The Irish Times

End of probe into former Spanish king’s €65m gift prompts talk of return

Opposition to return of Juan Carlos, who has been living in Abu Dhabi since 2020

Sun Dec 19 2021 - 15:11

Spain’s reckoning with its past shows Francoism is far from dead

Reburial of dictator’s remains has raised questions about the legacy of his regime

Sat Oct 26 2019 - 06:00

King Felipe on the Catalan crisis: welcome toughness or echoes of dictatorship?

Analysis: The monarch offered no olive branches, only the threat of a bigger stick

Wed Oct 04 2017 - 17:48

Gibraltar and fisheries politically sensitive issues for king of Spain

State papers 1986: Irish embassy officials in Madrid issued guidance ahead of visit by Juan Carlos I

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 00:00

‘Sniper’ who simulated assassination of Spain’s king faces jail

Gunman also had Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in his sights

Mon Nov 21 2016 - 15:30

Basque leader Arnaldo Otegi freed from Spanish prison

Otegi likely to run for Basque regional premier for the EH Bildu coalition in elections

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 01:00

Basque leader Arnaldo Otegi freed after 6 years in prison

Otegi (57) jailed in 2009 for trying to reform political party linked to terrorist group Eta

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 18:57

Spain’s Princess Cristina faces historic tax fraud trial

Cristina de Borbón (50) is the first Spanish royal to face criminal proceedings

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 01:00

‘Dr Paul’ O’Connell lines out for honorary doctorate at UL

‘I am delighted but a little embarrassed’ says former Ireland rugby captain

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 17:13

Former Spanish PM’s visit gives boost to Venezuela’s opposition

Felipe González cuts short trip after being denied visit to politicians in jail

Tue Jun 09 2015 - 22:00

Spanish high-speed rail fiasco in Saudi Arabia

Finishing the Medina-Mecca rail link proving to be very problematic for Spanish firms

Mon Feb 09 2015 - 01:35

Spanish princess faces trial on corruption charges

Ruling against Cristina de Borbon comes as monarchy seeks to repair image after abdication

Wed Jun 25 2014 - 14:42

Spain media mourn their World Cup exit

It is the end of a unique generation of players and the end of a talented dynasty

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 11:58

Spain prepares for Felipe VI coronation

Day of ceremonies and celebrations to attempt balance between pomp and austerity

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 01:00

Welcome to the club of reigning royals

Opinion: Twelve European monarchies survive

Sun Jun 15 2014 - 12:01

Felipe to take Spanish throne in midst of crisis

On his accession the new king must make himself useful to the country

Sat Jun 14 2014 - 01:00

Spanish draft Bill to legalise royal succession approved

Elevation of Prince Felipe to throne expected later this month

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00

Spain’s Juan Carlos to abdicate after 40 years on throne

Challenge for successor Prince Felipe is to restore credibility of monarchy

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 01:00

Spain’s King Juan Carlos to abdicate

King helped smooth Spain’s transition to democracy following Franco dictatorship

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 16:57

Higgins pays tribute to Spanish king ahead of departure

King Juan Carlos had ‘succeeded in uniting the Spanish behind democratic principles’

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 16:52

Death of revered Adolfo Suárez highlights Spain’s current woes

Former prime minister a consensus-builder who modernised the country

Tue Mar 25 2014 - 01:00

Spain marks 10th anniversary of Madrid train bombings

Several commemorative events held in Spanish capital

Wed Mar 12 2014 - 01:00

Spanish princess denies all knowledge of alleged tax fraud by husband

Princess Cristina undergoes five-hour interrogation

Sun Feb 09 2014 - 21:19

Spanish princess testifies in royal corruption case

Daughter of king Juan Carlos faces charges of tax fraud linked to her use of funds from a shell company

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 12:01

Judge to rule on whether Spanish princess does ‘walk of shame’

Manner of Cristina’s arrival in court for corruption case triggers national debate

Fri Jan 31 2014 - 01:00

Spanish princess agrees to testify in tax fraud case

King’s daughter will not appeal court order to answer money-laundering charges

Sat Jan 11 2014 - 12:39

What next for the beleaguered Spanish royals after princess Cristina corruption case?

Support for the monarchy is waning with each new scandal

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00

Spanish princess in corruption inquiry

Summons issued to Cristina, youngest daughter of King Juan Carlos, on suspicion of tax fraud and money laundering

Wed Jan 08 2014 - 01:00

Spanish princess named in corruption inquiry

Infanta Cristina named as suspect by court in relation to husband’s business activities

Tue Jan 07 2014 - 10:45

Spanish broadcaster RTTV gets new lease of life as end looms

Station transforms itself from being government puppet to outspoken critic

Sat Nov 09 2013 - 01:00

Spanish king’s health prompts talk of abdication

Health of Spanish king Juan Carlos and his future as monarch have come under scrutiny

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 01:00

Spanish train crash driver ‘refusing to answer’ police questions

Black-box located and expected to shed light on fatal incident near Santiago de Compostela

Fri Jul 26 2013 - 06:56

Driver of derailed Spanish train ‘under investigation’

At least 80 people dead after high speed crash near Santiago de Compostela

Thu Jul 25 2013 - 06:30

Apology to Spain’s Princess Cristina for tax office error

“What happened is simply an error of administrative procedure”

Thu Jun 20 2013 - 01:08