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# spain - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
Spain to add another €6 billion to bank bailout fund
The extra funds are being provided while ministers work on sorting out the formal bailout from European funding.
Spanish unemployment rises again to creep towards 25 per cent
Spain’s unemployment rate is the highest in the industrialised world.
# spain - Saturday 1 September, 2012
Sound familiar? Spain creates ‘bad bank’, limits bank execs pay to €500k
Some are even calling it ‘El Nama’…
# spain - Friday 31 August, 2012
The Evening Fix: Friday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
Two Irish nationals arrested over Spanish navy drug seizure
Around 500kgs of cannabis resin were discovered on a yacht yesterday afternoon by Spanish authorities.
Thousands flee deadly wildfire in Spain
At least one person has been killed by the forest fires and five injured, officials say.
The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning! Here’s nine things to know this Friday…
# spain - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
In pics: The messiest festival of the year
The annual Tomatina tomato fight fiesta in Bunol, Spain took place today. Pass the mop.
Catalonia increases Spanish debt fears
Spain’s largest region seeks €5 billion rescue as Spanish government insists it does not need a bailout. Heard that one before?
# spain - Sunday 26 August, 2012
Spain’s Dani Pedrosa wins Czech MotoGP following frantic finish
The Honda rider finished ahead of Jorge Lorenzo, despite losing the lead on the last lap.
# spain - Friday 24 August, 2012
That pensioner who botched the fresco? Here’s who she’s blaming…
The woman isn’t happy.
# spain - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Old lady decides to restore 19th century Spanish fresco…
…check out how it SHOULD have looked!
# spain - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Is the ECB about to uncork a game-changer?
A Euro-skeptic columnist at the Daily Telegraph insists that Der Spiegel is correct in saying the ECB wants to cap borrowing costs for Spain and Italy.
# spain - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Dani Pedrosa dominates the field to win the Indianapolis MotoGP
The Spaniard started the race in pole position and never looked back.
Vuelta a Espana: Castroviejo in red as Movistar win team time trial
The Spanish team strike first as the final Grand Tour of the cycling season gets underway.
# spain - Friday 17 August, 2012
Froome ready for Vuelta responsibility
Bradley Wiggins is taking the month off so Team Sky will be worn by Froome. But Mr Contador is back.
# spain - Thursday 16 August, 2012
La Liga preview: Madrid and Barca set to dominate La Liga again
The two sides finished 39 and 30 points ahead of third-placed Valencia last season and with no challengers having significantly strengthened, the battle at the top is likely to have a familiar look to it.
# spain - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Messi says Ronaldo rivalry is a ‘media construct’
“It’s only the media, the press, who wants us to be at loggerheads but I’ve never fought with Cristiano,” the Barcelona forward says.
# spain - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Fires begin to ease on Canary Islands
The fires caused the evacuation of one of the smallest islands, and affected 10,000 acres of land.
# spain - Monday 13 August, 2012
Firefighter killed as Spain battles deadly wildfires
One person has been killed and three others injured in forest fires raging across Spain.
# spain - Sunday 12 August, 2012
London 2012: Dream Team pushed all the way by Spain
LeBron James and his US team-mates claimed gold with a 107-100 win today.
‘Game seven’: USA ready to take home basketball gold
Spain stand in the way as the ‘dream team’ seek a fifth gold in six Olympiads.
# spain - Saturday 11 August, 2012
Wildfires threaten world heritage site on Canary Island
Meanwhile a blaze on the island of Tenerife has led to the evacuation of residents.
# spain - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Andres Iniesta: We’ll set the record straight with Real Madrid this season
“We will try to beat the champions. Trying to beat Real Madrid to win the league again is a real incentive.”
# spain - Monday 6 August, 2012
Five Irish nationals arrested in Benidorm
Four men and a woman were detained after an incident in the Spanish resort over the weekend.
# spain - Saturday 4 August, 2012
Medals, marathons and urine tests: London 2012 in numbers
How much gold is in an Olympic Gold medal? And just how bad IS that South Korean archer’s vision?
# spain - Friday 3 August, 2012
Polish MP calls on Spain to repay centuries-old loan
Gold ducat loan taken out by King Philip in the 16th century would be worth €57.4 million in today’s gold prices – and that’s before interest.
# spain - Thursday 2 August, 2012
Spain arrests three suspected Al Qaeda members
Police have denied reports the men had poison and explosives in their possession.
Spain’s debt: will ECB start buying bonds again?
ECB set for crucial meeting today over eurozone debt crisis.
# spain - Monday 30 July, 2012
LFP: Television rights dispute will not postpone La Liga start
Canal+ and Mediapro are locked in a battle over broadcasting contracts for the top two divisions in Spain.
Whatever it takes: Stocks rise as leaders make eurozone pledge
There is speculation that the eurozone bailout fund and the ECB could buy-up Spanish bonds in a bid to alleviate fears about the single currency.
# spain - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Germany rejects notion that Europe’s bailout fund could buy Spanish debt
Despite promises, no green light has been given to any specific action.
# spain - Friday 27 July, 2012
Explainer: Why is Spain under so much financial pressure?
The cost of borrowing for Spain keeps getting higher – fuelling rumours of needing a full-on bailout.
# spain - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Ireland raises €4.19 billion in first return to bond markets
Investors were willing to give us €4.19 billion in loans maturing in 2017 and 2020 – but they come at a cost.
# spain - Tuesday 24 July, 2012
Eurozone fears continue as IMF start Greek inspection
Yields on Spanish and Italian bonds hit record highs yesterday as uncertainty in the markets continues.
# spain - Monday 23 July, 2012
Spanish borrowing costs hit record high
Investor action this morning reflects growing scepticism about efforts to stabilise Spain’s banks.
Three killed, 100 injured by Spanish wildfires
Catalan firefighters have described the situation as “very serious”.
# spain - Friday 20 July, 2012
No split between banks and sovereign – for now – as Spain secures bailout
The assistance – of up to €100 billion – comes with terms and conditions, while banks and the sovereign haven’t been split just yet.
‘I’ll have the whole crowd against me’ says Dunne destroyer ahead of Belfast bout
The man who stole the Clondalkin gaelgoir’s bantamweight boxing crown in 86 ghastly seconds will fight Carl Frampton in September.
VIDEO: This Irish version of the Haka might just be better than the real thing
If you’re not doing this down in the local tonight, you’re seriously missing a trick.
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