British, Spanish PM urge `real` reform of eurozone

Last Updated: Friday, September 4, 2015, 16:06

The prime ministers of Britain and Spain called for a "real reform of the eurozone" that makes growth and free trade a priority, in a joint newspaper column published Friday ahead of their talks in Madrid.

Spanish jobless claims rise for first time in 7 months

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 15:10

Jobless claims increased last month by 21,679, or 0.54 percent, to 4.07 million, the labour ministry said in a statement.

Spanish parliament to approve new Greece bailout

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 18:15

Spanish lawmakers were Tuesday to approve Greece`s third international bailout, which Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy decided to put to a vote in parliament ahead of a year-end general election.

Spain jobless rate falls to 22.7%

Last Updated: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 15:17

"Never in Spain`s economic history have so many jobs been created in a single quarter," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in a televised speech after the figures were released.

Spain PM to submit Greek debt deal to parliament

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 13:40

Spain`s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Wednesday he will submit the eurozone deal on Greece`s debts to parliament to ensure support for his country`s multi-billion dollar contribution.

Spain PM backs solidarity with Greece but `not without responsibility`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 01:24

Spain`s conservative Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Monday said he backed aid for Greece but not without "responsibility" and reforms on Athens` part, a day after Greeks voted decisively against more austerity in a referendum.

Spain wants Greece to stay in euro, open to new bailout talks

Last Updated: Monday, July 6, 2015, 18:29

Spain is open to negotiating a new bailout for Greece, which should remain in the eurozone, Economy Minister Luis de Guindos said Monday after Greek voters rejected creditors` austerity demands in a weekend referendum.

Spanish jobless claims fall in June for fifth straight month

Last Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015, 15:03

The number of registered unemployed fell in Spain for the fifth straight month in June, government data showed Thursday, but the country continues to battle one of the highest jobless rates in Europe.

Auto exports to Sri Lanka jump four-fold in May: EEPC

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 18:09

Sri Lanka, Italy and Spain provided traction to India?s automobile exports while Mexico, the UK, Algeria and Bangladesh witnessed a major slowdown in shipments in May, engineering exporters' body EEPC today said.

Spain, Portugal demand Greek 'guarantees' on debt deal

Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2015, 23:14

Spain and Portugal warned Greece Monday it must give firm "guarantees" to seal a debt deal with European leaders, as Athens made a fresh bid to unlock bailout funds need to avoid a default.

India's Smart City project: Spain offers some smart ideas

Last Updated: Sunday, June 21, 2015, 15:14

Barcelona has the distinction of being one of the world`s top 10 smart cities.

Spain foreign minister sees `real risk` of Greek euro exit

Last Updated: Monday, June 15, 2015, 16:58

Greece runs a "real risk" of crashing out of the eurozone after crucial debt talks with its creditors broke down, Spain`s foreign minister warned Monday, according to a spokesman.