Rita Bosaho’s entrance into Spain’s Congress is an historic step in racial equality Rita Bosaho’s triumph in Alicante as a Podemos candidate was a powerful moment in Spain’s race relations 24 Jan, 2016 @ 09:30 Lead·Politics
Rajoy turns down King’s invitation to form a new Spanish government Socialist PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez will now be given the opportunity to form a coalition of other left-wing parties 23 Jan, 2016 @ 15:36 Lead·National News·Politics
Judge Alvaro Martin takes over ERE corruption scandal case Five years after the billion euro ERE investigation opened in Andalucia, a new magistrate Alvaro Martin has been brought in to take over the case 23 Jan, 2016 @ 11:00 Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics
Pablo Iglesias tells king he will demand deputy prime minister role in government Podemos leader prepared to enter left-wing 'coalition of change' with PSOE and IU 22 Jan, 2016 @ 13:38 Lead·Politics
Podemos and Catalan delegates joined ETA supporters in secret Venezuela visit Maria Jose Aguilar held talks at conference organised by president Nicolas Maduro 22 Jan, 2016 @ 11:00 Lead·Politics
Spain’s dreadlocked Podemos politician refuses to cut his mane Newly-elected Tenerife MP Alberto Rodriguez sparked controversy when he strolled into Congress on January 13 sporting the unconventional hairstyle 22 Jan, 2016 @ 09:15 Lead·National News·Politics
Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera reveals PSOE and PP have not been in touch King Felipe to meet Rivera today as Spain's parliamentary stalemate continues 21 Jan, 2016 @ 10:23 Lead·Politics
Major stumbling block between PSOE and Podemos forming pact is removed Anti-austerity party accepts single parliamentary group decision after regional clash 20 Jan, 2016 @ 11:25 Lead·Politics
David Cameron to slash tax credits for poorly paid British expat workers The British Prime Minister is reported to be offering the deal in exchange for a ban on EU migrants claiming in-work benefits in the UK 16 Jan, 2016 @ 13:23 Lead·National News·Politics
Prosecutors demand Rodrigo Rato serve four and a half years in prison Former Bankia heads Rato and Miguel Blesa told they should repay millions in damages 14 Jan, 2016 @ 18:06 Lead·National News·Politics
Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias was paid €93,000 by Iranian businessman The anti-corruption party leader received the funds for presenting on Hispan TV - the Islamist TV channel based in Madrid 14 Jan, 2016 @ 10:44 Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics
Spain’s Congress convenes as new speaker Patxi Lopez sworn in Legislature convenes as PSOE and Ciudadanos pact decides Spain's new speaker 13 Jan, 2016 @ 10:50 Lead·Politics
Catalunya elects new leader to end stalemate as Artur Mas is ousted Carles Puigdemont bids to gain independence from Spain with 18 months 11 Jan, 2016 @ 12:38 Lead·Politics
IU backs left-wing coalition as Pedro Sanchez holds PM talks in Portugal Radical party wants 'totally different direction' as PSOE leader looks to Lisbon coalition for guidance 7 Jan, 2016 @ 17:28 Lead·Politics
Margaret Thatcher feared Spanish invasion of Gibraltar during Falklands War Iron Lady sent RAF back-up to the Rock during Falklands War 5 Jan, 2016 @ 17:13 Featured·Gibraltar·National News·Other News·Politics
Spain’s politicians have one week to form a government or risk forcing a second general election As Mariano Rajoy is shunned by all corners, PSOE leader Pedro Sanchez holds Spain’s political fate in his hands 5 Jan, 2016 @ 14:35 Lead·National News·Politics
Estepona mayor secretly spends €50,000 on lewd gold statue EXCLUSIVE: €50,000 splashed on lewd ‘gold’ statue while cash-strapped soup kitchen remains in need 5 Jan, 2016 @ 13:10 Lead·Malaga·Politics
IKEA write hilarious response to corrupt Spanish general secretary’s claim that million-euro-filled briefcase was left by delivery man The Scandinavian retailer pulled no punches in response to ex-General secretary Francisco Granados ludicrous claim that a money-filled briefcase had been left at his in-laws 31 Dec, 2015 @ 11:28 Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics
Artur Mas refuses to step back from bid to become Catalan president Junts Pel Si premier in desperate race against time to be backed by fellow secessionists the CUP 29 Dec, 2015 @ 11:21 Lead·Politics
Mariano Rajoy meets Pablo Iglesias and Albert Rivera for crunch talks Podemos general secretary expected to reject pact with the PP 28 Dec, 2015 @ 12:06 Lead·Politics
Madrid mayor invites 200 homeless people into palace for Christmas dinner The Madrid mayor invited guests into the Palace of Cibeles to enjoy a lavish meal 27 Dec, 2015 @ 08:08 Lead·National News·Politics
King of Spain’s Christmas speech calls for unity after general election uncertainty Felipe VI due to meet Spain's political leaders in January 26 Dec, 2015 @ 09:54 Lead·National News·Politics
Pablo Iglesias outlines key demands to do deal with PSOE PABLO Iglesias has put residents’ evictions and healthcare at the top of his list of most pressing social issues ahead of coalition talks. The Podemos 24 Dec, 2015 @ 15:49 Lead·Politics
Podemos candidate becomes Spain’s first black female MP Rita Bosaho becomes one of a record 138 female MPs elected to Spanish Congress 24 Dec, 2015 @ 13:45 Lead·Politics
PSOE’s Pedro Sanchez rejects political pact with Mariano Rajoy or the PP Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias and Ciudadanos leader Albert Rivera prepare for meeting with Rajoy 23 Dec, 2015 @ 14:49 Lead·Politics
Feliz Navidad from Spain’s new political era… and all at the Olive Press Nativity scene for a miraculous new birth in Spanish politics 23 Dec, 2015 @ 12:38 Lead·Politics