Keme Nzerem
Blood bags in doping scandal could be destroyed
The biggest doping ring in the history of sport is unravelling, but blood bags which could be vital evidence might yet be destroyed on the orders of a court.
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Are Spain’s bullfighting traditions under threat?
As Spain’s economic crisis deepens, the country’s ancient bullfighting traditions – and those young matadors who want to follow them – are struggling in the country’s recession.
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Mourinho: ‘the happy one’ after Chelsea return
Jose Mourinho says he is ready to resume his working relationship with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich after returning to manage at a club “I already love”.
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Reprise: the return of the protest song
The music that was the backdrop to Portugal’s transition to democracy almost 40 years ago is making a comeback on the streets of Europe, as 20-year-old Portuguese student Joao Lima writes.
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Europe-wide protests against ‘troika’
Thousands of people march in capitals across Europe calling for an end to austerity measures imposed by the European Union, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank.
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Youth unemployment at record levels across Europe
Youth unemployment rises to 23.5 per cent in the European Union (EU), according to official figures released today.
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British fugitive arrested in Spain
One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives, who fled the country during his trial for an armed robbery in the UK, is arrested by a swimming pool in a dramatic raid by Spanish police.
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Keme Nzerem
Spanish sport’s dirty secret
After Eufemiano Fuentes is given a one-year suspended prison sentence, will we ever find out the names of the athletes who were allegedly doped by the Spanish doctor?
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Northern Spain blanketed by spring snowfall
Following warmth last week, heavy snow covered the mountains of northern Spain on Monday. Snow ploughs were deployed to keep motorways clear and emergency services advised against unnecessary travel.
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Keme Nzerem
Judgement day looms for Spain’s sport doping scandal
It is judgement day for Spanish sport as the trial of Dr Eufemiano Fuentes draws to a close. Spain wants desperately to clear from its name the embarrassing allegations of doping in elite sport.
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Keme Nzerem
Spain’s Dr Fuentes doping scandal: more surprises in store?
The tale Dr Eufemiano Fuentes has been full of twists and turns. Can there be more unwelcome revelations still to come?
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Heavy snow hits Spain
Central and northern parts of Spain were hit by heavy snow on Wednesday, causing traffic chaos and closing schools. More than 40 provinces were put on alert as temperatures fell to -10C.
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Viva Espana or the best of British?
Ahead of tonight’s Champions League clash, we compare the merits of living in Spain and the UK. Our economy is in better shape, but Spain have the World Cup. And don’t mention the weather…
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Keme Nzerem
Top sports stars ‘seen at Spanish doping clinic’
Could a change at the top in Spanish politics lead to more revelations over a widespread sports doping scandal?
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Keme Nzerem
Spain doping trial: could Spanish football be implicated?
As alleged doping doctor Eufemiano Fuentes is put on trial, Sports Correspondent Keme Nzerem asks just how far into Spanish sport the allegations could extend?
