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Spanish court probes Russian tycoon's purchase of supermarket chain Dia
Spain's top criminal court said Thursday it has opened an investigation into whether Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman artificially depressed the share price of supermarket chain Dia before buying the firm.
LATEST: Kremlin critic, Bill Browder, freed after arrest in Spain
A British businessman who has been an outspoken critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin was arrested in Spain on Wednesday morning and then released.
Catalonia meddling claim has damaged Spanish relations with Russia, Kremlin warns
Spanish allegations that Russia meddled in Catalonia's independence crisis have hurt bilateral relations between the two countries, the Kremlin warned.
Russia slams Catalonia meddling claims as 'groundless'
Russia on Wednesday dismissed allegations from Spain that it had meddled in the Catalan independence crisis by spreading "disinformation".
Spain held in thriller against World Cup hosts Russia
Spain were held to a thrilling 3-3 friendly draw by World Cup hosts Russia in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday, despite a brace of penalties from centre-back Sergio Ramos.
Spain tells EU it suspects Russian meddling in Catalonia
Spain told a meeting of EU foreign and defence ministers on Monday it suspected "disinformation and manipulation" was emanating from Russia during the Catalan independence crisis.
NATO general tells Russia to 'stop meddling' following accusations of Catalonia interference
The commander of NATO forces in Europe, US General Curtis Scaparrotti, on Thursday demanded Russia "stop meddling" in European elections, amid concerns about Kremlin interference in the Catalan crisis.
Catalonia cloud lingers as Spain shine on road to Russia
Often overshadowed by off-field distractions, Spain's thrilling World Cup qualifying campaign has shown a side laced with rising stars and proven winners can rule the world again in Russia next year.
VIDEO: Russian gang boss who slept with axe under pillow arrested on Costa del Sol
A Russian gang boss who slept with an axe under his pillow because he feared a murder attempt has been detained in southern Spain, police said Tuesday.
US indicts Russian suspect in huge botnet takedown
A Russian under arrest in Spain has been slapped with an indictment in the United States, accused of controlling one of the world's top generators of spam and online exortion, officials said Friday.
Russian hacker arrested in Spain over 'links to Trump victory'
A Russian computer expert was remanded in custody in Spain on Monday on suspicion of involvement in alleged hacking of the US presidential election campaign, a legal source said.
Russian 'hacker' wanted by the US is arrested in Spain
An alleged Russian hacker wanted for fraud has been detained in Spain and jailed pending extradition to the United States, police and a court spokesman said on Thursday.
Russia withdraws request to refuel warships in Ceuta
Russia has withdrawn a request for its aircraft carrier group to be refuelled at the Spanish port of Ceuta, authorities confirmed.
Spain under pressure to stop refuel of Russian warships
Spain is facing international pressure to refuse permission for a Russian warship flotilla to refuel in Ceuta en route to continuing airstrikes against the Syrian city of Aleppo.
F-18s scrambled to intercept Russian bombers off Bilbao
Two Russian Blackjack bombers were intercepted by Spanish fighter jets and turned back off the coast of Bilbao, it has emerged.
Barcelona restaurant at centre of money laundering probe
Police in Spain on Tuesday detained the son of Kiev's colourful former mayor Leonid Chernovetsky on suspicion of leading a ring that laundered money for Ukrainian organised crime groups.
Spanish arrest Russian mafia in money laundering probe
Police in Spain said Tuesday they had arrested eight people and seized property worth €62 million ($68 million) as part of a probe into a group suspected of laundering Russian mafia money.
Spain hunts Russian officials close to Putin in mafia probe
Spain has issued arrest warrants against several high-ranking Russian officials as part of a probe into a powerful underworld gang, a court order revealed on Thursday.
Spain's pig farmers thrive despite Russian embargo
While pig breeders elsewhere suffer the crippling Russian embargo, Spain's have stayed afloat thanks to a system where they work for a company rather than for themselves.
Should Ukraine join the EU? Spaniards think so
Nearly two-thirds of Spaniards polled by Pew Research Center said they were in favour of Ukraine joining the European Union, more than any other NATO country surveyed.
'Big losses' for Spain from Russia sanctions
Spain said Tuesday its economy had taken a significant hit as a result of tit-for-tat EU and Russian sanctions over Moscow's backing of separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Spaniards arrested for fighting for Russia
Police on Friday arrested eight Spaniards who were "inspired by the International Brigades" and had returned from fighting alongside pro-Russian forces in eastern Ukraine, sources close to the investigation said.
Foreign minister pledges support in Ukraine
Spain’s foreign minister is en route to Kiev to show support for Ukraine as Spain commits to leading a new rapid action Nato force.