Spain’s Constitutional Court annuls Catalan independence motion
The court on Wednesday revoked a resolution passed by Catalonia's parliament that declared the start of a secession process in the region, said PM Mariano Rajoy.
Day: December 2, 2015
Michelin star chefs design gourmet Christmas feast for soup kitchens
A group of five Michelin-star chefs have created a special menu for local soup kitchens to bring their delicacies to the poor this Christmas.
Spain has most inflexible working conditions in the European Union
Spain, along with Portugal, has the most rigid working conditions in the European Union, says a new report, which encourages the country to embrace more flexible ways of working.
Spain unemployment drop provides government boost ahead of election
Spanish unemployment fell in November, reversing a three-month upward trend, providing a welcome boost for the government less than three weeks ahead of a general election.
Father and daughter incest couple protest as newborn taken into care
A Mallorca 'couple' formed by a father and his 18-year-old daughter have gone public with their story in a bid to win back custody of their baby girl.
Oops! Little boy shuts down Madrid metro with wayward balloon
A little boy inadvertently caused chaos, shutting down Madrid’s busiest metro line, when he lost his grip on the string of a helium ballon on Wednesday morning.
Spain’s PM faces stiff challenge in tightest electoral race in decades
Campaigning officially begins on Friday ahead of the December 20th vote in what is tipped as Spain's 'most volatile elections ever'.
Lack of consensus leaves Catalonia without government until year end
The far-left Catalan separatist party Cup said on Tuesday that it would decide on December 27th whether to back the re-election of the regional government's leader.