Riccò's positive doping test sparks team exit

Riccardo Riccò's team, Saunier Duval of Spain, announces withdrawal from Tour de France.

New football coach to retain style of young squad

In his official presentation, Vicente del Bosque says he will not introduce drastic changes to the successful national team.

Spain among biggest victims of crisis, warns IMF

The IMF cut 2009 growth estimates by half a percentage point to 1.2 percent.

Law suspended for vote on Basque self-rule

The Constitutional Court suspended Basque legislation that would allow a plebiscite on self-rule on Thursday.

Spanish court clears four in Madrid bombing case

The Supreme Court acquitted four people charged with crimes related to the 2004 Madrid train bombings.

Ryanair to take winter break from Valencia hub

The Irish budget airline will cancel 500 flights in November and December to reduce costs.

Intel charged for bribing EU makers

European regulators say US chip-maker use coercion and bribery to unfairly gain market advantage in Europe.

Cavendish makes Tour history

Isle of Man sprinter is the first ever Briton to claim three stage wins in Tour de France.

Saudi king opens religious conference in Madrid

The landmark three-day conference marks the Saudi ruler’s first step in reaching out to people of other faiths.

Spain sees biggest drop in road death toll in EU

A study reveals that Spain’s road deaths fell the most in 2007 among the EU countries but points out the country still lags behind EU goals.