Liam Aldous
Four mayors winning approval by knowing what makes their cities tick
Erratic leadership by national governments emphasises the need for a safe pair of hands at city hall.
Let’s make it a good one
It's a new year and time for a list. Ours is a rundown of things set to make life better in 2020, from clever new businesses to cultural openings. Here's to a hopeful year.
Food & Drink
Top tables and food finds from across the globe; plus a simple and sumptuous recipe.
Aiming high
For Catalans, Gaudí’s Sagrada Família isn’t just a church: it’s an icon of identity and innovation.
New wave
Northern Spain has long been overlooked by visitors and entrepreneurs but there's a glint of revival in its under-the-radar restaurants and inns. We pack a trunk for a roadtrip.
Food & Drink Briefing
Food finds, from a microdistillery in rural Japan to new openings in Ibiza, Vienna and Avignon.
My life as a minibus
We hop aboard the M1 in Madrid to see how the nifty Wolta Rampini offers a helping hand to those who need it most: residents in the steep, historic borough of Lavapies.
Hot picks
Fill those endless days with the best in sight and sound, thanks to our sunny selection.
In the picture
The future of Spain’s Prado Museum lies in the hands of Miguel Falomir – and his formidable team.
Campus of creativity
“Fostering independent thinking” is a key phrase in modern education but it’s not easy to do. We visit Madrid’s Colegio Estudio to meet its enlightened teachers and alumni.
