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Nadal Wins French Open Quarterfinal Match on 27th Birthday
June 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrated his 27th birthday on Monday in style, defeating Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals of the French Open. continue reading »
Spain’s Jose Calderon “Only Priority” is to Remain in NBA
June 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish point guard Jose Manuel Calderon said here Monday that his "only priority" is to remain in the NBA. He commented at the presentation of the 7th edition of t continue reading »
Uruguayan President Asks Spain to Play Decisive Role in EU-Mercosur Accord
June 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Uruguayan President Jose Mujica on Sunday asked Spain to play a decisive role in the negotiations between the European Union and Mercosur to ensure that they are fruitful and an association agreement that includes free trade can be concluded. continue reading »
FC Barcelona Ties Real Madrid’s Record of 100 Points
June 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Barcelona, with its 4-1 drubbing of Malaga on the last day of La Liga, not only equaled the record of 100 points that Real Madrid set last season, it scored the highest number of goals in the club's history with 115. continue reading »
Spain Halts Town’s Plan to Grow Pot to Pay Off Debt
June 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
This small farming community in northeastern Spain cannot create a cannabis plantation to help pay off its 1.3 million euro ($1.7 million) municipal debt, a judge ruled Friday. Spain permits private consumption and cultivation of marijuana, which is used for medicinal purposes by some who suffer from chronic pain. continue reading »
SPAIN: Nearly 4 Tons of Cocaine Seized at Sea
June 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish police seized 3,400 kilos (7,488 pounds) of cocaine from a fishing boat on the high seas and arrested a total of 21 people, authorities said Friday. continue reading »
Enrique Iglesias Jokes Real Madrid’s “Cristino Ronaldo is Copying My Style”
May 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Singer and Real Madrid fan Enrique Iglesias said here Thursday that he admires the Blancos' star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who he claimed in a joking tone is copying his style. continue reading »
Latin Superstars Daddy Yankee, Prince Royce to Perform in Madrid
May 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Puerto Rican reggaeton star Daddy Yankee and Dominican singer Prince Royce will infuse with Latino energy a concert on June 17 at Vistalegre Palace in Madrid, the organizers said. continue reading »
Real Madrid Signs 5-Year Shirt Sponsor Deal With Emirates
May 31, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Real Madrid signed a five-year jersey sponsorship deal Thursday with Dubai-based Emirates airline that is reportedly worth up to 30 million euros ($39 million) per season. continue reading »
SPAIN: Man Breaks into Psychic’s Home After Love Spell Fails
May 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A man in Spain was arrested last week for allegedly breaking into the home of a psychic whose love spell failed to work. According to police in Magellon, Spain, Jose Laparra, 46, continue reading »
Bon Jovi Offers Discount Tickets, Waives Performance Fee for Spanish Fans
May 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Rock group Bon Jovi and its founder Jon Bon Jovi are thanking their devoted Spanish fans in the best way possible – offering half-priced tickets for their upcoming June performance. continue reading »
Spain Has Until 2016 to Correct Deficit, Says European Commission
May 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The European Commission confirmed Wednesday that it was recommending Spain be given two additional years to correct its deficit and additional flexibility for dealing with the situation in each individual year based on the targets set by Madrid. continue reading »
Spanish Woman Steals Money from Son’s Bar, Loses it Gambling
May 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Police in Spain say a woman claiming her son's bar had been robbed actually stole the money herself. Investigators say the 56-year-old woman stole money from the bar located in Artana, continue reading »
Spanish Engineer Among Winners of European Inventor Award
May 29, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish engineer Jose Luis Lopez Gomez won Tuesday the European Inventor Award's first-ever Popular Prize for a system that allows trains to travel with more safety and comfort. continue reading »
Three-Time World Player Named Real Madrid New Sporting Director
May 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Zinedine Zidane, a three-time World Player of the Year, is the new sporting director at Real Madrid and will have a major say in personnel decisions, club president Florentino Perez said. continue reading »
