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Politics

15 November 2018

Spain’s minister in charge of smoothing domestic relations, plus a look at the fight brewing among Bosnia’s presidents.

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We’ve scoured the world’s real estate to find three ideal destinations in which to build a base or set up shop. From the beaches of Bali to the winding streets of southern Spain, these are places that offer a chance to live…

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The Interview Series: Manuela Carmena

19 November 2015

Spain's capital is in the midst of reform courtesy of a 71-year-old retired judge. We find out why Manuela Carmena has eschewed slippers and crosswords in favour of tackling climate change and banishing corruption.

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All around the table: wine in La Rioja

30 January 2020

This Spanish region is home to many large-scale producers, but at Castillo de Cuzcurrita things are done differently. Vintner Ana Martin Onzain unveils how their aged wines – grown and made exclusively in this small village…

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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 376: What’s next for Spain?

26 July 2023

Andrew Mueller explains what happened in Spain’s snap election and what is likely to come next.

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Basque to school

18 August 2011

We take a look at rising stars of the Basque culinary world.

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The Foreign Desk - Explainer 124: Why is Spain digging up its past?

18 July 2018

Spain’s socialist government is planning to exhume the body of the country’s former dictator, Francisco Franco. Although controversial, is this an opportunity for the nation to move on from Franco’s divisive legacy?

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The Briefing - Ireland, Norway, and Spain to recognise Palestinian state

22 May 2024

Three European countries to formally enact Palestinian state recognition, US artificial-intelligence stock-market winner Nvidia announces results and Paris rail workers strike over Olympics bonuses. Plus: Kenya’s president…

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Fabric of the city

15 September 2016

A Coruña is home to retail giant Inditex (owner of Zara) and its alumni designers and manufacturers, who are busy reviving the region’s textile and craft credentials. Together they’ve made this one of Spain’s richest cities…

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Campus of creativity

13 May 2019

“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.

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Basque force

17 February 2011

Finalist in the Nariz de Oro sommelier competition, San Sebastián-based Dani Corman is one of Spain’s finest noses. Local and Michelin-starred restaurants call upon his skills when they draw up their wine lists and order…

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Monocle on Fashion - The return of Delpozo, Spain’s ‘sleeping beauty’ brand

10 January 2025

Creative director Joaquín Trías speaks about the revival of “sleeping beauty” brand Delpozo, collaborating with Tilda Swinton and drawing inspiration from its home base, Madrid.

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New wave

15 August 2019

Northern Spain has long been overlooked by visitors and entrepreneurs but there’s a glint of revival to be seen in its under-the-radar restaurants and inns. We pack a trunk for a roadtrip to meet the food folk doing things…

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Europe

17 June 2008

Finns aren't what they used to be - the rise of the Nordic suburbs; fighting crime in Stockholm and hitting new lows on the Milanese high street.

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Besides the seaside

27 July 2017

Beyond the sunburn and sangria, what does this rowdy resort on the east coast of Spain have to recommend it? Well, there’s a sunny architectural vernacular and Unesco World Heritage ambitions to consider. With a hanky on…

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Europe

15 October 2015

The view from the campaign trail in Spain and a new life for a former Nazi seaside resort.