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
Mariano Rajoy seeks pact by offering PSOE Spanish constitutional reform PP leader attempts to thrash out deal as he prepares for meeting with PSOE head Pedro Sanchez 23 Dec, 2015 @ 10:36 Lead·Politics
ELECTION OVERVIEW: Podemos rock Spanish politics but unclear future looms New dawn for Spain as anti-corruption parties Podemos and Ciudadanos smash the PSOE/PP duopoly 21 Dec, 2015 @ 21:42 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Coalition talks weighed up by political parties Although the PP have won the most seats, Mariano Rajoy's party will find it hard to find other parties to go into power with 21 Dec, 2015 @ 10:26 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Uncertainty over future with king poised to propose leader Confusion reigns with King now able to propose candidate for prime minister 20 Dec, 2015 @ 23:48 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Podemos strike stunning blow to win 69 seats PP win election with PSOE second, but Pablo Iglesias's party set to play kingmaker role as Ciudadanos slump to fourth 20 Dec, 2015 @ 23:16 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: PSOE hit hard in Costa del Sol seat as Podemos eat into vote Podemos come third in Casares Costa constitiuency with Ciudadanos fourth 20 Dec, 2015 @ 21:39 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Second exit poll shows Podemos winning up to 74 seats PSOE set for worst results in Andalucia since democracy returned 20 Dec, 2015 @ 21:00 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Exit poll shows shock growth for Podemos Pablo Iglesias's Podemos party rock Spanish politics with up to a quarter of the seats in parliament 20 Dec, 2015 @ 20:22 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Voting numbers down from 2011 By 14.00 on Sunday, 37.02% of the 36.5 million Spaniards registered to vote had cast their ballot 20 Dec, 2015 @ 17:15 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Costa del Sol voters go to the polls Exit polls shows 60% of voters opting for Ciudadanos and Podemos 20 Dec, 2015 @ 14:33 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Millions vote as Spain’s new political era dawns SPAIN’S political leaders have cast their votes as the country heads to the polls for a landmark general election. A high turnout is expected, with 20 Dec, 2015 @ 13:01 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Campaigning ends as Spain prepares for landmark vote Spain prepares for a general election that will see Ciudadanos and Podemos challenge the PSOE and PP 19 Dec, 2015 @ 18:51 Lead·Politics
Ganging up There is everything to play for in the run-up to the elections 19 Dec, 2015 @ 10:15 Mario Alegria - Our Man in Madrid·Politics
Pablo Iglesias calls for all Spanish children to be able to study country’s regional languages Spanish schoolchildren could be taught Basque, Catalan and Gallego 19 Dec, 2015 @ 08:56 Lead·Politics
SPANISH GENERAL ELECTION: Mariano Rajoy thanks public for support after assault PP leader denies PSOE possible pact with or without Pedro Sanchez 18 Dec, 2015 @ 10:58 Lead·Politics