Agreement leaves details to be thrashed out but removes threat to broader EU negotiations

Shares in Bankia, Sabadell and CaixaBank fall after being told to refund customers

Socialist finance minister reiterates fiscal discipline ‘commitments made to European partners’

Nation’s growing power in global infrastructure second only to China

Negotiations hampered by last-minute disagreements about taxes, cigarettes and the border

Prime minister secures far-left backing after minimum wage increase

Long-term investment still ‘illogical’ despite rising prices, says Antonio Brufau

Spanish state has often been more of a ‘hindrance than a help’, says Juan de Antonio

Demand for ‘protocol’ on disputed territory risks further complicating negotiations

Deal could be worth €10bn in sector’s biggest listing for more than decade

Pedro Sánchez denies allegations he plagiarised his doctoral thesis

Independence campaigners mark anniversary with call for release of former officials

Prime minister’s proposal comes as Madrid attempts to improve relations with Barcelona

Remains set to be moved from mausoleum as government rejects ‘honouring’ dictator

New PM Sánchez has been more accommodating but critics say country is under strain

Berlin seeking agreements with EU countries to ease domestic pressure over refugees

Pablo Casado under pressure over how he obtained a masters in law

Pledges enthuse supporters but critics say style is winning over substance

Pedro Sánchez says corporate tax loopholes will be closed in more redistributive policies