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The Pain in Spain
12/07/2012 - IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL

The Pain in Spain

IN THE PAPERS INTERNATIONAL, Thurs. 12/07/12: Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is getting a lot of attention in the international press. Left-leaning El Pais is surprisingly in support of his recent announcement to increase taxes and cut spending, saying he has no choice. Meanwhile, The Guardian applauds the creation of LPAC, the first Lesbian super policial action committee in the US.
Anger in Spain over government cuts
11/07/2012 - SPAIN

Anger in Spain over government cuts

Spanish miners have arrived in Madrid after walking - that's right, walking - 400 km from the north of the country. The three-week-march is in protest at the government's plans to make cuts to the coal mining industry. And they're not the only Spaniards feeling angry this week; the miners arrived in the capital on the same day that Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced public sector budget cuts and a 3% rise in sales tax.
Spain’s PM outlines drastic spending cuts
11/07/2012 - Spain

Spain’s PM outlines drastic spending cuts

Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy announced Wednesday a wide-reaching plan to save EUR65 billion over the next three years. The package, designed to bring the country back from the brink, includes big spending cuts and higher taxes.
Thousands join Spanish mining protests
11/07/2012 - Spain

Thousands join Spanish mining protests

Spain’s miners protesting against industry subsidy cuts were joined by thousands of people as they reached Madrid early Wednesday morning. The miners had marched for hundreds of miles from the north of the country, angry at government cut backs.
EU ministers agree 30bn euros for Spanish banks
10/07/2012 - SPAIN

EU ministers agree 30bn euros for Spanish banks

Eurozone finance ministers on Tuesday agreed to grant Spain’s troubled banks a bailout worth 30 billion euros. They are also expected to approve a one-year extension of Spain’s deadline for achieving a budget deficit of 3 percent until 2014.
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Running of the bulls festival kicks off in Pamplona
07/07/2012 - SPAIN

Running of the bulls festival kicks off in Pamplona

Spain’s most famous summer fiesta, Pamplona’s San Fermin festival, kicked off Friday night, with tens of thousands of visitors getting ready to cheer on daredevils who will try to outrun fighting bulls in the town’s cobblestone streets.
Spanish players receive hero’s welcome
02/07/2012 - Euro 2012

Spanish players receive hero’s welcome

Spain’s national football team carried the Euro 2012 trophy home Monday, with the entire country ready to kick off a second evening of celebration and forget its economic woes for a few hours.
Spain's Iniesta named player of the tournament
02/07/2012 - Euro 2012

Spain's Iniesta named player of the tournament

Spain's 28-year-old midfielder Andres Iniesta was named the player of Euro 2012 on Monday, despite not having scored during the tournament, for his overall influence on the Spanish team’s attacking prowess.
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Spain retain European title after crushing Italy 4-0
02/07/2012 - EURO 2012

Spain retain European title after crushing Italy 4-0

Spain won the European Championship 2012 with a historic 4-0 victory against Italy, comforting their supremacy as best team in the world, already winner of the Euro 2008 and the 2012 World Cup.
Spain vows to ‘attack’ in final against Italy
01/07/2012 - EURO 2012

Spain vows to ‘attack’ in final against Italy

Spain's coach Vicente del Bosque (photo) has pledged an aggressive approach to the European Championship final that will pit his team against Italy on Sunday as Spain looks to secure an historic third straight major title.
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