Spain

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News about Spain, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

CHRONOLOGY OF COVERAGE

  1. FEB. 1, 2015
    Tens of thousands of demonstrators gather in downtown Madrid to participate in march organized by Podemos, left-wing party that is threatening to overhaul Spain's bipartisan party sytem.  MORE
  2. JAN. 27, 2015
    Spanish Defense Ministry confirms that Greek F-16 fighter jet killed at least 10 people after it crashed into other planes on ground during NATO training program.  MORE
  3. JAN. 25, 2015
    Authorities in Spanish territory of Ceuta in North Africa arrest four men suspected of belonging to militant Islamist network that may have been planning an attack in Spain.  MORE
  4. JAN. 22, 2015
    Barcelona Journal; city of Barcelona has accused daughters of wealthy industrialist Julio Munoz Ramonet of criminal theft and fraud in disappearance of important artworks from walls of mansion that he bequeathed to city at his death in 1991; Ramonet's daughters have denied allegations, saying collections removed from house had been given to them by benefactors other than their father and that did not belong to him.  MORE
  5. JAN. 6, 2015
    Ibi Journal; annual mock coup that takes place in Ibi, Spain, in which mayor is humorously deposed for span of eight hours has special significance in wake of strong showing of new leftist party Podemos in Spanish vote for European Parliament; Spain's many recent corruption scandals and actual ouster of several mayors has led to record levels of dissatisfaction with government.  MORE

GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPAIN

Official Name: Kingdom of Spain
Capital: Madrid (Current local time)
Government Type: Parliamentary monarchy
Area: 194,884 sq. mi., including the Balearic and Canary Islands; about the size of Arizona and Utah combined.
Languages: Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Valencian, Galician, Basque
Literacy: Total population: 97.9%; Male: 98.7%; Female: 97.2%
Web site: http://www.lamoncloa.gob.es// 

ARTICLES

The Case Against the Case Against the Crusades

On the problem with comprehensive moral judgments of complicated historical conflicts.
February 10, 2015, Tuesday

Spanish Airport Operator Aena Prices I.P.O. at Top of Range

Aena, which operates 46 airports in Spain, priced its initial public offering at 58 euros a share, valuing the company at about $9.85 billion.
February 10, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON SPAIN AND:  SPAIN , AIRPORTS , INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGS

Feb. 9, 2015 — Pictures of the Day

Photos from Syria, Ukraine, Bangladesh and Spain.
February 9, 2015, Monday
MORE ON SPAIN AND:  BANGLADESH , SPAIN , SYRIA , UKRAINE , PHOTOGRAPHY

Ford Expands Operations in Spain for Export Business

The company announced the final part of a 2.3 billion euro ($2.6 billion) expansion of its operations in Spain, in what it called the biggest investment ever in the country’s auto industry.
February 6, 2015, Friday
MORE ON SPAIN AND:  FORD MOTOR CO , SPAIN , AUTOMOBILES

Feb. 3, 2015 — Pictures of the Day

Photos from Ukraine, France, Spain and China.
February 3, 2015, Tuesday
MORE ON SPAIN AND:  CHINA , FRANCE , SPAIN , UKRAINE , PHOTOGRAPHY

Banco Santander Profit Rises 69 Percent as Loan Provisions Decline

The quarter marked a positive start for Ana Patricia Botín, who was named executive chairwoman in September.
February 3, 2015, Tuesday

Thousands March in Spain to Support Left-Wing Party

Saturday’s march was the most important rally organized by Podemos since it emerged as a newcomer in Spanish politics last May.
February 1, 2015, Sunday

Spain: 10 Die in Greek-NATO Jet Crash

A Greek F-16 fighter jet crashed into other planes on the ground during a NATO training program in southeastern Spain on Monday, killing at least 10 people, Spain’s Defense Ministry said.
January 27, 2015, Tuesday

Police Arrest 4 in North Africa Amid Fears of Attack in Spain 

Spain’s Interior Ministry said the police in its North African enclave arrested four men suspected of belonging to a militant Islamist network that may have been planning an attack.
January 25, 2015, Sunday
MORE ON SPAIN AND:  SPAIN , TERRORISM , MUSLIMS AND ISLAM , CEUTA (SPAIN)

Former Party Official Says Spain’s Leader Knew of Slush Fund

The former treasurer at the heart of a slush-fund scandal has accused Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of knowing “from the beginning” about the party’s illegal payments.
January 24, 2015, Saturday
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MULTIMEDIA

Building Human Pyramids for Catalonia
Castell competitions in Catalonia feature human pyramids that build community and celebrate culture as the region prepares to hold a straw vote on independence from Spain.
Spain’s Premier on Ebola Crisis
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain addressed his country’s Congress on the Ebola threat, as health authorities have confirmed that two others suspected of having the virus have tested negative.
Spanish Hospital on Ebola-Infected Nurse
Staff members at Carlos III Hospital in Madrid discussed how they were stemming the spread of Ebola after a Spanish nurse contracted the virus.
Felipe VI Swears an Oath to Spain
Spain’s new king, Felipe VI, was proclaimed monarch at a formal ceremony in the country’s Parliament on Thursday.
King Juan Carlos’ Reign Over Spain
A slide show of the king through the years and the transition of power to his son Felipe.

EUROPEAN CREDIT CRISIS INDICATORS

ITALY

% yieldChange1 month change
 
Italy 10-year bond
1.71%+0.008–0.178
 
Germany 10-year bond
0.37%–0.002–0.117
 
02/10/2015
Source: Reuters
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