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Beginning of the end for crisis in Spain?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Following the announcement that the number of Spanish jobless claims fell in May for the first time in 14 months, the government is forecasting the end of Spain's crisis, despite scepticism from independent economists. More...

Queen's nephew on corruption charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A nephew by marriage of Spain's Queen Sofia has been charged with corruption by a judge here in the  Canary Islands. Architect Carlos Morales, gave evidence to the judge for five hours before being charged with influence-peddling, a statement from the Canaries high court said. More...

Sir David Attenborough honoured in Spain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Much admired environmental campaigner and broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has been awarded one of Spain's top honours, the Prince of Asturias Award for social sciences, for 2009. More...