march in Madrid against riot police charge

Thousands marched though the streets of Madrid on Friday against the use of force by police against demonstrators.

By Staff Reporter
Europe faces summer of discontent
Article
/ 5 August 2011

Europe faces summer of discontent

Policymakers hopes of a peaceful holiday are shattered as bond traders turn on Spain and Italy.

By Larry Elliott
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Article
/ 30 July 2011

Spain prime minister calls for early election

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero brings the election forward from March 2012 to November 20 as Spain struggles with high unemployment.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 July 2011

Spain’s bull festival seeks to trample sex crimes

Spain’s San Fermin festival is well known for its annual crop of gorings during the bull-running, but sex crimes are a less-publicised problem.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 July 2011

Spanish bull-run claims casualties

Authorities say an Australian man was gored in the leg and three other people were injured when daredevils ran with bulls at the San Fermin festival.

By Paul Logothetis
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Article
/ 3 June 2011

Guardiola determined to go

Pep Guardiola is one of the very few people in football who does not find his Barcelona side irresistible.

By Kevin McCarra
Spain earthquake havoc leads to questions
Article
/ 13 May 2011

Spain earthquake havoc leads to questions

Concerns over how relatively minor tremors caused serious damage to buildings in Lorca, where eight people died.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 12 May 2011

Tent city springs up in Spanish quake aftermath

Thousands of tents were pitched for evacuees after a 5.1-magnitude quake smashed through an historic Spanish city, killing nine and injuring 130.

By Denholm Barnetson
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Article
/ 12 May 2011

Barcelona crowned Spanish champions

Barcelona were crowned Spanish champions for the third successive season with a 1-1 draw at Levante on Wednesday, clinching a 21st domestic title.

By Phil Seery
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Article
/ 9 May 2011

Inspirational golf champion Ballesteros dies aged 54

One of golf’s most charismatic players who was renowned for his fist-pumping energy and magical shot-making, died on Saturday at the of 54.

By Mark Lamport-Stokes
Seve mourned by Spain
Article
/ 8 May 2011

Seve mourned by Spain

A nation that only slowly discovered its greatest golfing talent is in shock after Ballesteros loses long battle against cancer.

By Staff Reporter
Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros dies
Article
/ 7 May 2011

Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros dies

Severiano Ballesteros, who died on Saturday aged 54, was one of golf’s all-time greats, a charismatic figure who lifted five majors.

By Staff Reporter
Ronaldo vents fury after Barcelona victory
Article
/ 4 May 2011

Ronaldo vents fury after Barcelona victory

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday repeated coach Jose Mourinho’s claims that bitter rivals Barcelona were favoured by referees.

By Staff Reporter
Uneasy times for Spain’s age-old bluefin fishing
Article
/ 3 May 2011

Uneasy times for Spain’s age-old bluefin fishing

The season for an ancient and spectacular tuna-fishing technique has begun off Spain’s southwest coast.

By Harold Heckle
I don’t have a magic winning potion, says Mourinho
Article
/ 26 April 2011

I don’t have a magic winning potion, says Mourinho

Jose Mourinho says he has no "magic potion" to conjure victory for Real Madrid against Barcelona in Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal first leg.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 April 2011

Wounded Barcelona braced for latest Real duel

Barcelona are out for revenge when they face bitter rivals Real Madrid in Wednesday’s eagerly-anticipated Champions League semifinal.

By Phil Seery
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Article
/ 21 April 2011

Oops! Real Madrid drops trophy under team bus

Real Madrid waited 18 years to win back the Copa del Rey trophy — only to drop the cup and watch it get crushed under the wheels of a bus.

By Staff Reporter
Spurs target more home misery for Mourinho
Article
/ 4 April 2011

Spurs target more home misery for Mourinho

Tottenham Hotspur will hope they can become the latest side to win at the Santiago Bernabeu when they travel to Real Madrid on Tuesday.

By Phil Seery
El Bulli for you: Ferran Adrià now caters for mass market
Article
/ 1 April 2011

El Bulli for you: Ferran Adrià now caters for mass market

The world’s greatest chef is closing the Spanish restaurant that was his life’s work in order to take what he has learned online.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 31 March 2011

Spain’s family bonds lie at the heart and soul of great healthcare

Spain leads the world in organ transplants, but its success in the operating theatre is matched by its holistic approach outside.

By Staff Reporter
Barcelona’s Abidal diagnosed with liver tumour
Article
/ 16 March 2011

Barcelona’s Abidal diagnosed with liver tumour

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal has been diagnosed with a liver tumour and is due to undergo surgery on Friday.

By Staff Reporter
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