May 12 Catalan separatists set to lose majority in Spain’s regional elections as pro-union party picks up seats By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Six years after plunging Spain into its worst political crisis in decades, Catalonia's separatist parties are in danger of losing their hold on power in the northeastern region after the pro-union Socialist Party scored a historic result in Sunday's election. Continue reading
Apr 29 Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez says he’ll continue in office after his wife was accused of corruption By Ciarán Giles, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Sánchez shocked the country last Wednesday when he announced he would take five days off to consider his future following a court's decision to open preliminary proceedings against his wife. Continue reading
Feb 21 Hundreds of tractors line the streets of Madrid as farmers protest EU farming policies By Alicia León, Associated Press The demonstration Wednesday, the biggest to take place in the Spanish capital after more than two weeks of daily protests across the country, including a rally outside the Agriculture Ministry. Continue reading
Feb 09 Farmers in Italy, Spain and Poland protest over European Union policies By Ciarán Giles, Monika Scislowska, Associated Press The actions follow similar ones in other EU member nations in recent weeks with farmers complaining that the 27-nation bloc's environmental and other policies are a financial burden and make their products more expensive than non-EU imports. Continue reading
Feb 07 Thousands of Spanish farmers stage a 2nd day of tractor protests over EU policies By Ciarán Giles, Raf Cassert, Associated Press Spanish farmers blocked highways and caused traffic jams to demand changes in European Union farming policies. They are also calling for more funds and measures to combat production cost hikes and severe drought. Continue reading
Feb 05 More than 1,000 migrants reached Canary Islands over past 3 days, Spain says By Associated Press The archipelago off northwest Africa has seen a surge in migrant arrivals in recent weeks as more people from West Africa attempt the dangerous journey. Continue reading
Jan 30 Catalan separatists reject amnesty bill, highlighting the fragility of Spain’s government By Ciarán Giles, Associated Press Catalan separatist lawmakers have dealt Spain's government a blow by voting against a hugely divisive amnesty law that was aimed at helping hundreds of their supporters involved in Catalonia's unsuccessful 2017 independence bid. Continue reading
Nov 29 Barcelona may need water shipped in during worst drought on record in Catalonia, authorities say By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Spanish authorities and experts point to the impact of climate change in the increasingly hot and dry weather behind the extended drought. Continue reading
Nov 20 Shakira strikes deal to avoid risk of prison on 1st day of tax fraud trial in Spain By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Under the deal, Shakira is to receive a suspended three-year sentence and a fine of 7.3 million euros ($8 million). She will pay another fine of 432,000 euros ($472,000) in exchange for her suspended waived. Continue reading
Nov 15 Spain’s leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists as he works to form a new government By Joseph Wilson, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press The defense Wednesday came as part of a debate a day before the Socialist leader seeks the endorsement of the chamber to form a new government. Continue reading