- FRANCE 24

25/04/2012 - SPAIN

Spain's stolen babies

Over a period of decades, as many as 150,000 newborn babies in Spain were stolen from their mothers. The latter were told that their children had died during birth, although they were never shown the bodies. The stolen infants were put up for adoption by families deemed suitable by General Franco's regime. This complex web of deception involving doctors, nurses and nuns continued long after 1975, when Franco died. Our correspondents report from Spain.

17/04/2012 - SPAIN

Spain's mini-Greece

Concerns are mounting that Spain will be the next Eurozone country to seek a financial bailout. Not only is the central government struggling with debt, but so are local authorities, particularly in Jerez. The Andalusian city, known around the world for its sherry business, owes some 950 million euros and some are calling it a mini-Greece. It's widely thought Jerez and other Spanish towns and cities will have to receive financial support from Madrid.

29/03/2012 - SPAIN

Living the vida low cost in Spain

Today in Spain, 63% of workers earn just 1,000 euros a month and 23% of the active population is unemployed. Cash-strapped Spaniards are now looking at alternative ways to get the goods they need, and bartering is making a comeback with shops introducing point systems. Protest groups are also emerging against the price of living and austerity measures, such as the "I'm Not Paying" movement. Our correspondents speak to some frustrated citizens in Madrid.

24/01/2012 - SPAIN

Spain's judge Garzon in the dock

Spanish judge Baltasar Garzon faces a courtroom once again - but this time, he's the defendant. Garzon faces charges of breaking Spain's amnesty law, which prevents the prosecution of anyone accused of political crimes during the Franco years. The judge was investigating the disappearance of 114,000 people between 1936 and 1975, which he says were crimes against humanity, and therefore not subject to the amnesty law.

16/11/2011 - SPAIN

Can the 'Indignados' influence politics?

As Spaniards head to the polls on Sunday for a general election, we take a look at the "Indignados" - a movement that still enjoys widespread popular support, yet refuses to enter the political arena.

20/09/2011 - PLANET HOPE

Spain: the end of violence against women?

Spain has been waging war on domestic violence. The authorities have created special courts, electronic tagging and a hotline for reporting violence. So how did this Latin country become a model in the fight against violence against women? We take a look at this Spanish success story.

17/08/2011 - Spain

Spanish 'Ingidnados' oppose Pope visit

The Spanish media have called them the 'Indignados Catholicos' - Spanish Catholics opposed to World Youth Day. France 24 met with the group and asked them why in these times of economical crisis they believe there is something wrong with the Pope's visit and the World Youth Day event taking place in the Spanish capital.

19/07/2011 - SPAIN

'Los Indignados' on the move

The Spanish protest movement 'Los Indignados' has been demonstrating since May of this year and if politicians had hoped it would fizzle out by summer, they were wrong. The group's members are angry at the state of the Spanish economy, which has seen youth unemployment hit more than 40%. Now they're marching on the capital, coming from all over the country, to make their voices heard.

20/05/2011 - SPAIN

Europe's first Muslim political party runs for election

Spain is holding regional and municipal elections this weekend, and there's a new party fielding candidates in some districts. Prune is Europe's first Islam-based political party and it's hoping to do well in provinces with a high proportion of Muslims. However, other Spanish Muslims standing with mainstream parties feel an Islamic party isn't necessarily the best way to get their voices heard.

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04/03/2011 - SPAIN

Young Spanish job seekers find their El Dorado - in Germany

With youth unemployment currently at a jaw-dropping high of 43%, Spanish job seekers are looking abroad to find work. Many are looking towards Germany, following an agreement between Madrid and Berlin to help highly qualified individuals find a job. Up to 200,000 positions may be available and they pay more than similar jobs in Spain, meaning increasing numbers are brushing up on their German skills and moving abroad.