Madrid

Basque mayor arrested on possible terrorist ties

Madrid - A Spanish mayor in the Basque region has been arrested on suspicion of supporting the militant Basque separatist group ETA, authorities said Wednesday.

Police break up gang that kept 3,000 Portuguese as quasi slaves

Police break up gang that kept 3,000 Portuguese as quasi slaves

Spain sends more soldiers to combat wildfires on La Gomera island

La GomeraMadrid - About 50 more soldiers have been sent to the Canary Island of La Gomera, wher

Spain lowers growth forecast to 2.3 per cent

SpainMadrid - The Spanish government Friday said it expected the economy to grow 2.3 per cent this year,

Spanish mayor under investigation for insulting king

Madrid  - A southern Spanish mayor is under investigation by prosecutors in view of possibly charging him with insults to King Juan Carlos, press reports said Friday.

Spanish defence minister restricts soldiers' access to websites

Madrid  - Spain's new Defence Minister Carme Chacon, the first woman to hold the portfolio, has come under criticism for restricting internet access from army headquarters to leisure websites, medi

Pages