Real Sociedad, languishing 15th in La Liga, on Wednesday fired coach Asier Garitano and named Imanol Alguacil as his replacement.
The Ciudadanos party's candidate was elected with 59 votes on the afternoon of December 27th.
More than 400 swimmers braced the cold temperatures to complete the 200-metre swimming challenge known as the 'Copa Nadal'.
Sanchez will meet with his Malian counterpart in Bamako, capital of the west African country, before traveling to meet hundreds of Spanish troops deployed at a nearby EU peacekeeping base.
In Spain but don't yet have plans for the 'nochevieja'? The Local has a rundown of the best way to celebrate in Spain, from an end of year run to a bracing swim. And of course a night of partying in between. Just don't forget the grapes!
A 71-year-old Frenchman set sail across the Atlantic on Wednesday in a barrel-shaped orange capsule, hoping to reach the Caribbean within three months thanks to ocean currents alone.
