Mariano Rajoy

King of Spain's son-in-law questioned in corruption investigation

2013-02-23 10:20:00

MADRID -- Accused of embezzling millions of dollars in public funds, the king of Spain's son-in-law told a judge Saturday that the royal family had nothing to do with his financial dealings. Hundreds of protesters chanted "Down with the monarchy!" and...

Spain's ruling party leaders face corruption allegations

2013-01-31 10:49:00

MADRID -- Corruption allegations swirling around Spain's ruling party threatened to ensnare the prime minister for the first time Thursday when a newspaper published photos and excerpts of secret accounting ledgers that purportedly reveal under-the-...

Live bullfights return to Spanish public TV after six years

2012-09-05 09:43:50

Latest threat to the Eurozone: Catalonia independence quest

2012-09-29 02:13:10

Spanish theater mounts shows -- and a 'carrot rebellion'

2012-10-06 07:43:49

Spain puts off burning all of its 'bridges'

2012-11-05 09:54:12

Eurozone unemployment figures hit a new high

2012-10-31 12:32:33

More economic pain in Spain as government unveils new cuts

2012-07-11 16:42:55

Spain's prime minister: No bailout, but liquidity would be nice

2012-05-23 08:48:00

Mariano Rajoy, Spain’s prime minister, has found a new ally in his quest for lower borrowing rates and liquidity in his recession-racked country: France’s new President Francoise Hollande. A week after his inauguration, Hollande met with...

Euro near a 2-year low; EU calls for a 'banking union'

2012-05-30 08:28:00

The European Union’s executive body is calling for a “banking union” to centralize efforts to deal with the region’s economic turmoil – especially in Spain, which is racked by high unemployment and severe debt. It’s...

Spanish leader praises bank rescue — then heads for 'Debt Derby'

2012-06-10 16:40:58

Spain's banks need up to $78 billion, auditors say

2012-06-21 16:41:08

A 'Ninot' (puppet) depicting Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy burns during the last day of the Las Fallas Festival in Valencia, Spain.

2013-03-19 00:00:00

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy gives a speech during a Parliament session in Madrid on Wednesday. The newspaper El Pais printed a report Thursday purporting to link Rajoy and other members of his conservative party to under-the-table cash payments.

2013-01-30 00:00:00

Firefighters and other government employees take part in a demonstration against the Spanish government's latest austerity measures, in front of the Spanish Parliament (Las Cortes) in Madrid, on July 16, 2012.

2012-07-16 00:00:00